yipin pigments

What yipin pigments does

YIPIN Pigments is a privately held manufacturer and global supplier of inorganic color pigments. The company traces its origins to YIPIN Pigments Co. Ltd. Shanghai, founded in the 1940s and now operating for more than 80 years, and was formally established in its current European corporate form with the 2006 founding of YIPIN Pigments GmbH in Hamburg, Germany. Its product portfolio comprises iron oxide pigments (offered in S-Series standard, M-Series micronized, M-Series Low Viscosity, and Detech DIN-standard variants), chrome oxide green pigments, heat-resistant pigments stable between 300°C and 700°C, and titanium dioxide white pigments produced via both sulphate and chloride routes. A specialty iron oxide black (IRON OXIDE BLACK 302FG) is approved for brake-pad applications. The portfolio is sold in both powder and granular form.

The company's production technology centers on what it describes as China's most modern iron oxide production facility, located on 260 hectares in Yuxing (~2.5 hours from Shanghai), with computer-controlled production, intelligent process control, and water and steam recycling systems. The Shanghai facility handles pigment refining for cosmetics and food applications, micronization, and houses the in-house laboratory and development functions. Manufacturing is complemented by commercial offices in Hamburg (European HQ), Paderborn (warehouse), and California (sales for the Americas and Australia), supporting distribution to customers in more than 60 countries.

YIPIN generates revenue through direct B2B sales of pigment products to industrial customers across construction, paints and coatings, plastics, rubber, ceramics, food, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical end-markets. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; customers obtain quotes via direct contact with the Hamburg sales team. The company holds ISO 9001 (since 2014), ISO 14001, CE, and ERP certifications, and markets itself through industry trade shows such as the European Coatings Show. No revenue, headcount, or funding data is publicly disclosed, and the company has not undertaken reported M&A or capital-raising activity in the available record.

Name

yipin pigments

Legal name

YIPIN Pigments GmbH

Website

https://yipin.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Inorganic Pigments

NAICS

Synthetic Dye and Pigment Manufacturing (32513)

SIC

Industrial Inorganic Chemicals (2810)

akta.pro primary industry

Pigments & Dyes (IMAEAHAJ)

Keywords

• Iron oxide pigments
• Chrome oxide pigments
• Titanium dioxide pigments
• Heat resistant pigments
• Inorganic color pigments

Headquarters

HQ city

Hamburg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Pigment Product Sales: Direct sales of iron oxide pigments, chrome oxide pigments, heat-resistant pigments, and titanium dioxide to industrial customers in construction, paints, coatings, plastics, rubber, ceramics, food, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical industries. Products sold in powder and granular forms.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

YIPIN Pigments manufactures and globally distributes inorganic color pigments — including iron oxide pigments (S-Series, M-Series, M-Series Low Viscosity, Detech Series), chrome oxide pigments, heat-resistant pigments, and titanium dioxide — supplied in powder and granular form to industrial customers in construction, paints and coatings, plastics, rubber, ceramics, food, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals. Production is centered in China with European sales and distribution run from Hamburg, Germany.

Product overview

YIPIN Pigments is a global manufacturer and supplier of inorganic color pigments, primarily serving the construction, paints, coatings, plastics, rubber, ceramics, food, and pharmaceutical industries. The product portfolio comprises four main product lines: Iron Oxide Pigments (offered in S-Series standard, M-Series micronized, M-Series Low Viscosity, and Detech Series DIN-standard variants), Chrome Oxide Green Pigments, Heat-Resistant Pigments, and Titanium Dioxide White Pigments. A specialty product, IRON OXIDE BLACK 302FG, is specifically developed for brake pad applications. The company operates from production facilities in China and sales offices in Germany and the USA.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• S-Series: Standard iron oxide pigment characterized by warm and natural colors. Synthetic, inorganic pigment not subject to the Ordinance on Hazardous Substances.
• M-Series
• M-Series Low Viscosity
• Detech Series

Products and services

• S-Series Iron Oxide Pigments Standard synthetic inorganic iron oxide pigment line characterized by warm and natural colors, not subject to the Ordinance on Hazardous Substances. Available in red, yellow, black, and brown variants for industrial applications including construction, paints, coatings, plastics, rubber, ceramics, food, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals.
• M-Series Micronized Iron Oxide Pigments Micronized iron oxide pigments subjected to special processing and milled into fine powder to achieve 15-20% higher color intensity than standard pigments, with good mixing properties. Available in red, yellow, and black variants.
• M-Series Low Viscosity Micronized Iron Oxide Pigments High-end low-viscosity micronized iron oxide pigment designed for the color and coating industry, specifically for highly concentrated pastes with high demands on pigment and flowability. Distinguished by low oil absorption properties.
• Detech Series Iron Oxide Pigments Iron oxide pigments developed in accordance with DIN standard, ensuring fast and even dispersion in customer formulations. Available in red, yellow, black, and brown variants.
• Chrome Oxide Pigments Chromium oxide green pigments (Cr2O3) used across multiple industries including construction, paints, coatings, glass, rubber, ink, ceramics, cosmetics, plastics, and paper. Known for lustrous, metallic and hard crystals with color intensity and high coverage; includes BuF 02 with very low Cr6+ content.
• Heat-Resistant Pigments Heat-stable pigments for plastics and coatings industry, stable in the range of 300°C to 700°C. Product examples include Mangan Black (BK305T), Iron Oxide Yellow (Y810T), and Zink Ferrit (Y30T).
• Titanium Dioxide White titanium dioxide (TiO2) pigment produced via sulphate or chloride processes (chloride process is more environmentally friendly). Available in RUTIL Grade for wall paints, printing inks, and plastic coloring, and ANATASE Grade for ceramics and textile industries. Supplied from European and Chinese production.
• IRON OXIDE BLACK 302FG Specially developed iron oxide black pigment for brake pad applications; approved by well-known brake pad manufacturers and used to color friction materials.

Quantifiable outcome

• 15-20% higher color intensity with M-Series micronized pigments compared to standard pigments

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• CORMORAN MINERALS GmbHcoreOthersCORMORAN MINERALS GmbH is the managing director and content responsibility entity for YIPIN Pigments GmbH, listed in the commercial register. The relationship between REMY Hamburg and YIPIN Shanghai dates back to the 1990s, leading to the founding of YIPIN Pigments GmbH in 2006.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Cathay Industries: Cathay Industries is a global manufacturer of iron oxide and other inorganic pigments for construction, coatings, plastics and related industrial applications. Its product portfolio and B2B customer base closely overlap with YIPIN's core iron oxide and chrome oxide offerings.
• Heubach Group: Heubach is a global pigment and colorant manufacturer with inorganic and organic pigment portfolios used in coatings, plastics and construction applications. It is a close operating and product comparator to YIPIN, particularly in iron oxides and application-specific pigment grades.

Broad incumbents

• LANXESS: LANXESS is an established specialty-chemicals company whose inorganic pigment portfolio includes iron oxides for construction, coatings and plastics. It directly overlaps with YIPIN's flagship products, although LANXESS operates a substantially broader chemical portfolio.
• Sun Chemical: Sun Chemical manufactures pigments, colorants and printing inks for packaging, coatings and industrial customers worldwide. It is comparable through its pigment portfolio and direct B2B customer relationships, despite broader exposure to inks and printing.
• Vibrantz Technologies: Vibrantz Technologies supplies colorants, pigments and functional additives to the coatings, plastics, construction and consumer-products markets. Its inorganic color portfolio and global industrial customer base make it a relevant, diversified comparator.
• DIC Corporation: DIC is a global producer of pigments, printing inks and specialty materials with customers across coatings, packaging and plastics. It serves substantially the same industrial end markets as YIPIN but on a much broader product and geographic platform.
• Chemours: Chemours is a large producer of titanium dioxide through its Ti-Pure brand, serving coatings, plastics and paper customers. It directly overlaps with YIPIN's TiO2 business, although it does not offer the same breadth of iron oxide and chrome oxide pigments.
• Tronox: Tronox is a vertically integrated global titanium dioxide producer with a large coatings and plastics customer base. It is relevant to YIPIN's TiO2 offering and industrial distribution model, but is less comparable in iron oxide pigments.
• KRONOS Worldwide: KRONOS Worldwide manufactures and markets titanium dioxide pigments globally for coatings, plastics, paper and other applications. It is a direct comparator for YIPIN's TiO2 portfolio, though not its iron oxide franchise.
• BASF: BASF is a global chemicals incumbent supplying pigments, additives and formulations to coatings, plastics, construction and consumer industries. Its scale and customer relationships provide a broad incumbent comparison for YIPIN's industrial pigment portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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