Vibrantz Technologies announced the upcoming groundbreaking of a production facility to expand the capacity of its patented Pearls™ sustainable tinting solution at its site in Sittard, the Netherlands. According to Vibrantz, Pearls™ is the industry’s first volumetrically dosed tinting system of solid colorants for water-based architectural and industrial paints.
Expected to be operational in 2026, the facility will include a full-scale production plant and research and development laboratories.
The company says this project is part of an approximately $20 million investment that will increase the its global Pearls production capacity to about 1.2 million liters per year.
“Customers continue driving the ongoing shift toward products that deliver both performance and sustainability,” said Barry Misquitta, President of Color Solutions at Vibrantz. “Pearls is designed to minimize waste, eliminate harmful chemicals and deliver long-term cost savings, qualities that are becoming non-negotiables in our industry. This strategic investment underscores Vibrantz’s commitment to growth and our dedication to delivering groundbreaking solutions to customers worldwide.”