IKI stands for Innovation - Know-how - Information in the coatings industry. The renowned industry platform is being hosted in Cologne this year. We will be focusing on the specialized area of ACE, which covers coating trends for agricultural equipment, vehicles, trucks, construction machinery, and trailers. During this full-day IKI symposium, we will introduce you...

KANSAI HELIOS has completed its acquisition of CWS Lackfabrik GmbH (“CWS”). The deal was first announced at the end of November 2022. The transaction is a milestone for KANSAI HELIOS and strengthens KANSAI HELIOS system supplier strategy. It is in line with the ESG and growth strategy of the company and a perfect complement and…

We would like to thank our customers and partners for the good cooperation this year. We are proud of the projects we have been able to realize together with you and for you. The KANSAI HELIOS team wishes you and your families a blessed Christmas, pleasant holidays and a good start into the new year,…

KANSAI HELIOS to acquire German Powder Coatings and Resins producer CWS Lackfabrik GmbH KANSAI HELIOS signed a share purchase agreement to acquire 100% share of CWS Lackfabrik GmbH (“CWS”). CWS, with its group companies, is a well-known powder coatings and liquid and solid synthetic resins producer, with more than 150 years of tradition and its...

Introducing the latest member of the KANSAI HELIOS Group Since 1 August 2022, the KANSAI HELIOS Group has a new member: KANSAI HELIOS Wefa. Formerly Westdeutsche Farben GmbH (wefa), the company has built up an excellent reputation and a strong market position as an industrial coating producer in Germany over the past decades. In particular in the...

  We present our wide range of liquid coatings, powder coatings, e-coat, gelcoats as well as industrial adhesives and sealants at the world’s leading trade fair for industrial coating technology. From 29 – 29 April 2022 PaintExpo spans the entire range of international products and services in the supply chain for industrial coating technology.   Our expert...

They are robust, modern and sustainable – and yet not yet known everywhere: Powder coatings. With the digital image campaign #LebePulverlack, the German coatings and printing inks industry wants to make this innovative surface technology more popular for customers and consumers.   FRANKFURT (10/27/2021). They should be noble and nice to look at, the things...

From April 1, the new KANSAI HELIOS Group Management Board has been performing its function. Four executive directors joined their strengths to support the growth strategy of the KANSAI HELIOS Group. A strong focus on environmentally friendly products and processes, employee health and safety, continuous research and development as well as strategic investments represent big...

Available in a wide range of 7 different color shades, CPC antistatic powder coatings are functional coatings. They are used on metal surfaces in order to reduce or eliminate buildup of electrostatic charge. CPC antistatic powders are used for instruments which are sensitive to electrostatic charge as well as electronic devices. They are mostly used for the electronics industry for...

We are glad to be part of the first BESSER LACKIEREN Expo Live on October 12th. 19 exclusive presentations about coating and surface technology are forming this interesting event. Dietmar Jost, Chief Officer of Industrial Coatings at HELIOS Group, will introduce the new generation of monolayers. The event will be held in German language and is...

The demand for surfaces preventing bacteria thriving has been growing on the market, especially in those times. Examples are hospitals, public transport, places selling or offering food products (restaurants, markets), pharmaceutical industry, etc. These anti-bacterial protection has to offer specific properties, such as: high anti-microbial effect long lasting efficency (durability) no migration of active chemical...

Stay up to date with the latest coating developments and trends – and in contact with other experts! Helios Master Classes are a set of unique, high-level training courses, our renowned IKI Symposiums, and webinars. We invite coating experts and those who are interested in the coatings industry to choose from a wide range of courses –...