ECKART GmbH, a division of ALTANA, is a manufacturer of metallic effect and pearlescent pigments, as well as concentrates, dispersions, and printing inks. Founded in 1876 and headquartered in Hartenstein, Germany, the company employs approximately 1,800 people worldwide. ECKART serves industries including coatings, automotive, printing, cosmetics, plastics, and additive manufacturing, and offers services such as STARBONDING for powder coatings.
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ECKART GmbHFounded in 1876, ECKART GmbH is an ALTANA division headquartered in Hartenstein, Germany, with approximately 2,000 employees worldwide. The company is known for producing metallic and pearlescent effect pigments for manufacturers whose products need distinctive visual or functional finishes, and it supports powder-coating customers through its STARBONDING service.PAINESVILLE, OH
KuncaiFor more than 20 years, Kuncai has been known for engineering pearlescent effect pigments, growing from natural mica production into a manufacturer centered on synthetic mica. Its Fuqing, China, operations use a patented process and serve customers worldwide through a global sales organization and local distribution network.LEWIS CENTER, OH
Sudarshan Chemical Industries LimitedSudarshan Chemical Industries Limited manufactures pigments and color solutions, with roots in Pune, India, where it was founded in 1951. The company traces its wider pigment heritage to the 1806 founding of the German Heubach business and now operates 20 production sites across five continents, serving customers in more than 120 countries. Its portfolio includes organic and inorganic pigments, pigment preparations, and dyes for industrial and consumer applications.FAIRLESS HILLS, PA
Decorative Color & Chemical, IncSince 1986, Decorative Color & Chemical, Inc. has supplied pigments and pigment preparations for industries that rely on color, from printing inks and plastics to cosmetics and coatings. The Doylestown company is especially distinctive for pairing its COLORRICH dry pigments with custom-formulated dispersions and flushes, including resin-free and epoxy-ester systems. It also brings more than 30 years of experience to cosmetic colorants, including FDA-certified organic colors.DOYLESTOWN, PA