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Paints & Coatings · Europe

Looking for a partner for your coatings business?

We acquire and operate companies in the paints and coatings industry. We also explore distribution and technical partnerships.

Our Focus

We focus on four areas of the paints and coatings industry.

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Paint Manufacturing

Manufacturing of industrial paints, protective coatings and specialty coating products.

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02

Research & Development

Developing and improving coating formulations, materials and technologies.

QUV accelerated weathering chamber in an accredited coatings laboratory

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Accredited Laboratory Testing

Accredited testing of paints, coatings and material performance.

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04

On-site Technical Expertise

Coating inspections, failure analysis and technical consulting at customer sites.

Ways to Work Together

Strategic Partnerships

We combine technical expertise and resources to develop products, services and new business opportunities.

Cross-Distribution

We help each other enter new markets through our existing product portfolios and distribution networks.

Acquisitions & Succession

We acquire established businesses, take an active role in their operations and provide continuity when owners are ready to step back.

Our Philosophy

Long-term owners. Hands-on operators.

We don't just acquire companies. We manage and develop them.

We work with existing teams, respect the knowledge and relationships built over time, and focus on the long-term success of each business.

Surface roughness comparator (ISO 8503) under inspection light in the FKI laboratory

Our First Investment

Our First Investment: FKI

In 2026, we acquired Festékipari Kutató Kft. (FKI), a Hungarian company specializing in coatings research, accredited laboratory testing and technical services.

We are directly involved in managing the company and developing its business.

Who We Are

The People Behind Pigmentis

Portrait of Endre Szabo

Endre Szabo

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Endre has over 30 years of international business leadership experience. At Brown-Forman, he held senior executive roles managing operations and distribution networks across more than 90 countries. He later served as CEO of UroSystem and co-founded RoCo Brands.

His experience combines international business development with hands-on operational management. He holds an MBA from INSEAD.

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Gabor Sved

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Gabor has over 25 years of international experience in finance, strategy and business transformation. His career includes senior management positions at Procter & Gamble, Thomas Cook and Graphisoft, as well as divisional responsibilities within the Nemetschek Group.

He combines financial expertise with practical experience in managing change, improving operations and developing businesses. He holds an MBA from INSEAD.

Let's Talk

Interested in cooperation, distribution or discussing the future ownership of your company? Get in touch for a confidential conversation.