Pearls™ technology

High-performing, sustainable tinting system for coatings.

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Overview

The future of colorant tinting systems is here.

Increasingly stringent environmental regulations mean colorant companies must create high-performing and sustainable tinting solutions.

We have engineered Pearls, the coatings industry’s first and only volumetrically dosed tinting system of solid colorants designed for use in water-borne architectural and industrial applications.

Pearls technology

Several key advantages rolled into one technology.

Enhanced sustainability

Biocide free, VOC free
100% recyclable packaging
Reduced waste
Extended shelf life

Improved performance

Highly soluble
Superior tinting consistency
Accurately dispensed
Low impact on paint properties

Simpler tinting system

Overall cost savings
Reduced maintenance
Simple to service
Improved cleanliness

Pearls provides superior tinting consistency for endless colors.

Following the freeze-drying during production, sifting takes place to ensure the uniformity of each pearl.

Pearls project team pictured with Sittard Mayor Verheijen at the groundbreaking celebration.

Our team of R&D experts carefully review the quality of Pearls post-production.

The Pearls dispenser is easy to clean and requires less maintenance than traditional liquid systems.

Pearls’ simplicity allows the operator to exchange key components within minutes, without the mess or hassle.

Customers are able to customize Pearls machine designs with their preferred style and branding.

Pearls containers are 100% recyclable.

Pearls project progress

Follow the journey of creating our new state-of-the-art facility dedicated to Pearls. From groundbreaking to completion, witness its transformation as we prepare increase global Pearls production capacity to approximately 1.2 million liters per year. Located adjacent to our existing colorant plant in Sittard, Netherlands, the new facility is expected to be operational in 2026 and will house a full-scale production plant and research and development laboratories.

2022

March 2022

Installed first Pearls dispenser at a retailer in Europe

2023

March 2023

Launched Pearls technology at the European Coatings Show in Nuremburg, Germany

June 2023

Announced $20 million investment for a new Pearls facility in Sittard, Netherlands

2024

January 2024

Opened first Americas Pearls showroom in Ashtabula, Ohio

April 2024

Spotlighted Pearls technology in the Americas market at the American Coatings Show in Indianapolis, Indiana
Featured Pearls in Vibrantz’s first CSR report
Installed 100^th Pearls dispenser at a customer’s facility

May 2024

Displayed Pearls machine at Paintistanbul and Turkoat exhibit in Istanbul, Turkey

June 2024

Showcased Pearls at the Coatings for Africa exhibit in Johannesburg, South Africa

September 2024

Celebrated groundbreaking of the new Pearls facility with early adopter customers
Hosted webinar with Coatings World Magazine educating the industry on Pearls commercial value
Unveiled first APAC showroom in Johannesburg, South Africa

October 2024

Installed first Pearls machine in the U.S.
Hosted webinar with Paints and Coatings Industry Magazine educating industry on Pearls technical value
Debuted showroom in Kuala Lumpar, Malaysia
Displayed Pearls machine at P&E Milano Coating Day

November 2024

Opened showroom in Melbourne, Australia

December 2024

Produced 70,000 liters of Pearls in 2024

I believe we are only beginning to unlock the full potential of the dry tinting concept embodied by Pearls.

– Peter Thommassen, R&D Manager

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Pearls plant progress

Construction of our new Pearls plant is underway! Located adjacent to our existing colorant plant in Sittard, Netherlands, the new facility is expected to be operational in 2026 and will house a full-scale production plant and research and development laboratories. Check back in coming months for more updates on the project’s status.