Vibrantz Technologies wins 2025 Gold Edison Award for innovative Pearls® solid-colorant tinting solution

HOUSTON, April 10, 2025 – Vibrantz Technologies announced it has won the 2025 Gold Edison Award in the Automotive Materials category with its patented Pearls^® solid-colorant tinting solution, a technology package that includes a dispensing machine to volumetrically dose colorants to create myriad end-use paint colors. The Edison Awards are a global competition honoring excellence in new product and service development, marketing, human-centered design and innovation.

Pearls, the coatings industry’s first volumetrically dosed tinting system of solid colorants for water-based architectural and industrial paints, is designed for simplicity, sustainability and cost-efficiency, with zero harmful chemicals and fully recyclable packaging. Its unique benefits — including extended paint shelf life, user-friendly operation and reduced total cost of ownership — make Pearls especially valuable in demanding industrial applications such as automotive refinishing, where precision, performance and environmental responsibility are critical.

“Winning a Gold Edison Award is a tremendous honor and a testament to the transformative power of Pearls,” said Barry Misquitta, President, Color Solutions at Vibrantz Technologies. “This recognition affirms our commitment to advancing sustainable solutions that simplify the tinting process, reduce environmental impact and create lasting value for our customers and the coatings industry.”

To meet growing global demand for this groundbreaking technology, Vibrantz is constructing a facility in Sittard, Netherlands, fully dedicated to the production and advancement of Pearls. Adjacent to the company’s existing colorant plant, the new site will increase Vibrantz’s global Pearls production capacity to approximately 1.2 million liters per year. The facility is expected to be operational in 2026. To learn more, contact pearls@vibrantz.com or visit vibrantzpearls.com.

About The Edison Awards
Established in 1987, the Edison Awards are dedicated to recognizing, honoring and fostering innovations and innovators. The annual competition honors excellence in new product and service development, marketing, design and innovation. The organization’s mission is to inspire and enable individuals and companies to create a better future by recognizing and celebrating the world’s most innovative new products, services and business leaders. Visit edisonawards.com to learn more.

About Vibrantz Technologies Vibrantz is a leading global provider of specialty chemicals and materials solutions whose purpose is to bring color, performance and vibrancy to life. Our technologies improve the functionality, safety and/or aesthetics of products across an array of applications and make their way into myriad consumer products. With key competencies in particle engineering, glass and ceramic science and color technology, Vibrantz has leading positions in specialty mineral and chemical additives for batteries, electronic components, agriculture and construction; pigments for paints and coatings, thermoset plastics and thermoplastics; and high-performance glass coatings and porcelain enamel solutions. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, the company employs approximately 4,000 people and operates 55 manufacturing sites across six continents. Visit vibrantz.com to learn more.