Pigment paste business of Repi continues strong growth

The Italian pigment paste specialist Repi announced that it has successfully implemented its expansion targets for 2016. Sales increased within the group (Repi S.p.A, Repi LLC, Repi OOO and Repi UK) in the last year by almost EUR 4 million to now over EUR 39 million.

“The demand by the polyurethane industry for high-quality colour pastes played a major role for this success,” explained Michael Rath, Managing Director Colours for Polyurethanes, and pointed towards the above-average sales increases, especially in German-speaking countries (Germany, Austria and Switzerland).

According to the company’s own data, Repi created new sales records seven years in a row. The company sees the reason for this success in the consistent implementation of its medium and long-term goals. “Our customers ask for high-quality products, technical know-how, and of course security and reliability. In addition, every year we also invest a high six-digit amount to develop new products and secure future orders,” said Rath.

Repi says it is optimally positioned for further growth. “With our plants in Italy, UK and America and other currently planned locations in Asia and South America, we are well prepared for all regions. The forecast for this year is quite ambitious,” said Rath. “We are planning worldwide sales of EUR 45 million, which corresponds to a production volume of approximately 6,500 t of colour pastes”.

In order to attract new customers, additional activities at PU trade shows are planned for the first half of 2017. The company will exhibit at:

• Foam Expo, 28 February – 2 March 2017, Novi, MI, USA, stand 521
• Utech Las Américas, 4 – 6 April 2017, Mexico City, Mexico, stand 311
• PSE Europe, 27 – 29 June 2017, Munich, Germany, stand 455

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