CPS Color
Sector/industry
Colour tinting systems
CPS Color is the world's leading supplier of colour tinting
systems for decorative and industrial paint. The company is based
in Finland with operations in 11 countries. CPS Color enjoys a
unique position as the only company in the world supplying all of
the components necessary for tinting system components; colorants,
dispensers, mixers, software, technical support and consulting
services.
The company was acquired by Nordic Capital Fund VI in June 2008
with the aim to capture the strong growth in global penetration of
colour tinting systems for decorative and industrial paint. Key
growth markets are Eastern Europe, South America and Asia.
Management:
- Henrick Lif, CEO
- Tuomo Valkomen,CFO
Board of Directors:
- Jorma Halonen, Chairman - Nordic Capital
- Gaik Hean Chew - Independent
- Robert Furuhjelm - Independent
- Mikael Hellberg - Nordic Capital
- Bob Kickham - Independent
- Henrik Lif - Independent
Key Information:
Revenues 2010*:
EUR 181 million
Employees:
820
Ownership:
Nordic Capital Fund VI, controlling shareholding
Date of investment:
2008
Head office:
Vantaa, Finland
* 2010 sales for companies still in portfolio; sales at exit for divested companies
