CPS Color
Sector/industry:
Colour Tinting systems
Company description:
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: Henrik Lif, Interim CEO
  Tapio Engström, CFO
Board of Directors:Jorma Halonen, Chairman
Gaik Hean Chew
Robert Furuhjelm
Mikael Hellberg
Bob Kickham
Henrik Lif
Key Information:
Revenues 2008: EUR 200 million
Employees:900
Ownership: Nordic Capital Fund VI, controlling shareholding
Date of investment : 2008
Head office: Vantaa, Finland
Web: www.cpscolor.com