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Krahn Chemie expands pigment partnership with Vibrantz Technologies

Krahn Chemie will now distribute the full pigment portfolio of Vibrantz Technologies in both Germany and the Benelux region. The expanded partnership strengthens the companies’ presence in key European markets and highlights their technical expertise in functional pigments.

Krahn Chemie is now distributing a wide range of Vibrantz Technologies pigments in Germany and Benelux, including anticorrosive grades. Source: Krahn

Speciality chemicals distributor Krahn Chemie has significantly expanded its long-standing collaboration with Vibrantz Technologies, a global supplier of speciality chemicals and materials. As of 15 June 2025, Krahn Chemie Benelux is distributing Vibrantz’s comprehensive pigment range, including ultramarine, bismuth vanadate, complex inorganic colour pigments (CICP), iron oxide, chrome oxide green, organic and anticorrosive pigments. Krahn Chemie Germany will now also offer anticorrosive pigments from Vibrantz.

Since 2021, Krahn Chemie has been distributing Vibrantz’s pigment dispersions. With this expansion, Krahn now covers the supplier’s full pigment offering in both the Benelux region and Germany, further broadening its product portfolio and service capabilities to meet evolving market demands.

Stronger market access through technical expertise

“We are pleased to take the next step in our successful partnership with Vibrantz,” said Cristian Groenewegen, Managing Director of Krahn Chemie Benelux. “We have been distributing their market-leading pigment preparations and tinting systems for many years and look forward to expanding our collaboration with this high-quality pigment range.”

Martijn Kunnen, Director of Commercial EMEA & Global Strategy Dispersions at Vibrantz, added: “This expansion marks an exciting development in our cooperation with Krahn Chemie. Their strong technical expertise and in-depth market knowledge make them the ideal partner to bring our pigment technologies to a wider customer base.”

The extended agreement is part of Krahn’s strategic move to strengthen its position in key European markets. In combination with its application know-how and laboratory services, the company aims to offer tailored, high-performance solutions to meet the specific needs of its customers.