ECKART is celebrating its 150th anniversary this year. Founded in Fürth, Germany, in 1876 as a small
goldbeating workshop, the company has grown into an international manufacturer of effect
pigments for decorative and functional applications as well as metal powders for 3D printing, serving
customers around the world, notes a press communiqué from the company.
Over the past century and a half, ECKART has continuously evolved alongside technologies and
markets. What began with metallic pigments has grown into a broad portfolio of metallic and
pearlescent pigments for coatings, plastics, printing inks, cosmetics and technical applications.
Today, the company operates worldwide and employs around 1,800 people.
While ECKART products can be found in many everyday and industrial applications, the company’s
ambition remains unchanged: to develop effect pigments that combine performance and
sustainability. Current investments in resource-efficient production, water-based technologies and
modern metallic and pearlescent pigments reflect the changing requirements of customers and
industries worldwide.
“ECKART has repeatedly reinvented itself without losing sight of its roots,” says Andreas Gipp,
Managing Director of ECKART Europe. “Our success has always been based on our ability to adapt,
drive innovation and respond to new challenges. These qualities will continue to guide us in the
future.”
Looking ahead to the next chapter, ECKART will continue to focus on advancing material
technologies, supporting sustainable development and creating solutions for the industries of
tomorrow.