Heritage, technology and design

all mixed in perfect harmony

Evolving social and design trends demand a constantly changing colour palette. Our colour experts continually read these trends and translate them into unique and tailored coating effects for the automotive and other industries.

We have been developing and manufacturing paints for 125 years, and the first examples of our automotive coatings for plastics dates back to 1970s. Every new year brings a new challenge for advanced vehicles which pushes us to design visually, ecologically and technically more capable paint systems.

With an ever expanding library of bespoke colours and effects, specially designed for some of the world’s most desirable cars and SUVs, we have helped many futuristic ideas find their sparkle in paint form - whether they are for production or concept vehicles.

With an in-house Colour & Design Studio supported by an in-house Colour Designer, a Team of Colour Experts and Product Testing facilities, we are ready to help OEMs materialise their design ideas.

As part of our Colour & Design strategy, we are dedicated to increasing the use of bio-based and recycled raw materials in our paint formulations, and have been working with numerous OEMs to help them achieve their sustainability targets.

A digital scale placed on top of a pile of black car tires.

A rectangular, light green sign or board with rounded edges, mounted on bamboo stalks in the background.

The word 'SUPER' in bold black and white letters with five colored capsules underneath on a red background.

A silver, rectangular, blank soda or beer can with a pull tab, surrounded by crumpled aluminum cans.

Close-up of two nested rectangular plastic frames painted with a chrome effect coating

Close-up of four panels with different textures and colors, including a textured dark gray, a glittery gold, a soft pink with glitter, and a matte dark gray

Close-up of an car rear bumper painted with a chrome effect coating

Close-up of four different plastic panels painted with distinct textures and colors, arranged in a grid.

See the difference. Sense the difference.

Research and innovation in raw material choice, formulation, and application methods allows us to create products with contemporary material effects that appeal to all senses, not just the visual.

Customer-focussed solutions.

Colour Design is an integral part of our customer-focussed solutions. The FCS Design Team is highly experienced in developing colours and effects that maximise the added value of any painted component, and that fully reflect the design and functionality needs of the OEM or customer.

From development to production.

In creating stylish and innovative colours, the FCS Design Team collaborates closely with our R&D department to incorporate the latest coating technology developments into our new designs, and to ensure the feasibility and technical performance of our colour developments.

Approved effects are put through rigorous application and feasibility testing before being transferred to full-scale manufacturing.

A gloved hand holding a glass slide with blue liquid for scientific testing.