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The eyewear sector is a flagship of Made in Italy, recognized for the high quality of its products. In the field of sports accessories, glasses are subjected to extreme stress from sweat, impacts, and atmospheric agents. For this reason, industrial paints for sports glasses not only serve an aesthetic purpose, but also ensure durability and performance.
Contecolor, with over 50 years of experience, specializes in the production of high-quality paints, customizable for application on glass, metal, and plastics. The customization process begins with an in-depth discussion with the client...
Industrial Paints for Tennis: Customize Racquets and Sports Shoes
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In professional and amateur tennis, equipment is not just a performance tool, but an expression of identity. The application of specialized industrial coatings is essential to ensure that rackets and footwear not only have a distinctive aesthetic but also withstand the intense mechanical and chemical stresses typical of the sport.
Contecolor, with over 50 years of experience, offers the production of high-quality, customizable coatings for application on plastics and metals. The ability to create customized coatings in every aspect is key to transforming sports equipment into a unique...
Industrial Paints for Cycling: From Bikes to Accessories
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In the dynamic world of cycling, where performance meets style, industrial bicycle painting is not just an aesthetic detail, but a crucial element that ensures durability and identity. The use of specialized bicycle paints is essential for decorating, protecting, and enhancing products made from various materials, providing the desired aesthetic appearance and meeting specific functional needs.
Contecolor, with over 50 years of experience, stands out for its ability to create customized paints in every aspect, developed specifically to perfectly adapt to the needs of each project on...
Industrial Paints for Sports Equipment: When Aesthetics and Performance Are Customized
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Contecolor, with over fifty years of experience in formulating and manufacturing paints, is a trusted partner for companies operating in the sporting goods industry. In this sector, where use is intense and environmental conditions are often extreme (such as high humidity or water sports), it is essential that finishes ensure not only an attractive aesthetic, but also superior protection and long-lasting durability.
We develop industrial paints specifically formulated to meet the unique needs of athletes and sports enthusiasts. Our offering includes paints for plastic, metal, and...
Contecolor at the Packaging Premiere fair
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A fair to share ideas and inspiration in the world of cosmetic and luxury packaging
Following last year’s experience, Contecolor will once again participate in Packaging Premiere, an exclusive event taking place from May 16 to 18 at Fieramilanocity, a meeting point for designers, manufacturers, and brands who use packaging as a tool to enhance the luxury of exclusive products.
The fair, focusing on the philosophy of innovation, aims to foster productive collaborations between companies, offering luxury and beauty brands an environment full of stimuli and inspiration for their...
Water-based paints: sustainable paints for a green future.
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The future of eco-friendly finishes is colored with water-based paints
Today, it is essential for all companies to recognize the importance of sustainability and reducing their environmental impact through conscious production and consumption choices.
One sector that has made giant strides toward sustainability is the paint industry, thanks to the introduction of water-based paints.
These formulations have proven to be a high-performance, low-impact alternative to traditional solvent-based paints.
Environmental benefits of water-based paints
Water-based paints stand out because...
How does an industrial paint company work?
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From pigment to color and finally to paint: an inside look at an industrial paint company
How is a paint created? What departments exist within an industrial paint company? Which technologies are used?
In this article, we take you behind the scenes of our company with Marco Forcellini, our head of purchasing and sales.
The research and development laboratory
The beating heart of innovation and creativity, the R&D laboratory is where chemists and expert technicians collaborate to develop new formulas that meet the specific needs of the industry for which the paint will be...
The characteristics and advantages of Corten-effect paint
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Corten-effect paint: the solution for a sophisticated and trend-driven aesthetic
Corten-effect paint is created by drawing inspiration from the oxidative effects typical of metals. This finish can replicate the aesthetic characteristics of the eponymous Corten steel, an iron-carbon alloy containing small amounts (less than 5%) of copper, chromium, nickel, phosphorus, silicon, and manganese.
It has become one of the most requested decorative shades across various sectors in recent years, as it provides an aesthetic similar to the natural aging of metals.
Every detail, from texture to...
What is the tinting system, how does it work, and why is it so important for paint production?
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The advanced tinting system technique for creating custom paints
Choosing the right color is key to realizing extraordinary projects: how can you find the exact shade? Thanks to the tinting system.
What is it?
The tinting system is an advanced method for measuring and mixing colored pigments starting from a neutral base, used to create high-quality, custom-made paints.
In this process, precision is essential; even a small deviation in pigment quantities can affect the final result.
How does it work?
The tinting system operates through an efficient four-step technology:
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Water-based or solvent-based paint? The characteristics that determine the choice.
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Aspects to consider when choosing the most suitable finish between water-based and solvent-based paints
To determine the ideal finish between water-based or solvent-based paints, several specific factors must be evaluated.
Thanks to significant investment in research and development of production techniques and in the selection of the best raw materials, today the performance of both types of paints is comparable.
The choice often depends on other factors, such as ethical considerations, i.e., a company’s commitment to using a more sustainable paint that protects people and the...










