News from the coatings industry
Safety First: Successful Fire Drill at Düren Site
At KANSAI HELIOS, the health, safety, and well-being of our employees and the community are paramount. This promise was once again put into action on October 8th, 2025, during a large-scale fire drill at the KANSAI HELIOS site in Düren, Germany, organised in cooperation with the volunteer fire brigades of Merken, Echtz, and Mariaweiler. The...
EcoVadis Bronze Medal for our Sustainability Efforts
In July 2025, the KANSAI HELIOS site in Düren, Germany, was awarded the EcoVadis Bronze Medal for its commitment to sustainability, as part of the globally recognized ESG rating system. By achieving the Bronze level, we rank among the top 35% of companies worldwide that have actively pursued responsible business practices over the past twelve...
Your Products under KANSAI HELIOS Brand
New Packaging – Same Product For decades, CWS has been standing for innovation, efficiency, and expertise. As a proud member of KANSAI HELIOS since 2023, our company has continuously evolved. We are excited to announce the next signifi cant step in our development, which will further strengthen our position within the Group and make our...
CEPE-Kampagne #UnleasheThePowder
At CWS Powder Coatings, we take pride in not only reducing our own environmental footprint but also in supporting sustainability initiatives—such as the CEPE campaign for powder coatings launched in March 2024. Launched by CEPE – the European Council of the Paint, Printing Ink, and Artists' Colours Industry, the campaign promotes the use and benefits...
KANSAI HELIOS to acquire German Powder Coatings and Resins producer CWS Lackfabrik GmbH
KANSAI HELIOS signed a share purchase agreement to acquire 100% share of CWS Lackfabrik GmbH (“CWS”). CWS, with its group companies, is a well-known powder coatings and liquid and solid synthetic resins producer, with more than 150 years of tradition and its headquarters in Düren (Germany). After the fulfillment of closing conditions, KANSAI HELIOS will…