Manufacturer of Opacity Pigments™ as a TiO2 substitute for paints, plastics and paper
FP-Pigments Oy
Espoo (FI) · Raisio (FI) · Valkeakoski (FI) · Leuna (DE) · Rome, GA (US)New on Amplifa
About FP-Pigments
FP-Pigments Oy is a globally active manufacturer founded in 1996 that produces Opacity Pigments™ – patented composite pigment particles for TiO2 optimization and substitution. The patented process combines rutile (TiO2) with calcium carbonate (PCC) into elaborately engineered pigment particles that enable partial replacement of TiO2 in formulations for paints, powder coatings, plastics, as well as paper and board. Product forms include dry powders with cationic or anionic surface charge, high-solids slurries for paper and board, cationic porous crystals for inkjet and flexo printing, and a 60% Opacity Pigment™ additive masterbatch for plastics processors. Production takes place in Valkeakoski (Finland, Speciality PCC), Leuna (Germany, two lines) and Rome, Georgia (USA); the research center is in Raisio, and headquarters in Espoo. For material produced in Germany, an LCA according to ISO 14060/44 determined a CO2 reduction of up to 73% compared with TiO2. A joint venture with Power International DMCC (FP Power Pigments, Abu Dhabi) has been announced for early 2026.
- Site
- Espoo
- Processes
- Manufacture of Opacity Pigments™ (TiO2 substitute, patented manufacturing process for, Manufacture of additive masterbatch (60% Opacity Pigment™), Manufacture of anionic high-solids suspensions (slurries) for paper & board, Manufacture of cationic porous crystals for inkjet and flexo printing, Application of cationic and anionic surface charges to dry powder, TiO2 optimization/replacement (Opacity Pigments), Additive masterbatch development, High solids slurries
- Materials
- FP-Opacity Pigments™ (TiO2 substitute, composite pigment particles), FP-550 Opacity Pigment (FDA approved for food packaging), FP-440 (for high-PVC water-based paints and powder coatings), Rutile (TiO2), Calcium carbonate (PCC, Speciality PCC Valkeakoski), Opacity pigment masterbatch 60% (additive masterbatch for converters), FP-Opacity Pigments™ (composite pigment particles), FP-550 Opacity Pigment
- Certificates
- FDA compliance FP-550 (21 CFR 175.300, 178.3297), FDA compliance FP-550 (21 CFR 175.300/178.3297)
- Founded
- 1996
- Industries
- Paints and Coatings, Powder Coating, Plastics, Paper and Board, Food Packaging, Paints and Coatings (Coatings)
- 01
R&D and formulation development (Raisio)
- 02
Patented composite pigment process based on TiO2/PCC
- 03
Surface modification (cationic/anionic)
- 04
Production of dry powders, slurries and masterbatch
- 05
Quality inspection and FDA compliance
- 06
Direct sales and worldwide distribution
Products and Materials
FP-Opacity Pigments™ (composite pigment particles)
Patented TiO2 substitute based on engineered composite pigment particles for paints, plastics and paper.
FP-550 Opacity Pigment
FDA-compliant pigment grade (21 CFR 175.300, 178.3297) for plastics in food packaging.
FP-440 Opacity Pigment
For high-PVC water-based paints and powder coatings with further cost-saving potential.
Rutile (TiO2)
Raw material of the composite process for optimizing TiO2 efficiency.
Calcium carbonate (PCC)
Speciality PCC grades from the Valkeakoski plant as a component of the pigment particles.
Opacity Pigment™ additive masterbatch 60%
Masterbatch for end processors in the plastics industry, developed jointly with leading white masterbatch producers.
Sites
Espoo
FIHead office (Head Office)
Raisio
FIResearch center
Valkeakoski
FISpeciality PCC production plant (since 2018)
- Materials
- Speciality PCC
- Speciality PCC production plant
Leuna
DEOpacity Pigments production plant (2 lines)
- Materials
- Opacity Pigments, FP-550, FP-440
- Opacity Pigments production line (2009)
- Second production line (2013)
Rome (GA)
USOpacity Pigments production plant (since 2011)
- Materials
- Opacity Pigments
- Opacity Pigments production plant
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacture of Opacity Pigments™ (TiO2 substitute, patented manufacturing process forEngineering | – | – | – | – | Rutile (TiO2), Calcium carbonate (PCC) |
| Manufacture of additive masterbatch (60% Opacity Pigment™)Plastics | – | – | – | – | Plastics (masterbatch) |
| Manufacture of anionic high-solids suspensions (slurries) for paper & boardEngineering | – | – | – | – | Opacity pigments, TiO2-free products |
| Manufacture of cationic porous crystals for inkjet and flexo printingEngineering | – | – | – | – | Opacity pigments |
| Application of cationic and anionic surface charges to dry powderSurface | – | – | – | – | Opacity pigments |
5 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opacity Pigments production line | FP-Pigments GmbH | 2 | – | 2009/2013 | Leuna, Germany |
| Opacity Pigments production plant | FP Pigments Inc. | – | – | 2011 | Rome, GA, USA |
| Speciality PCC production plant | FP-Pigments Oy | – | – | 2018 | Valkeakoski, Finland |
| Pilot production plant | FP-Pigments Oy | – | – | 1997 | Finland |
| Opacity pigment manufacturing plant (under construction, joint venture FP Power Pigments) | FP Power Pigments (FP-Pigments Oy / Power International DMCC) | – | – | – | KEZAD, Abu Dhabi, UAE |
Additional services
Quality
FP-Pigments assures the quality of its pigment products in accordance with internationally recognized standards; confirmed FDA compliance for plastics in food packaging is available for FP-550.
| Evidence | Leuna |
|---|---|
| FDA compliance FP-550 (21 CFR 175.300/178.3297) |
History
- 1996
Foundation of FP-Pigments Oy
- 1997
Start of pilot production
- 2008
Foundation of FP-Pigments GmbH
- 2009
Foundation of FP-Pigments Inc.; Leuna plant fully operational
- 2011
Rome, USA plant operational
- 2013
Second production line in Leuna, Germany
- 2016
EU Horizon 2020 project for new product development
- 2018
Valkeakoski plant starts production of Speciality PCC
- 2020
Introduction of new technology and product grades
- 2026
Joint venture with Power International DMCC (FP Power Pigments, Abu Dhabi/KEZAD) announced