Very early on in history, mankind began to use colors derived from nature to represent their world. But even today, we sometimes have trouble distinguishing pigments from dyes.
A colorant must have an affinity with the carrier solvent in which it is applied. The colorant will dissolve in the carrier solvent to create the coloring power. Unlike pigments, dyes are soluble. Colorants are always organic compounds.
A pigment is a material that gives color to a given substrate. This substrate can take many forms, such as concrete, plaster, plastic, paint, etc. The more finely the pigment is distributed on the substrate, the greater the intensity of color.
A passion for color. That’s what’s kept Stoopen & Meeûs going for over 120 years. From the center of Europe, they share this passion with their customers, supplying top-quality pigments, colorants and mineral products at excellent prices. Customers’ needs are a priority: together, they seek the answer to each unique color requirement.
With an ideal strategic position near the port of Antwerp, a worldwide network of representatives and over a century of experience, Stoopen & Meeûs is a trusted link in the value chain for customers in over 80 countries worldwide.
Historically, Stoopen & Meeûs’ particular reputation has been built on its deep, rich green and blue colors.
Stoopen & Meeûs is a Belgian family business with a proud history. They strive to build lasting relationships with their customers, suppliers and employees. The products are environmentally friendly, mainly due to their mineral composition and the fact that they avoid VOCs (volatile organic compounds). They thus promote a more natural and ecological approach to painting.
They work for a better future based on the values of fairness, quality and integrity.