São Paulo, 15 May 2026 –  IM GROUP (formerly Inkmaker Group) has secured its 13th consecutive victory at the Paint & Pintura Awards in Brazil, achieving first place in the category “Sistemas Tintométricos – Equipamentos Industriais” (Industrial Tinting Equipment Systems). This recognition further strengthens IM GROUP’s position as a leading provider of industrial tinting systems across Brazil and the wider Latin American coatings industry.

Leading Industrial Tinting Systems in Brazil and Latin America

Organised by Agnelo Editora, publisher of Paint & Pintura Magazine, the Paint & Pintura Awards are among the most respected industry benchmarks in the Brazilian paint and coatings sector. The awards are widely regarded as the “Oscars of the Brazilian paint industry,” based on a comprehensive annual market survey involving manufacturers, suppliers, and coatings professionals across the full value chain.

This long-established recognition reflects market trust in industrial tinting equipment providers in Brazil, as well as broader performance trends in the Latin American paint and coatings manufacturing industry.

IM GROUP Achieves 41% Market Vote Share in Industrial Tinting Category

In the 2026 edition, IM GROUP secured 41% of total votes in the industrial tinting systems category, outperforming Corob (35%) and Santint (24%). This result confirms sustained leadership in industrial tinting solutions for paints, coatings, inks, adhesives, and specialty chemicals.

The achievement also marks 13 consecutive years of first-place recognition, reinforcing IM GROUP’s long-term market presence and consistent performance in Brazil’s industrial tinting equipment market.

Executive Commentary: IM GROUP Americas Leadership

Enrico Mattiazzi, General Manager for the Americas at IM GROUP, commented:

“Thirteen consecutive years of recognition reflects the consistency of our execution and our long-term commitment to the region. We are grateful to the people of Brazil for their continued trust, and to the Paint & Pintura team—Agnelo De Barros Neto, Lucélia Monfardini, Erica Brandão, and all involved—for delivering such a respected industry benchmark. Latin America remains a strategic growth area for IM GROUP, and we will continue investing in local presence and capabilities to support our customers’ evolving needs.”

Paint & Pintura Awards: Brazil’s Leading Coatings Industry Benchmark

Now in its 30th edition, the Paint & Pintura Awards in Brazil continue to reflect the evolving dynamics of the coatings manufacturing industry in Latin America, including innovation in tinting technology, automation, and process efficiency.

The awards remain a key reference point for companies evaluating industrial tinting system suppliers in Brazil and Latin America, highlighting performance, reliability, and customer trust across the sector.
 

IM GROUP’s Leadership in Industrial Tinting Technology

IM GROUP’s continued success reflects its broader role in delivering integrated industrial tinting solutions across global markets. With a strong presence in Latin America, the Group continues to support manufacturers in achieving:

• High-precision colour dispensing
• Increased production efficiency
• Reduced operational waste
• Consistent batch-to-batch quality
• Scalable tinting system integration

About IM GROUP

Founded in Turin, Italy, on 22 April 2021, IM GROUP is a global leader in technology and integrated engineering solutions, uniting the expertise of its brands; Inkmaker, Rexson, Vale-tech, Swesa, Teko, Tecnopails, and IEC+. The group delivers comprehensive end-to-end engineering solutions spanning formulation and production automation through its three divisions: the Dispensing and Tinting Division, the Filling Division, and the Dispersing, Grinding and Mixing Division, serving diverse industries such as paint, coatings, ink, chemicals, adhesives, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics. With a presence in 15 countries across five continents, IM GROUP is a trusted partner to Fortune 500 companies, including Boeing, Sherwin Williams, PPG, Akzo Nobel, DIC, Avery Denison, International Paper, and Tetra Pak. 

To learn more about IM GROUP and its innovative solutions, visit: im-group.com or contact us at IM GROUP

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Published in the following Media:

• Paint & Coatings Industry Magazine (USA)