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In a constantly changing world, marked by climate change, energy transition and the need to innovate to remain competitive, mastering disruptive technologies has become a major strategic challenge. Among the players contributing to this movement, OliKrom has established itself as a key French reference in the field of color intelligence.

 

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A pioneer in the manufacture and production of intelligent inks and paints capable of changing color according to light, temperature or pressure, the company has rapidly established itself on the international stage. Today, 60% of our sales come from exports, proof of the attractiveness and relevance of our solutions on world markets.

In addition to its commercial performance, OliKrom also embodies an institutional ambition: to promote French technological excellence as part of strategic programmes such as France 2030 Export. It's a dynamic that perfectly illustrates France's capacity for innovation and influence in the industrial sectors of the future.

OliKrom's international expansion: a strategy to drive innovation

A French company with its sights set on the world

Since its creation, OliKrom has chosen to pursue a resolutely international approach to its development. Our company, based in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region of France, has made a name for itself beyond national borders thanks to our unique expertise in the formulation of pigments and intelligent paints.

Today, our technologies have applications in a wide range of strategic sectors: transport, energy, defence, infrastructure and construction. Manufacturers all over the world contact us to meet specific challenges: improving safety, optimising maintenance, enhancing night-time visibility or anticipating technical failures.

With 60% of our sales coming from exports, OliKrom is demonstrating that French innovation in intelligent materials is capable of competing with international standards. This global presence is not only an economic success, but also a lever of influence and influence for France in high added-value technology sectors.

Key figures

60%

of our turnover
generated internationally

70

clients/industrial companies per year
across all sectors of activity

19

international patents and 17 trademarks
in our patent portfolio

Collaborative R&D projects on a global scale

Innovation is at the heart of OliKrom's DNA. But innovation doesn't happen in a vacuum. Aware that industrial and environmental challenges extend beyond our borders, our company has chosen to open up to international research partnerships.

OliKrom works with manufacturers from all over the world, mainly in Europe and North America. These projects enable us to pool our expertise, accelerate the development of new solutions and deploy concrete innovations in global markets.

These initiatives underline OliKrom's strategic position: not only as a solutions provider, but also as a recognised scientific partner in the co-construction of the global industrial transition.

Institutional recognition: France 2030 Export

OliKrom's international commitment also benefits from strong institutional support. The company is part of the France 2030 Export programm, launched by the French government to support innovative companies in their international development.

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France 2030 aims to create the industrial champions of the future and support France's technological sovereignty in key sectors such as energy, transport, health and the environment. By joining this programme, OliKrom is positioning itself as a strategic player whose influence extends beyond the entrepreneurial sphere to embody French technological excellence.

This support takes the form of assistance in identifying promising markets, access to finance and contacts with international partners. For OliKrom, it's an opportunity to strengthen its presence in high-potential regions, but also to contribute to the national strategy of influence and industrial independence.

Presence and influence on the international stage

Participation in major world events

OliKrom's international reach is also illustrated by its presence at major industry events around the world.

In 2025, our teams will be taking part in the Big 5 in Dubai, one of the leading trade fairs for the construction and infrastructure sector. This event, which brings together thousands of exhibitors and decision-makers from all over the world every year, is an ideal showcase for the range of products developed by OliKrom, in particular LuminoKrom®, the photoluminescent paint dedicated to road and cycle safety.

 

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Taking part in this type of international trade show helps to raise our profile, forge new strategic partnerships and open up development prospects in fast-growing markets such as the Middle East and Asia. It also confirms OliKrom's position as a key player in the transition to safer, more sustainable infrastructures.

 

Strategic partnerships and institutional visits

In addition to trade shows, internationalisation also involves institutional and diplomatic meetings. In September 2025, OliKrom had the honour of welcoming a delegation from Qatar, who came to learn more about its technologies and explore opportunities for cooperation.

This visit testifies to the interest shown by strategic countries in French solutions for safety, sustainable mobility and industrial innovation. It also illustrates OliKrom's ability to engage in dialogue with high-level decision-makers from industry, politics and institutions.

Initiatives such as these strengthen OliKrom's credibility on the international stage and encourage the building of long-term partnerships. They also contribute to France's economic diplomacy, by promoting the country's ability to offer cutting-edge technologies that meet the major challenges of our time.

 

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OliKrom's role as an ambassador for French innovation

With its international successes, OliKrom is not just an innovative company: it is an ambassador for French innovation.

Our technologies reflect a unique ability to transform science into concrete industrial solutions capable of improving safety, reducing the environmental footprint and boosting the competitiveness of global players. By exporting its expertise, OliKrom is also helping to strengthen France's image as a pioneer in disruptive technologies.

 

 
This commitment is part of a broader approach: that of a sovereign and competitive French economy, capable of competing with the world's major industrial powers. Through its international expansion, OliKrom is demonstrating that the French champions of tomorrow are already at work, flying the flag for France's scientific and industrial excellence.

International expansion as a strategic lever for OliKrom and France

With 60% of its sales generated outside France, R&D projects in all four corners of the globe, institutional recognition via France 2030 Export and an active presence at major world events, OliKrom has established itself as a strategic player in French innovation on the international stage.

Beyond its commercial successes, the company embodies a vision: that of a France that innovates, exports its know-how and actively contributes to the global industrial transformation. By placing the intelligence of colors at the service of safety, ecological transition and business competitiveness, OliKrom is helping to build the industrial solutions of the future.

For public decision-makers, institutional partners and economic players, the example of OliKrom is a perfect illustration of the key role that French companies can play in the international influence and technological sovereignty of tomorrow.

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