Lixol: French expertise in alkyd resins
For several decades, Lixol has established itself as a leading French company in the production of alkyd resins, key components for numerous industrial sectors. Now fully integrated into Groupe Berkem, Lixol and its long-standing expertise continue to meet the demanding needs of markets such as paints, inks, and other technical applications.
An industrial history defined by quality and innovation
Founded in 1960, Lixol quickly established itself as a leading name in the synthesis and production of alkyd resins, polymers used as binders in industrial formulations. Its production site in La Teste-de-Buch lies at the heart of this expertise, where teams combine technical know-how and industrial equipment to ensure reliable, durable resins tailored to the specific requirements of each application.
Building on this industrial mastery, Lixol has progressively strengthened its reputation in markets where resin performance and reliability are decisive criteria.
Acquisition by Groupe Berkem
In 2017, Groupe Berkem acquired Lixol, strengthening its portfolio of expertise in plant-based chemistry. This acquisition placed Lixol within a group-wide dynamic, aligned with Groupe Berkem’s other business divisions. Lixol’s integration followed a coherent development strategy within the Group. The integration of Lixol into Groupe Berkem in 2023 represents a key milestone in strengthening the group’s expertise, combining Lixol’s skills in alkyd resins with existing capabilities to develop new industrial solutions.
A modernized industrial site
As part of its integration into Groupe Berkem, the site based in La Teste-de-Buch has benefited in recent years from industrial investments aimed at modernizing the facilities and strengthening production capacities. These efforts have focused on process optimization, automation of certain manufacturing steps, and equipment upgrades, supporting the enhancement of alkyd resin ranges and meeting the market’s growing demands, particularly in terms of performance and durability. These investments reflect the Group’s commitment to sustaining and developing this historic site, a true cornerstone of its resin expertise.
Technical expertise serving a wide range of markets
The alkyd resins produced by Lixol are now used across numerous industrial sectors, where they act as binders and essential components:
- Decorative and industrial paints: improve adhesion, abrasion resistance, and coating durability.
- Printing inks: contribute to print quality and ink performance in technical applications.
This diversity of applications illustrates the breadth of Lixol’s expertise and its ability to meet the requirements of modern industry.
Lixol today: industrial performance and future outlook
Today, Lixol is fully embedded in the dynamics of Groupe Berkem, with growth prospects supported by:
- the historical expertise of its teams,
- ongoing industrial investments,
- internal synergies that foster innovation.
Inherited from several decades of expertise in alkyd resins, the know-how developed by Lixol now forms a cornerstone of the Construction & Materials business area of Groupe Berkem. It complements and strengthens the capabilities brought by other group entities, such as Adkalis. This former subsidiary, also integrated into the Group in 2023 and specialized in the protection and maintenance of materials, enables the Construction & Materials business area to offer complete and high-performance industrial solutions.
