ECKART GmbH | Bill of Lading Export Data

Company Overview

ECKART GmbH is one of the world's leading manufacturers of metallic pigments, aluminium powders, and aluminium pastes, headquartered in Germany. Part of the ALTANA Group, ECKART supplies innovative effect pigments for the coatings, printing inks, plastics, and cosmetics industries. The company operates production facilities in Germany, the USA, and other countries, serving a global customer base with high-performance metallic effect solutions. Their product portfolio includes STAPA aluminium pastes, STANDART aluminium powders, bronze powders, LUXAN effect pigments, SYMIC pearlescent pigments, METALURE vacuum metallized pigments, and a range of specialty printing inks under brand names like METALSTAR, ROTOVARIO, and ROTOSTAR.

Trade Summary — February 2024

The Bill of Lading records for February 2024 document over 100 shipments from ECKART GmbH, covering a wide range of metallic pigments and effect materials. The export data reveals shipments across multiple HS code categories, with the dominant categories being HS 32129030 (prepared pigments, metallic — 30+ shipments), HS 76032000 (aluminium powder — 15+ shipments), HS 32064940/32061900 (other colouring preparations), and HS 74062000 (copper powder). Products originated primarily from Germany, with additional shipments from the USA, Switzerland, and Finland. A significant portion of records represent sample shipments, reflecting ECKART's active customer acquisition and product development support strategy.

17.02.2024 | HS 76032000

Bronze Powder Pale Lining A025

9,232.6 kg — Pigment

09.02.2024 | HS 38249900

Bronze Powder Pale Lining A025

4,967.6 kg — Pigment

07.02.2024 | HS 32129090

Bronze Powder Pale Lining A025

4,282.19 kg — Pigment

29.02.2024 | HS 32064940

ALCHEMY 46A2100 Rich Pale Gold

1,410 kg

17.02.2024 | HS 76032000

ALCHEMY 46 A 3000 Silver

600 kg

04.02.2024 | HS 32129030

SYMIC C393 (COO: Finland)

3,000 kg — Pigment

28.02.2024 | HS 32151990

TIXOGEL-VSP (Cosmetic Use)

432 kg — Additive

04.02.2024 | HS 32129030

STAPA 4 N.L. Aluminium Paste

1,800 kg

04.02.2024 | HS 32129030

STAPA METALLUX 214 Aluminium Paste

3,150 kg

04.02.2024 | HS 32129030

STAPA AP 59620 Aluminium Paste

2,525 kg

04.02.2024 | HS 32129030

STAPA METALLUX 212 Aluminium Paste

1,350 kg

09.02.2024 | HS 76032000

STANDART PCU 3500 Aluminium Powder

238 kg — Paint Raw Material

04.02.2024 | HS 76032000

STANDART ZINC FLAKE G Zinc Powder

79,100 kg

STAPA — Aluminium Pastes

ECKART's flagship product line. The February 2024 data includes STAPA METALLUX (212, 214, 2192, 2197, 3580), STAPA HCP (6200, 6140, 6345, 4185, VP 71553/G), STAPA 4 (N.L., TS), STAPA AP 59620, STAPA MGA Silver 01, STAPA WM CHROMAL V/80, STAPA 88 N.L., STAPA 3000 AF, and STAPA MOBILUX R 167. These pastes are used in automotive coatings, industrial paints, printing inks, and plastic applications.

STANDART — Aluminium & Metal Powders

The STANDART line covers PCU (1000, 2000, 3500), PCR (212, 214, 181), CHROMAL VIII, PCBF 5000, OFFSET 4000/8900, LAC L 900, RESIST AT, ZINC FLAKE G, and VP 65942/G. These powders serve powder coating, additive manufacturing, welding, and specialty pigment applications.

LUXAN, SYMIC & METALURE — Effect Pigments

LUXAN (C241, C261, D522, E001, E261, CFX B001) and SYMIC (C001, C221, C261, C271, C393, E001 L, E241, B001, E001 L) are pearlescent and special effect pigments. METALURE (L-55700, C-51010 AE, B-21010 AE, L-71011 AE, L-55350, MIRRORSHINE 1006) are vacuum metallized pigments for high-end metallic effects. Origins include Germany, Finland, and USA.

Printing Inks — METALSTAR, ROTOVARIO, ROTOSTAR

ECKART's printing ink brands include METALSTAR (06 7000 Silver, 03 0101/0102 Black Label Rich Gold/Rich Pale Gold), ROTOVARIO (501 023, 501 033, 501 811, 530 020/080 Silver), ROTOSTAR UV 166 (004 FLEXO Silver, 871 FLEXO), TOPSTAR 06 2006 Gold, SILVERSHINE (S 1100, 418), and MASTERSAFE (Gold 28105, Silver 145205, MP 100-20B, MP 16-20B, MP 09-20B). These cover offset, flexographic, and rotogravure printing.

Germany (Primary)

The vast majority of shipments originate from ECKART's German production facilities. This includes all STAPA, STANDART, LUXAN, BRONZE POWDER, LASERSAFE, SILVERSHINE, TOPSTAR, and ROTOSTAR products. Germany serves as the primary manufacturing hub for aluminium pastes, powders, and printing inks.

Finland, USA & Switzerland

Finland is the origin for SYMIC and SYNADD pearlescent pigment lines (manufactured by ECKART's Finnish subsidiary). The USA supplies METALURE vacuum metallized pigments and STAPA NDF 120. Switzerland is the origin for STANDART ZINC FLAKE G zinc powder. These multi-origin shipments demonstrate ECKART's integrated global production network.