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OUR STORY<\/h1>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>
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TO INSPIRE EVERY ARTIST IN THE WORLD <\/h1>\n

Our mission to inspire every artist in the world<\/strong> voices our belief that there is an artist in everyone. <\/span>Colart’s brands provide a wide range of products for creatives, regardless of skill level, from professional fine artists to hobbyists and students.<\/p>\n

As a B Corp,™ we commit to using business as a force for good. We are counted among an industry community leading a global movement for an inclusive, equitable, and regenerative economy. Our commitment is founded on our vision to be <\/span>the most sustainable house of leading creative brands.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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OUR PHILOSOPHY<\/a><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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WE ARE PROUD OF OUR FINE ART HERITAGE AND DEEP ROOTS THAT HAVE INSPIRED ARTISTS FOR CENTURIES.<\/h1>\n

Our oldest brand, Lefranc Bourgeois, was founded over 300 years ago and continues to be manufactured in France. The collective history of all our brands informs how we continue to produce tools of the highest quality. And drawing from our history enables us to develop innovative tools that fulfil the needs of every type of creativity.<\/p>\n

From the paintbrush to the printing press - creative revolutions begin with the tools. Today, the tools are more powerful than ever and more readily available. Digital and traditional tools exist side by side, blurring boundaries; and we are commited to providing tools and services that will ensure that self-expression can cross any boundary.<\/p>\n<\/div>

OUR HISTORY<\/a><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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OUR OWNER<\/h1>\n

Colart is owned by Lindéngruppen, a second-generation family business focusing on sustainable long-term development of industrial companies. Their purpose is to empower our companies to prosper and lead the transformation to a sustainable world. <\/p>\n

Lindéngruppen aims to have positive impact and create shared and sustained societal value through their companies that include Colart, Beckers, Höganäs AB and Alex Begg.<\/p>\n

They devote time and resources to a number of non-profit projects, believing in a responsibility to engage with local and communities through long-term and strategic partnerships with organisations within art, education and children's rights.<\/p>\n

Follow the link to find out more about our owner.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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28\/01\/2026<\/span><\/h6>\n
New Starter announcement: Jingyu Xu<\/span><\/h5>\n <\/div>\n
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We are pleased to announce that Jingyu Xu has now joined the Colart team as our new Financial Analyst. Reporting […] <\/p>\n

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09\/01\/2026<\/span><\/h6>\n
New Starter announcement: Dipayan Sinha<\/span><\/h5>\n <\/div>\n
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I\u2019m delighted to introduce Dipayan Sinha, who has joined us as Snazaroo Brand Manager. Dipayan brings over 10 years of […] <\/p>\n

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30\/12\/2025<\/span><\/h6>\n
New Starter Announcement: Wei-Luok Kim<\/span><\/h5>\n <\/div>\n
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We are delighted to announce that\u00a0Wei-Luok Kim\u00a0joined Colart on 1st December 2025 as a\u00a0Revenue, Category and Insight Analyst. Reporting to […] <\/p>\n

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30\/12\/2025<\/span><\/h6>\n
Carbon Clarity: Colart Joins Forces with ZEVERO<\/span><\/h5>\n <\/div>\n
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At Colart, we believe that better decisions start with better data. That\u2019s why we\u2019ve partnered with\u00a0Zevero\u00a0to bring product-level carbon insights […] <\/p>\n

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