Helix Kapital has acquired NCS Colour to drive international expansion and enhance color communication offerings.

Target Information

NCS Colour, a world leader in color communication, has announced a strategic partnership with Helix Kapital, who becomes the new ownership partner, succeeding Sobro after 15 years. Founded in 1945 and headquartered in Stockholm, NCS Colour has developed into a pivotal industry standard for color communication within sectors such as color manufacturing and design. The company offers a comprehensive ecosystem including licenses for the NCS system, digital tools, educational resources, and physical design products, serving approximately 100 countries worldwide.

NCS Colour's strong market position stems from a research-based logic grounded in human visual perception of color, paired with a deep functional and commercial understanding of customer needs. This approach allows for color precision and overall quality, enhancing efficiency throughout the entire value chain and establishing long-term relationships with international color industry stakeholders. NCS maintains an experienced leadership team who will continue as significant co-owners alongside Helix Kapital during this next phase of growth focused on customer relations and international expansion.

Industry Overview

The color communication industry is witnessing robust growth in Sweden, driven by increasing demand for accurate color representation in various sectors, including architecture, design, and manufacturing. As industries evolve, the emphasis on digit