Luminochem Kft - Luminochem Kft

Initial orders included all kinds of projects: oil industry, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and high security printing industry. The company saw a market opportunity and decided to specialise in developing and manufacturing unique luminescent photoactive materials and markers, with the main focus on organic fluorescent security pigments and dyes,near infra-red absorbing materials and anti-Stokes (up-converter) pigments. The goal was to create durable pigments that are vivid and eye-catching, with exclusive colors and effects. One of the visions of the founders was that they recognized the importance of water-soluble fluorescent dyes designed for water based inkjet technology and fiber dyeing processes.

In a relatively short time, the team saw a steady growth of clients and hired more chemical engineers. Thanks to the strong educational system (education of chemical engineers began in Hungary with the academic year 1863-64. Chemical engineer’s degree has been awarded since 1907) there was a good supply of talents. The initial successes allowed the company to invest into R&D and the team quickly found its place on the market offering high performance and specialty pigments to the security industry. 

Today the company develops a wide range of innovative pigments and dyes suitable for offset, flexo, gravure, intaglio and other printing applications. In 2020 the company has inaugurated its brand new, state-of-the-art R&D and pilot plant, that allows the creation of new products and to scale production in general.

We also have a formulation plant with grinding mills designed to manufacture the finest particle size pigments. We operate strict quality control procedures and our regulatory department ensures compliance with all international regulations.

In 2020, we were honored to have won an R&D tender with our partner fund by the National Research, Development and Innovation office. In the course of the joint research and development project of Luminochem Kft. and Optimal-Optik Kft., we will create a new product safety system by jointly developing marking materials and detectors suitable for their identification.

We are now recognized front runners at the leading edge of special effects technology, setting our sights on making a significant contribution to the security industry.

The company has recently been handed over to a very talented and highly experienced team so that they can move on the path of continuous improvement that the founders embarked on in 2008. This move has now given the company a much more stable financial background, paving the way for continuous new developments and conquering new market segments.

The original management currently functions as a shareholder and advisor, so to speak, a “living lexicon” in the life of the company, as they have accumulated invaluable expertise over the years. They like to address themselves as a “catalyst” that helps the company stay on the most promising paths, target the best new directions and further represent the professionalism, the love of science and top quality work that has established the company’s reputation.

We are proud to offer our expertise, dedication and experience as part of the shared journey towards protecting society and commerce in the fight against counterfeiting crime. Customer satisfaction is a key goal at Luminochem and we invite you to discuss your needs so that we can collaborate to create tailor-made products for any specified application.