{"id":27683,"date":"2024-06-12T18:01:09","date_gmt":"2024-06-12T16:01:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.luminokrom.com\/la-societe-olikrom\/"},"modified":"2025-03-18T17:55:31","modified_gmt":"2025-03-18T15:55:31","slug":"the-olikrom-company","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.luminokrom.com\/en\/the-olikrom-company\/","title":{"rendered":"The OliKrom company"},"content":{"rendered":"
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OliKrom, from innovation to product<\/div>\n
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LuminoKrom\u00ae photoluminescent paint is produced and distributed by OliKrom<\/strong>, a company based in Le 33, France.<\/p>\n

OliKrom was founded in 2014 by Jean-Fran\u00e7ois Letard, a researcher at the CNRS (Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique). The company was born out of a desire to make the most of years of research into intelligent pigments<\/strong>, materials capable of reacting to external stimuli such as light, temperature or pressure, by modifying their properties, particularly their colour.<\/p>\n

OliKrom develops custom solutions for different types of coating<\/strong> (paints, inks, masterbatches, etc.) and supports industrial partners from the \"idea through to production\" of the product in all sectors of activity, whether health, cosmetics, automotive, road marking, etc.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Innovation and R&D excellence<\/div>\n
OliKrom and its intelligent pigments, symbols of deep tech<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Since its creation, OliKrom has placed innovation at the heart of its strategy. The company is constantly investing in research and development<\/strong> (R&D) to improve its existing technologies and explore new applications.<\/p>\n

In less than ten years, OliKrom has grown from an innovative start-up to a company internationally recognised<\/strong> for its contributions in the field of intelligent materials, with expertise that spans multiple industries, from security to industry.<\/p>\n

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Growth and development :
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2014-2015<\/strong> -\u00a0Creation<\/strong>: Fundamental research into photoluminescent pigments. From the outset, OliKrom has stood out for its innovative approach and its collaborations with industrial partners. It has received several awards and recognition for its innovative potential.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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2017 \u2013 <\/strong>Industrialisation<\/strong>: A major new stage in the company's expansion is reached with the opening of its first industrial production site<\/a> in Pessac (France).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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2018 <\/strong>\u2013 \u00a0Implementation<\/strong>: The first cycle path is laid with our photoluminescent markings. France's first luminescent green lane.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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2019<\/strong> -\u00a0Production<\/strong>: LuminoKrom\u00ae, one of the first major applications developed by OliKrom, is launched on the market. Our photoluminescent paint is rapidly adopted in several road safety projects across France. We received the first positive feedback from applicators, local authorities and users.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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2021-2023\u00a0 - Acceleration<\/strong>: Over the years, OliKrom has also begun to expand internationally, working with companies and local authorities outside France on signage and technological innovation projects. One LuminoKrom\u00ae marking produced every two days.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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LuminoKrom\u00ae, an innovation by OliKrom<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Why is LuminoKrom\u00ae a breakthrough innovation?<\/h3>\n

Disruptive innovation in intelligent materials<\/strong>: Thanks to its expertise in the field of intelligent materials, OliKrom very quickly identified a need to make road infrastructure more visible, especially at night or in low-light conditions. The idea was to exploit photoluminescence, like algae and fish in the ocean, to create LuminoKrom\u00ae markings capable of self-illuminating after absorbing light, a real technological feat that highlights unique know-how in photoluminescence.<\/p>\n

Unlike traditional road markings that rely on artificial lighting to remain visible at night, LuminoKrom\u00ae emits light without any external energy source. It stores light during the day and releases it in the dark, providing an autonomous and sustainable lighting solution.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>

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Impact \u00e9cologique<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0LuminoKrom\u00ae<\/sup> contribue \u00e0 r\u00e9duire la d\u00e9pendance \u00e0 l'\u00e9clairage public, permettant ainsi d'\u00e9conomiser de l'\u00e9nergie et de limiter l'impact environnemental. Cette capacit\u00e9 \u00e0 fonctionner sans \u00e9lectricit\u00e9 fait de cette peinture une solution innovante en termes de transition \u00e9nerg\u00e9tique.<\/p>\n

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S\u00e9curit\u00e9 routi\u00e8re<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

LuminoKrom\u00ae<\/sup> am\u00e9liore la s\u00e9curit\u00e9 des infrastructures routi\u00e8res en offrant une visibilit\u00e9 accrue dans des zones mal \u00e9clair\u00e9es ou sans \u00e9clairage, comme les routes secondaires, les passages pi\u00e9tons et les pistes cyclables. Notre innovation r\u00e9duit les risques d'accidents nocturnes des usagers vuln\u00e9rables.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Durabilit\u00e9<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Contrairement \u00e0 d'autres technologies photoluminescentes qui peuvent s'estomper rapidement, LuminoKrom\u00ae<\/sup> est con\u00e7ue pour s\u2019illuminer dans l\u2019obscurit\u00e9 plus de 10 heures. Elle r\u00e9siste aux intemp\u00e9ries, aux UV, et \u00e0 l'usure li\u00e9e \u00e0 la circulation, garantissant une efficacit\u00e9 sur le long terme.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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LuminoKrom\u00ae recognised as a breakthrough innovation<\/h2>\n

LuminoKrom\u00ae has been presented and honoured at a number of events and trade fairs dedicated to innovation, particularly in the sustainable mobility and urban infrastructure sectors. These awards highlight the innovative and useful aspects of this paint in a variety of contexts.<\/p>\n

These awards have not only raised LuminoKrom's profile, they have also helped to lend credibility to the technology among infrastructure players and local authorities. They have also enabled OliKrom to forge partnerships with companies such as Groupe Eiffage, Aximum, Signature and Signaux Girod for large-scale deployment of LuminoKrom in road signage projects.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Winner from ADEME (2018)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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LuminoKrom\u00ae has been awarded a prize by ADEME as part of the \"Roads and Streets\" call for projects. This award recognises the impact of LuminoKrom\u00ae in reducing the energy footprint, as it improves the night-time visibility of road markings without the need for additional lighting.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Road safety innovation (2020)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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LuminoKrom\u00ae has been nominated for a road safety award in France for its contribution to improving the night-time visibility of road markings, thereby reducing the risk of accidents in poorly lit areas. A distinction that testifies to LuminoKrom\u00ae's key role in road safety.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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OliKrom becomes an ambassador for Bpifrance's Coq Vert community in May 2021, thereby committing itself to the fight against global warming. Supported by ADEME and the French Ministry for Ecological Transition, brings together innovative companies in the Green-Tech sector...<\/p>\n

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Climate Solutions Accelerators (2023)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Our LuminoKrom\u00ae paint is one of the winning technologies in the \"Climate Solutions Accelerator\" programme launched by the Agglom\u00e9ration de Cannes, in partnership with TEDx. The Agglom\u00e9ration's objective is to accelerate, experiment with and promote solutions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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\n LuminoKrom\u00ae takes part in the Big 5 2025 in Dubai!\n <\/div>\n
\n   OliKrom will be taking part in the Big 5 2025 in Dubai, the construction industry's biggest international trade fair, to present LuminoKrom\u00ae, the photoluminescent paint that makes night-time […]\n <\/div>\n
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\n Guillaume Kasbarian visits Olikrom: a commitment to innovation\n <\/div>\n
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LuminoKrom\u00ae prepares for the future,
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OliKrom continues to invest in research and development to extend the capabilities of LuminoKrom\u00ae. They are working on :<\/p>\n