About BYK Gardner

Since 1924, BYK-Gardner has been the leader in the field of coatings and plastics testing.

Today, BYK-Gardner is part of the Additives and Instruments Division of ALTANA AG, a worldwide leader in the additive and instruments sector. Together we offer complete and unique solutions for Paint, Coatings and Plastics industries.

BYK-Gardner QC instruments can prove the enhanced quality of coatings and plastics, from Gloss, Appearance (Wavescan) Solid Colour (Spectroguide) and Metallic & Effect Colours (BYK-mac i), which also measures Sparkle and Graininess. In addition, BYK-Gardner can also provide a comprehensive range of Application equipment to condition and apply your paint and samples, right through to Physical Testing of their properties.

As well as direct Instrument Sales, BYK-Gardner can now offer an Instrument Repair and Certification Service from our new ISO 17025 accredited UK facility near Heathrow in London.