Carismatix presents — Exclusively

YATU Paint: a new era in professional refinishing

China's most advanced Automotive Refinishing system is arriving in Europe. Distributed exclusively by CARISMATIX.

1995 Founded in Heshan, Guangdong
100.000 m² Automated manufacturing facility
~100 Countries served worldwide
200.000+ colour formulas 85+ patents
Who is YATU Paint

A technology powerhouse with global manufacturing scale.

The OEM revolution is under way: Chinese vehicle manufacturers are leading the global conversation with high-technology, premium-quality electric and smart vehicles. CARISMATIX brings YATU — paint engineering of the highest order — to Europe at the precise moment the market is changing most.

"More technology in every drop" The YATU motto — 点点滴滴做好漆

It represents YATU's relentless commitment to micrometre-level quality control and formulation precision. The vision: Leading in China, shine worldwide — a transformation, over more than three decades, from national leader to global benchmark in Automotive Refinishing.

YATU headquarters and manufacturing facility
Three decades of growth

From a local laboratory to a global network.

1995 — Foundation

Established in Heshan, Guangdong, with a strong focus on high-durability surface chemistry.

2005–2017 — Global expansion

Entry into the international market, foundation of YATU USA and launch of the entirely in-house waterborne system.

2018–2020 — Global network

Strategic subsidiaries opened in Hong Kong, Russia, India and Mexico, expanding coverage to almost 100 countries worldwide.

2024–2026 — Elite status

Awarded the prestigious "National Specialized Little Giant" status in China; Yatu Australia debuts, completing the global network.

Unmatched scale

Officially certified as a "National Specialized Little Giant" enterprise.

YATU holds the official Chinese certification for proprietary technical innovation — a status reserved for the country's most advanced specialist manufacturers.

100.000 m² State-of-the-art automated facility
113 Dedicated R&D specialists
200.000+ Colour formulas
Entrance to the YATU Advanced Materials campus
The formula for change

Premium performance, smarter economics.

01

Premium performance

Formulations engineered to deliver exceptional gloss, depth and structural durability. Widely tested against multinational Level 1 products, with performance on par with their reference technical standards.

02

Smarter economics

Bypassing the traditional overheads of Western manufacturers to deliver unmatched commercial leverage. A 30% to 40% saving on total system cost, maximising the margins across your refinishing network.

Gravity-flow technology

Purity in manufacturing.

Vertical engineering: unlike conventional plants that rely on high-pressure mechanical pumps, YATU uses a groundbreaking multi-level vertical assembly facility.

Stress-free formulation: raw components descend naturally, floor after floor. By eliminating thermal and pressure shocks, the chemical polymers retain absolute, uncontaminated purity.

YATU chemical production laboratory with fume hoods
AI colour precision

More than 200.000 formulas on a single cloud platform.

PerfeMatch® spectrophotometer: a latest-generation multi-angle light scan reads depth, pigments and metallic-flake orientation with surgical precision.

YatuMix® AI platform: cloud-based digital formulation, with instant real-time access to more than 200.000 automotive paint formulas from around the world.

YATU colour laboratory with pigment formulation
The complete cycle

One system for every stage of the refinishing job.

01

Primers

Superior adhesion chemistry engineered for multi-substrate application and advanced anti-corrosion barriers.

02

Pure colour basecoats

A complete system with more than 90 universal toners, letting refinishing professionals mix any shade from the world's vehicle manufacturers perfectly.

03

High-solid clearcoats

Premium protective clearcoats engineered for long-lasting, scratch-resistant, mirror-like gloss.

OEM certified quality

OEM Component Coatings Partner

Geely Auto
Changan
GWM — Great Wall Motor
SAIC Volkswagen
GAC Trumpchi
Avatr
Leapmotor
Landian

The YATU brands

EasiCoat
Gooding
Ivycoat Plus
KYD
Maxytone Plus
Lightint
Rocci
SHOWELL
Waberlon
Wabertec
The global network

International demand now drives 55% of YATU's total production volume.

Proof of global market confidence across almost 100 countries and 8 locations worldwide — Italy included, with Carismatix.

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YATU locations worldwide
Sustainable innovation

Pioneering technology. Minimal impact.

YATU's excellence is also measured in its respect for the environment: clean, efficient industrial processes designed to minimise the ecological footprint.

The 3 pillars of clean manufacturing

Solar energy

Photovoltaic integration

Full use of the facility rooftops for clean power generation.

Energy autonomy

A drastic reduction in demand from the conventional power grid.

Emissions abatement (RTO)

Advanced thermal technology

A high-efficiency regenerative thermal oxidiser (RTO) filters industrial fumes.

Low VOC

Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) reduced well below statutory limits.

Water treatment

Large-scale purification

An in-house wastewater filtration plant.

Intelligent recycling

Purified water is reused year-round for the factory's green areas or returned fully decontaminated to the municipal network.

The value of the partnership
CARISMATIX

The benchmark for Refinish and Detailing in Italy and Europe.

We don't settle for standards: we redefine them. CARISMATIX is the reference point for anyone who demands only the best in surface care, protection and restoration.

From the search for the most advanced formulations to the exclusive selection of the world's best brands such as YATU, we bring to market solutions built to win in the field. Technology, technical support and a constant ambition to lead the sector's evolution.

Join the revolution

Step into the future of Car Refinish — raise your game with CARISMATIX

Whether you want to secure exclusive distribution rights for your territory or see YATU product performance for yourself, now is the moment to act. Commercial support, hands-on training and all of YATU's cutting-edge technology, backed by CARISMATIX.

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YATU technical training session

Dedicated supportComplete technical setup, hands-on training and YatuMix® software integration, delivered directly at your body shop or colour center.