UNIKALO

About UNIKALO

The Société des Colorants du Sud-Ouest (SCSO) - UNIKALO, established in 1936, is a family business currently led by the third generation of the founding family. It encompasses two distinct activities: The production of building paints and surface treatment products, across 3 industrial sites located in Mérignac (33), Cestas (33), and Carbonne (31), under the brands Unikalo and Prodirox. In 2025, over 52,000 tons of paint were produced. The distribution of paint and decoration products through its Nuances Unikalo network, comprising over 250 points of sale in France and 5 in Switzerland (173 directly managed + 50 affiliated + 32 independent). Through these two activities, SCSO-UNIKALO achieved a turnover of €618.6 million in 2025. Thus, SCSO-UNIKALO positions itself as the 1st independent French manufacturer and the 1st professional decoration trading network. This remarkable success is the result of perfect cohesion between a network with strong human values, Nuances Unikalo, and the strength of the paint manufacturer, Unikalo. Our goal is to offer increasingly innovative products that are respectful of people and the environment. Thus, Unikalo has been ISO 14001 certified since 2008, and we offer our clients a wide range of NF Environnement certified products. In 2026, we continue our commitment to a CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) approach to uphold these values and meet the challenges of tomorrow. Joining the Unikalo and Nuances Unikalo teams, which consist of over 1,700 employees, means becoming part of a French family business committed to the respect of its employees and customer satisfaction, contributing to a booming business project while benefiting from personalized support and training.