100 Years of Innovation with Global Reach

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A century ago, in 1925, a bold idea was born in France: to create technologies that would revolutionize industrial coating applications. Since that day, Sames has never stopped innovating, pushing boundaries, and supporting professionals in achieving greater precision, performance, and sustainability.

Visionary Beginnings
It all started in France with the invention of the first Airspray guns in Europe. This technological breakthrough paved the way for a unique expertise in paint and coating applications.


Decades of Innovation

Decades of Innovation

Over the years, each milestone has been marked by a major advancement :

 

  • 1925 : Creation of Kremlin, inventor of the first Airspray guns in Europe
  • 1954 : Invention of the electrostatic powdering process in France
  • 1975 : Revolution of Airmix®, a technology combining productivity and exceptional finishing
  • 1994 : Launch of the first electrostatic powder bell, the Inobell
  • 2001 : Introduction of Accubell, a key advancement in waterborne paint application for the automotive industry
  • 2020 : Innovation with EasyMask, the first robotic masking system 
  • 2020 : Acquisition d'Eisenmann Intec, expert en application de colles et mastics dans l'industrie automobile.   
    2021 : Changement de nom commun des sociétés SAMES KREMLIN et iNTEC SAMES-KREMLIN en Sames   
  • 2021 : Sames Kremlin and iNTEC merge, officially becoming Sames
  • 2025 : On June 25, 2025, Sames celebrates 100 years of innovation worldwide

 

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A Global Presence
A Global Presence

While Sames was born in France, it is now a key player on the international stage. With 15 subsidiaries worldwide, our expertise and solutions support industries across five continents, always upholding the same commitment to innovation, quality, and sustainability.

Evolving to Better Serve
Evolving to Better Serve

The story of Sames is also one of strategic partnerships aimed at better serving our customers. From the merger with Kremlin-Rexson in 2011 to the creation of Sames in 2022, each alliance has strengthened our expertise to bond, protect, beautify.

2025: A Century Focused on the Future
2025: A Century Focused on the Future

On June 25, 2025, we will celebrate 100 years of innovation and French expertise, now recognized worldwide. A century marked by unwavering dedication to our customers and partners, with an enduring ambition: to keep inventing the solutions of tomorrow.

Thank you

Thank you

Let's enjoy being the best together...
to beautify the future for the next 100 years!

 

Stay tuned to follow this anniversary year with us.