Otto Bollmann Partners with Shark to Launch Sustainable Interior Paint
Circularity Capital is proud to spotlight a new milestone in sustainable innovation from portfolio company Shark Solutions, whose recycled PVB binder is now powering a breakthrough product from German manufacturer Otto Bollmann GmbH & Co. KG
Founded in 1935, Otto Bollmann has long been a trusted name among craftsmen, retailers, and industrial professionals. With a legacy rooted in reliability and service, the company has consistently embraced innovation. Its latest launch—a matte interior wall paint formulated with Shark Solutions’ recycled PVB binder—demonstrates how professional-grade performance and environmental responsibility can co-exist.
The binder, derived from post-consumer laminated glass such as end-of-life windshields, offers a compelling alternative to traditional virgin materials. It not only meets Bollmann’s stringent technical requirements but also supports the circular economy by reducing waste and greenhouse gas emissions. As Ekkehard Bülling, Owner and Managing Director of Otto Bollmann, noted: “Shark’s recycled PVB binder provides us with an excellent foundation for developing an innovative interior wall paint that supports our sustainability goals while meeting the expectations of our professional customers.”
This collaboration reflects Shark Solutions’ broader strategy of enabling circularity across multiple industrial sectors. With manufacturing operations in Europe and the United States, Shark Solutions has perfected the separation of PVB from laminated glass, transforming it into high-performance, non-toxic, and recyclable binders for use in paints, coatings, adhesives, and flooring products
The company’s products are already featured in Cradle-to-Cradle Certified® applications and are gaining traction among top-tier paint producers globally
For institutional investors, this partnership underscores the value of investing in companies that deliver both environmental impact and commercial scalability. Shark Solutions’ recycled PVB binder is cost-competitive, technically superior, and aligned with regulatory trends such as the EU’s REACH legislation, which seeks to phase out environmentally hazardous materials like PVC and bitumen
The launch of Bollmann’s new paint will be showcased at its in-house trade fair and showroom in Mönchengladbach, with distribution targeting professional channels. This marks another step forward in Shark Solutions’ mission to mainstream circular materials in industrial supply chains.
As Circularity Capital continues to support Shark Solutions in expanding its market reach, this collaboration with Otto Bollmann exemplifies how legacy manufacturers can integrate sustainable innovation without compromising on quality or performance. It also reinforces Circularity Capital’s thesis: that circular economy businesses can deliver superior returns by aligning with long-term environmental and regulatory trends.
To learn more about Shark Solutions and its portfolio of sustainable binders, visit Shark Solutions.