# Luminochem doubles UV fluorescent security pigment capacity in Budapest

Luminochem commissioned a new UV fluorescent security pigment production unit at its Budapest site in Q1 2026, doubling production capacity and enabling annual volumes exceeding 10 metric tons for core products.

- Type: Expansion
- Announced: 2026-01-23
- Where: Budapest, Hungary
- Starts operating: Q1 2026
- Status: completed
- Capacity: doubled production capacity; annual volumes exceeding 10 metric tons for core products
- Products: UV fluorescent security pigments
- Sectors: [Specialty Chemicals](https://endata.com/sectors/specialty-chemicals.md)

## Companies

- [Luminochem](https://endata.com/companies/89857.md)

## Sources

- [luminochem.com](https://luminochem.com/blog/luminochem-capacity-expansion-2026-scaling-up-uv-fluorescent-security-pigment-production/), 2026-01-23: "In Q1 2026, at its Budapest, Hungary production site, Luminochem will commission a new UV fluorescent security pigment production unit, doubling production capacity and further strengthening supply reliability."

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