Polymer-bead technology provider spins off tanning division

03/10/2019
Qualus, the tanning division of polymer bead technology provider Xeros, has spun off from its parent group. Qualus will have exclusive worldwide licensing rights to Xeros’ patented tanning technology, which, it claims, reduces the volume of water and chemicals required in retanning.

As part of the deal, Qualus’ management team has established a new company called ESTR, which has acquired the physical assets associated with the business, key contracts, and the brand name ‘Qualus’. In return Qualus will pay Xeros a royalty on its income.

Vikrant Pratap, managing director of Qualus, said: “Being part of the Xeros group has allowed Qualus to develop a unique position in the tanning industry, offering sustainability by reducing consumption of precious natural resources. Spinning out Qualus will allow us to accelerate the next stage of development of the company, providing us with the agility and resources for rapidly commercialising the technology across multiple markets in the coming years.”