Important Update!

July 16, 2025

Dear valued customer,

As you may or may not know, the acquisition of Heubach’s pigments business unit by Sudarshan was recently finalized. We are pleased to announce that Reliant Aluminum Products LLC will continue to be the exclusive North America distributor for Sudarshan anodizing chemistries. Sudarshan and Reliant are now starting to implement the new Sudarshan brand on our packaging, labels, and related documents.

Rest assured that the products and their performance characteristics have not changed and do not vary from the old branding to the new branding, The products are manufactured at the same facility with the same equipment and are identical in composition and formulation, irrespective of the package branding. Since the rebranding process will take some time to be completed, you may still receive packaging labelled with the previous “Heubach” brand.

The legacy-Heubach product brands – Anodal, Sanodal, Sanodye, and Sanodure will remain unchanged at this time. Likewise, this change in company branding does not affect the individual product names or codes.

The first phase of the package rebranding will affect products manufactured at the European facilities. The labeling of the packaging and corresponding documents with the new company name “Sudarshan” will begin shipping in the coming months.

Please share this information with all parties within your organization that this name change might affect. Should you have any questions, please reach out to your Reliant technical sales representative.


Yours sincerely,
Chris Parker
President
Reliant Aluminum Products LLC

The strategic alliance between Reliant and Sudarshan provides two major benefits. Our customers get the largest selection of Sudarshan dyes and chemistry for aluminum anodizing — many of them patented and exclusive – combined with expert technical support from Reliant’s knowledgeable professionals.

Our strategic alliance allows us the flexibility to offer tailor-made solutions to meet the specific requirements of individual regions, the changing demands of the industry, and each customer’s individual needs.

We offer multiple package sizes to accommodate any production volume. Using our global supply chain and distribution network, we provide timely shipment and prompt customer service.

Over 100 Years of History

A global producer of dyes and chemistry for anodized aluminum for over 100 years.

1886 Sandoz Ltd. was established in Basel, Switzerland.
1949 First experiments coloring anodized aluminum were conducted in the Dyes Division of Sandoz Ltd. This was later transferred to Durand & Huguenin who became the market leader.
1969 Sandoz reacquired Durand & Huguenin and the worldwide aluminum dye business.
1995 Clariant was formed from the chemicals group of Sandoz Ltd.
1997 Clariant acquired the specialty chemicals business of Hoechst (Germany).
2008 Clariant and Reliant established a strategic alliance to serve anodizers throughout North America.
2022 Heubach acquired Clariant Pigments and continued the alliance with Reliant.
2025 Sudarshan Chemical Industries acquired Heubach and continues the partnership with Reliant.

Quality Assurance and Environmental Safety

You can have confidence in the quality and integrity of the products we manufacture. We are globally certified (ISO 9001 and ISO 14001) and have complete control of the manufacturing process from the raw materials to the finished product.

We are one of the leading companies that offer Environmental Health and Safety Affairs (ESHA) support and provide updated information regarding certification of Environmental Standards.

We’re committed to helping you with our global product stewardship team. With our dedication to the highest manufacturing standards, product safety and technical service, you know you are getting the best colorants and chemicals available.

We thoroughly analyze, investigate and document all of our products for:

  • Global Registration
  • REACH, RoHS
  • Heavy Metal Content
  • Toxicological Properties
  • Ecological Properties

Technical Services and Laboratory Analysis

Whether it’s in the field or in the lab, Reliant’s technical staff works hand-in-hand with customers to optimize their efficiency using our time-proven application methods and innovative process improvements.

We provide all necessary application tests for anodizing, coloring and sealing aluminum. We can recommend the ideal colorants, chemicals and process parameters to meet the most demanding production requirements. Our fully-equipped lab is ideally suited to troubleshoot the most complex problems confronting anodizers and manufacturers.

To help you achieve your production goals, we can:

  • Analyze your chemistry
  • Consult with your personnel
  • Guide you toward a resolution
  • Duplicate your conditions in the lab using our pilot anodizing line

Our in-house capabilities include:

  • 850 square-foot Laboratory
  • 100 liter Pilot Line
  • Type II & III Anodizing
  • Electrolytic Color
  • Wet Chemistry
  • Spectrophotometry

Support for the Aluminum Anodizing Industry

The Aluminum Association is the industry’s leading voice in Washington, DC. It provides global standards, industry statistics and expert knowledge to member companies and policy makers nationwide. Highly engaged in public policy and technical forums, the Association is committed to advancing aluminum as the sustainable metal of choice around the world. www.aluminum.org

The Aluminum Anodizers Council supports its members – and users of anodized aluminum – through education, advocacy and promotion. AAC promotes the common interest of its members – firms engaged in aluminum anodizing, suppliers of products and services used in the anodizing of aluminum products or purchasers of anodized finishes. www.anodizing.org

The Aluminum Extruders Council is an international trade association dedicated to advancing the effective use of aluminum extrusion in North America. AEC is committed to bringing comprehensive information about extrusion’s characteristics, applications, environmental benefits, design and technology to users, product designers, engineers and the academic community. Further, AEC is focused on enhancing the ability of its members to meet the emerging demands of the market through sharing knowledge and best practices. www.aec.org

The National Association for Surface Finishing represents the interests of businesses, technologists and professionals in the surface coatings industry. Its highly regarded programs and activities are informed by NASF’s mission to advance an environmentally and economically sustainable future for the finishing industry and promote the vital role of surface technology in the global manufacturing value chain. www.nasf.org

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