Royal Talens produces and supplies a wide range of top quality paints and artists' materials for artists, creative hobbyists and educational institutes. Since its foundation in 1899, Talens has been building a worldwide name and reputation. In Apeldoorn some 250 staff produce and market approximately 5100 different articles. From these head quarters the Benelux as well as the French, Danish, Polish, British, Irish, German and Austrian markets are served, and the export operations to some 100 countries coordinated. There are also separate sales and distribution organisations in France, Switzerland, Germany, Spain, Japan and the United States. Royal Talens is an independent subsidiary of the Sakura Color Products Corporation. The mission of Royal Talens is to facilitate and stimulate creative expression in painting and drawing. We innovatively market inspiring top-quality products and knowledge worldwide in every relevant segment. We do this, based on a thorough understanding of consumer needs.