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DAW (Deutsch AmphibolinWerke)

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Company Headquarters

Roßdörfer Str. 50, 64372 Ober-Ramstadt, Germany

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Brand Description

A passion for surfaces is what has driven us at Caparol – for more than 125 years.

We understand it better than anyone else and focus on surfaces. We want to make surfaces, and thus buildings, more attractive, sustainable, and livable. To do this, we need more than just outstanding products, intelligent solutions, and inspiring expertise. We need strong partnerships: with skilled tradespeople, architects, planners, the housing industry, as well as paint wholesalers and retailers. We are there for all those seeking a partner who truly understands the difference a surface can make. With our paints and plasters, varnishes and glazes, external thermal insulation systems, and countless other surface solutions, we are the perfect partner for all designers of better living spaces. Together we create surfaces that are strong, smart, and beautiful.

Caparol is a leader in Germany and, with its well-known logo of the colorful elephant, is also one of the largest companies in the industry throughout Europe.

Key Personnel

NAME
JOB TITLE
  • Ralf Murjahn
    CEO
  • Steffen Heiko Fische
    Executive Management Team
  • Jorg Leuninger
    Executive Board Member, Innovation and Business Fields
  • Thomas Spath
    Managing Director
  • Daniel Weber
    Chief Supply Chain Officer

Yearly results

Sales: 1.3 Billion

Markets Served: Architectural coatings

The parent company of the Caparol Group is the Deutsche Amphibolin-Werke von Robert Murjahn Stiftung & Co. KG (DAW).

Since 1895, DAW has developed, produced and sold innovative coating systems. As an independent family company in its fifth generation, DAW has continued to grow to become the third-largest manufacturer of building paints in Europe and is the market leader in Germany, Austria and Turkey. DAW has approximately
5,600 employees.

Caparol is the leading brand within the DAW Group. The marketing activities are subdivided into six strategic business units. In the professional business unit, high-quality paints, enamels, glazes, chemical building products and materials for facades and insulation technology are marketed under the brands Caparol, Alligator and Alsecco for professional users.

The building protection sector is covered by the brand DISBON, and with LITHODECOR DAW SE, serves the business field of curtain-wall, back-ventilated facades in glass or natural stone. Under the brand KRAUTOL, a practically-oriented range of products in paints and enamels is sold, mainly through building materials suppliers. INTHERMO is the company’s specialist for sustainable insulating materials based on wood fiber.

In Germany, Caparol is the leader in the field of building paints. The company offers high quality paints, enamels, glazes and plasters for inside and outside use. In addition, the company offers energy-saving thermal insulation composite systems (ETICS), acoustic systems and building protection products, and floor coatings as well as products for corrosion protection and concrete repairs.

Sales: 1.3 Billion

Markets Served: Architectural coatings

The parent company of the Caparol Group is the Deutsche Amphibolin-Werke von Robert Murjahn Stiftung & Co. KG (DAW).

Since 1895, DAW has developed, produced and sold innovative coating systems. As an independent family company in its fifth generation, DAW has continued to grow to become the third-largest manufacturer of building paints in Europe and is the market leader in Germany, Austria and Turkey. DAW has approximately 5,600 employees.

Caparol is the leading brand within the DAW Group. The marketing activities are subdivided into six strategic business units. In the professional business unit, high-quality paints, enamels, glazes, chemical building products and materials for facades and insulation technology are marketed under the brands Caparol, Alligator and Alsecco for professional users.

The building protection sector is covered by the brand DISBON, and with LITHODECOR DAW SE, serves the business field of curtain-wall, back-ventilated facades in glass or natural stone. Under the brand KRAUTOL, a practically oriented range of products in paints and enamels is sold, mainly through building materials suppliers. INTHERMO is the company’s specialist for sustainable insulating materials based on wood fiber.

In Germany, Caparol is the leader in the field of building paints. The company offers high quality paints, enamels, glazes and plasters for inside and outside use. In addition, the company offers energy-saving thermal insulation composite systems (ETICS), acoustic systems and building protection products, floor coatings as well as products for corrosion protection and concrete repairs.

Nano360 is a product of the Caparol brand that claims to result in energy savings of up to 5% and 22% cost savings over the lifetime of a building structure. According to the company, Nano360 offers excellent dirt pick-up resistance, outstanding color retention, enhanced TSR (total solar reflectance), increased durability and longer protection.

Sales: 1.4 Billion

Markets Served: Architectural coatings

The parent company of the Caparol Group is the Deutsche Amphibolin-Werke von Robert Murjahn Stiftung & Co. KG (DAW).

Since 1895, DAW has developed, produced and sold innovative coating systems. As an independent family company in its fifth generation, DAW has continued to grow to become the third-largest manufacturer of building paints in Europe and is the market leader in Germany, Austria and Turkey. DAW has approximately 5,600 employees.

Caparol is the leading brand within the DAW Group. The marketing activities are subdivided into six strategic business units. In the professional business unit, high-quality paints, enamels, glazes, chemical building products and materials for facades and insulation technology are marketed under the brands Caparol, Alligator and Alsecco for professional users.

The building protection sector is covered by the brand DISBON, and with LITHODECOR DAW SE, serves the business field of curtain-wall, back-ventilated facades in glass or natural stone. Under the brand KRAUTOL, a practically orientated range of products in paints and enamels is sold, mainly through building materials suppliers. INTHERMO is the company’s specialist for sustainable insulating materials based on wood fiber.

In Germany, Caparol is the leader in the field of building paints. The company offers high quality paints, enamels, glazes and plasters for inside and outside use. In addition, the company offers energy-saving thermal insulation composite systems (ETICS), acoustic systems and building protection products, floor coatings as well as products for corrosion protection and concrete repairs.

The interior of Europe’s largest 3D-printed building, currently under construction in the city of Heidelberg in southern Germany, will be adorned using a painting robot created by DAW. The structure will measure 55 meters in length, 11 meters in width and 9 meters in height, serving as a data center. Construction is expected to be completed by July 2023.

Sales: 1.2 Billion

Markets Served: Architectural coatings

The parent company of the Caparol Group is the Deutsche Amphibolin-Werke von Robert Murjahn Stiftung & Co. KG (DAW).

Since 1895, DAW has developed, produced and sold innovative coating systems. As an independent family company in its fifth generation, DAW has continued to grow to become the third-largest manufacturer of building paints in Europe and is the market leader in Germany, Austria and Turkey. DAW has approximately 5,600 employees.

Caparol is the leading brand within the DAW Group. The marketing activities are subdivided into six strategic business units. In the professional business unit, high-quality paints, enamels, glazes, chemical building products and materials for facades and insulation technology are marketed under the brands Caparol, Alligator and Alsecco for professional users. The building protection sector is covered by the brand DISBON, and with LITHODECOR DAW SE, serves the business field of curtain-wall, back-ventilated facades in glass or natural stone. Under the brand KRAUTOL, a practically orientated range of products in paints and enamels is sold, mainly through building materials suppliers. INTHERMO is the company’s specialist for sustainable insulating materials based on wood fiber.

In Germany, Caparol is the leader in the field of building paints. The company offers high quality paints, enamels, glazes and plasters for inside and outside use. In addition, the company offers  energy-saving thermal insulation composite systems (ETICS), acoustic systems and building protection products, floor coatings as well as products for corrosion protection and concrete repairs.

Sales: 1.4 Billion

Markets Served: Architectural coatings

The parent company of the Caparol Group is the Deutsche Amphibolin-Werke von Robert Murjahn Stiftung & Co. KG (DAW).

Since 1895, DAW has developed, produced and sold innovative coating systems. As an independent family company in its fifth generation, DAW has continued to grow to become the third-largest manufacturer of building paints in Europe and is the market leader in Germany, Austria and Turkey. DAW has approximately 5,600 employees.

Caparol is the leading brand within the DAW Group. The marketing activities are subdivided into six strategic business units. In the professional business unit, high-quality paints, enamels, glazes, chemical building products and materials for facades and insulation technology are marketed under the brands Caparol, Alligator and Alsecco for professional users. The building protection sector is covered by the brand DISBON, and with LITHODECOR DAW SE, serves the business field of curtain-wall, back-ventilated facades in glass or natural stone. Under the brand KRAUTOL, a practically orientated range of products in paints and enamels is sold, mainly through building materials suppliers. INTHERMO is the company’s specialist for sustainable insulating materials based on wood fiber.

Caparol Arabia, the Middle East’s leading German paint manufacturer, has launched Nano 360, its latest innovative and eco-friendly solution for sustainable projects. According to press reports, the new product is a superior quality exterior paint with advanced nano technology specially designed to withstand the harsh Middle East climate and weather.

Following several years of research and on the back of established evidence, Nano 360 has proved to offer excellent dirt pick-up resistance, outstanding color retention, enhanced solar reflectance, increase durability and longer protection to any type of building (up to 5% energy savings and 22% cost savings over the lifetime of a building).

Sales: 1.4 Billion

Markets Served: Architectural coatings

The parent company of the Caparol Group is the Deutsche Amphibolin-Werke von Robert Murjahn Stiftung & Co. KG (DAW).

Since 1895, DAW has developed, produced and sold innovative coating systems. As an independent family company in its fifth generation, DAW has continued to grow to become the third-largest manufacturer of building paints in Europe and is the market leader in Germany, Austria and Turkey. DAW has approximately 5,600 employees.

Caparol is the leading brand within the DAW Group. The marketing activities are subdivided into six strategic business units. In the professional business unit high-quality paints, enamels, glazes, chemical building products and materials for facades and insulation technology are marketed under the brands Caparol, Alligator and Alsecco for professional users. The building protection sector is covered by the brand DISBON and with LITHODECOR DAW SE serves the business field of curtain-wall, back-ventilated facades in glass or natural stone. Under the brand KRAUTOL, a practically orientated range of products in paints and enamels is sold, mainly through building materials suppliers. INTHERMO is the company’s specialist for sustainable insulating materials based on wood fiber.

Caparol Arabia recently launched CapaCare Protect, a sustainable and anti-microbial product that protects walls and surfaces from biological pathogens, as part of its efforts to curb the spread of COVID-19.

According to press reports, CapaCare Protect paint has been tested for its antimicrobial effect; the product uses silver ions to bind and destroy the cell membrane of biological contaminants, including bacteria and viruses. The product is low odor and has zero VOCs.

Upon testing, Caparol reported a kill rate of over 99 percent in the first 24 hours.

“To harmful microbes like bacteria and viruses, silver is their kryptonite,” said Martin Rosocha, managing director, Caparol Arabia. “It damages and destroys them; it helps to defeat them. That’s why we are keen to introduce the new paint for schools, hospitals, hotels and renovation and facility management sectors, to protect their homes and defend the walls.”

Sales: 1.4 Billion

Markets Served: Architectural coatings

The parent company of the Caparol Group is the Deutsche Amphibolin-Werke von Robert Murjahn Stiftung & Co. KG (DAW).

Since 1895, DAW has developed, produced and sold innovative coating systems. As an independent family company in its fifth generation, DAW has continued to grow to become the third largest manufacturer of building paints in Europe and is the market leader in Germany, Austria and Turkey. DAW has approximately 5,600 employees.

The Caparol brand is the leading brand within the DAW Group. The marketing activities are subdivided into six strategic business units. In the professional business unit high-quality paints, enamels, glazes, chemical building products and materials for facades and insulation technology are marketed under the brands Caparol, Alligator and Alsecco for professional users. The building protection sector is covered by the brand DISBON and with LITHODECOR DAW SE serves the business field of curtain-wall, back-ventilated facades in glass or natural stone. Under the brand KRAUTOL a practically orientated range of products in paints and enamels is sold, mainly through building materials suppliers. The brand INTHERMO is the company’s specialist for sustainable insulating materials based on wood fiber.

Datacolor partnered with DAW, to implement Datacolor’s newest, hand-held color matching solution, ColorReaderPRO, for use in its retail stores and by pro painters.

“We needed a device with high accuracy and a user-friendly design to replace our aging in-store devices. Throughout the trials with the ColorReaderPRO, our users were very enthusiastic about this new device and its capabilities,” said Enno Weber, head of coloristic and development department at DAW. “The ease-of-use of this reliable instrument, as well as the outstanding support of Datacolor, make this a successful partnership.”

DAW will implement the ColorReaderPRO for its Caparol brand. The units will be DAW branded and will also be sold through their web shop.

Sales: 1.5 Billion

Markets Served: Architectural coatings

The parent company of the Caparol Group is the Deutsche Amphibolin-Werke von Robert Murjahn Stiftung & Co. KG (DAW).

Since 1895, DAW has developed, produced and sold innovative coating systems. As an independent family company in its fifth generation, DAW has continued to grow to become the third largest manufacturer of building paints in Europe and is the market leader in Germany, Austria and Turkey. DAW  has approximately 5,600 employees.

The Caparol brand is the leading brand within the DAW Group. The marketing activities are subdivided into six strategic business units. In the professional business unit high quality paints, enamels, glazes, chemical building products and materials for facades and insulation technology are marketed under the brands Caparol, Alligator and Alsecco for professional users. The building protection sector is covered by the brand DISBON and with LITHODECOR DAW SE serves the business field of curtain-wall, back-ventilated facades in glass or natural stone. Under the brand KRAUTOL a practically orientated range of products in paints and enamels is sold, mainly through building materials suppliers. The brand INTHERMO is the company’s specialist for sustainable insulating materials based on wood fiber.

The product range of the brand Alpina, which is active in the DIY business unit, is mainly composed of environmentally friendly, low-VOC, easily worked and high quality decorative paints, enamels and glazes and is aimed at the end-user.

The wholesale business unit comprises an extensive range of services for the professional paint wholesalers provided by the company Caparol Marketing Service (CMS).

The industrial business unit is supported by the company Caparol Industrial Solutions whose products and services are exclusively orientated to the requirements of industrial customers.

Lastly, the Nerchau decorating and artist’s paints is located in Saxony and produces high quality paints for educational, hobby and artistic requirements.

Sales: 1.5 Billion

Markets Served: Architectural coatings

The parent company of the Caparol Group is the Deutsche Amphibolin-Werke von Robert Murjahn Stiftung & Co. KG (DAW).

Since 1895 DAW has developed, produced and sold innovative coating systems. As an independent family company in its fifth generation, DAW has continued to grow to become the third largest manufacturer of building paints in Europe and is the market leader in Germany, Austria and Turkey. DAW  has approximately 5,600 employees.

The Caparol brand is the leading brand within the DAW Group. The marketing activities are subdivided into six strategic business units. In the professional business unit high quality paints, enamels, glazes, chemical building products and materials for facades and insulation technology are marketed under the brands Caparol, Alligator and Alsecco for professional users. The building protection sector is covered by the brand DISBON and with LITHODECOR DAW SE serves the business field of curtain-wall, back-ventilated facades in glass or natural stone. Under the brand KRAUTOL a practically orientated range of products in paints and enamels is sold, mainly through building materials suppliers. The brand INTHERMO is the company’s specialist for sustainable insulating materials based on wood fiber.

The product range of the brand Alpina, which is active in the DIY business unit, is mainly composed of environmentally friendly, low-VOC, easily worked and high quality decorative paints, enamels and glazes and is aimed at the end-user.

The wholesale business unit comprises an extensive range of services for the professional paint wholesalers provided by the company Caparol Marketing Service (CMS).

The industrial business unit is supported by the company Caparol Industrial Solutions whose products and services are exclusively orientated to the requirements of industrial customers.

Lastly, the Nerchau decorating and artist’s paints is located in Saxony and produces high quality paints for educational, hobby and artistic requirements.

Sales: 1.5 Billion

Markets Served: Architectural coatings

The parent company of the Caparol Group is the Deutsche Amphibolin-Werke von Robert Murjahn Stiftung & Co. KG (DAW). Since 1895 DAW has developed, produced and sold innovative coating systems. As an independent family company in its fifth generation, DAW has continued to grow to become the third largest manufacturer of building paints in Europe and is the market leader in Germany, Austria and Turkey. DAW  has approximately 5,600 employees.

The Caparol brand is the leading brand within the DAW Group. The marketing activities are subdivided into six strategic business units. In the professional business unit high quality paints, enamels, glazes, chemical building products and materials for facades and insulation technology are marketed under the brands Caparol, Alligator and Alsecco for professional users. The building protection sector is covered by the brand DISBON and with LITHODECOR DAW SE serves the business field of curtain-wall, back-ventilated facades in glass or natural stone. Under the brand KRAUTOL a practically orientated range of products in paints and enamels is sold, mainly through building materials suppliers. The brand INTHERMO is the company’s specialist for sustainable insulating materials based on wood fiber.

The product range of the brand Alpina, which is active in the DIY business unit, is mainly composed of environmentally friendly, low-VOC, easily worked and high quality decorative paints, enamels and glazes and is aimed at the end-user.

The wholesale business unit comprises an extensive range of services for the professional paint wholesalers provided by the company Caparol Marketing Service (CMS).

The industrial business unit is supported by the company Caparol Industrial Solutions whose products and services are exclusively orientated to the requirements of industrial customers.

Lastly, the Nerchau decorating and artist’s paints is located in Saxony and produces high quality paints for educational, hobby and artistic requirements.

Sales: 1 Billion

Markets Served: Architectural coatings

The parent company of the Caparol Group is the Deutsche Amphibolin-Werke von Robert Murjahn Stiftung & Co KG (DAW). DAW was founded in 1895 and today employs 4,500 workers. DAW is the leading German decorative paint manufacturer with sales of approximately $1.3 billion, all in the decorative coatings segment.

The Caparol brand is the leading brand within the DAW Group. The marketing activities are subdivided into six strategic business units. In the professional business unit high quality paints, enamels, glazes, chemical building products and materials for facades and insulation technology are marketed under the brands Caparol, Alligator and Alsecco for professional users. The product range of the brand Alpina, which is active in the DIY business unit, is mainly composed of environmentally friendly, non-noxious, easily worked and high quality decorative paints, enamels and glazes and is aimed at the end-user. The wholesale business unit comprises an extensive range of services for the professional paint wholesalers provided by the company Caparol Marketing Service (CMS). The industrial business unit is supported by the company Caparol Industrial Solutions whose products and services are exclusively orientated to the requirements of industrial customers. Lastly, the Nerchau decorating and artist’s paints is located in Saxony and produces high quality paints for educational, hobby and artistic requirements.

Sales: 1.3 Billion

Markets Served: Architectural coatings

The parent company of the Caparol Group is the Deutsche Amphibolin-Werke von Robert Murjahn Stiftung & Co KG (DAW). DAW was founded in 1895 and today carries out the central functions such as purchasing, production and finances. DAW is the leading German decorative paint manufacturer with sales of approximately $1.3 billion, all in the decorative coatings segment. The Caparol brand is the leading brand within the DAW Group. The marketing activities are subdivided into six strategic business units. In the professional business unit high quality paints, enamels, glazes, chemical building products and materials for facades and insulation technology are marketed under the brands Caparol, Alligator and Alsecco for professional users. The product range of the brand Alpina, which is active in the DIY business unit, is mainly composed of environmentally friendly, non-noxious, easily worked and high quality decorative paints, enamels and glazes and is aimed at the end-user. The wholesale business unit comprises an extensive range of services for the professional paint wholesalers provided by the company Caparol Marketing Service (CMS). The industrial business unit is supported by the company Caparol In dustrial Solutions whose products and services are exclusively orientated to the requirements of industrial customers. Lastly, the Nerchau decorating and artist’s paints is located in Saxony and produces high quality paints for educational, hobby and artistic requirements. With 3,700 employees and a large number of production sites at home and abroad, the Caparol Group is one of the leading companies for paints, enamels and building protection in Europe.  The company recently announced plans to increase paint output at its Dubai factory by 40 percent. Less than a year ago, the company moved from a small factory site in Al Quoz to the new site in Dubai Industrial City, where it manufactures close to 30,000 tonnes of paint annually.

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