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Islevdalvej 151 2610 Rødovre, Denmark
At Flügger, we keep things colourful by developing, manufacturing, and distributing a wide range of exterior and interior paints, wood stains, fillers, wallpaper, and accessories. We do so by creating solutions for professional painters and consumers alike, all looking for great products to accompany their quality craftsmanship, and who are demanding second-to-none professional guidance.
Within the very core of our strengths lies our in-depth knowledge of customer needs. We have built this knowledge directly with our customers through a longstanding commitment to help them succeed at their crafts and projects.
Globally, Flügger group A/S employs around 1,700 dedicated and skilled individuals, who come together every day to deliver on the promise that lies in our DNA – to develop products and solutions that genuinely help our customers deliver great and durable result, as efficiently as possible. Rooted in the Nordics, our main markets are Denmark, Sweden, Norway and Poland. Since the turn of the millennium, we have expanded our geographical presence by exporting to several countries throughout Europe and the rest of the world.
Markets Served: Architectural coatings
With its history dating back to 1783, Flügger Group is a market leader in Denmark. The company specializes in architectural paint, wood stain, wallcoverings, paint tools and cleaning articles. Flügger Group had $329 million (2200 million DKK) in annual sales and 1,700 employees.
Flügger Group has seven factories in four countries. During the past year, Flügger Group has made upgrades at its Kolding, Denmark factory, its largest manufacturing site, producing 30 million liters of water-based paints, wood stains and wallpaper adhesives every year. Flügger Group also has factories that manufacture paints and coatings in Sweden, Poland and Ukraine, with paint being produced in Poland and Ukraine. The company reports that more than 90% its painting products are now eco-labelled.
With roots dating back to 1783, Flügger Group is a specialist in decorative paint, wood stain, wallcoverings, paint tools and cleaning articles. Flügger is a market leader in Denmark, its headquarters. Flügger Group reported sales of approximately $320 million (2200 million DKK) and has 1,600 employees.
Flügger Group has seven factories in four countries, with the plant in Kolding, Denmark the largest, manufacturing 30 million liters of water-based paints, wood stains and wallpaper adhesives each year. Flügger Group also has factories that manufacture paints and coatings in Sweden, Poland and Ukraine, with paint being produced in Poland and Ukraine in addition to its Kolding factory.
Flügger Group is a leading manufacturer of decorative paint, wood stain, wallcoverings, paint tools and cleaning articles in Scandinavia. Headquartered in Denmark, Flügger Group reported sales of approximately $340 million (2500 million DKK).
Flügger Group has 12 factories in eight countries, with the plant in Kolding, Denmark the largest, manufacturing 30 million liters of water-based paints, wood stains and wallpaper adhesives annually. Flügger Group also has factories that manufacture paints and coatings in Poland, Ukraine, Belarus, Russia and Estonia.
In personnel news, Peter Korsholm was named the new chairman of the board at Flügger in 2022. Korsholm was a partner at EQT as well as an owner of several companies.
“Flügger is a really exciting company. They can expand internationally and are at full speed in the digital journey and in the sustainability area. I look forward to working with the rest of the Board of Directors and Flügger’s Executive Board, and working to exploit the many opportunities that Flügger offers,” Korsholm said in accepting the position.
Headquartered in Denmark, Flügger Group is a leading manufacturer of decorative paint, wood stain, wallcoverings, paint tools and cleaning articles in Scandinavia. The company continues to enjoy growth, with sales of approximately $340 million (2500 million DKK). Flügger Group has more than 2,600 employees. Flügger owns approximately two-thirds of its retail chain, which has 372 stores in the Nordic region, Eastern Europe and China.
Flügger Group has 12 factories in eight countries. The plant in Kolding, Denmark produces 30 million liters of water-based paints, wood stains and wallpaper adhesives annually. Flügger Group also has factories that manufacture paints and coatings in Poland, Ukraine, Belarus, Russia and Estonia. In 2021, Flügger acquired Malgodt ApS, an online platform for paints, wood stains and coatings.
Flügger Group, one of Scandinavia’s largest suppliers of decorative paint, wood stain, wallcoverings, paint tools and cleaning articles, had a good year despite COVID-19, posting 4% revenue growth to $308 million and more than doubling its EBIT to $13.5 million.
Flügger Group has six factories; the two main ones are in Kolding, Denmark and Bollebygd, Sweden. There, Flugger produces paint, wood stain, fillers and chemical products. In Kolding, it produces 20 million liters of water-based paints per year. In Bollebygd, Flugger produces 24 million liters of both water-based and turpentine-based paint per year.
In major news, competition authorities okayed Flügger’s acquisition of 70% of the shares in Eskaro Group AB, which was announced in November 2020. An international paint group. Eskaro Group has six factories and sales offices in Ukraine, Russia, Belarus, Estonia, Latvia and Finland. The company has approximately 1,100 employees and has a turnover of approximately DKK 420 million ($40 million) annually.
Flügger Group is one of Scandinavia’s largest suppliers of decorative paint, wood stain, wallcoverings, paint tools and cleaning articles. Flügger Group is represented by Flügger shops in Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Iceland, Poland and China. Its subsidiary DAY-system contributes with sales from 214 shops in Denmark, Norway and Sweden. Another company, PP Mester Maling, has 41 shops in Denmark. The company has six factories; the two main ones are in Kolding, Denmark and Bollebygd, Sweden. There, Flugger produces paint, wood stain, fillers and chemical products. In Kolding, it produces 20 million liters of water-based paints per year. In Bollebygd, Flugger produces 24 million liters of both water-based and turpentine-based paint per year. The company employs 1,700 people.
Flügger Group is one of Scandinavia’s largest suppliers of decorative paint, wood stain, wallcoverings, paint tools and cleaning articles. Flügger Group is represented by Flügger shops in Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Iceland, Poland and China. Its subsidiary DAY-system contributes with sales from 214 shops in Denmark, Norway and Sweden. Another company, PP Mester Maling, has 41 shops in Denmark. The company has six factories; the two main ones are in Kolding, Denmark and Bollebygd, Sweden. There, Flugger produces paint, wood stain, fillers and chemical products. In Kolding, it produces 20 million liters of water-based paints per year. In Bollebygd, Flugger produces 24 million liters of both water-based and turpentine-based paint per year. The company employs 1,486 people.
Flügger Group is one of Scandinavia’s largest suppliers of decorative paint, wood stain, wallcoverings, paint tools and cleaning articles. Flügger Group is represented by Flügger shops in Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Iceland, Poland and China. Its subsidiary DAY-system contributes with sales from 214 shops in Denmark, Norway and Sweden. Another company, PP Mester Maling, has 41 shops in Denmark. The company has five factories; the two main ones are in Kolding, Denmark and Bollebygd, Sweden. There, Flugger produces paint, wood stain, fillers and chemical products. In Kolding, it produces 20 million liters of water-based paints per year. In Bollebygd, Flugger produces 24 million liters of both water-based and turpentine-based paint per year. In March, the company announced the appointment of Thomas Bendixen as chief commercial officer. Bendixen joined the company August 1, 2017.
Flügger Group is one of Scandinavia’s largest suppliers of decorative paint, wood stain, wallcoverings, paint tools and cleaning articles. Flügger Group is represented by Flügger shops in Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Iceland, Poland and China. Its subsidiary DAY-system contributes with sales from 214 shops in Denmark, Norway and Sweden. Another company, PP Mester Maling, has 41 shops in Denmark. The company has five factories; the two main ones are in Kolding, Denmark and Bollebygd, Sweden. Here Flugger produces paint, wood stain, fillers and chemical products. In Kolding, it produces 20 million liters of water-based paints per year. In Bollebygd, Flugger produces 24 million liters of both water-based and turpentine-based paint per year. In March, the company announced the appointment of Thomas Bendixen as chief commercial officer. Bendixen will join the company as of August 1, 2017.
Flügger Group is one of Scandinavia’s largest suppliers of decorative paint, wood stain, wallcoverings, paint tools and cleaning articles. Flügger Group is represented by Flügger shops in Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Iceland, Poland and China. Its subsidiary DAY-system contributes with sales from 214 shops in Denmark, Norway and Sweden. Another company, PP Mester Maling, has 41 shops in Denmark. The company has five factories; the two main ones are in Kolding, Denmark and Bollebygd, Sweden. Here Flugger produces paint, wood stain, fillers and chemical products. In Kolding it produces 20 million liters of water-based paints per year. In Bollebygd, Flugger produces 24 million liters of both water-based and turpentine-based paint per year. In May, CEO Peter Ropke announced his resignation from Flugger Group.
Flügger Group is one of Scandinavia’s largest suppliers of decorative paint, wood stain, wallcoverings, paint tools and cleaning articles. Flügger Group is represented by Flügger shops in Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Iceland, Poland and China. Its subsidiary DAY-system contributes with sales from 214 shops in Denmark, Norway and Sweden. Another company, PP Mester Maling, has 41 shops in Denmark. The company has five factories; the two main ones are in Kolding, Denmark and Bollebygd, Sweden. Here Flugger produces paint, wood stain, fillers and chemical products. In Kolding it produces 20 million liters of water-based paints per year. In Bollebygd, Flugger produces 24 million liters of both water-based and turpentine-based paint per year.
Flügger Group is one of Scandinavia’s largest suppliers of decorative paint, wood stain, wallcoverings, paint tools and cleaning articles. Flügger Group is represented by Flügger shops in Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Iceland, Poland and China. Its subsidiary DAY-system contributes with sales from 214 shops in Denmark, Norway and Sweden. Another company, PP Mester Maling, has 41 shops in Denmark. The company has five factories; the two main ones are in Kolding, Denmark and Bollebygd, Sweden. Here Flugger produces paint, wood stain, fillers and chemical products. In Kolding it produces 20 million liters of water-based paints per year. In Bollebygd, Flugger produces 24 million liters of both water-based and turpentine-based paint per year. With origins that date back to 1785, the company generated sales of $323.4 mn in 2012.
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