What Bergolin does

Bergolin GmbH & Co. KG is a German specialty industrial coatings manufacturer founded in 1909 and headquartered in Osterholz-Scharmbeck. The company develops and produces coating systems for five end markets — wind power (its primary segment, focused on rotor blade protection and repair), general industry, mobility and transportation, construction and infrastructure, and sports and leisure. Its product portfolio spans gelcoats, topcoats, primers, putties, and repair systems across solvent-free, high-solids, water-based, UV-cured, and conventional technologies, marketed under registered brands including TENAXON (1959), STEODUR (1971), and ExoShield (2016). Customers include major wind OEMs and operators (Siemens Gamesa, Nordex, ENO Energy, Deutsche Windtechnik, Cobra, Eblades Technology, Invenergy, Renuware, Blade Repair Academy), hydropower operators (RWE Generation SE), and waste management firms (Remondis), with pricing conducted via B2B quote-based engagements through 'Contact experts' and 'Request data sheet' CTAs.

The company's flagship innovation is the BergoLED Speed Repair System, a UV-curing technology for in-field rotor blade repair that claims up to 90% reduction in repair time and up to 20% material cost savings via single-component, no-mix formulations. The technology is backed by a pending patent on Bergolin SpeedRepair Putty (filed 2022), a 2,500 m² R&D laboratory, and a fully automated color dosing system for custom formulations. Bergolin reports more than 125,000 coated rotor blades in operation worldwide and holds DIN EN ISO 9001:2015 certification with testing partnerships at Fraunhofer IFAM, the German Institute for Building Technology (DIBt), and the Federal Waterways Engineering and Research Institute (BAW).

Bergolin is privately held and family-controlled since Wolfgang Schlicht's 1988 acquisition, currently led by Managing Director Dr. Matthias Otting. The company operates through wholly-owned subsidiaries in Germany (HQ), Poland (Poznan, 1995), China (Shanghai, 2009), the United States (2023), and India (2023). Revenue is generated from product sales (industrial coatings), contract manufacturing (Lohnfertigung), consulting and training services, and in-house testing services. The company does not disclose revenue; its employee count is in the 101–250 range and it has not raised institutional funding.

Name

Bergolin

Legal name

Bergolin GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://bergolin.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1909

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

German industrial coatings manufacturer founded in 1909, producing corrosion-protection, rotor-blade, and UV-curing repair systems for wind power, industry, mobility, construction, and sports markets, with wholly-owned subsidiaries in five countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Coatings

NAICS

Paint and Coating Manufacturing (325510)

SIC

Paints, Varnishes, Lacquers, Enamels & Allied Prods (2851)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Protective Coatings (Steel/Concrete/Equipment) (IMAIAKAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Specialty & Functional Coatings (Anti-microbial/Anti-slip/Insulating) (IMAIAKAM), Industrial & Commercial Painting/Coatings/Surface Treatment (IMAIAAAK)

Keywords

• Industrial coatings manufacturing
• Rotor blade coatings
• Corrosion protection systems
• Wind turbine repair
• Gelcoat topcoat primers

Headquarters

HQ city

Osterholz-scharmbeck

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Industrial Coatings Products: Sale of industrial coating systems including gelcoats, topcoats, primers, putties, and repair systems for wind power, industry, mobility, construction, and sports sectors. Products include 2K polyurethane, epoxy, and UV-cured systems.
2. Contract Manufacturing: Lohnfertigung - Production services where Bergolin takes over customer manufacturing processes with highest precision and quality standards.
3. Consulting & Training: Process optimization, application tests, know-how transfer, and technical training services provided to customers.
4. Testing Services: In-house test center services for product testing and quality assurance.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Bergolin develops and manufactures industrial coating systems including gelcoats, topcoats, primers, putties, and UV-cured repair systems for wind power (rotor blades, nacelles, leading edge protection), industrial machinery, transportation (rail, vehicles, ships), construction/infrastructure (hydraulic steelwork, tanks, pipelines), and sports/leisure (boats, carbon sports equipment). The company provides custom formulation through a 2,500 m² R&D laboratory with automated color dosing, alongside contract manufacturing, consulting, training, and in-house testing services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• BergoLED Speed Repair System: UV-curing repair system for wind turbine rotor blades, including BergoLED Resin and BergoLED Putty products for rapid blade repair.
• TENAXON
• STEODUR
• ExoShield

Products and services

• BergoLED Speed Repair System UV-curing rotor blade repair system for wind turbines, enabling up to 90% faster repairs and temperature-independent curing. Used by wind energy OEMs and service providers (e.g., ENO Energy, Invenergy, Renuware, Blade Repair Academy).
• BergoLED Resin Single-component UV-curing polyurethane-acrylate resin for structural rotor blade damage repairs. Eliminates mixing requirements and enables rapid in-field curing.
• BergoLED Putty Single-component UV-curing putty for surface damage repairs on rotor blades. No mixing required and cures in minutes instead of hours.
• Leading Edge Protection (LEP) Specialized rotor blade coatings providing long-term protection against erosion and weather exposure for wind turbines, applied at the leading edge of blades that experience the highest aerodynamic stress.
• ExoShield High-abrasion-resistant coating for vehicle components and bulk freight wagons, protecting against stone chipping and mechanical wear. Registered trademark (2016).
• TENAXON Industrial Coatings Industrial coating systems brand (trademark registered 1959) covering corrosion protection, chemical and mechanical resistance for industrial machinery, plant construction, and equipment.
• STEODUR Polyurethane Coatings Polyurethane-based coating systems brand (trademark registered 1971) for industrial applications requiring durable, weather-resistant finishes.
• Gelcoats, Topcoats, Primers, and Putties Full range of coating system building blocks (gelcoats, topcoats, primers, putties) including 2K polyurethane, epoxy, UV-cured, solvent-free, high-solids, water-based, and conventional formulations used across wind energy, industry, mobility, construction, and sports sectors.
• Contract Manufacturing (Lohnfertigung) Production service where Bergolin takes over customer manufacturing processes, applying its formulation expertise and quality systems to produce coatings or coated components to customer specifications.
• Custom Coating Development (R&D and Color Dosing) Custom formulation service backed by a 2,500 m² laboratory, application technology facilities, and a fully automated dosing system for individual color shades and tailored coatings developed to specific process parameters.
• Testing Services In-house test center services for product testing and quality assurance, complemented by external audits and tests with partners such as Fraunhofer IFAM, DIBt, and BAW.
• Consulting and Training Services Process optimization, application tests, know-how transfer, and technical training services provided to customers to ensure proper application and maximize coating performance.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 90% reduction in repair time using BergoLED Speed Repair System
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered supporting.

• Fraunhofer IFAMsupportingOthersTesting partnership for quality assurance. Fraunhofer IFAM conducts audits and tests to verify coating performance and quality standards.
• DIBt (Deutsches Institut für Bautechnik)supportingOthersTechnical testing and approval partnership for construction coatings. DIBt provides regulatory approval testing for building materials.
• BAW (Bundesanstalt für Wasserbau)supportingOthersTesting partnership for hydraulic engineering coatings. BAW conducts specialized testing for coatings used in water infrastructure.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• RPM International: RPM International is a US-listed specialty coatings holding company with operating companies serving industrial, corrosion, and maintenance markets. Its Carboline and Stonhard brands compete directly with Bergolin in protective coatings for infrastructure and industrial equipment.
• AkzoNobel: AkzoNobel is one of the world's largest paints and coatings companies with a broad portfolio spanning decorative, industrial, marine, and protective coatings. Its International Paint and Protective Coatings divisions directly compete with Bergolin in wind, marine, and industrial markets but at far greater scale.
• Axalta Coating Systems: Axalta is a global coatings company focused on transportation and industrial applications including corrosion-protection primers and topcoats. Its industrial product lines overlap with Bergolin's mobility (vehicle components) and ExoShield stone-chip protection offerings.
• PPG Industries: PPG is a major global coatings supplier serving industrial, automotive, aerospace, and protective markets. Its industrial coatings segment overlaps with Bergolin's wind blade, mobility, and infrastructure applications, though PPG operates at much greater scale and breadth.

Direct peers

• Hempel: Hempel is a Danish global coatings manufacturer specializing in protective and marine coatings for industrial applications including wind energy. Like Bergolin, it supplies corrosion-protection and specialty coating systems to wind OEMs, infrastructure, and industrial customers.
• Jotun: Jotun is a Norwegian global coatings producer with strong protective and marine coatings franchises serving offshore wind, shipbuilding, and infrastructure. Its product breadth in industrial protective coatings directly overlaps Bergolin's wind, marine, and construction offerings.
• Teknos: Teknos is a Finnish family-owned industrial coatings manufacturer serving metal, wood, and specialty applications across Europe. Its mid-sized, family-controlled profile and focus on industrial protective coatings make it a close comparable to Bergolin in scale, ownership structure, and go-to-market.
• Brillux Industrial Coatings: Brillux is a German family-owned coatings manufacturer with a dedicated industrial coatings division serving steel, construction, and corrosion-protection applications. Its mid-sized German footprint and industrial-protective focus make it a direct comparable to Bergolin's construction and industry segments.
• Mankiewicz Gebr. & Co. Mankiewicz is a German specialty coatings manufacturer focused on industrial, aerospace, and yacht/marine gelcoats. Its German mid-sized profile, gelcoat/topcoat portfolio, and emphasis on custom formulations align closely with Bergolin's industrial and sports/leisure coatings business.

Regional players

• Chugoku Marine Paints: Chugoku Marine Paints is a Japanese coatings manufacturer with strong marine and protective coatings franchises in Asia. Its regional Asian focus makes it comparable to Bergolin's wind and marine applications, particularly in serving Chinese and other Asian wind OEMs via Bergolin's Shanghai subsidiary.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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