Dinol
DINOL GmbH manufactures corrosion protection materials, adhesives, and sealants under the DINITROL and DEKALIN brands for B2B customers in automotive, transport, industrial, and caravaning applications worldwide.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1937
- HeadquartersLügde, Germany
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Dinol does
DINOL GmbH is a German specialty chemicals manufacturer founded in 1937 and headquartered in Lügde, operating as part of the Würth Group ecosystem. The company develops, produces, and distributes corrosion protection materials, adhesives, sealants, fillers, and sprayable soundproofing materials, along with related application systems, for business customers. Its portfolio is organized under two established sub-brands: DINITROL, which serves the automotive, transportation, and general industrial sectors, and DEKALIN, which targets caravaning, capsule adhesives (Kapselklebstoff), and industrial applications. The company also offers a Private Label manufacturing capability for third-party-branded specialty chemical products.
DINOL operates as a B2B-only business with no disclosed pricing model, generating revenue through one-time product sales to commercial customers. Go-to-market is executed exclusively through an extensive global authorized distribution partner network covering more than 35 countries across Europe, Asia, North America, South America, and Oceania, supplemented by a wholly-owned North American subsidiary (DINOL US Inc.) in Lewis Center, Ohio. The company employs 51-100 people, is privately held (GmbH), registered in Lemgo (Amtsgericht Lemgo, HRB 5365), and is led by Managing Director Frank Stentenbach. Operational and compliance infrastructure conforms to Würth Group standards, including GDPR, export-control screening, and a SpeakUp reporting hotline, though there is no evidence of AI/ML, digital platform, or software-as-a-service components in the product offering.
Dinol firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Dinol
- Legal name
- DINOL GmbH
- Website
- https://dinol.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1937
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- DINOL GmbH manufactures corrosion protection materials, adhesives, and sealants under the DINITROL and DEKALIN brands for B2B customers in automotive, transport, industrial, and caravaning applications worldwide.
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- akta.pro rank
Dinol industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Industrial Adhesives & Sealants
- NAICS
- Rubber Product Manufacturing (3262), Paint and Coating Manufacturing (325510)
- SIC
- Adhesives & Sealants (2891), Paints, Varnishes, Lacquers, Enamels & Allied Prods (2851)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Adhesive, Sealant & Gasket Rubber Compounds (IMANAJAI)
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Where Dinol is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Lügde
- HQ country
- Germany
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices2 records
Markets served
Dinol business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Product Sales (B2B): DINOL generates revenue through the sale of corrosion protection materials, adhesives and sealants, fillers, sprayable soundproofing materials, and related application systems to business customers.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels1 record
Dinol product offering
Product offeringCore offering
DINOL GmbH manufactures and sells corrosion protection materials, adhesives, sealants, fillers, sprayable soundproofing materials, and related application systems under two main brands: DINITROL (automotive, transport, and industry) and DEKALIN (caravaning, capsule adhesives, and industry). The company serves business customers exclusively through a global network of authorized distribution partners.
Product overview
DINOL GmbH operates two main sub-brands under a single company structure: DINITROL for automotive, transportation, and industry applications; and DEKALIN for caravaning, capsule adhesives, and industry. The product portfolio includes corrosion protection materials, adhesives and sealants, fillers, sprayable soundproofing materials, and related application systems. The company serves B2B customers (commercial enterprises, tradespeople) and operates globally through distribution partners.
Differentiator
Problem solved
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Brands
- DINITROL: Brand for auto, transport and industry applications - corrosion protection and related products.
- DEKALIN
Products and services
- DINITROL DINITROL is a sub-brand of DINOL GmbH providing corrosion protection materials, adhesives, sealants, fillers, and sprayable soundproofing materials for automotive, transportation, and industrial applications. It serves B2B customers including vehicle manufacturers, transport operators, and industrial companies.
- DEKALIN DEKALIN is a sub-brand of DINOL GmbH providing adhesives, sealants, and capsule adhesive (Kapselklebstoff) products for caravaning, recreational vehicle manufacturing, and industrial applications. It serves B2B customers including caravan manufacturers and service providers.
- Corrosion Protection Materials Specialist chemical products for protecting metal surfaces from corrosion, part of DINITROL brand offerings. Used by automotive manufacturers, transport operators, and industrial companies for underbody and surface protection applications.
- Adhesives and Sealants Adhesive and sealant products for industrial, automotive, and caravaning applications across DINITROL and DEKALIN brands. Formulated for bonding, sealing, and waterproofing requirements in vehicle manufacturing and industrial assembly.
- Fillers Filler products for surface preparation and repair applications in automotive and industrial contexts. Used by body shops, manufacturers, and repair professionals.
- Sprayable Soundproofing Materials Sprayable acoustic insulation and soundproofing products for vehicle and industrial applications. Applied to vehicle body cavities, underbodies, and industrial equipment to reduce noise and vibration.
- Application Systems Equipment and systems for applying corrosion protection, adhesive, and sealing products. Complementary hardware sold alongside chemical products to enable proper application in industrial and automotive environments.
Companies that use Dinol
Customer profileSegments3 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
Dinol technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
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Dinol partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
13 partnerships are on record, tiered regional and core.
- ACRILAC LDAregionalDistribution partner for DINOL products in Portugal, serving the Malveia region.
- AS RIVORregionalDistribution partner in Estonia, serving the Tallin region.
- AUTO-COLOR spol.s.r.o.regionalDistribution partner in Czech Republic, serving the Liberec industrial zone.
- CORROSAFE ASregionalDistribution partner in Norway, serving the Mosteroy region.
- CORRPRO A/SregionalDistribution partner in Denmark, serving the Kolding region.
- DINOL GmbHcoreMain headquarters and primary distribution entity for Germany in Lügde.
- DKS TECHNIK GmbHregionalDistribution partner in Austria, serving the Gnadenwald region.
- DINOL US Inc.coreSubsidiary serving the North American market from Lewis Center, Ohio, USA.
- PLACOSA / Parautos S.A. DE C.V.regionalDistribution partner in Mexico serving the Jiutepec region.
- Promacc Ltda.regionalDistribution partner in Colombia, serving the Bogotá region.
- Innosolv Pty LtdregionalDistribution partner in Australia, serving the Richmond, Melbourne region.
- AUTO BODY EQUIPMENTregionalDistribution partner in New Zealand, serving the Hamilton region.
- Würth GroupcoreDINOL is part of the Würth Group, adhering to the Würth Group's Code of Compliance, Supplier Code of Conduct, and reporting hotline SpeakUp system. The Würth Group is a global market leader in assembly and fastening materials.
Scale indicators1 record
Recent moves5 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Dinol competitors and assessment
Company assessmentOthers
- Würth Group: Würth Group is the global market leader in assembly and fastening materials and the parent/affiliated ecosystem of DINOL. The relationship is parent/affiliate rather than competitive, but Würth also distributes adhesives and sealing products that overlap with DINOL's portfolio.
Direct peers
- Soudal: Soudal is a Belgian private manufacturer of sealants, adhesives, and PU-foams serving construction, industry, and DIY. It is closely comparable to DINOL as a European-headquartered, family/private specialty sealants and adhesives company with global distribution.
- Bostik (Arkema): Bostik is Arkema's adhesives subsidiary serving industrial, automotive, and construction markets with sealants and specialty bonding solutions. Its product mix and customer segments overlap strongly with DINOL's DEKALIN industrial and caravaning ranges.
- H.B. Fuller: H.B. Fuller is a US-based global industrial adhesives manufacturer serving automotive, packaging, and durable goods markets. It is comparable to DINOL in product category (industrial adhesives and sealants) and target B2B customers, though at significantly larger scale.
- Sika AG: Sika is a Swiss specialty chemicals company producing sealants, adhesives, and bonding systems for automotive, construction, and industrial applications. It overlaps directly with DINOL's adhesive/sealant portfolio and competes for the same tier-1 automotive and industrial OEM qualifications.
- Teroson (Henkel): Teroson, part of Henkel, is a direct peer offering automotive adhesives, sealants, and corrosion protection coatings. The product overlap with DINOL's DINITROL range is nearly identical—bonding, sealing, underbody and cavity wax protection—targeting the same OEM and aftermarket automotive customers.
Broad incumbents
- 3M Company: 3M's Industrial Adhesives & Tapes division offers sealants, sprayable coatings, and corrosion-resistant products serving automotive, aerospace, and industrial maintenance. It competes broadly with DINOL but across many additional categories.
- RPM International: RPM International owns Tremco, Standox, and a portfolio of specialty coatings and sealants serving automotive, construction, and industrial markets. Its Tremco and automotive refinish brands directly overlap DINOL's DINITROL corrosion protection and sealant lines.
- PPG Industries: PPG is a global coatings manufacturer with automotive OEM/refinish coatings and industrial protective coatings that overlap DINOL's corrosion protection materials. It competes for OEM specifications but at vastly greater scale and breadth.
- Henkel AG: Henkel is the German multinational behind Loctite, Teroson, and Bonderite, with a far broader adhesives and consumer products portfolio. It competes with DINOL in automotive sealants and corrosion protection through Teroson, but also spans laundry & home care and cosmetics.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat3 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Dinol social profiles
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Trust signalCompliance4 records
Dinol financial estimates
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Dinol leadership team
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Profiles3 records
Dinol funding detail
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Funding rounds
Investors
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Dinol M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Dinol
What does Dinol do?
DINOL GmbH manufactures and sells corrosion protection materials, adhesives, sealants, fillers, sprayable soundproofing materials, and related application systems under two main brands: DINITROL (automotive, transport, and industry) and DEKALIN (caravaning, capsule adhesives, and industry). The company serves business customers exclusively through a global network of authorized distribution partners.
Is Dinol a public or private company?
Dinol is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was Dinol founded?
Dinol was founded in 1937. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is Dinol based?
Dinol is headquartered in Lügde, Germany, in the Europe region.
How does Dinol make money?
One revenue line is on record: product Sales (B2B).
Who are Dinol's main competitors?
Würth Group is listed as an others. Direct peers are Soudal, Bostik (Arkema), H.B. Fuller, Sika AG and Teroson (Henkel). Broad incumbents are 3M Company, RPM International, PPG Industries and Henkel AG.
Does Dinol have an API?
No public API is recorded for Dinol.
What industry is Dinol in?
Dinol's product category is Industrial Adhesives & Sealants. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMANAJAI, Adhesive, Sealant & Gasket Rubber Compounds. Its NAICS code is 3262 and its SIC code is 2891.