What Dold does

Dold AG is a Swiss manufacturer and distributor of paints, varnishes, and coating systems, founded in 1921 and headquartered in Wallisellen, Switzerland. The company develops and produces a comprehensive range of coating products at its Wallisellen factory, including interior and façade paints, water-dilutable varnishes such as the AI DO® 2-component polyurethane system, the Doco-Spray single-pass spray coating, the EP Floorline and PUR Floorline floor coatings, Ferrotekt polyaspartic corrosion and fire protection systems, wood protection products, and the proprietary DoldColorSystem colour-mixing platform. Underlying technologies emphasize water-based, low-VOC formulations with aliphatic hardeners for yellowing resistance and certified durability (e.g., 25+ year C3 very high corrosion protection at the Bernmobil tram depot).

The company operates a B2B sales-led go-to-market combining 11 owned retail outlets across Switzerland (expanded in 2024 with the acquisition of Blascolor Sàrl), direct ex-works sales to industrial customers, an in-house Technical Support Centre, and the Dold Academy training platform offering paid (CHF 300) and free courses. Revenue is generated through one-time product sales to construction painters and decorators (the primary segment), industrial customers (V-Zug, Bernmobil, IGP Pulvertechnik), and enterprise projects (Fairmont Palace Montreux, Zurich Children's Hospital), with payment terms of net 30 days. The company holds a Dun & Bradstreet Rating 1, ISO 9001/14001/45001 certification, and sector-specific labels including MINERGIE-ECO and SHFV, and is family-owned with Curt C. Dold as majority shareholder alongside the third-generation board (Adrian, Eric, Steffen).

Name

Dold

Legal name

Dold AG

Website

https://dold.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

1921

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Dold AG is a Swiss manufacturer of paints, varnishes, floor and corrosion-protection coatings, selling through 11 retail outlets and direct industrial channels to construction painters and industrial customers across Switzerland.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Paint and Coatings Manufacturing

NAICS

Paint and Coating Manufacturing (32551)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial & Protective Coatings (IMAEAGAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Architectural & Decorative Painting (Interior/Exterior) (IMAIAKAA), Wood Coatings & Finishes (IMAEAGAG), Specialty & Functional Coatings (Anti-microbial/Anti-slip/Insulating) (IMAIAKAM)

Keywords

• Paint manufacturing
• Industrial coatings
• Corrosion protection
• Floor coatings
• Decorative paints

Headquarters

HQ city

Wallisellen

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Paints and Coatings Product Sales: Dold AG's primary revenue stream is the manufacture and sale of paints, varnishes, and coating systems. Products are sold through the company's own retail outlet network (11 locations across Switzerland) and directly to industrial customers and construction painters. Revenue is generated through one-time product transactions, with the product range including interior paints, façade paints, varnishes, floor coatings, corrosion protection, wood protection, thinners, and special products. The General Terms and Conditions state payment is due within 30 days of invoice date.
2. Training and Academy Services: Dold Academy offers paid training courses for construction painters and decorators. Courses include Flooring Systems (free), Valpaint decorative techniques (CHF 300), and Substrate Assessment (CHF 300), each including training materials, certificate, and catering. These represent a secondary service revenue stream.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Dold AG manufactures and sells paints, varnishes, and coating systems at its factory in Wallisellen, Switzerland, supplying construction painters, decorators, and industrial customers through 11 retail outlets, factory-direct ex-works delivery, and an Academy training programme. The product range spans interior and façade paints, varnishes, floor coatings, wood protection, corrosion protection, fire protection coatings (via Ferrotekt), wall coverings, thinners, and specialty products, supported by the proprietary DoldColorSystem mixing platform and licensed-applicator programmes for proprietary systems.

Product overview

Dold AG is a Swiss paint and coatings manufacturer offering a comprehensive portfolio of products for construction painters (painters/decorators) and industrial customers. The product range includes: Interior paints (ECO Art, Aria, Latex Art, Express Art, Glaze Art, Hybrid Art, Living Art, Rock Art, Sil-Life, Stone Art, Titan Art, Trend Art, Isomatt WV, Doldmatt SL); Facade paints (City Mineral+, City Perl, Docofix 65, Docofix Betonlasur, Dolwa Therm, Dolwasil, Mattica Plus); Varnishes including the flagship AI DO® (2-component PU coating for seamless wet rooms), Doco-Spray (single-pass spray coating), and industrial coating systems (DOCO POX, DOCO PUR); Floor coatings (EP Floorline system, PUR Floorline Aqua, Methacryl Bodenfarbe); Wood protection products (Holzimprägnierung, Holzgrundierung, Dolwa-Satin WV); Corrosion protection (Docofer, Docofer WV); and supplementary products including thinners, special products, wall adhesives, and putties. Services include color mixing technology via DoldColorSystem, technical support, training (Academy), and certification documentation. Following the 2023 acquisition of Ferrotekt Steel Protection AG, Dold also offers industrial fire protection and certified corrosion protection systems for steel, concrete, and wood constructions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Valpaint: Innovative decorative products offering an alternative to traditional wall coverings like wall paints and wallpapers. Includes various processing techniques for unique room design.
• AI DO
• Doco-Spray
• PUR Floorline Aqua

Products and services

• AI DO® Seamless Coating System Water-dilutable 2-component polyurethane coating for seamless wet-room applications (bathrooms, laboratories, kitchens, production areas). Delivered as wall and floor coating with silk-gloss finish and high mechanical and chemical resistance, applied by roller, brush, or spray and used by professional applicators holding the AI DO® licence.
• PUR Floorline Aqua 2-component water-dilutable polyurethane concrete floor paint with silk-matt finish and very high mechanical and chemical resistance for interior and exterior mineral substrates; VOC-free and low-odour, used for hygiene-sensitive and high-traffic floor areas.
• Doco-Spray Single-Coat Spray System Silk-matt 1K thick-layer water-based varnish that applies primer and top coat simultaneously in a single spray pass, reducing drying time and enabling efficient processing of doors, door frames, and wood refurbishment projects.
• EP Floorline Epoxy Floor Coating System Complete epoxy floor coating system (EP Floorline 110 primer, EP Floorline 120 primer, EP Floorline 310 top coat) used by professional applicators for garage, industrial, and high-traffic floor applications.
• Ferrotekt Steel Protection Coatings Certified industrial coating systems for corrosion and fire protection of steel, concrete, and wood structures, including polyaspartic coatings delivering over 25-year corrosion protection (C3 very high). Acquired via Ferrotekt Steel Protection AG in 2023 and sold to industrial customers and infrastructure operators.
• DoldColorSystem Colour Mixing Service Proprietary in-house colour-mixing service producing RAL, NCS, IGP and other colour shades on demand using universal colour concentrates, eliminating the need for expensive colour storage and providing flexible delivery.
• Interior Wall Paint Range Comprehensive interior wall paint range (ECO Art, Aria, Latex Art, Express Art, Glaze Art, Hybrid Art, Living Art, Rock Art, Sil-Life, Stone Art, Titan Art, Trend Art, Isomatt WV) for construction painters, decorators, and trade customers applying interior finishes.
• Façade Paint Range Façade paint range (City Mineral+, City Perl, Docofix 65, Docofix Betonlasur, Dolwa Therm, Dolwasil, Mattica Plus) for exterior application on mineral substrates by construction painters and decorators.
• Industrial Varnish and Coating Systems (DOCO POX, DOCO PUR, Doco-Top) Industrial varnish and coating systems including the DOCO POX epoxy system, DOCO PUR polyurethane system (basecoats, clearcoats, fillers, topcoats), Doco-Top 10/25/40 industrial top-coat series, and Docodur 25, sold to industrial customers for rail vehicles, equipment, and manufacturing applications.
• Wood Protection Products (Holzimprägnierung, Holzgrundierung, Dolwa-Satin WV) Wood protection product range (Holzimprägnierung impregnation, Holzgrundierung primer, Dolwa-Satin WV waterborne satin finish) for protection and finishing of interior and exterior wood surfaces by construction painters and decorators.
• Docofer Corrosion Protection Coatings Corrosion protection coating range (Docofer standard and Docofer WV waterborne) for iron and steel surfaces, sold to industrial customers and painters requiring protective coatings for metal substrates.
• Valpaint Decorative Coatings Sub-brand of innovative decorative coating products offering alternatives to traditional wall paints and wallpapers, with multiple processing techniques used by trained applicators for unique interior room designs.
• Wall Covering Adhesives (Dolwa-Tex Kleber, Dolwa-Tex Silikat Kleber) Wall covering adhesive range (Dolwa-Tex Kleber and silicate-based Dolwa-Tex Silikat Kleber) used by construction painters and decorators for wall covering installation.
• Dold Academy Training Courses Paid and free-of-charge training courses for construction painters and decorators covering Flooring Systems, Valpaint decorative techniques, and Substrate Assessment, delivered at the Wallisellen headquarters or on-site at customer premises, with factory tours and use of the on-site technical centre and spray booth.

Quantifiable outcome

• Corrosion protection rating of over 25 years (C3 very high) for steel structures using polyaspartic coating systems
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

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Feature6 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Ferrotekt Steel Protection AGcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Ferrotekt Steel Protection AG was acquired by Dold AG in 2023. The acquisition expands Dold's consulting and solution competency specifically in industrial corrosion protection and fire protection of steel, concrete, and wood structures. Ferrotekt provides certified system build-ups for structural protection, including polyaspartic coating systems used at projects like the Bernmobil tram depot.
• IGP Pulvertechnik AGcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIGP Pulvertechnik AG is a sister company within the DOLD GROUP. Located in Wil, Switzerland, IGP specialises in powder coatings. Dold and IGP collaborate on coating concepts that provide a uniform appearance across all surfaces – combining liquid coatings from Dold with powder coatings from IGP. This integration was demonstrated at the IGP Wil site, where a joint coating concept creates consistent aesthetics inside and outside.
• SMGV (Schweizerischer Maler- und Gipserverband)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSMGV is the Swiss painting and rendering trade association. Dold AG is an active member contributing expertise, promoting exchange, and collaborating with other industry experts to develop innovative solutions and quality standards. The company also sponsors ASIPG painter training through SMGV.
• VSLF/USVP Sponsors Group for Painter TrainingminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDold AG sponsors the VSLF/USVP sponsors group for continuing education in the painting and rendering trade. As a Magnum sponsor, Dold provides both ideal and financial support for professional development of painters and gipsers.
• FREPP (Fédération suisse romande des entreprises de plâtriers-peintres)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerFREPP is the French-speaking Swiss association of plastering and painting contractors. Dold AG is a Medium sponsor, supporting training and professional development of painters and plasterers in French-speaking Switzerland (Romandie).
• Architekturforum ZürichminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDold AG sponsors the 'Treffpunkt Farbe' (Colour Meeting Point) lecture series at the Architekturforum Zürich. This partnership supports professional education and knowledge sharing in the architecture and colour community.
• Schweizerischer Hygienefachverband (SHFV)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSHFV is the leading professional association in Switzerland for hygiene topics. Dold uses the SHFV logo to label products that guarantee compliance with the highest hygiene standards, relevant for healthcare and food industry applications.
• VSKF (Verband Schweizerischer Korrosionsschutz Firmen)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVSKF is the Swiss association of corrosion protection companies. Dold AG is an active member contributing to the development of standards and best practices in corrosion protection.
• DieSozialfirmaminorOthersDieSozialfirma creates equal workplaces for people with reduced work capacity in the primary labour market, with fair wages per collective agreement and adapted working conditions. Dold AG is a partner committed to inclusive employment practices.
• Haus der FarbeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHaus der Farbe is committed to high-quality craftsmanship and building culture. Dold is a project partner contributing to colour strategy research in architecture and sponsors the Treffpunkt Farbe lecture series at Architekturforum Zürich.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• PPG Industries: Global coatings leader serving architectural, industrial, and protective coatings markets. Overlaps with Dold in architectural paints, industrial varnishes, and corrosion protection systems.
• Hempel: Global coatings supplier with strong position in protective and marine coatings. Directly comparable to Dold's Ferrotekt corrosion protection systems and industrial varnishes.
• Jotun: Norwegian global coatings manufacturer with decorative, protective, and marine product lines. Comparable in industrial and protective coatings with Dold's polyaspartic and epoxy systems.
• AkzoNobel: Global paints and coatings major (Dulux, Sikkens, International) with full architectural and industrial portfolios. Competes with Dold across interior, facade, and industrial coatings segments, particularly in Switzerland.

Direct peers

• DAW (Deutsche Amphibolin-Werke / Caparol): German family-owned architectural paint and coatings manufacturer with strong position in facade, interior, and thermal insulation systems. Comparable product range, distribution model, and Central European customer base to Dold.
• Kansai Helios: European industrial coatings group serving rail, automotive, and protective markets. Comparable to Dold's industrial varnishes, rail vehicle coatings, and Ferrotekt polyaspartic systems.
• Teknos: Finnish family-owned coatings manufacturer with industrial, decorative, and protective product lines plus in-house academy training. Closely comparable to Dold in operating model, training-driven GTM, and product breadth.
• Sika AG: Swiss-headquartered specialty chemicals and coatings manufacturer with strong position in construction, industrial coatings, and corrosion protection. Comparable product overlap with Dold's architectural, floor, and industrial coatings portfolio and similar Swiss Mittelstand heritage.
• Brillux: German family-owned paints and coatings manufacturer with a comprehensive architectural, wood, and industrial portfolio plus direct distribution and applicator training. Closely comparable in size, model, and customer base to Dold.

Regional players

• IGP Pulvertechnik AG: Sister company within the DOLD GROUP; Swiss powder coatings specialist offering complementary technology. Directly comparable coatings manufacturer in Switzerland with documented cross-selling collaboration at the IGP Wil site.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance12 records

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Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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