DISBON

What DISBON does

DISBON GmbH is a German specialty construction chemicals brand, established in 1957 and headquartered in Ober-Ramstadt, Germany, operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of DAW SE — the third-largest paint manufacturer in Europe and market leader in Germany and Austria. The company designs, manufactures, and sells professional product systems for floor coating (Bodenbeschichtung), concrete repair (Betoninstandsetzung), corrosion protection of steel structures and metal façades, sealants and adhesives, and complementary waterproofing and roof coating solutions. The technology base centers on advanced polymer formulations — epoxies, polyurethanes, and hybrid polymers — delivered as matched system solutions across five sub-brand families: DisboSEAL (sealants and adhesives), DisboCOR (corrosion protection), DisboROOF (roof coatings), DisboMULTI (tile and construction adhesives), and DisboPUR (polyurethane floor coatings). DISBON also offers pre-configured tiered system packages for garages, balconies, and corrosion protection applications, supported by the DisboMIX on-site color tinting system and the DisboCOR System-Kompass selection tool.

DISBON generates revenue primarily through one-time product sales of construction chemicals, complemented by technical consultation, specification support, and training services. Its go-to-market is B2B sales-led and specification-driven, targeting professional applicators (Maler/Handwerker), industrial and commercial builders, planners, and specifiers. Products reach end users through authorized German professional construction material dealers and via direct specification in construction tenders (Ausschreibung), supported by a dedicated digital tendering platform (ausschreibung.disbon.de), technical brochures, segmented email newsletters, and professional seminars. Customer segments span industrial manufacturing facilities, food industry buildings (hygiene-compliant coatings), warehouses and logistics centers, residential and commercial buildings, parking structures, and soil/water protection applications, with pricing handled on a project-quote basis rather than published lists.

The company is privately held, with no public listing, no subsidiaries, and no independent funding rounds disclosed. It operates exclusively in the German market. Its competitive position is anchored by 70+ years of brand recognition, an extensive portfolio of regulatory and environmental certifications (Eurofins Indoor Air Comfort Gold, AgBB, EC1+, DGNB, LEED v3/v4, DIN 18540, EN 15651-1, EN ISO 11600, TL/TP-KOR-Stahlbauten Blatt 87, CE), and the scale advantages of its parent DAW SE. Managing Directors Georg Blümel and Stefan Weyer lead DISBON on behalf of DAW SE.

Name

DISBON

Legal name

DISBON GmbH

Website

https://disbon.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1957

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

DISBON GmbH is a German specialty construction chemicals brand (founded 1957) and wholly-owned subsidiary of DAW SE that manufactures and sells professional polymer-based floor coatings, concrete repair, corrosion protection, sealants, and roof coating systems through specifier and dealer channels to professional applicators, builders, and planners in Germany.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Chemicals

NAICS

Paint and Coating Manufacturing (325510), Paint, Coating, and Adhesive Manufacturing (3255)

SIC

Paints, Varnishes, Lacquers, Enamels & Allied Prods (2851), Adhesives & Sealants (2891), Concrete Products, Except Block & Brick (3272)

akta.pro primary industry

Floor Coating & Resinous Flooring (Epoxy/PU/Polished Concrete) (IMAIAKAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Industrial Protective Coatings (IMADAKAB), Industrial & Protective Coatings (IMAEAGAB), Floor Coating, Sealing & Protective Finishes (Polyurethane/Epoxy/Urethane) (HSAGAFAN)

Keywords

• Floor coating systems
• Concrete repair products
• Corrosion protection coatings
• Construction sealants
• Industrial building chemicals

Headquarters

HQ city

Ober-ramstadt

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Construction Chemical Products: Sale of professional floor coating systems, concrete repair products, corrosion protection coatings, and sealants to professional applicators and the construction industry
2. Technical Consultation Services: Technical advisory services including system recommendations, application guidance, and specification support for construction projects

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

DISBON GmbH manufactures and sells professional product systems for floor coatings (Bodenbeschichtung), concrete repair (Betoninstandsetzung), and corrosion protection for the construction industry. The portfolio includes epoxy and polyurethane-based industrial floor coatings, sealants, adhesives, roof coatings, and pre-configured system solutions for specific applications such as garages, balconies, parking structures, and steel construction corrosion protection.

Product overview

DISBON GmbH, a brand of DAW SE since 1957, offers professional product systems for floor coating (Bodenbeschichtung) and concrete repair (Betoninstandsetzung). The product portfolio is organized into seven main categories: Industrial Floor Coatings (Industriefussboden), Parking Structures (Parkbauten), Residential/Office Construction (Wohn-/Verwaltungsbau), Concrete Repair and Protection (Betoninstandsetzung/-schutz), Complementary Products (Ergänzungsprodukte), Corrosion Protection (Korrosionsschutz), and Building Waterproofing (Bauwerksabdichtung). The core product lines include DisboSEAL® sealants and adhesives (DisboSEAL 225 Acrylic, 226 Crack Filler, 282 Construction, 285 Floor, 292 Universal Adhesive), DisboCOR® corrosion protection systems (870 Zinc Dust, 871 Phosphate, 872 Primer ST, 873 Intermediate, 875/876 PU Finish), DisboROOF® roof coatings (408, 412), and DisboMULTI® tile adhesives (209). DISBON also provides pre-configured system solutions for specific applications including garage floor systems (4 variants), balcony systems (Basic, Standard, Top, Premium), and corrosion protection systems (4 levels from simple to maximum protection).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• DisboCOR: Corrosion protection coating systems for steel structures and metal facades
• DisboSEAL
• DisboMULTI
• DisboADD
• DisboROOF
• DisboPUR

Products and services

• DisboSEAL Sealants and Adhesives A product line of professional sealants and adhesives including acrylic sealants (DisboSEAL 225 PROFI ACRYL), plastoelastic crack fillers (DisboSEAL 226 RISS FÜLLER), elastic hybrid sealants for construction joints (DisboSEAL 282 HOCHBAU FUGE, compliant with DIN 18540), floor joint sealants (DisboSEAL 285 BODEN FUGE, compliant with EN 15651-4), universal adhesives (DisboSEAL 292 MONTAGE KLEBER), primers (DisboSEAL 260, 261), and accessories. Used by professional applicators for joint sealing in facades, floors, windows, and structural connections.
• DisboCOR Corrosion Protection Systems A comprehensive corrosion protection coating system for steel structures and metal facades. Includes epoxy resin primers with zinc dust and zinc phosphate pigments (DisboCOR 870, 871), epoxy intermediate layers (DisboCOR 873), polyurethane topcoats with UV stability (DisboCOR 875, 876), rapid primers (DisboCOR 860 PrimerRapid), and methylmethacrylate-based topcoats (DisboCOR 493 SpeedColor). Compliant with TL/TP-KOR-Stahlbauten Blatt 87 for steel construction corrosion protection.
• DisboROOF Roof Coatings One-component acrylic roof coatings (DisboROOF 408 1K-Acryl-Dachfarbe and DisboROOF 412 1K-Acryl-Dachbeschichtung) for protection and waterproofing of roof surfaces. Used by professional applicators for roof refurbishment and protection applications.
• DisboMULTI Tile and Multi-Purpose Adhesives Ready-to-use dispersion adhesive (DisboMULTI 209 Fliesen- und Vielzweckklebstoff) for bonding tiles, panels, insulation materials, and tile-on-tile applications. Also used as bonding bridge on smooth substrates. For professional applicators in construction and renovation.
• Garage Floor Coating Systems Pre-configured garage floor coating systems in four variants: Einfach & gut (simple, single-product), Vielseitig & wirtschaftlich (versatile with individual design options), Hart im Nehmen (extremely durable and safe), and Auf die Schnelle (one-day application and reuse). Targeted at craftsmen and applicators for residential and commercial garage floors.
• Balcony Floor Coating Systems Pre-configured balcony coating systems in four tiers: Basic (simple economical sealing), Standard (balanced performance/economy), Top (durable quality), and Premium (best safety compliant with DIN 18531-5). For professional applicators and contractors.
• Corrosion Protection System Tiers Pre-configured corrosion protection systems in four tiers: System 1 (simple applications), System 2 (facade professional with DisboCOR 493 SpeedColor), System 3 (surface-tolerant protection without blasting using DisboCOR 872 and 876), and System 4 (maximum protection per TL/TP-KOR-Stahlbauten Blatt 87 for aggressive industrial and coastal atmospheres). For steel construction professionals and facade applicators.
• Industrial Floor Coatings (DisboPUR line) Polyurethane-based industrial floor coating systems including DisboPUR 385 (decorative two-color marble-effect floor coating) and DisboPUR A326 (complete floor renovation with substrate preparation and coating in one day). For industrial facilities, manufacturing, warehouses, and commercial buildings.

Quantifiable outcome

• Buildings long-term protected through high-quality products and comprehensive consultation

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• DAW SEcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDAW SE is the parent company and brand umbrella under which DISBON operates. DAW SE is an independent family-owned company (fifth generation) and the third largest paint manufacturer in Europe, and market leader in Germany and Austria since 1895. DISBON acts on behalf of and for the account of DAW SE.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Sto SE & Co. KGaA: German-listed building chemicals company offering StoCretec concrete repair systems, StoFloor industrial floor coatings, and façade protection that overlaps with DISBON's concrete repair and industrial floor coating categories.
• MAPEI S.p.A. Italian multinational with a comprehensive industrial flooring, concrete repair, and sealants/adhesives portfolio (Mapefloor, Mapegrout, Mapelastic) that competes directly with DISBON's epoxy/PU floor systems and DisboSEAL sealants.
• Sika AG: Swiss-listed global specialty chemicals company with a major Industrial Coatings & Flooring business (Sika Comfortfloor, Sikafloor epoxy/PU systems) that directly competes with DISBON's industrial floor coatings portfolio across industrial, commercial, and parking-structure applications.
• Bostik (Arkema): Global adhesives and sealants business of Arkema with a comparable product range to DISBON's DisboSEAL sealants and adhesives portfolio, serving professional construction and industrial customers in Europe.
• ARDEX GmbH: German-headquartered manufacturer of specialty construction chemicals including ARDEX EP/PU floor coatings, concrete repair mortars, and sealants — a direct domestic competitor to DISBON across industrial flooring and concrete protection.
• MC-Bauchemie Müller GmbH & Co. KG: German privately-held construction chemicals specialist offering MC-Floor epoxy/PU floor coatings, MC-DUR corrosion protection, and concrete repair systems directly comparable to DISBON's DisboCOR and industrial floor lines.
• Remmers GmbH: German family-owned manufacturer of coatings, sealants, and concrete protection systems with a comparable professional/B2B specification-led model and overlapping product range in floor coatings, sealants, and corrosion protection.
• BASF Master Builders Solutions: BASF's construction chemicals division offering MasterTop, MasterSeal, Ucrete and PCI floor-coating and concrete-repair systems that compete head-to-head with DISBON's industrial floors, concrete repair, and sealants lines in the DACH market.

Broad incumbents

• KNAUF SE: Global building materials group with Knauf Floors industrial floor systems and adjacent construction-chemicals offerings that compete in the German market with DISBON but as part of a much broader portfolio spanning drywall, insulation, and ceilings.
• Saint-Gobain Weber: Large European building materials division of Saint-Gobain offering weber.floor industrial flooring systems, façade renders, and sealants — a broader incumbent with overlapping but not identical specialization to DISBON's professional floor-coating focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance14 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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