Company History

In 1947 Otto Meffert sen. set up a small paint shop, located in the centre of Bad Kreuznach. In 1985 Klaus and Dieter Meffert took over company responsibility and turned the group into one of the international paint manufacturers in 1991.

2022

On 1 January 2022, Meffert AG Farbwerke acquires a majority stake in Bio Pin Holding AG & Co. KG.

2019

The Russian subsidiaries OOO Meffert Production and OOO Meffert Polilux merge into OOO Meffert Production.

2017

With the takeover of the Italian manufacturer Unione Colori Industrie Chimiche Srl (U.C.I.C), Meffert AG continues its expansion course in Italy.

2016
Das Casati Werk der Meffert AG in italienischen Verona.
Das Casati Werk in Italien.

Meffert AG Farbwerke, together with an Italian partner, acquires Colorificio Casati Spa in Verona (Italy) retroactively as of 1 January, 2016.

2016
Meffert AG Werk in Noginsk

Meffert AG takes over 100% of the shares in its Russian subsidiaries OOO Meffert Production Noginsk and OOO Meffert Polilux.

2016
Erbedol-Dose

The activities of Duisburg FEIDAL GmbH Lacke + Farben are purchased within the framework of an asset deal. The transaction takes effect April 1, 2017.

2014
Logo Meffert AG Schweiz

Meffert AG Schweiz (Switzerland) is established.

2013
Die Firma Pronova Dichtstoffe GmbH & Co. KG in Bad Kreuznach.
Firmensitz der Pronova Dichstoffe GmbH & Co. KG in Bad Kreuznach.

K.C. Dichtstoff changes its name to Pronova Dichtstoffe GmbH & Co. KG, relocates its headquarters to Bad Kreuznach, and thus expands its space capacities.

2012
Neuer Lageranbau mit 4500 m² Lagerfläche, Hochregal und halbautomatischer Durchlaufregalanlage

Completion and commissioning of the new warehouse extension in Bad Kreuznach with 4500 m² storage space, high racks and a semi-automatic pallet live system.

2011
Schweizer Meffert-Tochterunternehmen übernimmt Schekolin-Bautenschutz-Sparte und firmiert um in "Schekolin Bautenschutz AG" mit Firmensitz in Bremgarten/Schweiz.

Swiss Meffert subsidiary acquires the Schekolin building protection segment and changes its name to "Schekolin Bautenschutz AG". The company's headquarters are in Bremgarten/Switzerland.

2010
Neues Werk der Meffert AG im russischen Noginsk.
Neues, modernes Werk in Russland eingeweiht.

Grand opening of the new, modern production facility in Russia. Meffert starts production of emulsion paints, plasters, primers and solvent-based varnishes in Noginsk near Moscow.

2009
Produktionsstart in China

Meffert's newly founded Chinese subsidiary "MPB Production (Beijing) Co., Ltd." starts producing ecologically friendly emulsion paints.

2008
Die K.C. Dichstoff GmbH & Co. KG wird in die Meffert Unternehmensgruppe integriert.

Meffert AG acquires K.C. Dichtstoff GmbH & Co. KG, a producer of sealants in Trebur-Astheim.

2007
Die Lackfabrik J. Albrecht GmbH & Co. KG aus der Vogelperspektive.

Meffert AG acquires J. Albrecht GmbH & Co. KG in Mainz. Founded in 1852 J. Albrecht is one of the most traditional manufacturers of paints and enamels in Germany.

2006
Neueröffnung der Produktionsstätte im ungarischen Rétság.
Neue Produktionsstätte für Dispersionsfarbe, Putze und Grundierungen im ungarischen Rétság.

New production facility for emulsion paints, plasters and primers in Rétsag, Hungary officially opened. Düfa Hungaria becomes Meffert Hungaria Kft.

2006
Die Meffert AG erhielt 2006 den BHB-Kundenservice-Preis in der Kategorie Innovation.
Die Meffert AG erhielt 2006 den BHB-Kundenservice-Preis in der Kategorie Innovation für ihr neues PoS-Tintingsystem Color Maker II.

Meffert AG awarded the BHB Customer service price in the category "innovation" for its new POS tinting system Color Maker II.

2005
Produktionsanlage für Dispersionsfarben in Moskau, Russland.

New production facility for emulsion paints in Moscow / Russia established.

2004
MOE-Award Auszeichnung 2004

Meffert AG gains MOE award: 1st price for entrepreneurial performance, success and engagement in Central- and Eastern Europe.

2003
Fertigwarentanklager in Bad Kreuznach

Modernization and expansion of Meffert AG storage tanks for finished goods.

2003
Tex-Color Werk in Erfurt

Meffert AG acquires Tex Color Farbwerke GmbH & Co. KG.

2002
K.C. Dichtstoff GmbH

Meffert AG participates in KC Dichtstoff GmbH.

2001
Produktionsanlage für Dispersionsfarben in Dnepropetrovsk, Ukraine

New production facility for emulsion paints in Dnepopetrovsk / Ukraine officially opened.

2001
Meffert France

Consolidation of Flamingo France, Profi Color and düfa France results in Meffert France SAS, located in Sarrebourg, France.

2000
Dinova GmbH & Co. KG - einer der ältesten Dispersionsfarbenhersteller Deutschlands

Meffert AG acquires Dinova GmbH, one of Germany's oldest emulsion paint manufacturers.

2000
Der Milleniumtower, ist ein Produktionsturm der Meffert AG Farbwerke.
Der Milleniumtower, der Produktionsturm der Produktionsanlage für Dispersionsfarbe und Putze.

Meffert AG millennium tower, the new production facility for emulsion paints and plasters in Bad Kreuznach, officially opened.

1997
Das Logo der Meffert AG Farbwerke.
Logo der Meffert AG Farbwerke.

Otto Meffert with limited liability is converted to a limited company, the Meffert AG Farbwerke.

1996
Moderne Acryllackproduktionsanlage in Ostrau.

New production facility for acrylic enamels in Ostrau established - one of the most modern plants in Europe.

1995
düfa Polska sp. z.o.o. in Wrocław, Polen

Düfa Polska in Wrocław, Poland, established.

1993
Gründung der düfa Hungaria Kft. in Ungarn 1993.
Gründung der düfa Hungaria Kft. in Ungarn.

Düfa Hungaria Kft. in Rétság, Hungary, established.

1992
Das Meffert AG Werk in Ostrau.
Das Meffert AG Werk in Ostrau.

High-modern production facility for aqueous paints, enamels and varnishes in Ostrau officially opened.

1991
Meffert CR spol. s.r.o. Werk in Prag, Tschechische  Republik

Meffert CR spol. s.r.o. in Prague, Czech Republic established.

1975
Farbabfüllung

The company stops its wholesale activities to concentrate entirely on the production.

1969

Production start for oil paints and enamels.

1962
Erstes Fabrikgebäude der Meffert AG im Industriegebiet Bad Kreuznachs.

Otto Meffert sen. starts emulsion paint production in the new works, located in Bad Kreuznach, industrial park.

1955

Otto Meffert sen. developes düfa fillers to close cracks and holes.

1947
Grundstein der heutigen Meffert AG. Eröffnung eines Farbengeschäftes in Bad Kreuznach.

A fundamental support for today's Meffert AG is the establishment of the paint shop in the centre of Bad Kreuznach.