Press releases

15.10.2026

Press release DÖRKEN

Dörken Acquires J.W. Ostendorf from Fidelium Partners and Shapes Its Future in the Paints and Coatings Industry

15.10.2026

Daimler Truck: Coating system from DÖRKEN included in new specification

Given the impending ban on PFAS in coating systems, vehicle manufacturers are updating their requirement profiles—as Daimler Truck is now doing.

06.10.2026

DÖRKEN looks back on a successful WindEnergy Hamburg 2026

Four days packed with discussion, innovation and forward-looking topics: at WindEnergy Hamburg 2026, DÖRKEN presented solutions for efficient corrosion protection in the wind industry and used the trade fair as a platform for intensive dialogue with customers, partners and industry experts.

09.07.2026

Engaging Presentations, Active Networking, and a Reason to Celebrate

As it is well known, the soccer elite is currently gathering in the U.S. for the World Cup. But it wasn’t just the experts in dribbling, passing, and scoring goals who came together there—a large number of industry insiders from the coatings industry and related markets also came together for DÖRKEN Days USA.

23.06.2026

DÖRKEN Days Italy: Presentations and Networking in a Historic Setting

Beautiful weather, a stunning setting and—most importantly—engaging speeches and fruitful discussions.

13.05.2026

DÖRKEN: Successful trade fair appearance at SurfaceTechnology Germany 2026

Over the course of three days, 210 national and international exhibitors and more than 4,600 trade visitors engaged in in-depth discussions and professional exchanges.

23.03.2026

Growing confidence in PFAS-free systems from DÖRKEN

DÖRKEN achieves another milestone with PFAS-free coating solutions in a specification: Volvo Car Corporation includes a complete system in its VCS 5737,41 specification—including confirmation of a black topcoat.

13.03.2026

DÖRKEN: PFAS-free solutions at Surface Technology Germany

The entire bolt and fastening industry will be gathering at Surface Technology Germany in Stuttgart from May 5 to 7, 2026 - and Dörken will be there with its pioneering corrosion protection solutions.

16.01.2026

Breakthrough: DÖRKEN achieves first approval for a PFAS-free alternative system

A PFAS-free zinc flake system from DÖRKEN was closely examined and tested against specific requirements. With success: a DÖRKEN topcoat has been approved for the VW specification VW TL245 Ofl-t647.

19.11.2025

Another successful Dörken Days 2025

This year, DÖRKEN's Industrial Coatings division once again hosted its “Dörken Days” – an event, which serves not only as a valuable forum for exchange across the entire value chain, but also as a platform for new ideas and innovative solutions.