Press releases

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.

04.11.2025

Dörken Day China: 20 years of partnership

On September 19, 2025, with the theme of "20 years of partnership", Dörken Day China --- the 20th anniversary of Dörken's China came to a successful end at the Radisson Select Hotel in Shanghai. The China Surface Engineering Association, coating manufacturers, automotive customers, ecological partners, and colleagues from various regions of Dörken witnessed this commemorative event together.

09.04.2025

DÖRKEN at the Fastener Fair Global: an international success

Fastener Fair Global 2025, which took place in Stuttgart from 25 to 27 March, once again provided an impressive overview of the latest developments and trends in fastening technology.

08.04.2025

ECS 2025: Successful appearance under a new name

In March, a colorful world opened up again for visitors to Messe Nürnberg: The European Coatings Show, the world's leading trade fair for the international coatings and paints industry, made a stop in southern Germany.

03.03.2025

Fastener Fair Global 2025: DÖRKEN presents updates on PFAS-free portfolio

DÖRKEN, manufacturer of high performance corrosion protection systems, is pleased to participate in the 10th international exhibition for the fasteners and fixing industry - Fastener Fair Global.

12.02.2025

DÖRKEN renames product division ‘Tinting Solutions’ to ‘Colorants & Components’

The colour and pigment paste manufacturer DÖRKEN from Herdecke is now presenting its expertise in the field of pigment pastes and solutions for tinting systems under the name ‘Colorants & Components’.

06.02.2025

Christos Tselebidis joins the management board of DÖRKEN Coatings

New CEO for the Industrial Coatings division, a global leader in coating solutions and high-performance corrosion protection systems.