DOLD milestones

More than a century of expertise in the bag.

  • 1920
  • 1930
  • 1940
  • 1950
  • 1960
  • 1970
  • 1980
  • 1990
  • 2000
  • 2010
  • 2020
  • 2030

1920

1921

Founding of Dold AG

Founding of Hans Dold & Co., Wallisellen – 1 August 1921.
1921

Founding of Dold AG

Founding of Hans Dold & Co., Wallisellen – 1 August 1921.

1930

1940

1947

Dr. Kurt Dold becomes Managing Director

Dr. Kurt Dold takes over management of the company.
1947

Dr. Kurt Dold becomes Managing Director

Dr. Kurt Dold takes over management of the company.

1950

1960

1965

New factory in Wallisellen

During this year, the new factory is completed in Wallisellen. Production capacity is doubled.
1965

New factory in Wallisellen

During this year, the new factory is completed in Wallisellen. Production capacity is doubled.

1970

1971

Dold joins the “Interessengemeinschaft Pulvertechnik” interest group for members of the powder coatings industry

Investment in what is now IGP Powder Coatings in Bazenheid.
1971

Dold joins the “Interessengemeinschaft Pulvertechnik” interest group for members of the powder coatings industry

Investment in what is now IGP Powder Coatings in Bazenheid.
1972

Acquisition of Standard Lack und Farbenwerke Zürich

Takeover of the production assets and product portfolio of Standard Lack und Farbenwerke Zürich. Integration into the Wallisellen site.
1972

Acquisition of Standard Lack und Farbenwerke Zürich

Takeover of the production assets and product portfolio of Standard Lack und Farbenwerke Zürich. Integration into the Wallisellen site.
1975

Acquisition of Delvecchio SA

Takeover of Delvecchio SA in Lausanne
1975

Acquisition of Delvecchio SA

Takeover of Delvecchio SA in Lausanne
1977

Appointment of Curt Christian Dold

Curt Christian Dold joins the company.
1977

Appointment of Curt Christian Dold

Curt Christian Dold joins the company.

1980

1981

Curt Christian Dold Management

Curt Christian Dold takes over the management of the company.
1981

Curt Christian Dold Management

Curt Christian Dold takes over the management of the company.
1988

New IGP facility built

Construction of the new IGP Pulvertechnik plant in Wil.
IGP
1988

New IGP facility built

Construction of the new IGP Pulvertechnik plant in Wil.
IGP
1989

Curt Christian Dold is appointed Delegate of the IGP Board of Directors

Curt Christian Dold becomes the Delegate of the Board of Directors at IGP Pulvertechnik in Wil.
1989

Curt Christian Dold is appointed Delegate of the IGP Board of Directors

Curt Christian Dold becomes the Delegate of the Board of Directors at IGP Pulvertechnik in Wil.

1990

1996

Acquisition of shares

Curt Christian Dold acquires 100% of the shares in Dold AG and IGP Pulvertechnik.
1996

Acquisition of shares

Curt Christian Dold acquires 100% of the shares in Dold AG and IGP Pulvertechnik.

2000

2001

New laboratory built

Construction of the new laboratory at Dold AG.
2001

New laboratory built

Construction of the new laboratory at Dold AG.

2005

2010

2011

Appointment of Christian Dold’s three sons to the Board of Directors

Adrian, Eric and Steffen Dold are appointed to the Board of Directors of the DOLD GROUP.
2011

Appointment of Christian Dold’s three sons to the Board of Directors

Adrian, Eric and Steffen Dold are appointed to the Board of Directors of the DOLD GROUP.
2012

Renovation of reception area and sales outlet

Renovation of the reception area and sales outlet at Dold AG in Wallisellen.
2012

Renovation of reception area and sales outlet

Renovation of the reception area and sales outlet at Dold AG in Wallisellen.

2015

2016

Transfer of shares to sons

Owner Curt C. Dold transfers a portion of the shares to his three sons, while remaining the majority shareholder.
2016

Transfer of shares to sons

Owner Curt C. Dold transfers a portion of the shares to his three sons, while remaining the majority shareholder.
2018

Acquisition of Mundt Bern

Acquisition of Mundt & Co. GmbH in Bern, expanding the sales network to 10 branches.
2018

Acquisition of Mundt Bern

Acquisition of Mundt & Co. GmbH in Bern, expanding the sales network to 10 branches.
2019

New Delegate of the Board of Directors

Adrian Dold is appointed Delegate of the Board of Directors.
2019

New Delegate of the Board of Directors

Adrian Dold is appointed Delegate of the Board of Directors.

2020

2023

Acquisition Ferrotekt

With the acquisition of Ferrotekt Steel Protection AG, Dold AG has strategically expanded its consulting and solution expertise. It now offers certified system solutions for industrial corrosion protection and fire protection for steel, concrete and timber structures.
MEHR
2023

Acquisition Ferrotekt

With the acquisition of Ferrotekt Steel Protection AG, Dold AG has strategically expanded its consulting and solution expertise. It now offers certified system solutions for industrial corrosion protection and fire protection for steel, concrete and timber structures.
MEHR
2024

Acquisition of Blascolor Sàrl

Acquisition of Blascolor Sàrl in Bex, expanding the sales network to 11 outlets.
2024

Acquisition of Blascolor Sàrl

Acquisition of Blascolor Sàrl in Bex, expanding the sales network to 11 outlets.
2024

Expanded production capacity

Completion of the work to expand the production facility in Wallisellen.
2024

Expanded production capacity

Completion of the work to expand the production facility in Wallisellen.

2025