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135 years of Paint History at the Top
135 years ago, Max Winkelmann laid the cornerstone for his company that spawned the world’s successful Glasurit automotive refinish brand. Since then, Glasurit has not only participated in the developments of the paint technologies but has also played a key role in shaping them, going down in paint history time and time again.
One of the first paint products developed by Winkelmann was the paint color crystal white, an absolute innovation of its time. Up until then, it was usual in Germany to apply pigments and paint in two successive coats. Winkelmann’s revolutionary idea of combining pigments and binders in a single ready-for-use product made application much easier back in the day and also substantially increased the durability of the coating. This philosophy – developing products that make it easy for users to achieve first-class results – continues to serve as Glasurit’s basis for success today.
16/06/2023
Glasurit 135 years
In the past 135 years, Glasurit has made a name for itself as a technological leader with its innovative and sustainable products. In 1925, Glasurit began producing paints at its Münster site. These paints made Germany’s first spray application for cars possible. In 1964, Glasurit introduced 54 Line, the first metallic basecoat/clearcoat system for automotive refinishing. In 1982, the introduction of the systematically coordinated products in the Glasurit RATIO System heralded the age of efficient, simple, clearly arranged, and safe automotive refinishing processes. In 1992, Glasurit became one of the first manufacturers worldwide to launch a waterborne refinish system, with Glasurit 90 Line. We’ve been setting sustainable standards for more than 30 years. The next step has been taken in 2020 with Glasurit 100 Line, our industry-leading most advanced basecoat line which deliver a unique combination of quality, process speed and ecological benefits to our customers to drive profitability That’s what we call #eco-effectiveness. Choose from the very best #Araclass solutions for that perfect refinish process.
Today, Glasurit’s product range extends far beyond refinish products. Glasurit offers innovative tools for color matching, certified technicians and consultants, a comprehensive range of consultancy products for boosting efficiency, and a global network of training centers. Lastly, the Refinish Competence Center in Münster, our state-of-the-art training facility for the refinishing sector continues to support bodyshops in achieving perfect refinishing results as efficiently as possible and securing long-term economic success.
Glasurit has remained true to its philosophy and continues to grow together with customers under its wing. That’s why, again it’s time to take the opportunity on this anniversary to thank all Glasurit customers worldwide. Glasurit is represented with its products and services in nearly every countries in the world and numerous activities, on both a large and small scale, are now underway for the anniversary year.
