Development and production of wall paints, lacquers, glazes and wood protection products for interior and exterior use.
Alpina Farben GmbH
Ober-Ramstadt (headquarters)New on Amplifa
About Alpina Farben
Alpina Farben GmbH, based in Ober-Ramstadt, is a manufacturer of paints and lacquers for interior and exterior use. The product range comprises wall paints (including Alpinaweiß, Feine Farben, Pure Farben, Bad & Küche), white lacquers, textured render, effect paints, lacquers and glazes as well as wood protection products. The products are formulated on a water-based or dispersion basis; raw materials used include, for example, polyacrylate resins, alkali water glass, silicates, titanium dioxide and calcium carbonate. Many products are free of solvents and preservatives and carry the Blue Angel eco-label (UZ 102). The products are aimed at painters, DIY enthusiasts and the construction and renovation market and are distributed via the trade and DIY retail channel. The Alpina brand has stood for brand quality in the paint segment since 1909.
- Site
- Ober-Ramstadt
- Processes
- Wall paint production (interior paints, dispersion paints)
- Materials
- Alpinaweiß Das Original (interior paint, dispersion-based), Polyacrylate resin, Alkali water glass, Silicates, Titanium dioxide, Calcium carbonate, Synthetic resin dispersion
- Certificates
- Blue Angel (UZ 102), Blue Angel UZ 102
- Industries
- Paints/Lacquers, DIY/DIY stores, Construction and renovation
- 01
Raw material procurement
- 02
Formulation/recipe
- 03
Production of dispersion paints and lacquers
- 04
Filling
- 05
Distribution via trade and DIY retail
Raw materials & products
Polyacrylate resin
Binder base of the dispersion paints (including Alpinaweiß).
Alkali water glass
Silicate-based ingredient according to the product declaration per VdL-RL01.
Silicates
Mineral filler and binder component of the interior paints.
Titanium dioxide
White pigment for opacity and brilliant white.
Calcium carbonate
Mineral filler in the formulation.
Synthetic resin dispersion
Binder class of the interior paints according to DIN 55945.
Locations
Ober-Ramstadt
DEHeadquarters
- Materials
- Dispersion paints, lacquers
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wall paint production (interior paints, dispersion paints)Surface | – | – | – | – | Synthetic-resin-based dispersion paints |
Quality & environmental labels
Quality criteria according to DIN EN 13300, including Class 1 hiding power and wet scrub resistance. Numerous products certified with the Blue Angel (UZ 102).
| Evidence | Ober-Ramstadt |
|---|---|
| Blue Angel UZ 102 |
History
- 1909
Introduction of Alpinaweiß; since then the brand has stood for brand quality in interior paints.
- 1979
According to price comparison sources, Alpina was officially Europe's best-selling interior paint.