Development and production of paint sprays, technical sprays, fillers and touch-up pencils – over 150 million aerosol cans per year.
European Aerosols
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About European Aerosols
The European Aerosols Group develops, produces and distributes aerosol solutions for paints, coatings and technical products – for its own brands such as MOTIP, DUPLI-COLOR, presto, PlastiKote, ColorMatic and ColorMark as well as private-label production. The range extends from automotive refinish paints and decorative spray paints to technical sprays such as brake cleaner and silicone spray, as well as fillers and touch-up pencils. Production takes place at three sites in Germany (Haßmersheim, Schwerte) and the Netherlands (Wolvega) with over 14 production lines; around 150 million aerosol cans are filled annually in cans between 150 and 750 ml. The offering includes formulation development, hazardous materials management (including REACH compliance and safety data sheets), selection of can, valve and nozzle, label design, packaging solutions and logistics with over 25,000 stock-kept items. The Group is primarily active in the Automotive, DIY and Industrial segments and supplies customers throughout Europe.
- Site
- Haßmersheim
- Processes
- Aerosol filling of paints and coating sprays (spray cans 150–750 ml), Manufacture of body fillers (Putty/Filler), Manufacture of touch-up pencils, Formulation development and product development (R&D, formulation, sampling, test phase), Private-label production of spray paints, technical sprays and fillers, Water-based coating spray (DUPLI-COLOR AQUA), Can and packaging design (labels/litho, cartons, displays), Private-label production
- Materials
- Paints and coatings (automotive refinish paints, decorative paints), Aluminium (cans), Technical sprays (e.g. brake cleaner, silicone spray), Body filler/Filler, Aerosol filling (150–750 ml), Technical sprays, Body filler / Filler, Touch-up pencils
- Certificates
- ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001, FSSC 22000
- Founded
- 1946
- Employees
- 1000+
- Industries
- Automotive, DIY, Industry, Paints & Coatings
- 01
Formulation development (R&D)
- 02
Hazardous materials management / REACH testing
- 03
Selection of can, valve and nozzle
- 04
Aerosol filling
- 05
Labelling / Litho
- 06
Packaging
- 07
Logistics & distribution in Europe
Products & Processes
Aerosol filling (150–750 ml)
Filling of paints, coating sprays and technical products into standard, aluminium or coated cans with valve/nozzle combinations according to application requirements.
Paints and coatings (automotive refinish paints, decorative paints)
Water-based and solvent-based formulations, including the water-based paint spray DUPLI-COLOR AQUA offered since 1986.
Technical sprays
Technical products such as brake cleaner and silicone spray for automotive and industrial applications.
Body filler / Filler
Body fillers and fillers for vehicle body repair and industrial applications.
Touch-up pencils
Retouching pencils with automotive refinish paint for minor damage, produced since 1956.
Sites
Wolvega
NLOffice & Production
- Materials
- Paint sprays, technical sprays
- Aerosol filling lines
- Experience Centre with spray booth
Haßmersheim
DEOffice & Production
- Materials
- Paint sprays, touch-up pencils, technical sprays
- Aerosol filling lines
- Fully automated high-bay warehouse (under construction)
Schwerte
DEOffice & Production
- Materials
- Paint sprays, technical sprays
- Aerosol filling lines
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerosol filling of paints and coating sprays (spray cans 150–750 ml)Surface | – | – | – | – | Paints, Coatings, Technical sprays, Silicone sprays, Brake cleaner |
| Manufacture of body fillers (Putty/Filler)Plastics | – | – | – | – | Body filler, Filler |
| Manufacture of touch-up pencilsSurface | – | – | – | – | Automotive refinish paints |
| Formulation development and product development (R&D, formulation, sampling, test phase)Engineering | – | – | – | – | Spray paints, Technical sprays |
| Private-label production of spray paints, technical sprays and fillersSurface | – | – | – | – | Spray paints, Technical sprays, Filler |
| Water-based coating spray (DUPLI-COLOR AQUA)Surface | – | – | – | – | Water-based paints |
| Can and packaging design (labels/litho, cartons, displays)Assembly | – | – | – | – | Standard cans, Aluminium cans, Coated cans |
3 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerosol filling production lines | – | 14+ | – | – | Wolvega (NL), Haßmersheim (DE), Schwerte (DE) |
| Spray booth (all-in-one spray booth) in the Experience Centre | – | 1 | – | – | Wolvega |
| Fully automated high-bay warehouse (under construction) | – | 1 | – | – | Haßmersheim, Germany |
Additional services
Quality & Certification
The ISO certificates of the sites in the Netherlands and Germany demonstrate compliance with requirements for quality, safety, environment and energy. The private-label offering includes ensuring compliance with chemicals legislation (including REACH) including safety data sheets.
| Evidence | Wolvega | Haßmersheim |
|---|---|---|
| ISO 9001 | ||
| ISO 14001 | ||
| ISO 45001 | ||
| ISO 50001 | ||
| FSSC 22000 |
History
- 1946
Foundation of Kurt Vogelsang AG in Schwerzenbach, Switzerland (construction protective paints, paint rollers, rust converters); development towards automotive refinish paints
- 1955
Start of spray can production at the Haßmersheim site
- 1956
Start of touch-up pencil production in Haßmersheim
- Ende der
Wout Post founds MoTip in Valkenburg (NL), selling touch-up pencils
- 1980
MoTip switches to the development of spray paints; factory in Steenwijk, later Wolvega
- 1986
Market launch of DUPLI-COLOR AQUA – the world's first water-based paint spray
- 1996
Foundation of VoMo Corporation in Switzerland as an independent purchasing company of Vogelsang GmbH and MoTip B.V.
- 1998
Merger of MoTip B.V. and Vogelsang AG to form the MOTIP DUPLI Group
- 2000er
Integration of the Group; the MOTIP and DUPLI-COLOR brands are positioned as independent product brands
- Heute
Renaming/repositioning as European Aerosols; construction of a fully automated high-bay warehouse in Haßmersheim