Manufacture of paints and coating systems for yacht, marine, industrial and decorative applications.
Wilckens Farben GmbH
GlückstadtNew on Amplifa
About Wilckens Farben
Wilckens Farben GmbH is an owner-managed manufacturer of paints and coating systems based in Glückstadt. Founded in 1845, the family-owned company produces several thousand tonnes of high-performance coatings annually, which are used in the yacht, marine, industrial and decorative applications sectors. A focus is on antifouling products in self-polishing (SPC) and hard formulations, which protect ship hulls from fouling, reduce fuel consumption and prevent corrosion. The product range also includes filler systems as well as technical documentation such as safety data sheets and product data sheets. Originally started as a grain trading and milling business, the company switched to paint production in the 1920s and moved to synthetic paint manufacturing in the 1930s. In the late 1990s, the operation relocated to a modern production site on the outskirts of Glückstadt. Under the leadership of Dr. Marcus and Michel Wilckens, the company distributes its products, among other channels, through a sales company in Turkey. In 2020, Max and Johan Wilckens, representatives of the next generation, joined the company.
- Site
- Glückstadt
- Processes
- Manufacture of paints and coating systems (antifouling, self-polishing SPC, hard), Technical documentation (MSDS, PDS, catalogues), Application videos/training material
- Materials
- Antifouling paints (SPC and Hard types), Self-polishing antifouling, Hard antifouling, Filler systems
- Founded
- 1845
- Industries
- Yacht, Marine, Industrial, Decorative paints
- 01
Raw material and pigment processing
- 02
Paint and coating manufacturing
- 03
Filling and packaging
- 04
Technical documentation (MSDS, PDS)
- 05
Distribution nationally and internationally
Products & Systems
Self-polishing antifouling
Polishes away through water movement and continuously releases fresh biocides, ideal for actively used vessels.
Hard antifouling
Forms an abrasion-resistant, durable layer for fast or frequently cleaned boats.
Filler systems
Preparatory filler and fairing systems for substrate preparation in the yacht sector.
Locations
Glückstadt
DEProduction site and headquarters
- Materials
- Antifouling (SPC and Hard), fillers, paints and coating systems
Product Families
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacture of paints and coating systems (antifouling, self-polishing SPC, hard)Surface | – | – | thousands of tonnes annually (total | – | – |
Additional services
History
- 1620
The Wilckens family is active in the grain trade.
- 1845
Mars Wilckens founds M. Wilckens & Sohn in Northern Germany.
- 1920er
After the loss of export markets in the First World War, Max Ernst Wilckens initiates paint and lacquer production in Glückstadt.
- 1930er
Conversion to the manufacture of synthetic paints.
- Ende der
Relocation to a modern production site on the outskirts of Glückstadt.
- 2020
Max and Johan Wilckens join the company as the next generation.