
Manufacturer of Protective, Powder and Marine Coatings for the protection of steel structures since 1868
Zandleven Coatings B.V.
Leeuwarden, Netherlands · Ganzlin, GermanyNew on Amplifa
About Zandleven Coatings
Zandleven Coatings B.V. is a Dutch manufacturer of industrial coatings based in Leeuwarden, in existence since 1868. The company produces Protective Coatings based on epoxy and polyurethane systems, alkyds, and zinc dust and zinc phosphate primers for the corrosion protection of steel structures. Under the Transocean Coatings brand, antifoulings, anti-corrosives and further coatings for offshore installations, industrial plants and pleasure craft have been manufactured and delivered since 1959. The Powder Coatings division comprises epoxy, polyester, epoxy-polyester hybrid and polyurethane powder coatings, produced in Leeuwarden as well as at Ganzlin Beschichtungspulver GmbH in Germany. The portfolio is complemented by Zandleven Engineering B.V., a project consultancy and inspection company founded in 2012 that accompanies projects from planning through execution to aftercare. The company has been a member of the Transocean Association since 2003 and holds the title of Hofleverancier (Royal Warrant Holder).
- Site
- AA Leeuwarden
- Processes
- Manufacture of Protective Coatings (liquid paints: epoxy & polyurethanes, alkyds,, Manufacture of Powder Coatings (epoxy, polyester, epoxy-polyester hybrids, polyurethanes), Manufacture of Marine Coatings (antifoulings, anti-corrosives for offshore industrial plants and, Project consulting, inspection and testing (advisering, begeleiding, testen, garantie; design, Consulting (advisering), Project support, Testing, Warranty
- Materials
- Steel, Epoxy coatings, Polyurethane coatings, Alkyd resins, Zinc dust/zinc phosphate primers, Polyester powder coatings, Epoxy-polyester hybrid powders, Antifoulings
- Founded
- 1868
- Employees
- 23
- Industries
- Steel construction/corrosion protection, Offshore installations, Industrial plants, Marine/yachting (pleasure craft), Powder coating
- 01
Consulting and project planning (design)
- 02
Formulation development and testing (R&D)
- 03
Manufacture of the coatings (liquid paints and powders)
- 04
Delivery to processors and partners
- 05
Support during coating execution
- 06
Inspection and warranty (aftercare)
Materials and Processes
Epoxy coatings
Two-component systems for corrosion protection of steel structures and as powder coatings.
Polyurethane coatings
Weather-resistant topcoats for industrial plants, offshore and marine applications.
Alkyd resins
Classic paint systems for Protective Coatings.
Zinc dust/zinc phosphate primers
Active corrosion protection as a primer for steel components.
Polyester powder coatings
Thermosetting cure for decorative and protective powder coatings.
Epoxy-polyester hybrid powders
Powder coating with a balanced combination of mechanics and weather resistance.
Antifoulings
Fouling-protection coatings for ships, pleasure craft and offshore installations.
Locations

Leeuwarden
NLHeadquarters, production, R&D, sales of Protective and Powder Coatings (Benelux)
- Materials
- Liquid paints (epoxy, polyurethane, alkyds, zinc dust/zinc phosphate), powder coatings
- R&D laboratory
- Testing laboratory

Ganzlin
DEProduction site, head office, engineering (R&D) and sales Germany/Europe (Ganzlin Beschichtungspulver GmbH)
- Materials
- Powder coatings (epoxy, polyester, epoxy-polyester hybrids, polyurethanes)
Components and Applications



Inside the production

Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacture of Protective Coatings (liquid paints: epoxy & polyurethanes, alkyds,Surface | – | – | – | – | Steel |
| Manufacture of Powder Coatings (epoxy, polyester, epoxy-polyester hybrids, polyurethanes)Surface | – | – | – | – | – |
| Manufacture of Marine Coatings (antifoulings, anti-corrosives for offshore industrial plants andSurface | – | – | – | – | – |
| Project consulting, inspection and testing (advisering, begeleiding, testen, garantie; designTesting | – | – | – | – | – |
Additional services
Reference customers
History
- 1868
Founded as a paint manufacturer; awarded the title of Hofleverancier (Royal Warrant Holder) by Royal Decree
- 1959
Transocean Coatings becomes active in the manufacture and delivery of antifoulings, anti-corrosives and further coatings for offshore installations, industrial plants and pleasure craft
- 1993
Founding of Ganzlin Beschichtungspulver GmbH
- 1998
Ganzlin Beschichtungspulver GmbH joins the Zandleven Group
- 2003
Transocean Coatings B.V. becomes a member of the Transocean Association
- 2012
Founding of Zandleven Engineering B.V. as the group's project consultancy and inspection company