With experience into the future – from 1926 to today
From the very beginning, FreiLacke has stood for expertise in the development of innovative paints and varnishes. Today, the family business from the Black Forest is already in its third generation of management. As specialists for a wide range of industries, applications and manufacturing processes, we set quality standards you can rely on.
1926
Company formation
Emil Frei founded his sole proprietorship in Döggingen as a wholesaler of varnishes, paints and painting supplies.
1926
1951
25th anniversary
60 employees, DM 2 million turnover
1951
1957
New construction
New construction: Factory with tank farm
1957
1976
50th anniversar
240 employees, DM 29 million turnover
1976
1977
New construction
New building: production, laboratory and administration
1977
1995
Expansion of liquid coatings production
Expansion of liquid paint production.
1995
2000
Expansion of powder coatings productio
Expansion of powder coating production.
2000
2009
New construction of logistics center
Neubau: Logistikzentrum mit Hochregallager
2009
2019
Production expansion powder coating
Expansion of powder coating production and construction of an additional logistics centre with narrow-aisle storage.
2019
2020
New administration building opens
Complete renovation of the existing building with floor extension
2020
2025
Start of construction on the PTC Technology Cente
Start of construction of the PTC for development, application technology and training
2025
2025
Change in managemen
At the end of the year, Hans-Peter Frei took his well-deserved retirement.
2025
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