Zweihorn marks 110 years of quality

Zweihorn, the high-quality premium wood finishes brand from AkzoNobel, reached an important milestone this year by achieving over a century of quality, expertise and trust in the coatings industry.

Established in 1912, the brand is marking its 110th anniversary in 2022. Its products range from paints, stains and varnishes to oils and waxes, and special products for carpenters and joiners.

“Times may have changed over the past 110 years, but trust in the Zweihorn brand endures,” says Robbert Bleeker, Sales Manager West Europe. “Our mission is to make the future better, easier and more sustainable. We achieve this through excellent service, high quality products and our constant innovations, all aimed at making work easier, quicker and more profitable for our customers and clients.”

Zweihorn was established in Cologne, Germany, by the Horn brothers. Hence the name: ‘Zwei Horn’, or ‘Two Horns’ in English. Beginning as a trader in oil and grease, by the 1920s the business had expanded into producing wood stains, delustrants and polishes. The Horn brothers sold the business in the early 1930s. After passing through a number of private owners, it was bought by chemicals giant ICI in 1976, before being acquired by AkzoNobel in 2005. Today, Zweihorn products are sold in a number of countries, with a very strong reputation in Germany, Austria, Switzerland and the Benelux countries. It has a large following of loyal and satisfied customers using its products every day.