About PPG

PPG was founded in 1883 under the name Pittsburg Plate Glass by Capt. John B. Ford and John Pitcairn in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania. Today, PPG is one of the global leaders in the production of paint, industrial materials, chemicals and glass for both industrial and domestic use.

Through innovation, sustainability and color, PPG helps customers find the best solutions in home renovation, transportation and construction industries in more than 70 countries around the world.

In Romania, PPG is one of the leaders of the paint market, with the acquisition of DEUTEK SA in 2017. Thanks to over 10 years of experience in the Romanian market, PPG Romania can today be proud of being a successful, well-managed company, with a long tradition in providing its customers with excellent services and owning some of the strongest brands in Romania (OSKAR and Danke!).

History

1997

The company Dufa Romania is founded, a joint venture between Meffert AG (Germany) and two Romanian investors.

1998-2001

The local paint production in the factory in Bucharest begins, keeping the German technology and quality standards.

2003

Danke! brand appears which says "Paint like the Germans do!".

2005

The company was acquired by Advent International, a US investment fund, and soon they changed its name to Deutek SA.

2009

The Oskar brand is born, a brand that creates some of the most innovative products on the paint market in Romania.

2013

Deutek SA is acquired by the investment fund EEAF - Emerging Europe Accession Fund.

2017

Deutek SA becomes part of PPG Industries, the world leader in paint production and marketing.

Brands

The Deutek products under the OSKAR = Innovation and Danke! = Paint like the Germans do! are notorious among consumers and are recognized for their quality and performance.

Innovation and Research

Deutek has one of the largest and most modern research and development laboratory in the field, which constantly focuses on innovation and continuous improvement.

Distribution

Oskar and Danke! are present in all DIY stores and all building materials stores in the country.

Quality Management

Certificate for ISO 9001: 2015 Management System - Product quality is essential for Deutek. Since 2001, a quality management system has been implemented according to the requirements of the SR EN ISO 9001:2015 standard.