IGP Powder Coatings Milestones
More than a Half-Century of Expertise.
Since day one, IGP has been a pioneer in the coating industry as one of the first companies to recognize the advantages of powder coatings. It all began with a visionary idea.
1960
1968
The Earliest Powder Coating Pioneers
By 1968 IGP’s founders had already recognized the potential of powder coating technology and laid the foundations for the company. A True Pioneer
1968
The Earliest Powder Coating Pioneers
By 1968 IGP’s founders had already recognized the potential of powder coating technology and laid the foundations for the company. A True Pioneer
1969
The First Production Site Opens
The first factory is completed in Bazenheid, St. Gallen, Switzerland. IGP starts production of quality powder coatings.
1969
The First Production Site Opens
The first factory is completed in Bazenheid, St. Gallen, Switzerland. IGP starts production of quality powder coatings.
1970
1972
IG Pulvertechnik AG
The young company grows and gains influence and significance on the powder coating market. The limited company IG Pulvertechnik is founded.
1972
IG Pulvertechnik AG
The young company grows and gains influence and significance on the powder coating market. The limited company IG Pulvertechnik is founded.
1980
1988
New Company Headquarters Opens
IGP moves into the new building in the industrial estate of Stelz, Kirchberg near Wil, St. Gallen. The new facility brings a significant increase in production capacity.
1988
New Company Headquarters Opens
IGP moves into the new building in the industrial estate of Stelz, Kirchberg near Wil, St. Gallen. The new facility brings a significant increase in production capacity.
1989
Curt Christian Dold
Curt Christian Dold is appointed a Delegate of the Board of Directors.
1989
Curt Christian Dold
Curt Christian Dold is appointed a Delegate of the Board of Directors.
1990
1995 - 1997
Acquisition of Shares
Curt Christian Dold acquires a 100% equity stake in the IGP/Dold Group. From this point on, IGP is run as a family-owned company.
1995 - 1997
Acquisition of Shares
Curt Christian Dold acquires a 100% equity stake in the IGP/Dold Group. From this point on, IGP is run as a family-owned company.
2000
2000
First IGP Locations in Europe
At the change of the millennium, IGP acquires a 100% equity stake in its trade partners in Germany, Poland, France, and Austria.
2000
First IGP Locations in Europe
At the change of the millennium, IGP acquires a 100% equity stake in its trade partners in Germany, Poland, France, and Austria.
2003
Capacities Expanded
An extension is constructed at the headquarters in Wil, St. Gallen. This doubles the company’s production capacity and expands the laboratory and quality assurance divisions, and also creates a training and instruction center.
2003
Capacities Expanded
An extension is constructed at the headquarters in Wil, St. Gallen. This doubles the company’s production capacity and expands the laboratory and quality assurance divisions, and also creates a training and instruction center.
2005
2007
Further IGP Locations in Europe
IGP becomes established in two more European countries. The new locations are in the UK and Hungary.
2007
Further IGP Locations in Europe
IGP becomes established in two more European countries. The new locations are in the UK and Hungary.
2009
New Customer Service Center Opens
A major foundation for the future is created and the Service Center opens.
2009
New Customer Service Center Opens
A major foundation for the future is created and the Service Center opens.
2009
Foundation of Benelux Location
Another location is added to the IGP family. IGP Benelux BV is founded in Zwolle, the Netherlands.
2009
Foundation of Benelux Location
Another location is added to the IGP family. IGP Benelux BV is founded in Zwolle, the Netherlands.
2010
2011
Members of the Board of Directors
Eric, Adrian, and Steffen Dold, the sons of the company’s owner Curt C. Dold, become members of the Board of Directors. Photo (from left): Marc Züllig, Eric Dold, Curt Christian Dold (CEO), Steffen Dold, Adrian Dold, Michael Steinlin
2011
Members of the Board of Directors
Eric, Adrian, and Steffen Dold, the sons of the company’s owner Curt C. Dold, become members of the Board of Directors. Photo (from left): Marc Züllig, Eric Dold, Curt Christian Dold (CEO), Steffen Dold, Adrian Dold, Michael Steinlin
2013
Foundation of the Scandinavian Location
Another location is added to the IGP family. IGP Scandinavia AB is founded in Lund, Sweden.
2013
Foundation of the Scandinavian Location
Another location is added to the IGP family. IGP Scandinavia AB is founded in Lund, Sweden.
2014
Expansion into North America
IGP Powder Coatings expands overseas for the first time. IGP North America is founded.
2014
Expansion into North America
IGP Powder Coatings expands overseas for the first time. IGP North America is founded.
2015
2016
Share Transfer to Sons
The owner Curt C. Dold transfers share packages to his three sons and remains the majority shareholder.
2016
Share Transfer to Sons
The owner Curt C. Dold transfers share packages to his three sons and remains the majority shareholder.
2017
Commissioning of Production Facility in Poland
The new factory in Siestrzeń, Poland begins production. With IGP Operations PL, the company massively increases production capacity.
2017
Commissioning of Production Facility in Poland
The new factory in Siestrzeń, Poland begins production. With IGP Operations PL, the company massively increases production capacity.
2017
Investment in IGP Technical Center
IGP sets new standards in powder coating technology. At the location in Wil, the Technical Center for Heat-Sensitive Substrates opens its doors.
2017
Investment in IGP Technical Center
IGP sets new standards in powder coating technology. At the location in Wil, the Technical Center for Heat-Sensitive Substrates opens its doors.
2018
50 Years of Innovation
Today, IGP is present in over 40 countries and owns nine subsidiaries in Europe and the USA. The company has around 450 employees and produces >15,000 tonnes of powder coating per year.
2018
50 Years of Innovation
Today, IGP is present in over 40 countries and owns nine subsidiaries in Europe and the USA. The company has around 450 employees and produces >15,000 tonnes of powder coating per year.
2018
New IGP Corporate Image
IGP gets a new corporate design and now operates on the powder coating market via the brand “IGP Powder Coatings”.
2018
New IGP Corporate Image
IGP gets a new corporate design and now operates on the powder coating market via the brand “IGP Powder Coatings”.
2018
Acquisition of Performance Powders in North America
IGP expands its presence in North America with the acquisition of powder coating producer Performance Powders Operations NA in Louisville, Kentucky.
2018
Acquisition of Performance Powders in North America
IGP expands its presence in North America with the acquisition of powder coating producer Performance Powders Operations NA in Louisville, Kentucky.
2018
Foundation of Italian Location
The IGP Group company IGP Italia S.r.l. is founded in Luino, Italy.
2018
Foundation of Italian Location
The IGP Group company IGP Italia S.r.l. is founded in Luino, Italy.
2019
New Delegate of the Board of Directors
Steffen Dold is appointed a Delegate of the Board of Directors.
2019
New Delegate of the Board of Directors
Steffen Dold is appointed a Delegate of the Board of Directors.
2020
2021
Production Plant in USA Commissioned
The production plant in Inman, South Carolina is commissioned. This means IGP is now able to meet the high demand for quality powder coatings on the North American market.
2021
Production Plant in USA Commissioned
The production plant in Inman, South Carolina is commissioned. This means IGP is now able to meet the high demand for quality powder coatings on the North American market.
