Dörken Acquires J.W. Ostendorf from Fidelium Partners

With the acquisition of J.W. Ostendorf GmbH & Co. KG, the Dörken Group embarks a new chapter. Under the motto “Painting a colourful future”, Dörken is committing to growth, innovation and supply chain excellence made in Germany.

J.W. Ostendorf was acquired by Fidelium Partners from the Danish coatings manufacturer Hempel in 2024 as part of a corporate carve-out. During Fidelium’s ownership, the company mastered an organisational, operational and strategic transformation. With Dörken now taking ownership, JWO gains a long-term strategic partner dedicated to continuing this successful development while preserving the company’s identity and established strengths.

Dörken and J.W. Ostendorf share a common commitment to quality, customer relationships, entrepreneurial responsibility and long-term thinking. At the same time, their capabilities complement each other exceptionally well. Dörken contributes with strong brands, extensive research and development expertise, and a recognised leadership position in the professional segment. JWO brings deep expertise in the DIY market, private label solutions and toll manufacturing capabilities.

Thorsten Koch, Member of the Executive Board of Ewald Dörken AG and CEO of Dörken Coatings, commented: “J.W. Ostendorf has achieved remarkable progress in recent years and today stands for operational excellence, efficiency and a strong customer focus. We are delighted to welcome the JWO team to the Dörken family. By bringing together our complementary strengths, we can accelerate innovation, unlock new opportunities and create even greater value for our customers.”

Jan Ostendorf, CEO of J.W. Ostendorf, added: “In Dörken, we have found a partner that shares our values and believes in our strengths. The past few years have shown what can be achieved when people work towards a common goal with passion, courage and a clear vision. I would like to sincerely thank Fidelium Partners for a trustful cooperation and our employees, customers, suppliers and partners who have supported us throughout this journey. This acquisition opens up exciting new opportunities for growth, innovation and sustainable success. At the same time, the qualities that have defined JWO for decades – our culture, customer focus and entrepreneurial spirit – will remain at the heart of who we are and will be an important part of our future.”

This acquisition is far more than a strategic transaction. Both companies are built on family values, entrepreneurial responsibility and a long-term perspective. Together, Dörken and JWO will shape the future of the paints and coatings industry, drive innovation and further strengthen their position in the European market.

The development and marketing of products for the professional coatings market and the production of pigment pastes will remain at the Competence Centre in Herdecke while the production of architectural paints takes place at JWO's site in Coesfeld.

Both organisations will continue to operate independently, with their own management teams and organisational structures tailored to the needs of their respective markets and customers. At the same time, JWO will further expand its role as a manufacturing and logistics platform, making its capabilities available to a wider range of companies across the paints and coatings industry.