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DELO – The hidden champion in the Ammersee region. We’re a world-leading manufacturer of industrial adhesives, based in Windach near Munich, Germany. Owner-operated, for over 50 years we have developed tailor-made special adhesives and application technologies for industries from photovoltaics and electronics to chip cards, automotive supply, glass and plastics.Through representatives around the world, offices in China, Singapore and Taiwan, and a subsidiary in the US, we can provide expert help to customers wherever they may be.

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DELO is investing in the future. About 15 percent of revenues go to research and development, much higher than the industry average. The biggest growth comes from innovative products developed within the last three years, which currently account for 30 percent of sales revenue.

We create tailor-made solutions together with our customers. From the start of new product development, Sales, Product Management, Research and Development, and Engineering work hand in hand with the customer to meet their needs precisely.

    History
    1961Company founded in Munich, starting with a small selection of industrial adhesives such as polyester fillers and epoxy resins
    1994 Relocation to Landsberg
    1996DELO receives the First Quality Award in Gold from Philips Sound Solutions
    1997In a management buy-out, DELO becomes an independent company under the leadership of Dr. Ing. Wolf-Dietrich Herold and Dipl.-Ing. Sabine Herold
    200023 percent growth: DELO makes revenues of around DM 20 million
    2002The company is awarded the VDI Win/Win Cup for the most successful customer/supplier relationship
    2004Opening of an own office in Shanghai
    2005

    Opening of an office in Singapore, giving DELO a further presence in Asia

    2007Relocation of all facilities to Windach
    2008

    DELO receives the Bavarian Quality Award from the Bavarian Ministry of Economic Affairs

    Foundation of a subsidiary in Boston

    By the end of the fiscal year, DELO has topped the revenue mark of EUR 30 million for the first time, and employs 210 people

    2009DELO receives distinction as a “Great place to work,” making it one of Germany’s best employers
    2010DELO ends the financial crisis year 2009/2010 with a slight revenue increase
    2011

    DELO Managing Partner Sabine Herold is voted onto the Executive Board of the Federation of German Industries

    Sabine Herold is voted onto the Executive Board of the German Chemical Industry Association

    2012By the end of the fiscal year (March 31, 2012), DELO has topped the revenue mark of EUR 44 million and employs 300 people
    Memberships
    BDIBDI – Federation of German Industries
    dechmaDechema – Society for Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology
    ivGerman Adhesives Association
    radtechRadtech Europe – The European Association for the promotion of UV/EB curing technology for inks, coatings and adhesives
    vciVCI – German Chemical Industry Association
    Contact

    DELO Industrial Adhesives
    DELO-Allee 1
    86949 Windach, Germany

    +49 8193 9900 - 0

    +49 8193 9900 - 144

    Company data

    Company foundation: 
    1961

    Staff: 
    300 employees

    Annual sales revenues: 
    EUR 44.2 million

    Investment in R&D: 
    15 % of sales revenues

    (as of March 31, 2012)

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    Awards

    Great Place to Work 2011