About
Our history
1971
Rolf Georg and Karl Dengler founded DC Druck Chemie in 1971 in the Swabian town of Ammerbuch, near Stuttgart, with eight products, two employees and one lorry.
1978-1987
The first German branch opened in Gaimersheim in 1978; later in Hofheim in 1982 and the first international branch opened in Switzerland in 1987.
In the following years, DC Druck Chemie’s facilities opened in France, Brandis (Germany), the Czech Republic, Benelux, UK, Austria, Brazil, Poland and Italy.
2014
In November 2014, DC Druck Chemie was acquired by Langley Holdings plc, a British-owned multidisciplinary engineering company serving a diverse range of markets worldwide.
2020
In December 2020, DC Druck Chemie had acquired printing chemicals consumables manufacturers BluePrint Products NV and HiTech Chemicals BV from Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG.
2023
In January 2023, DC Druck Chemie acquires PCO Europe B.V.
History
Rolf Georg and Karl Dengler founded DC Druck Chemie in 1971 in the Swabian town of Ammerbuch, near Stuttgart, with eight products, two employees and one lorry.
The first German branch opened in Gaimersheim in 1978; later in Hofheim in 1982 and the first international branch opened in Switzerland in 1987.
In the following years, DC Druck Chemie’s facilities opened in France, Brandis (Germany), the Czech Republic, Benelux, UK, Austria, Brazil, Poland and Italy.
In November 2014, DC Druck Chemie was acquired by Langley Holdings plc, a British-owned multidisciplinary engineering company serving a diverse range of markets worldwide.
In December 2020, DC Druck Chemie had acquired printing chemicals consumables manufacturers BluePrint Products NV and HiTech Chemicals BV from Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG.
In January 2023, DC Druck Chemie acquires PCO Europe B.V.
About us
Mission and vision
Mission
As a leading innovator, manufacturer and supplier of high-quality products, our primary focus is on our customers. Our goal is a stable and long-term customer loyalty, built on mutual respect and trust. To ensure this, we remain flexible and orientate ourselves to your needs as well those of the industry and the market. We are continuously improving our products and adapting our services.
In order to deliver services and goods for the benefit of our customers, we will continue to work toward close cooperation with all of our market partners.
Vision
It is our vision to make our products accessible to the entire graphics industry and to enable the production of high-quality printing. We uphold the values and tradition of the founder of Druck Chemie, so that our products, services and environmentally conscious practices form a whole. We accomplish this with the help of our qualified and devoted employees.
Research and Development
DC Druck Chemie is a driving force in offset printing.
At the heart of what we do, is our innovative research and development program, which has shaped us into the driving force we are today.
In cooperation with FOGRA and the world’s leading printing press manufacturers, DC Druck Chemie has taken the production and supply of consumables and specialty chemicals to a higher level. Developments such as Eurostar NV, AlkoLess, AlkoGreen and DC PaperSave, increase the productivity of printers, provide greater safety, less waste and significantly improved air quality.
Environment
Our commitment to our environment
To help ease the burden on our environment we offer a sustainable solution to disposal and reuse.
By reusing and recycling materials we close the environmental loop. A responsible and sustainable way of working is embedded into our working culture and methods, and in doing so, we are able to offer you robust support relating to disposal methods that are environmentally friendly. In addition, we’ll always work with you to further improve how you purchase, use and dispose of our products in a sustainable manner.
Sustainable:
- We only use returnable containers and packaging
- To reduce fuel consumption, our unique Service Tour offers an integrated supply of products, services and waste management in one site visit.
- We recycle waste and used materials
Future-thinking:
- We develop and produce ecological and economical products and solutions for the printing industry (e.g. VOC-free, water-based dampening solutions and – free of aromatic compounds)
- We develop innovative, efficient and sustainable solutions to secure scarce resources (e.g. DC PaperSave reduces the number of cleaning phases during a printing job by up to 50 per cent)
Certified:
- Many of our products are examined and certified by FOGRA, ISEGA and other institutions
- Our products are listed by leading printing press manufacturers
- Besides the ISO 9001 certification, DC Druck Chemie is also a certified waste disposal company
The effect:
- You can concentrate on what you do best: printing
- We manage the consumable supplies, fulfill all legal questions and help create a better future
Let our 50+ years of industry knowledge support you every step of the way.
Visit our website to learn more, or even drop us a message today!
dc-ammerbuch@druckchemie.com