History of Vandex
In 1943, Danish chemist Lauritz Jensen patented the new capillary active method for waterproofing concrete. In 1946 he founded his first company in Denmark and called it VANDEX (literally translated "water out"). Thanks to its undeniable advantages, the Vandex method quickly found success on the Scandinavian market and subsequently gained ground in Europe.
Vandex: inventor of an industry - the first crystalline patent in the world. We can improve everything that consists of concrete.
The Vandex Timeline
In the 50s and 60s , Vandex penetrated the world market through subsidiaries, licenses and distributors.
In 1979 , the Vandex Group was taken over by Swiss interests and Vandex International Ltd was established as the new entity for the international activities of the Vandex Group.
In the 90s , further markets were opened in Eastern Europe, Asia and South America.
Today, Vandex is established and recognized as a leading brand in its field in more than 70 countries worldwide.
December 1991: Founding of Vandex AG, Switzerland as part of the Vandex Group and creation of a sales organization for the Swiss market.
April 1999: Relocation to the new office and production facility in Schwarzenbek/Germany and commissioning of the modern and fully automated production equipment.
May 2006: Vandex joins RPM International Inc. (Republic of Powdered Metals)
RPM International Inc. is a holding company with subsidiaries that are world leaders in specialty coatings, sealants and building materials for the industrial and consumer markets.
June 2013: Intensification of the cooperation with RPM-Belgium Group (MMA/PUMA technology) and the marketing of unique solutions for the construction industry.
May 2023: Vandex launches as a product brand of Construction Products Group (CPG) Europe and part of RPM Internation inc. In Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg, Vandex complements the other product brands already carried there - illbruck, Nullifire and Flowcrete - and contributes to CPG's main goal: a world in which buildings and structures exceed sustainability standards.
