We are a specialized company that essentially relies on the invention and further development of products within our niche. Accordingly, we pursue a clear innovation concept. In our product development, we focus on products that combine the following characteristics:
- a particularly high level of protection
- the simplest possible processing with high tolerances
- a particularly high level of environmental compatibility
This challenge shapes our company history and our success:
Foundation of A.V. Branth to develop products that significantly extend the service life of steam engines
– 1960
First paint factory in Northern Europe with closed bead mills
– 1987
Establishment of our product environmental guideline, which still applies today
– 1987
Building on this, the invention of Brantho-Korrux 3 in 1, which combines these properties and has revolutionized the market for anti-corrosion coatings. The greatest recognition is the copying of the name „3in1“ by numerous market competitors.
– 1992
First company in Hamburg to be certified according to the EU Eco-Management and Audit Scheme (now EMAS) on the basis described above and still is today
– 1995
Conversion of the energy supply to CO2-neutral electricity
– 1997
Concept implementation that we have been able to produce without generating hazardous waste ever since. Corresponding chemical substances are recycled and reused within the production cycle
– 2000
Conversion of cooling to a drinking water-free supply
– 2004
Relocation of the company from Hamburg to Glinde to further expand the development area in addition to production
– 2007
Further expansion and modernization of production and development
– 2014
Testing and certification of Brantho-Korrux 3 in 1 that it is so harmless that it can be used to paint toys (SIN EN 71-3) and at the same time offers such a high level of protection that it provides long-term protection for oil rigs in the Atlantic (NORSOK, CX)
– 2017
Invention of the first spray can (comfort can) with double active ingredient and CO2-neutral compressed gas
– 2019
Introduction of heating with CO2-neutral energy
– 2020
Implementation Free e-charging stations for all employees and visitors
– 2022
CO2-neutral company
– 2024
Start of investment in various forest reforestation projects and wind power promotion, with the aim of being able to sell our products CO2-neutrally across the entire supply chain
– 2026
All products in the range can be offered as CO2-neutral products
These milestones are accompanied by the continuous further development of existing products. The higher costs and therefore also prices of the products are at least offset by their innovative strength (e.g. processing, protection duration, yield, environmental impact, etc.). For the future, the focus is on the further optimization of existing products. To this end, we are constantly testing new developments for different areas. We work closely with our raw material suppliers, over 95% of whom are located within a 50 km radius of our company.
As a result, we have invested heavily in personnel and equipment for research and development this year (2025) in order to continue to meet our requirements and those of our customers in the future.
