DFE Chemie

DFE Chemie GmbH is a company in the chemical industry with its headquarters in Düsseldorf/Germany, producing chemical products in the field of surface technology, in particular supplying products for metal surface protection.

In addition to a range of standard surface treatment solutions, DFE also offers customised systems, i.e. products tailored to the specific requirements of customers.

The company is particularly specialized in corrosion inhibitors. Pickling inhibitors in the FEPORID^® range, for example, are sophisticated additives for improving the quality and effectiveness of steel pickling.

Capacity for innovation and an edge in know-how govern DFE’s commercial success. Thus, e.g., the product FEPORID^® 388 was the winner of the German Industry Prize. And the company DFE was awarded the prestigious "TOP 100" seal in 2021, making DFE one of the TOP 100 innovators of the German SME sector.

The quality management system is certified by the internationally renowned TÜV Nord in accordance with ISO 9001. Continuous improvement of the processes and high-quality standards are part of the corporate culture.

News at DFE

2023-04
Re-certification of the QM system
DFE's quality management system was re-certified according to ISO 9001:2015 by TÜV Nord without any objections. (read more)

2022-02
DFE classified as 'Hidden Champion'
A study by the University of Trier commissioned by the Ministry of Economics identifies DFE Chemie GmbH as a hidden champion. (read more)

2021-11
Appreciation of DFE by Ranga Yogeshwar
On the occasion of the award of the TOP 100 seal 2021, DFE Chemie GmbH now accepted its innovation balance and the congratulations of the well-known science journalist. (read more)

2021-01
DFE is Top Innovator 2021
DFE Chemie GmbH has been awarded the TOP 100 seal 2021 and is thus one of the TOP 100 innovators of German medium-sized businesses. (read more)

2020-01
DFE with a long-term goal for the future
At the beginning of the year, DFE's management met with external consultants to develop a picture of the company's future. (read more)

2018-06
Guest from Brussels at DFE in Düsseldorf
The Deputy Secretary General of the European People's Party (EPP), Christian Kremer, was welcomed for a visit to the company's headquarters in Düsseldorf. (read more)

2016-04
FEPORID^® 588 awarded „BEST OF 2016“
In the supplier category, the corrosion inhibitor FEPORID^® 588 was awarded the title "BEST OF 2016". (read more)

2013-09
Expansion to the Far East
The establishment of a branch in China as the first DFE company outside the EU has now been completed. The company is based in the Baoshan District in Shanghai. (read more)

2011-04
FEPORID^® 388 wins Industry Award 2011
For the first time, a product of DFE Chemie GmbH was awarded the INDUSTRIEPREIS 2011: The winner in the supplier category is FEPORID^® 388. (read more)