| 1934 |
Founding of the company Kanol in Linz, Austria by Mr Johann Wimmer, who started the production of floor care products.
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| 1950 |
Production facility moved to Wels
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| 1966 |
2nd generation: Senator Friedrich Wimmer becomes shareholder and CEO of Kanol Chemie GmbH.
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| 1968 |
Start of aerosol production
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| 1970 |
Due to an increasing need for space, the company Kanol Chemie GmbH moved to Ried im Traunkreis to a 25,000m² site. Continuous expansion of production.
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| 1996 |
ISO 9001 certification.
In addition, production in accordance with GMP Guidelines for cosmetics.
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| 2000 |
3rd generation: Mag. Ernst Wimmer, active in management since 1993, becomes sole CEO.
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| 2001 |
Increase of floor space to 50,000m².
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| 2003 |
First participation at the PLMA in Amsterdam (biggest private label trade fair in Europe).
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| 2007 |
Change of name to Kanol GmbH & Co KG.
Initial operation of our modern GMP compliant factory for creams. |
| 2008 |
ISO 13485:2003 certification for the production of medical goods.
Integration into Donau Chemie Group, an Austrian Chemical manufacturer, as the Business Unit for Consumer Goods.
Change of name to Donau Kanol |
| 2009 |
Donau Kanol is ISO 14001 certified
First participation at Vivaness for natural cosmetics and eco-friendy cleaners. |
| 2010 |
Specialization in natural cosmetics and eco-certified household cleaners.
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| 2011 |
Entrance in segment active ingredient cosmetics
Implementation of general product analysis according to international and national standards
Adjustment to the new Cosmetic Directive |
| 2012 |
Installation of filtration of bioethanol at the plant Pischelsdorf
New certification of A.I.S.E.
First Eco Label antifreeze windscreen washer |
| 2013 |
CLP/GHS compliance of all products for both production sites. |
| 2014 |
Recertification of ISO 13485 for production and filling of liquid and pasty medical devices. |
| 2015 |
Start Donau Kanol Academy in three seminars:
Intermolecular forces, about emulsions.
1 + 1 = one. Three dimensional gel networks.
Clear view. A transparent take on windscreen antifreeze. |
| 2016 |
Installation of heat recovery system that annually saves 15,000 litres of fuel oil. |
| 2017 |
Concentration of the consumer products on the site Ried im Traunkreis. |
| 2018 |
IFS Certification |