Our Purpose

Fostering Ideas that Create Sustainable Solutions to Help Businesses Thrive

Our History

Foundation
FOUNDATION
1957
Founded by John F. Dobrez
1960
Metalworking fluids such as paints strippers, iron phosphates, and industrial cleaners were Dober's core product portfolio
1965
Boothcoat 8400 was the 1st water-based booth coat and became a catalyst for growth in the automobile industry
1970
M11A was Westinghouse's only approved nuclear zirconium rod cleaner
1980
Transition to environmentally safer product portfolio
Water Treatment
WATER TREATMENT
1982
1st bio-based starch polymer
1990
Bio-based Greenfloc product line developed for Commercial Laundry Industry
2011
Bio-based blends expanded for entry into the Food & Beverage market
2014
GFT 6550 developed Automotive Paint Detakification
2015
Acquired Bio-based Chitosan coagulants from HaloSource
2017
Introduction of Bio-based TruBreak for Oil & Gas
2021
Bio-based Acquired Aspartyl from Global Green Products
Performance Fluids
PERFORMANCE FLUIDS
1984
Developed coolant additive for heavy duty diesel engines
1995
Introduction of Coolant Syrup
2001
Solid time release tablets of DCA-2 & DCA-4 launched
2004
International Blending in Europe sets stage for global supply chain
2013
Heavy Duty OAT technology developed
2015
D16 Heavy Duty NAPS Free OAT
2017
D17MX Flash Rust Inhibitor developed as engine test fluid
2021
Introduction of electric vehicle & hydrogen fuel cell coolants
2025
Passed China's EV Coolants GB Standard (GB 29743.2)
DOBER BY THE NUMBERS
1957
Dober Founded
3rd
Generation Family Business
3,000+
Customers
12
Global Locations

Dober Leadership

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Living & Breathing Our Core Values

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Global Presence, Local Expertise

At Dober, we understand that handling chemical shipments is a significant responsibility, and we go to great lengths to train our team and refine our processes, positioning ourselves as frontrunners in the field of chemical logistics.

Our commitment is to uphold the utmost standards of quality and safety throughout our operations, ensuring a smooth and worry-free experience for our customers. Rely on us to uphold our brand promise, delivering top-notch products and services to meet your needs.

Learn more about our global operations and supply chain Vector

 

Named to the "Best Places to Work in Manufacturing" list — again — for 2025

We are pleased to announce that for the second year in a row, we have been named to the "Best Places to Work in Manufacturing" list by Best Companies Group (sponsored by the South Carolina Manufacturing Conference and Expo)! We have also been recognized as one of Chicago's Best Workplaces by the Chicago Sun-Times. 

Fostering a strong culture has always been a part of our strategy. We always strive to showcase our core values, including mutual respect, courage to create and positive mental attitude. 

They're not just talking points: culture is a pillar of our business. We're elated to have been recognized in these categories, but our work in this space is never over.

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