SUSTAINABILITY IS PART OF OUR CORPORATE PHILOSOPHY.
We put the responsible use of natural resources into practice on an ecological, economic and social level every day. As a leading manufacturer of private label interior and exterior paints in Europe, we have been focusing on health-conscious products since the 1980s. With success: 40 years ago, we switched our range from solvent-based to water-based products. The next leap was the development of emission and solvent-free premium products (ELF). Today, we only produce interior paints without preservatives and use resource-saving recycled containers for packaging. We are thus setting new standards for sustainable building paints.
INNOVATION IN FACADE PROTECTION WITH AQUASMART-TECHNOLOGY
Silicate paints are known for their high diffusion openness, durability and environmental friendliness. They offer protection against environmental influences and are particularly suitable for historic buildings. However, climate change and humid conditions encourage microbial growth such as algae and fungi, especially in heavily polluted areas.
The new JONAS AquaSmart-Technology offers a solution with three main features:
- Intelligent surface water management
- Natural long-term protection against microorganisms
- Highly permeable and preservative-free
Quantum leap through our o.K. technology ®
All JONAS interior paints, priming coats and adhesives are produced using o.K. Technology® and are therefore preservative-free. o.K. Technology® is an in-house product development for the production of preservative-free coating materials, identified by the orange o.K. button. The future at JONAS Paints began some time ago. Development of preservative-free paints got underway in 2014. The first preservative-free products were already on the market by 2019.
These biocide-free products have properties comparable to those of their predecessors, particularly in terms of workability – such as sprayability, rollability, flow and open time – as well as durability. The relevant tests and technical data are documented in the respective product documentation.
Your sales argument: Waiving all preservatives enables an environmentally friendly manufacturing process for sustainable products.
We are convinced that preservative-free products will be a matter of course in the near future.
Due to innovative development of our research department, all of our products for interior use as well as primers and adhesives are produced o.K.. Optimized formulas, strictly monitored raw materials and a perfect hygiene concept are the foundations of the new technology. Sustainability without compromises: These new biocide-free qualities replace their ‘predecessors’ rather than complementing them, preventing a redundant product range and thus saving valuable resources. Why are we doing this? Because we can. We are not only one of the most progressive, but also one of the most automated paint manufacturers world-wide.
Production
Our production is completely automated and follows the ‘just in time’ principle. Same-day production and staging. The technical centerpiece of JONAS Farben is our computer-based production facility, which records every detail of the manufacturing process. With a maximum of 22 production lines with different formulas, all working parallel and independent, we avoid production surplus.
Energy
Automated processes consume energy. Our energy consumption is covered 100% by green power. Natural gas is not utilized within our manufacturing processes. Due to our specialized management of raw materials, we spare storage area and reduce energy consumption. We think about sustainability for the whole supply chain and exclusively work with vendors that stick to their diligent obligations regarding their own supply chains.
Quality
To be able to produce our premium paints o.K., we use specialized control mechanisms. Our hygiene team is responsible for an ideal production environment and the systems are constantly monitored. By ambitious, innovative and responsible research, we steadily improve our products and always keep the quality at the highest level.
Packaging
Paints are temporarily stored in large reservoirs. This saves packaging as well as storage area. This helps to reduce the need for additional packaging and storage space. When designing our packaging solutions, we take into account both functional requirements and applicable regulatory requirements. Whenever technically and quality-wise feasible, we give preference to using secondary raw materials in our containers in order to reduce the use of primary resources and support material cycles. In doing so, we adhere to the relevant legal requirements, in particular the provisions of the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR).
Raw materials
The quality of the raw materials we use forms a key foundation of our products. We use only raw materials that are classified as safe in accordance with the applicable legal requirements. The majority of our raw materials are delivered in silo or tanker lorries, which helps to reduce the need for additional packaging. Through demand-driven production and delivery planning (Just-in-time), we aim to optimise material usage and minimise logistical costs. Our raw materials management is guided by current technical standards as well as applicable environmental and regulatory requirements. The aim is to use resources efficiently and to take into account the impacts throughout the supply and production chain.
Recycling
Buckets made from recycled material may exhibit slight colour variations due to the production process. These have no impact on the functional properties of the packaging and are accepted within the framework of quality requirements. The recycled materials used are subject to defined testing and inspection processes to ensure their suitability for the intended application. In doing so, we work with qualified suppliers who have the appropriate technical processes in place for producing plastic containers containing recycled content. Our aim is to increase the proportion of recycled plastic within the limits of technical and regulatory possibilities, thereby contributing to the promotion of material cycles.
ISO 9001 AND ISO 14001
JONAS Farben are certified for quality and environmental management.
These certifications in accordance with the ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 standards provide independent validation of the company's production standards and prove that we produce to high standards.
ecovadis
Another award for sustainable commitment - silver status 2025
The seal stands for our consistent commitment to sustainability and fairness in global supply chains. We were once again awarded silver status in 2025 - under stricter evaluation criteria. The independent, internationally active CSR rating agency recognised our achievements in the areas of environmental protection, fair working conditions and social responsibility with this prestigious award.
DGNB
We are member of Europe’s largest network for sustainable construction, the ‘Deutsche Gesellschaft für nachhaltiges Bauen e.V.’ (DGNB) The DGNB certifies construction projects, which are specifically energy efficient and sustainable. Many JONAS products are DGNB certified and listed in the DGNB navigator. The DGNB technical data sheets list extensive details regarding the sustainability of our products.