Diamond Vogel History

Our Founder

Andrew Vogel

Andrew's story begins in Friesland, Holland, where he worked in his father's paint shop applying finishes to the homes and carriages of Dutch farmers. In 1913, the family immigrated to America, and Andrew settled in northwest Iowa. He soon discovered that American paints did not measure up to his family's strict standards of appearance and performance. In 1926, with two small grinding machines each capable of making five gallons of paint, Andrew launched Vogel Paint and Wax Company.

Quality Products and Services Led

To Expansion and Growth

Frank and Marv Vogel

Second Generation

Frank and Marv Vogel

Following WWII, Andrew's sons, the second generation of Vogels, carried on with Andrew's commitment to superior coatings. The company grew by supplying coatings to the expanding agricultural equipment industry. The company was also active in producing traffic paint, government coatings, and architectural finishes.

In 1967, Vogel Paint purchased the Diamond Products Manufacturing company and in the early 70s the company started to do business as Diamond Vogel Paint to capitalize on the strong brand recognition of each company.

Frank returned from WWII to assume leadership of the family partnership. After nearly fifty years of company leadership, he retired as president and became board chair. Marv joined the company in 1961 after earning his Industrial Engineering degree. He lead the company's industrial coatings business as vice-president until his retirement in 2001.

John Vogel

John Vogel

Second Generation

John was the company's original bookkeeper and later headed government sales and road striping. He retired in 1984.

Art Vogel

Art Vogel

Second Generation

Art managed purchasing and the Orange City factory operations. He retired in 1984.

Blair Vogel

Blair Vogel

Third Generation

Blair directed the Burlington factory early on and then managed store operations. He retired in 2000.

Innovation and Dedication

Poised for the Future

Third and Fourth Generations

Drew, Doug, Mark and Meika Vogel

The third generation grew up in the company and started on the front lines, clerking stores, cleaning vats, making paint, and calling on customers. This breadth of experiences has given them an appreciation and passion for the paint business. Today, they have taken the reins and lead with dedication, experience, and forward thinking resolve.

In 1972, Drew joined the company. He succeeded his father as President of Vogel Paint in 1987. Doug joined the company in 1987 and is now Vice-President of Trade Marketing. Mark joined the company in 1991 and serves as Vice-President of Industrial Coatings. The fourth generation of Vogel leadership, Meika Vogel, joined us in 2010.

Drew Doug Mark and Meika Vogel

Vogel Paint & Wax founded by Andrew Vogel

1926

Hired the first two employees

1930

Frank Vogel returns to Vogel Paint after serving in WWII

1946

Second factory opens on Prairie Street

1947

Frank Vogel named first president of Vogel Paint

1958

Marvin Vogel joins Vogel Paints

1960

Second factory destroyed by fire

1964

Andrew Vogel Retires

1965

E-Z Liner Industries starts

1965

Nelson Paint Manufacturing purchased

1965

Present factory opens on Albany Place

1965

Diamond Products purchased

1967

Started to use the name Diamond Vogel Paints

1971

Drew Vogel joins Vogel Paint

1973

Marwin Paint Manufacturing purchased

1974

Old Masters purchased

1977

Van Sickle Paint Manufacturing purchased

1979

Tretiak's purchased

1979

Komac Paint Company purchased

1982

Esser Paint Company purchased

1982

Doug Vogel joins Vogel Paint

1987

Drew Vogel named president of Vogel Paint

1987

Mark Vogel joins Vogel Paint

1991

Kansas Paint and Color Company purchased

1995

Corporate Support Center opened

1998

Major warehouse and Tech Center expansion

1999

Peridium Powder Coating production begins

1999

Drew Vogel named chairman and CEO of Vogel Paint

2001

New Peridium Powder facility opens

2003

Vogel Automotive Coatings starts

2003

Old Masters moves into new facility

2007

Fasse Paint purchased

2010

Meika Vogel joins Vogel Paint

2010

Jeff Powell named president of Vogel Paint

2017

Major expansion of the Peridium Powder facility opens

2017

Vogel Paint & Wax founded by Andrew Vogel

Hired the first two employees

Frank Vogel returns to Vogel Paint after serving in WWII

Second factory opens on Prairie Street

Frank Vogel named first president of Vogel Paint

Marvin Vogel joins Vogel Paints

Second factory destroyed by fire

Andrew Vogel Retires

E-Z Liner Industries starts

Nelson Paint Manufacturing purchased

Present factory opens on Albany Place

Diamond Products purchased

Started to use the name Diamond Vogel Paints

Drew Vogel joins Vogel Paint

Marwin Paint Manufacturing purchased

Old Masters purchased

Van Sickle Paint Manufacturing purchased

Tretiak's purchased

Komac Paint Company purchased

Esser Paint Company purchased

Doug Vogel joins Vogel Paint

Drew Vogel named president of Vogel Paint

Mark Vogel joins Vogel Paint

Kansas Paint and Color Company purchased

Corporate Support Center opened

Major warehouse and Tech Center expansion

Peridium Powder Coating production begins

Drew Vogel named chairman and CEO of Vogel Paint

New Peridium Powder facility opens

Vogel Automotive Coatings starts

Old Masters moves into new facility

Fasse Paint purchased

Meika Vogel joins Vogel Paint

Jeff Powell named president of Vogel Paint

Major expansion of the Peridium Powder facility opens

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