About Us
Technical Expertise. Entrepreneurial Mindset. Global Reach.
DAAS & Chemicals is an international industrial partner specializing in coatings, adhesives, pigmented pastes, and specialized chemical solutions.
Who we are
We combine technical expertise, R&D capabilities, manufacturing flexibility, and an entrepreneurial approach to solve the technical, functional, and aesthetic challenges of modern industrial production.
Our international network enables us to combine global capabilities with local market knowledge while maintaining the flexibility, responsiveness, and direct customer relationships that characterize DAAS.
Our objective is simple: understand the process, identify the right solution, and support our customers in achieving consistent industrial performance.
DAAS & Chemicals grew from the entrepreneurial and strategic foundations of DAAS & Partners, established in 2013 as a strategic and business consulting firm. That background continues to influence the way we work today: combining strategic thinking with a practical, hands-on approach to industrial challenges, business development, and long-term customer partnerships.
Our History
From Entrepreneurial Vision to an International Industrial Network
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2013
DAAS & Partners
The DAAS story began in 2013 with the foundation of DAAS & Partners, a strategic and business consulting firm created around entrepreneurial passion, strategic thinking, and a hands-on approach to business development and transformation. Its initial activity focused primarily on companies operating in the chemical industry.
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2015
DAAS & Chemicals
In 2015, DAAS & Partners acquired a majority stake in ICB Chemicals, a company specializing in the distribution of adhesives and coatings. This acquisition marked the beginning of DAAS & Chemicals and the evolution of DAAS from its consulting roots into industrial and commercial activities.
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Growth
An international network
Over the following years, DAAS & Chemicals progressively expanded its international presence, developing production, sales, R&D, and technical capabilities across Europe, Asia, and the Americas.
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Today
The core industrial business
Today, DAAS & Chemicals represents the core industrial business of DAAS, combining entrepreneurial vision, technical know-how, and an international industrial network. DAAS & Partners remains part of the Group's identity and reflects the strategic and entrepreneurial mindset on which the business was built.
Our Values
What guides the way we work
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Entrepreneurship
We approach opportunities and challenges with initiative, ownership, and the determination to turn ideas into action.
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Responsibility
We take responsibility for our decisions, our relationships, and the impact of our activities.
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Pragmatism
We believe in solutions that work. We focus on measurable improvements rather than unnecessary complexity.
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Partnership
We build long-term relationships based on trust, transparency, and a deep understanding of our partners' needs.
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Innovation
We continuously challenge existing solutions and explore new technologies, products, and ways of working.
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Global Vision
We combine international capabilities with local knowledge to operate effectively across different markets and cultures.
Our Global Network
A Global Network. Local Expertise.
Our international network provides DAAS & Chemicals with scalable production capabilities and responsive commercial, R&D, and technical support across key global markets.
- Direct operations
- Commercial partners
- Licensed partners
Direct operations
- Italy DAAS & Chemicals S.p.A. Headquarters, production, and sales
- Philippines DAAS & Vernici / DAAS & Service Production and sales
- USA DAAS & US Production and sales
- Chile DAAS & Latam Sales
- Mexico DAAS & Mexico Sales
- France DPG Consulting R&D and technical coordination
Commercial partners
Australia, China, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Malaysia, Thailand, Turkey
Licensed partners
Brazil, Canada, India, South Africa, USA
Our Platform
Global Expertise. Broader Capabilities.
DAAS & Chemicals is part of Star Step Performance Coatings Group (SSPCG), connecting our specialized formulation and R&D capabilities, international manufacturing experience and expertise in industrial wood coatings with complementary capabilities across the Star Step companies.
Through the platform, DAAS has access to additional technical, manufacturing and commercial resources that support continued product development, innovation and growth.
Who Is Star Step?
Star Step Performance Coatings Group is a diversified coatings platform serving OEM, industrial, architectural, concrete and specialty markets, with manufacturing operations across North America, Europe and Asia.
Through its operating companies, Star Step develops and manufactures liquid and powder coatings, industrial wood coatings and finishes, architectural paints, resinous flooring systems, concrete repair materials and custom-formulated solutions.
Each company brings specialized products, technologies, market knowledge and technical expertise to the group while maintaining the focus and capabilities that distinguish its individual business.
The Star Step Companies
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Alta Paints & Coatings
High-performance coatings and systems for commercial and industrial applications, including parking deck coatings, waterproof decking materials, elastomeric roof coatings, concrete protection systems and application equipment.
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Desert Polymer Flooring
Resinous flooring systems, concrete coatings, moisture mitigation and concrete repair solutions for residential, commercial and industrial applications.
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TrinKote Industrial Finishes
Liquid industrial coatings and custom-formulated finishes for OEM manufacturers and industrial applications.
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Richard's Paint Manufacturing
Architectural and specialty coatings serving residential, commercial and industrial markets.
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Royal Powder Corporation
Custom-formulated powder coatings for OEM, industrial and specialty manufacturing applications.
The Value of the Platform
Specialized Companies. Connected Capabilities.
Being part of Star Step connects DAAS with complementary technologies, technical expertise and manufacturing capabilities across the group.
This broader network creates opportunities to share formulation and R&D knowledge, collaborate on product development, access complementary liquid and powder coating technologies, and bring a wider range of capabilities to customers.
DAAS also strengthens the broader platform through its expertise in industrial wood coatings, specialized formulation and R&D capabilities, and manufacturing experience across Europe, Asia and North America.
Star Step is built around specialized coatings companies with distinct areas of expertise. By connecting those capabilities across the group, each company can retain its market focus while drawing on a broader base of technologies, technical knowledge and manufacturing resources.
For DAAS, that means continuing to build on the expertise and customer relationships that define our business while gaining the capabilities and resources of a broader international coatings organization.
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