About Us
It is a 100-year history that of the Giuseppe Di Maria Dye Works (GDM). Almost a century during which the company’s journey is intertwined with the history of Italy. Founded in 1925 in Sicily, GDM is now one of the most established paint, varnish and enamel companies in the national and European scene.
In its evolution, GDM has always maintained the same corporate philosophy focused on the quality of its products and continuous innovation. In particular, in the last five years the company has implemented the “quality system” according to European harmonizations. Providing daily inspection of all incoming raw materials, semi-finished and finished products is a team of eight technicians and two laboratory assistants. Another technician, follows the daily management of dust and volatile organic substance abatement systems as well as wastewater purification.
One of the strengths of the company, which guarantees the quality of all GDM products, is the approval of the products carried out by EEC-recognized bodies, and the current ISO 9000 reference standards, which enable the achievement of the ambitious goal of taking a leading role in such a technologically dynamic market as that of paint products.
GDM’s flagship is certainly the “Bisaten” range of anti-mold products, the only ones in Italy to issue a warranty certificate. The Bisaten line effectively sanitizes rooms from mold and moisture, factors that can seriously compromise human health.
GDM has always aimed for quality service. Thanks to the plant’s central warehouse, with more than 15,000 square meters used for main storage, the availability of the more than 200 products in various colors and sizes, developing more than 1,800 references, is always guaranteed. Deliveries are ensured daily through its own means of transportation, plus a line of private carriers scattered throughout Italy. In addition, at the end of the sale, the company always guarantees its intervention should the customer need it.
The expansion and renovation of the plant that took place in 2000, along with the modernization of all production facilities, has enabled GDM to project itself to an industrial nature throughout the country.
Production techniques of the push-pull type are affected by meticulous just-in-time management from the scrupulous selection in the purchase of raw materials to their processing, as well as the continuous replenishment of the central warehouse of finished products. Production, all GDM know-how is entirely manufactured at its own factories, and intended for construction, industry and DIY.
Central to GDM’s corporate policies is staff training and safety, production control and technological research. Special importance is also given to respecting the Environment through the use of the most suitable means such as “water purification”, “dust abatement”, “total recovery distillation of spent solvents” and many others.
The more than 2,000 dealers nationwide that GDM now counts among its clientele confirm that such philosophies have proven successful and are the best condition for optimizing their relationships.
Vision
Giuseppe Di Maria S.p.A.’s main goal is Customer satisfaction and the reduction of its environmental impacts, to be achieved through the evolution of its Internal Management System in accordance with the international UNI EN ISO 9001 and UNI EN ISO 14001 standards, the continuous improvement of all business processes, the scrupulous commitment to environmental protection, and the development of an effective system of communication with the outside world.
In the implementation of this policy, management is committed to managing the organization taking into account both the socio-economic environment in which it operates in order to ensure, in addition to compliance with legal requirements, the continuous improvement of the qualitative and environmental performance of the company’s activities, including with respect to the Customer and any interested parties.
The Company becomes a joint stock company and assumes its present name. Begins diversification of production into the paint industry.
By Mr. Francesco Di Maria, the “Colorificio Di Maria” is established in Palermo on Via Messina Marine, an “ante litteram” industrial area of the city.
1972
1000 The modern factory in the city’s new industrial zone comes into operation. The company takes on its full characterization as an “Industry.” At the top, the three DiMaria brothers continue their father’s work: Cav. Giuseppe as President; Cav. Giovanni as Commercial Director; Cav. Emilio as Technical Director.
1990
The third generation is already present in the main technical, commercial and marketing business areas. Activities are intensified by popularizing the GDM brand throughout Italy.
1998
The company obtains full recognition of the Quality of its management and organizational system with quality certification under UNI EN ISO 9002:1994.
2000
The company expands by increasing its area from 12,000 square meters to 22,000 square meters. Further restructuring takes place, with the installation of new, technologically advanced equipment to increase and improve production.
2003
The company updates its Quality management system and obtains certification under the new UNI EN ISO 9001:2000 (Vision 2000) standard.
2004
The Company obtained certification of its environmental management system in accordance with the UNI EN ISO 14001 standard, thanks to its long-standing commitment to respecting and protecting the environment.
2005
The Company expands, bringing its area to 40,000 sq. m.
2006
Restyling of the GDM brand and the company’s graphic identity begins in order to refine its recognizability and visibility on the domestic and European markets.
2008
The Company opens a new 10,000-square-meter warehouse suitable for enhancing both logistics service and the availability of the entire product range.
2009
The Company introduces the new line of enamels perfectly adapted to the regulations on Volatile Organic Compound emissions that came into force in 2010.
2010
ELIO COLLECTION is born, an extraordinary collection of decorative wall paints that interpret in an exclusive and dynamic way the excellence in sensory communication of environment.
The company Giuseppe Di Maria S.p.A. has as its central goal the satisfaction of its customers, offering a product that fully meets the demands and needs of its customers and adequate pre and after-sales service.
A goal that has always been the cornerstone of Di Maria Colorificio’s service and to the achievement of which all daily efforts tend.
Through continuous attention to the needs of its customers, Colorificio Di Maria’s goals include the development of innovative and technologically advanced products, promoting the value of Made in Italy.
The Giuseppe Di Maria Colorificio plant has been located since 1972 in the new industrial area of Palermo, in a strategic location that allows quick connection to the highway network.
The company expands its facilities in 2000, increasing the area from 12,000 square meters to 22,000 square meters. The increase in space is accompanied by further restructuring with the installation of new technologically advanced equipment that allows for improved and increased production.
In 2005, the company expands further, bringing its area to 40,000 sq. m.
A new 10,000-square-meter warehouse is opened by the company in 2007 enhancing the logistics service and ensuring a complete assortment of all products, water-based paints, enamels, water-based paints, decorative and thick coatings, in various colors and sizes, already in the central warehouse of the plant.
