Celebrating 99 Years of Color Marketing Excellence!
In 1926, William F. Dorn—then working as a Glidden Paint salesman—teamed up with a local printing company to launch Jontzen-Dorn, initially focused on producing color cards for paint manufacturers. Within a few years, the business expanded to include printing and color merchandising, which paved the way for new product offerings such as fan decks and sample pieces, and opened doors to additional markets.
Renamed Dorn Color in 1987, the company was later acquired in 2019 by Signum Displays of Solon, Ohio. This merger established Dorn Color a global custom color marketing and display company serving the building envelopes, transportation, paint, stain, and recreation industries.
Our Philosophy
At its core, Dorn remains the same entrepreneurial company founded in 1926. Guided by long-standing values, Dorn embraces challenging projects and devotes meticulous attention to each client's unique needs.
Drawing on our extensive expertise, we help clients increase sales by delivering custom samples that differentiate them from competitors. Our proven capabilities, industry-leading technology, and deep knowledge ensure Dorn provides “Samples that Sell!”®
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Dorn Color Cares
EXCEPTIONAL CUSTOMER SERVICE
At Dorn, we go the extra mile. We love the sense of accomplishment that comes from delighting our clients with both their orders and the service they receive. Every day, we align our values and priorities by focusing on our customers and employees.
INNOVATION
Innovation starts with our employees and spreads throughout the organization. At Dorn, we know our people make a difference. Their creative thinking, leading technology, and industry expertise have driven our success since 1926.
FLEXIBILITY
Flexibility is key to handling change. Dorn excels at adapting by assigning a dedicated project manager to each client, overseeing everything from purchase order to shipping. Our project managers smoothly handle adjustments, ensuring positive outcomes for everyone involved.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONSCIOUSNESS
We offer eco-friendly options, including responsible inks, papers, and finishes. Dorn continually reviews its practices to respect the environment and reduce our overall impact on the planet.
ANTICIPATION OF CUSTOMER NEEDS
Every client is unique. Dorn treats each one with the care they deserve and focuses on the specific details of their projects. By leveraging our expertise, we recommend the best solutions for an exceptional experience and outstanding results.