At the forefront of wood technology, Sadolin’s seal of quality has been centuries in the making, and the brand has come a long way since its early days in the wilds of Scandinavia. When Swedish born Jacob Holmblad founded his paint and varnish business in 1777 he dedicated himself to creating products that could withstand the harsh northern European winters. When it merged with pioneering wax colour producer, Sadolin, in 1912, the modern product was born. Part of the Crown Paints family.