A strong foundation for long-term growth

DOVISTA is part of the VKR Group, a family- and foundation-owned company built on long-term thinking and responsible leadership.

Together with the Employee Foundation of the VKR Group, this strong foundation supports both sustainable business growth and the well-being of our employees and their immediate families. 

Our story
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From Danish roots to an international Group

Discover how a Danish idea grew into a leading international group. Explore the story of VKR and the people, ideas and decisions that have shaped our company over the years.

Watch the video (AI-generated) and follow the journey.

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Ownership that creates stability and opportunity

As part of the VKR Group, DOVISTA benefits from an ownership structure designed to support sustainable growth, strategic investments, and the continued development of strong local brands.

At the heart of this approach is the VKR Group's Model Company Objective.

Introduced by founder Villum Kann Rasmussen, it encourages companies to create solutions that benefit society, treat stakeholders responsibly and maintain the independence needed to think and act for the long term. 

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+17,600
employees across the VKR Group
+80
years of business ownership
EUR 4,1 bn
revenue in 2025
1941
when it all began

We are family- and foundation owned

The VKR Group

The owner of DOVISTA, a family- and foundation-owned company providing long-term ownership, strategic direction, and stability for companies across the Group. 

The Employee Foundation

Supporting employees and their immediate families through grants and initiatives that promote well-being, development, and support when it is needed most. 

The Model Company Objective

A guiding principle established by VKR founder Villum Kann Rasmussen that encourages all businesses in the VKR Group to create long-term value for society while remaining financially independent and responsible. 

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The Employee Foundation website
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"The purpose of the VKR Group is to develop a number of model companies that work with solutions useful to society while creating lasting value for customers, employees and owners."

Villum Kann Rasmussen, founder of the VKR Group