Founded On Rust Protection Based on an innovative process developed by Kurt Ziebart to prevent automobiles from rusting, Ziebart International Corporation was founded in 1959. At that time, Kurt Ziebart opened his first location in Detroit, Michigan. The company quickly began expanding into neighboring Midwest cities. In 1963, the first international location was opened in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. Ziebart Saudi Arabia Ziebart Started in Saudi Arabia in 1992. We have 12 branches spread out in Eastern Province, Riyadh and Jeddah.