What Schreiner MediPharm does

Schreiner MediPharm is a business unit of Schreiner Group GmbH & Co. KG, a family-owned German specialty label manufacturer headquartered in Oberschleißheim, and serves international pharmaceutical manufacturers, medical device OEMs, and clinical trial sponsors. Established in 1999 as a dedicated healthcare unit of Schreiner Group (founded 1951), Schreiner MediPharm has been focused on pharmaceutical packaging since 1988 and produces high-tech functional labels integrating RFID/NFC, security printing, laser technology, and tamper-evident features for prefilled syringes, vials, autoinjectors, and clinical trial packaging.

The company's core product portfolio spans safety labels (Needle-Trap needle protection system with 1.5B+ units produced since 2009, Syringe-Closure-Wrap with ultrasonic welding), authentication labels (void labels, first-opening indication, NFC counterfeit-protection labels), smart packaging (Cap-Lock Plus RFID, Smart Syringe Box, Smart Blister Wallets with 64 cavities for adherence monitoring), and drug-protection labels (light/UV and gas barrier labels for biologics, biosimilars, and COC syringes). Notable technical components include ultrasonic-welded syringe wraps, RFID chips supporting offline tag-stored and online database-linked authentication modes, and Bluetooth-label development with Wiliot.

Schreiner MediPharm operates as a B2B enterprise supplier through direct sales to pharmaceutical and medical device customers, with own representatives in 12 countries and exports to approximately 60 countries; approximately 70% of Schreiner Group products are sold internationally. Revenue is generated through hardware sales of custom-engineered labels with solution-based pricing tailored to pharmaceutical customer requirements, anchored by long-term supply relationships validated as part of customers' drug master files and combination product submissions. The business is certified A-level to international pharmaceutical customers, with ISO 9001/14001/45001, IATF 16949, NASPO ISO 14298, TISAX, and EMAS certifications across production sites in Germany (Oberschleißheim, Dorfen), USA (Blauvelt, NY), and China (Shanghai).

Name

Schreiner MediPharm

Legal name

Schreiner Group GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://schreiner-group.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1951

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Schreiner MediPharm, a business unit of family-owned German Schreiner Group, develops specialty functional labels — integrating RFID/NFC, tamper evidence, and needle protection — for international pharmaceutical manufacturers, medical device OEMs, and clinical trial sponsors globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pharmaceutical Packaging Labels

NAICS

Packaging and Labeling Services (561910), Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (339112)

SIC

Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialty & Functional Labels (Linerless, RFID/NFC, Braille, Smart) (IMALAKAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Primary Pharmaceutical Packaging (Blister Packs, Bottles, Vials, Ampoules) (IMALAIAA), Sterile & Aseptic Medical Packaging (Pouches, Wraps, Sterile Barriers) (IMALAIAB), Anti-Counterfeit & Track-and-Trace Packaging (Serialization, Security Features) (IMALAIAJ), Medication Adherence, Packaging & Fulfillment Services (Blister/Unit-Dose) (HLAFALAJ)

Keywords

• Pharmaceutical specialty labels
• Functional label solutions
• RFID NFC labels
• Needle protection systems
• Pharmaceutical packaging labels

Headquarters

HQ city

Oberschleißheim

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. High-tech functional labels and marking solutions: Schreiner MediPharm generates revenue through the sale of high-tech functional labels and marking solutions for the pharmaceutical industry and medical device technology. Products include RFID/NFC smart labels, needle protection systems, security labels, drug protection labels, and smart packaging solutions. The company operates as a certified A-level supplier to international pharmaceutical customers. Revenue is driven by both new product sales and ongoing supply relationships with pharmaceutical manufacturers.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Schreiner MediPharm develops and produces high-tech functional labels and self-adhesive marking solutions for the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries. The portfolio includes smart RFID/NFC labels, needle protection systems (Needle-Trap), tamper-evident security labels, light and gas protection labels, smart blister wallets and syringe boxes for clinical trial adherence, and sustainable label materials. Customers are primarily pharmaceutical manufacturers and medical device companies, with the company operating as a certified A-level supplier to international pharmaceutical customers.

Product overview

Schreiner MediPharm is a functional label solutions provider for the healthcare industry, offering a comprehensive portfolio of specialty labels and smart packaging solutions. The product portfolio centers on core offerings including Smart RFID/NFC Labels for digitalization and supply chain tracking, the Needle-Trap needle protection system, Security Labels with tamper-evident features, Autoinjector-Labels, Drug Protection labels including light and gas barrier protection, and Documentation/Hanger Labels. Key smart products include Cap-Lock Plus RFID for syringe security, Smart Blister Cards/Wallets and Smart Syringe Box for clinical trial medication adherence monitoring, NFC and Bluetooth Labels for authentication, and Syringe-Closure-Wrap for multifunctional security. The company also provides sustainable functional label options using recycled materials and offers complete dispensing systems. These products are complemented by specialty solutions like Cryo-Labels for frozen medications, Void-Labels for tamper evidence, and Luer Adapter Fixation for secure needle connections.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Needle-Trap: Needle protection system for safe handling of syringes, with over 1.5 billion units produced since 2009
• Cap-Lock Plus RFID
• Smart Syringe Box
• Pharma-Tac
• Autoinjector-Label
• Light Protection Labels
• Syringe-Closure-Wrap
• Smart RFID/NFC Labels

Products and services

• Smart RFID/NFC Labels
• Needle-Trap Needle Protection System
• Security Labels
• Syringe-Closure-Wrap
• Cap-Lock Plus RFID
• Autoinjector-Label
• Drug Protection / Light Protection Labels
• Pharma-Tac Hanger Label
• Smart Syringe Box
• Smart Blister Wallet
• NFC Labels for Counterfeit Protection
• Bluetooth Labels
• Documentation Labels
• Booklet-Labels
• Cryo-Label
• Dispensing Systems

Quantifiable outcome

• Needle-Trap needle protection system has produced over 1.5 billion units since 2009 and won ten international awards
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• SCHOTT PharmacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2025Schreiner MediPharm and SCHOTT Pharma have developed a coordinated solution combining SCHOTT TOPPAC infuse COC syringes with Cap-Lock Plus RFID syringe security. The partnership was showcased at CPHI Frankfurt 2025 and enables automated tracking, supply chain visibility, and inventory management. Previously focused on equipping COC syringes with analog functional labels.
• SCHOTT PharmacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2025Joint presentation at PDA Universe of Pre-filled Syringes Conference (2022) on 'Making Pre-filled Syringes Smart' delivered by Arne Rehm of Schreiner MediPharm and Tom van Ginneken of SCHOTT Pharma. The partnership enables equipping prefilled syringes with unique digital identity through RFID integration.
• NXP SemiconductorscoreTechnology or IntegrationNXP Semiconductors has developed RFID and NFC technologies for healthcare settings, collaborating with Schreiner MediPharm as part of a healthcare ecosystem to deploy solutions including smart injectors, infusion pumps, and NFC-enabled health cards. NXP's technologies enable bulk reading of medical supplies at speeds exceeding 1,000 items per second with 99.9% accuracy.
• Bluesight (Kit Check)majorTechnology or IntegrationBluesight's Kit Check solution, deployed in over 900 U.S. hospitals, uses RFID technology for medication inventory management. Schreiner MediPharm is listed as an ecosystem partner within NXP's healthcare solutions deployment.
• MM Pharma & Healthcare PackagingminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorListed as a healthcare ecosystem partner collaborating with NXP Semiconductors and Schreiner MediPharm for healthcare RFID and NFC technology deployment.
• KeystonemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeading US designer and manufacturer of pharmaceutical paperboard packaging partnered with Schreiner MediPharm to extend Smart Blister Wallets for digital medication adherence monitoring in clinical trials.
• SHL MedicalmajorTechnology or IntegrationSHL Medical developed the Quanta pen injector platform for weight management therapies. Schreiner MediPharm complemented the device with a specialty label combining safety, authentication, and user-friendly features for GLP-1 applications.
• Tjoapack, CurTec, Pyramid Pharma ServicesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry experts from these companies discussed secondary packaging's role in smart tech adoption and sustainability goals at an industry panel that also referenced Schreiner MediPharm's innovations.
• Colbert Packaging, Verista, IL GroupminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCompanies cited alongside Schreiner MediPharm as innovators in secondary packaging for pharmaceutical companies achieving sustainability and smart technology goals.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• CCL Healthcare: CCL Industries' healthcare-focused division is one of the largest specialty label producers serving pharma and medical-device customers globally. It overlaps Schreiner MediPharm most directly in pharmaceutical compliance labels, security labels, and specialty functional labels for prefilled syringes and vials.
• West Pharmaceutical Services: Specialty primary packaging and delivery components for injectable drugs — including elastomer seals, syringe plungers, and device components — that complement Schreiner MediPharm's labels on the same drug-product bill of materials. They target the same prefilled-syringe and injectable-biologic customers.
• Gerresheimer: Global primary packaging manufacturer for pharma and cosmetics, with strong positions in glass and plastic vials, syringes, and ampoules. Competes for the same packaging budget on prefilled syringes and injectable containers where Schreiner's labels are applied.
• SCHOTT Pharma: Leading pharmaceutical glass and polymer (COC) packaging producer — strategic partner of Schreiner MediPharm on Cap-Lock Plus RFID and TOPPAC infuse COC syringes, while also being a potential competitor where integrated smart-packaging solutions are sold to the same pharma OEMs.
• Essentra Pharmaceutical Packaging: Specialty packaging components provider including cartons, labels, and patient-information solutions for pharma and consumer-health customers. It overlaps Schreiner MediPharm in secondary-packaging labels and patient-information leaflets for pharmaceutical manufacturers.

Broad incumbents

• Avery Dennison: The world's largest pressure-sensitive label manufacturer with a healthcare segment supplying pharmaceutical labels and RFID inlays. It is much broader than Schreiner MediPharm but competes head-on in functional labels, RFID/NFC smart labels, and pharma authentication.
• 3M Health Care: Diversified healthcare products conglomerate with drug-delivery, medical-device, and labeling-adjacent solutions. Competes with Schreiner MediPharm where pharmaceutical packaging and device-integrated smart features overlap, though 3M is a much larger, broader portfolio.
• UPM Raflatac: Global label material and RFID inlay supplier serving pharma, healthcare, and other end markets. Competitor in pharmaceutical labelstock and RFID substrates that feed into Schreiner's value-added converting and integration step.
• Huhtamaki: Global flexible and rigid packaging supplier with healthcare exposure including pharma labels and blister packaging. Broader food-and-consumer-driven business, but competes for healthcare-flexible-packaging accounts that include specialty labels.

Others

• Schreiner ProTech: Sister business unit within Schreiner Group focused on functional labels for mobility/automotive and industrial applications. Shares corporate R&D, manufacturing capabilities, and group-level sustainability programs but does not compete with Schreiner MediPharm in pharmaceutical or medical-device labeling.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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