Aslan
ASLAN Selbstklebefolien GmbH is a German specialty manufacturer of self-adhesive films for professional sign-makers, digital printers, architects, and industrial customers, offering Dryapply glass decoration films, cold-temperature digital print films, and contract coating services.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1950
- HeadquartersOverath, Germany
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Aslan does
ASLAN Selbstklebefolien GmbH is a privately held German manufacturer of specialty self-adhesive films, founded in 1950 and headquartered in Overath, Germany, with 11-50 employees. The company develops and produces pressure-sensitive adhesive films for professional sign-makers and digital print service providers, architects and interior designers (glass decoration, privacy, decorative surfaces), and industrial customers requiring custom adhesive coating. Its core product portfolio includes glass decoration films built around its proprietary Dryapply bubble-free application technology, high-bond digital print films (notably MonsterTack Matt DFP 04 with -10°C cold-temperature application), decorative effect films (Holographic SE 72 and HoloStripe SE 74), R11-rated floor graphic protection laminates, and a contract coating (Lohnbeschichtung) service for custom adhesive development on films, textiles, and paper from quantities as low as 500 linear meters.
The company's business model centers on one-time product sales of self-adhesive films in rolls, custom cuts, and die-cut pieces, supplemented by contract coating services. Revenue is generated through three distribution channels: a direct e-commerce storefront at aslanfolien.de with a registered-customer login area providing technical data sheets and pricing; the PlotAtelier retail shop network serving SMBs, individuals, and trade professionals; and specialized sign-making industry distributors across Germany and the wider region. The firm positions itself on 'Made in Germany' quality, proprietary adhesive chemistry, and ease-of-use innovations such as repositionable dry application and cold-temperature bonding. ASLAN holds a strategic core partnership with Fedrigoni, a major international specialty papers and self-adhesive materials group, which is referenced on the company's website. The firm is led by Managing Directors Federico Lanzi and Anja Falkenberg and operates as a GmbH under German law, with no public listing, venture capital involvement, or parent company disclosed beyond the Fedrigoni relationship.
Aslan firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Aslan
- Legal name
- ASLAN Selbstklebefolien GmbH
- Website
- https://aslanfolien.de
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1950
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- ASLAN Selbstklebefolien GmbH is a German specialty manufacturer of self-adhesive films for professional sign-makers, digital printers, architects, and industrial customers, offering Dryapply glass decoration films, cold-temperature digital print films, and contract coating services.
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- akta.pro rank
Aslan industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Self-Adhesive Films Manufacturing
- NAICS
- Adhesive Manufacturing (32552), Adhesive Manufacturing (325520), Paint, Coating, and Adhesive Manufacturing (3255)
- SIC
- Adhesives & Sealants (2891), Unsupported Plastics Film & Sheet (3081)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Tapes, Labels & Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives (IMAEAGAJ)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Adhesives (Structural & Assembly) (IMAEAGAH), Adhesives, Sealants, Caulks & Tapes Retail (CRAIADAL)
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Where Aslan is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Overath
- HQ country
- Germany
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
Aslan business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
Revenue model
- Self-adhesive film products: ASLAN manufactures and sells self-adhesive films and specialty films for digital printing, glass decoration, and industrial applications. Products sold as rolls, custom cuts, or die-cut pieces.
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels7 records
Aslan product offering
Product offeringCore offering
ASLAN Selbstklebefolien GmbH manufactures and sells self-adhesive films (vinyls) for professional applications including signage, digital printing, and architectural glass decoration. The company offers specialty films with proprietary adhesive technologies, primarily sold through B2B channels including direct e-commerce, in-house PlotAtelier shops, and trade distributors.
Product overview
ASLAN Selbstklebefolien GmbH is a manufacturer of self-adhesive films with over 70 years of history (since 1950), producing products under the ASLAN brand with 'Made in Germany' quality standards. The product portfolio includes glass decoration films with Dryapply technology (Glasdekorfolien), digital print films (MonsterTack Matt DFP 04), effect films with holographic and rainbow designs (Holographic SE 72, HoloStripe SE 74), and protection laminates for floor graphics. The company operates as part of Fedrigoni and offers contract coating services (Lohnbeschichtung) for custom adhesive applications starting at 500 linear meters, as well as special industry products (Sonderprodukte) tailored to specific industrial customer requirements.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Self-Adhesive Signage Films Manufacturer-grade self-adhesive vinyl films designed for signage and visual communication applications, sold to sign makers, printers, and visual merchandising professionals.
- Digital Printing Films Printable self-adhesive films engineered for large-format digital printing workflows, providing compatible surfaces for solvent, eco-solvent, latex, and UV-curable inks used by print service providers.
- Glass Decoration Films Architectural self-adhesive films designed for decorating and refurbishing glass surfaces in commercial interiors, including privacy, frosted, and decorative effect variants.
- Specialty Effect Films Decorative self-adhesive films featuring proprietary optical effects such as HoloStripe holographic patterns, targeted at designers and visual merchandising professionals.
Quantifiable outcome
- Professional results at application temperatures as low as -10°C with MonsterTack Matt ASLAN DFP 04
Companies that use Aslan
Customer profileSegments3 records
Aslan technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature4 records
Aslan partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- FedrigonicoreFedrigoni is listed as a reference on ASLAN's website, indicating a strategic relationship. Fedrigoni is a major international manufacturer of specialty papers and self-adhesive materials. The partnership likely involves technology sharing, co-development of adhesive solutions, or mutual distribution arrangements.
Scale indicators1 record
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Aslan competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- 3M (Commercial Solutions Division): Global conglomerate with a sizable Commercial Solutions division selling Controltac, IJ180Cv3, and Print Wrap Films for vehicle wraps, signage, and architectural graphics. Directly comparable pressure-sensitive adhesive film products, but operating at much larger scale and across many other categories.
- Avery Dennison: Global leader in pressure-sensitive materials (MPI and Supreme Wrapping Films series) for graphics, signage, and vehicle wraps, plus label materials. Compares to ASLAN on self-adhesive vinyl/film manufacturing and graphics channel, but at substantially larger scale and broader portfolio.
Direct peers
- Orafol Europe GmbH: German-based manufacturer of self-adhesive films for graphics, signage, vehicle wrapping, and reflective materials (Oracal, Orajet series). Strongest direct competitor to ASLAN, sharing geographic base, specialty graphics focus, and distribution through sign-maker channels.
- Mactac (Lintec Group): Manufacturer of pressure-sensitive adhesive films for graphics, labeling, and industrial applications, including printable vinyls and laminates comparable to ASLAN's digital print films and floor graphics laminates. Operates as a specialty films competitor with similar application focus.
- Hexis SAS: French manufacturer of self-adhesive PVC films for vehicle wrapping, signage, and architectural decoration (Hexis Bodyfence, Kromewrap lines). A direct specialty graphics film competitor with overlapping product categories in digital print films and protective laminates.
- Drytac: Manufacturer of self-adhesive mounting films, laminates, and printable media for the sign-making and graphics industry. Directly comparable to ASLAN's floor graphics laminates, digital print films, and glass decoration films, with a strong specialty distribution model.
- Ritrama (Fedrigoni Group): Italian manufacturer of self-adhesive films and label materials, now owned by Fedrigoni — the same group that references ASLAN as a strategic partner. Directly comparable product portfolio of PSA films for graphics and industrial coatings, competing in similar channels.
Emerging players
- Continental Grafix: Specialty manufacturer of printable films, laminates, and mounting adhesives for digital printing, signage, and architectural applications. Directly comparable niche player with focus on specialty graphic films overlapping with ASLAN's product range.
Others
- Fedrigoni S.p.A. Global manufacturer of specialty papers and self-adhesive materials for graphics, packaging, and labeling. Strategic reference/partner of ASLAN; while a parent or affiliate in some sense, its graphics business competes in the same end-markets and channels as ASLAN.
Regional players
- Spandex AG: European distributor of self-adhesive graphic films, digital print media, and sign-making supplies, carrying brands including 3M, Orafol, and ASLAN-adjacent products. Comparable through its channel role rather than manufacturing, but directly relevant to ASLAN's European distribution structure.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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Frequently asked questions about Aslan
What does Aslan do?
ASLAN Selbstklebefolien GmbH manufactures and sells self-adhesive films (vinyls) for professional applications including signage, digital printing, and architectural glass decoration. The company offers specialty films with proprietary adhesive technologies, primarily sold through B2B channels including direct e-commerce, in-house PlotAtelier shops, and trade distributors.
Is Aslan a public or private company?
Aslan is a private company. It is currently operating.
When was Aslan founded?
Aslan was founded in 1950. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Aslan based?
Aslan is headquartered in Overath, Germany, in the Europe region.
How does Aslan make money?
One revenue line is on record: self-adhesive film products.
Who are Aslan's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are 3M (Commercial Solutions Division) and Avery Dennison. Direct peers are Orafol Europe GmbH, Mactac (Lintec Group), Hexis SAS, Drytac and Ritrama (Fedrigoni Group). Continental Grafix is listed as an emerging player. Fedrigoni S.p.A. is listed as an others. Spandex AG is listed as a regional player.
Does Aslan have an API?
No public API is recorded for Aslan.
What industry is Aslan in?
Aslan's product category is Self-Adhesive Films Manufacturing. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAEAGAJ, Tapes, Labels & Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives, with a secondary code of IMAEAGAH, Adhesives (Structural & Assembly). Its NAICS code is 32552 and its SIC code is 2891.