Laboratorium Dr Deppe

What Laboratorium Dr Deppe does

Laboratorium Dr. Deppe GmbH is a privately held German manufacturer of professional disinfection and hygiene products, headquartered in Kempen (Niederrhein region) and operating continuously since 1980. The company develops, produces, and fills certified disinfectants, hygiene products, and skin care formulations in-house, covering hand disinfection, surface disinfection, instrument disinfection, ready-to-use disinfectant wipes, and complementary care/cosmetic products. Its technical foundation rests on an in-house development laboratory with more than 700 active and documented formulations, an in-house wipe production line with over 15 years of operating history, and a production footprint exceeding 12,000 m². The 2025 production volume was approximately 8 million containers, over 14.5 million m² of wipe material (around 80% cellulose-based and compostable), and approximately 8.4 million kg of finished goods. The company was the first provider of compostable cellulose-fiber wipes (2015) and the first manufacturer to successfully conduct the Virus-4-Felder-Test for disinfectant wipes.

The business is built on a regulated, B2B-heavy commercial model. Products are MDR-certified with CE 0044 marking, VAH/IHO listed, BAuA biocide-registered, and several SKUs hold GKV Hilfsmittelnummer codes enabling statutory health insurance reimbursement in Germany. Customers include hospitals, medical practices, pharmacies, home care providers, medical supply dealers (Sanitätshäuser), care box providers, food and beverage operators (HACCP-compliant per EC 852/2004), and the hospitality and events sector. Distribution is primarily indirect through channel partners in critical/regulated sectors, with a direct website account portal serving smaller and repeat customers. Co-labeling and private-label contract manufacturing monetizes the formulation library through OEM partnerships. Pricing is not publicly listed and is managed through the customer account system; a EUR 50 handling fee applies to orders below EUR 750 net, with volume discounts available.

The company is led by managing directors Dr. Mark Derks and Hendrik Hahn and reports 51–100 employees. No external investors, funding rounds, acquisitions, or parent-company ownership are disclosed. Approximately 50% of electricity demand is met by in-house photovoltaic installations, supporting a sustainability positioning that aligns with institutional procurement mandates. Geographic reach is concentrated in the DACH region with formally authorized distribution into the broader EU and Switzerland.

Name

Laboratorium Dr Deppe

Legal name

Laboratorium Dr. Deppe GmbH

Website

https://drdeppe.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Medical Disinfectants Manufacturing

NAICS

Polish and Other Sanitation Good Manufacturing (325612), Soap and Cleaning Compound Manufacturing (32561)

SIC

Specialty Cleaning, Polishing And Sanitation Preparations (2842), Soap, Detergents, Cleang Preparations, Perfumes, Cosmetics (2840)

akta.pro primary industry

Concentrated Surface Disinfectants (Dilutable Liquids) (CRAJANAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Medical & Hygiene Disposables (Underpads, Disposable Washcloths, Bed Bath Products) (CRADALAK), Disinfecting All-Purpose Cleaners (CRAJAMAB), Natural/Plant-Based Surface Disinfectants (CRAJANAI)

Keywords

• Hand disinfectants
• Surface disinfectants
• Disinfectant wipes
• Medical device manufacturing
• Infection control products

Headquarters

HQ city

Kempen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Disinfectant and hygiene product sales: Primary revenue stream from manufacturing and selling disinfectants, hygiene products, and cosmetic/care products under the DrDeppe brand. Products sold in various container sizes (100ml to 10L for liquids; 15-60 wipes for wipes) through distributors, pharmacies, medical practices, and direct accounts. Also includes Co- and private label manufacturing services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Laboratorium Dr Deppe develops and manufactures certified disinfection and hygiene products in own development laboratory and production facility in Kempen, Germany. The portfolio spans hand disinfectants, surface disinfectants, ready-to-use disinfectant wipes (including proprietary compostable cellulose wipes), instrument disinfectants, professional skin care products, and care box products, sold to hospitals, medical practices, pharmacies, home care providers, medical supply dealers, and co-label/private-label partners. All products are 100% Made in Germany, MDR-certified with CE 0044, and VAH/IHO listed for disinfection efficacy.

Product overview

Laboratorium Dr Deppe is a German disinfectant manufacturer offering a comprehensive portfolio of hygiene and disinfection products for professional use in healthcare and care settings. The product portfolio consists of six main product categories: (1) Hand disinfectants (Händedesinfektionsmittel) including named products like Op Sept, Op Sept pur, OpPlus, OpSept virugon, Lotio Sept Gel, Lotio Sept Basic, and Lotio HD; (2) Surface disinfectants (Flächendesinfektionsmittel) including Spray In GA variants, Spray In Neu, Spray In QF, and Beta Guard rfu; (3) Disinfectant wipes (Desinfektionstücher) including the Lotio 2in1 cellulose-based wipes (available in 60-towel and 15-towel pocket formats), Beta Guard rfu wipes, and Spray In wipe variants; (4) Instrument disinfectants (Instrumente) for medical instrument processing; (5) Care & Cosmetics (Pflege & Kosmetik) including washing lotions and nourishing creams; and (6) Care Box products (Pflegebox) for inclusion in home care packages. All products are 100% Made in Germany with their own development laboratory and in-house production since 1980.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Lotio Sept Basic: Alcohol-free disinfectant for hygienic hand disinfection and hand washing, active against enveloped viruses.
• OpSept virugon
• OpSept Classic
• Lotio 2in1
• Spray In
• Beta Guard

Products and services

• Hand Disinfectants (Händedesinfektionsmittel) Alcohol-based and alcohol-free hand disinfectants for hygienic and surgical hand disinfection, available in gels, liquids, soaps and creams and in sizes from 100 ml to 10 L, intended for professional healthcare and care users. Product sub-lines include Op Sept, Op Sept pur, OpPlus, OpSept virugon, Lotio Sept Gel, Lotio Sept Basic, and Lotio HD.
• Surface Disinfectants (Flächendesinfektionsmittel) Spray and ready-to-use surface disinfectants for medical and biocide applications, intended for healthcare facilities, food production, and public institutions. Product sub-lines include Spray In GA (Neutral, Melone, Aktiv variants), Spray In Neu, Spray In QF, and Beta Guard rfu.
• Disinfectant Wipes (Desinfektionstücher) Ready-to-use cleaning and disinfection wipes for skin, hands, surfaces, and instruments, including the proprietary compostable cellulose-based Lotio 2in1 range, made from renewable raw wood material. Sub-lines include Lotio 2in1 (Cellulose, 60 wipes), Lotio 2in1 Pocket-Flowpack (15 wipes), Beta Guard rfu wipes, Spray In QF wipes, and Spray In GA wipes.
• Instrument Disinfectants (Instrumente) Products for the disinfection and cleaning of reusable medical instruments, supporting instrument reprocessing as a critical step in medical and dental practices, hospitals, and care settings.
• Care & Cosmetics (Pflege & Kosmetik) Professional skin care products including washing lotions and nourishing hand, body and facial creams designed to support skin after frequent disinfection, aimed at professional users in medical and care settings.
• Care Box Products (Pflegebox) Customised care aids for inclusion in statutory care boxes for caregivers and those receiving care, with products selected for efficacy, skin compatibility, storage, handling, and transport suitability; sold to care box providers and home care services.
• Lotio Sept Basic Alcohol-free hand disinfectant for hygienic hand disinfection and hand washing, active against enveloped viruses, sold in sizes from 100 ml to 10 L and listed in the GKV Hilfsmittelverzeichnis (Hilfsmittelnummer 54.99.02.0010) for statutory health insurance reimbursement.
• OpSept virugon Alcohol-based hand disinfectant with virucidal efficacy in 30 seconds, suitable for hygienic and surgical hand disinfection and HACCP-compliant food sector use; GKV Hilfsmittelnummer 54.99.02.0011.
• Op Sept Ready-to-use, re-fatting, perfumed, alcohol-based hand disinfectant for hygienic and surgical hand disinfection, with limited spectrum virucidal activity and Union authorisation; GKV Hilfsmittelnummer 54.99.02.0024.
• Lotio 2in1 (Cellulose) Disinfectant Wipes Ready-to-use Aloe Vera-containing disinfectant wipes for hand and surface disinfection, made from compostable cellulose fibers derived from renewable wood raw material; bactericidal, yeasticidal and active against enveloped viruses; 60-wipe container; GKV Hilfsmittelnummer 54.99.02.0020.
• Lotio 2in1 Pocket-Flowpack Disinfectant Wipes Compact pocket-size 15-wipe pack of alcohol-free, CLP-labeling-free disinfectant wipes for hand and surface disinfection, with Aloe Vera and dermatologically tested; effective against bacteria (including MRSA), yeasts, and enveloped viruses including HBV, HIV, HCV, Vaccinia, Influenza, and Corona viruses.
• Beta Guard rfu Surface Disinfectant Ready-for-use surface disinfectant in 500 ml format, listed in the GKV Hilfsmittelverzeichnis (Hilfsmittelnummer 54.99.02.0017) for statutory health insurance reimbursement.
• Spray In GA (Neutral/Melone/Aktiv) Surface Disinfectant Surface disinfectant spray variants (Neutral, Melone, Aktiv) in 500 ml format, listed in the GKV Hilfsmittelverzeichnis (Hilfsmittelnummer 54.99.02.0016) for statutory health insurance reimbursement.
• Co-Label and Private Label Manufacturing Co-Labeling and Private Label contract manufacturing of DrDeppe disinfectant formulations under partner brands or co-branded labels, leveraging the company's MDR certification (CE 0044), BAuA biocide registration, and in-house R&D formulation library for custom-branded disinfection products.

Quantifiable outcome

• ca. 8 million containers produced in 2025
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Schülke & Mayr GmbH: Schülke & Mayr is a German manufacturer of disinfectants, antiseptics, and preservatives serving hospitals, dental practices, and industry. Highly comparable to DrDeppe on product portfolio (hand, surface, instrument disinfection), regulatory positioning (VAH/IHO listings), and customer base in DACH healthcare.
• Bode Chemie (PAUL HARTMANN AG): Bode Chemie, part of PAUL HARTMANN AG, is one of the largest German disinfectant producers with hands, surfaces, instrument, and wipe ranges marketed under Sterillium, Bacillol, Mikrobac, and Kohrsolin. Directly comparable to DrDeppe in product category, healthcare customer base, and formulary depth.
• Antiseptica GmbH: Antiseptica is a German specialty manufacturer of disinfectants and antiseptics for hospitals, medical practices, and public health. Same regulatory regime (VAH/IHO, BAuA), very similar product category (hand, surface, instrument, skin), and overlapping DACH distribution channels.
• Dr. Schnell Chemie GmbH: Dr. Schnell is a German manufacturer of professional cleaning and disinfection products for healthcare, food service, and facility management. Overlapping product categories (surface disinfectants, wipes, hand hygiene), VAH/IHO certifications, and channel relationships with medical supply dealers and hospitals.
• Lysoform Dr. Hans Rosemann (B. Braun Group): Lysoform is a heritage German disinfectant brand now part of the B. Braun hospital-care portfolio. Directly comparable in surface and instrument disinfection for clinical/hospital channels, and benefits from B. Braun's hospital distribution — relevant benchmark for how a DACH disinfectant specialist scales inside a large medical group.

Regional players

• Hagleitner Hygiene International GmbH: Austrian hygiene manufacturer with deep product overlap in hand and surface disinfection plus in-house wipe production. Comparable business model (own formulations, own production, multi-format dosing), primarily serving Austria and surrounding DACH regions — same regulatory and customer profile but distinct geographic center of gravity from DrDeppe.

Broad incumbents

• Ecolab Inc. Global leader in water, hygiene, and infection prevention with a comprehensive institutional disinfectant portfolio across healthcare, food service, and hospitality. Same end markets but much broader scope and global distribution — illustrates the upper-bound competitive perimeter within which DrDeppe must position.
• Reckitt Benckiser Group plc: Reckitt owns Dettol/Lysol household and institutional disinfectant brands with global reach. Overlaps with DrDeppe in active disinfection chemistry and hospital/F&B channels but operates at vastly larger consumer and institutional scale.
• S.C. Johnson Professional: Professional arm of SC Johnson covering commercial cleaning, hand hygiene, and disinfection across institutional markets. Comparable on institutional go-to-market and hand/surface disinfectant product categories, though its portfolio is broader and geographically wider than DrDeppe's.

Emerging players

• GOJO Industries, Inc. US-based inventor of PURELL hand sanitizer with growing European institutional presence in healthcare and food service. Comparable primarily in hand disinfection chemistry and healthcare/food-service channel, but smaller scale outside North America.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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