A. Berger GmbH

What A. Berger GmbH does

A. Berger GmbH is a German-based specialty textile manufacturer founded in 1849 and headquartered in Krefeld, Germany, operating under the brand name Berger Textiles. The company designs digitally printable textile substrates and engineered fabrics for the soft signage, stage/event, and architecture markets, with a portfolio of more than 15 product sub-brands organized under a 'be.' naming convention. Its flagship product, Samba, is described in source material as the original benchmark all-round material in the soft signage industry, with the Samba Evolution and broader EVO Range extending the line into PVC-free and lower-carbon-footprint variants. The firm also supplies accessories (silicone edges, aluminum profiles, etc.) and the be-tex Roll-Up (PVC-free) and be-tex Xtend (4-way stretch) product lines.

Underlying technology centers on substrate engineering compatible with UV, solvent, eco-solvent, and latex digital printing technologies, including engineered properties such as light blocking (be.opaque), light diffusion (be.light), 4-way elasticity (Xtend), acoustic absorption (be.acoustic), and weather resistance (be.outdoor, be.flag). Berger complements its material catalog with custom ICC printer profiles and an 'Elements of Digital Textiles' educational resource — effectively a color-management service layer tied to its media. Production is hybrid: designed in Germany, manufactured with trusted global partners.

The business model is a B2B materials sale. Pricing is quote-based off price lists; minimum order values are €200 in the Digital Printing division and €100 in Accessories, with new accounts requiring advance payment on the first three contracts. Distribution runs through a WooCommerce direct webstore, a 'Where to Buy' distributor and reseller network, and direct field sales to commercial print service providers. The firm operates as a subsidiary within the Spandex Group, a privately-held diversified parent with operations across Germany, Australia, UK, South Africa, Turkey, Switzerland, and the United States, with two named Managing Directors — Ben Scammell and Rainald Schroeder. Sustainability positioning — specifically EcoVadis Platinum (top 1% globally) — is used as a top-line marketing and procurement differentiator.

Name

A. Berger GmbH

Legal name

A. Berger GmbH

Website

https://bergertextiles.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1849

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

A. Berger GmbH (Berger Textiles), founded 1849 and headquartered in Krefeld, Germany, designs and supplies digitally printable textile substrates — flagships Samba, EVO Range, and be-tex systems — for soft signage, stage/event, and architecture print service providers globally, operating as a subsidiary within the Spandex Group.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Krefeld

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Soft signage textiles (Digital Printing): Sale of digital printing textile materials including banners, flags, displays, and roll-ups. New customers must make advance payment for the first three contracts. Minimum contract value of €200 for this division.
2. Textiles for Stage, Event and Art Canvas: Specialized canvas textiles for stage, event, and art applications. Includes cut/coupon orders with a 20% surcharge plus €20 standard charge per cut.
3. Accessories: Accessories division with minimum order value of €100. Small-volume surcharge of €29 for orders below minimum. Accessories are not available cut and are delivered in complete packing units.
4. XXL roll shipping: Shipping fees for oversized rolls packaged in transportation tubes or on pallets, charged to the purchaser.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

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Product overview

Berger Textiles is a German-engineered soft signage provider with nearly 180 years of experience since 1849, offering a comprehensive portfolio of digital printing textiles. The product offering is organized under the 'be.' sub-brand system across three main categories: Soft Signage (including be.light, be.opaque, be.display, be.canvas, be.flag, be.stretch, be.outdoor, be.floor, and be.basic), Home & Fashion (be.home, be.apparel, be.sport), and Architecture (be.acoustic, be.smart). Core flagship products include Samba and its Evolution variant, while the company has recently introduced new sustainable lines such as the PVC-free be-tex Roll-Up, 4-way stretch be-tex Xtend, and the Lumina Evolution. The EVO Range represents the company's commitment to recycled and sustainable solutions. Berger also supplies accessories and printer profiles (ICC profiles) tailored to their materials.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Samba: Flagship product line and original benchmark material for impressive visuals in digital printing textiles.
• Samba Evo
• Lumina EVO
• be.light
• be.opaque
• be.display
• be.canvas
• be.flag
• be.stretch
• be.outdoor
• be.floor
• be.basic
• be.home
• be.apparel
• be.sport
• be.acoustic
• be.smart
• be-tex Roll-Up
• be-tex Xtend

Quantifiable outcome

• EcoVadis Platinum — top 1% sustainability rating worldwide

Segments4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature9 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Spandex GroupcoreOthersBerger Textiles (A. Berger GmbH) is part of the Spandex Group. The website footer references 'About Spandex Group' and the data protection contact email is [email protected]. Spandex Group appears to be the parent company. Berger operates as a subsidiary/division within the Spandex Group, benefiting from the group's global infrastructure and resources.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Fisher Textiles: US-based manufacturer of digital printing textiles for soft signage, trade show graphics, apparel, and home décor. Directly comparable to Berger with a similar product portfolio (flag, banner, stretch, backlit) and printer-profile support for dye-sublimation and direct print.
• Endutex: Portuguese manufacturer of coated technical textiles for digital printing, architecture, and visual communication. Comparable to Berger's soft signage and architectural acoustic product lines with overlapping distribution in Europe.
• Verseidag: German manufacturer of technical coated textiles for architecture, signage, and industrial applications. Competes directly with Berger's architecture and soft signage lines in the DACH region with comparable specialty textile technology.
• Mehler Texnologies: German technical textiles manufacturer producing coated fabrics for architecture, advertisement, and industrial applications. A direct German competitor to Berger's specialty coated textile portfolio with strong presence in European architectural projects.
• Serge Ferrari: French manufacturer of technical flexible composite materials for architecture, signage, marine, and industry. Directly competes with Berger's architectural and outdoor textile offerings and is a recognized European leader in coated printable textiles.
• Sattler SUN-TEX: Austrian manufacturer of technical textiles for sun protection, architecture, and outdoor advertising applications. Overlaps with Berger's be.outdoor, be.flag, and architectural product lines in coated technical textiles.
• Sihl Group: Swiss-headquartered manufacturer of specialty coated substrates for digital printing, including textiles, films, and papers serving signage, photo, and industrial print. Sihl is one of Berger's closest competitors in printable textile substrates across Europe.

Broad incumbents

• Asahi Kasei: Japanese diversified materials and chemicals group with textile-related products including functional fabrics, coatings, and engineered materials. Operates broadly in technical textiles and overlaps thematically with Berger's coated, functional, and architectural textile portfolio.
• 3M Commercial Solutions: Global diversified materials conglomerate whose Commercial Solutions division offers graphic films and printable substrates that overlap with Berger's soft signage and display product categories. A broad incumbent with vastly greater scale and channel reach.
• Avery Dennison: US-based global materials company with a sizable graphics and reflective solutions business producing printable films, vinyls, and substrates for signage, vehicle wraps, and visual communication. A broad incumbent that overlaps with Berger's soft signage value chain at a much larger scale.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ABergerGmbH
• Facebookfacebook.com/bergertextil

Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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