What Schreiner Group does

Schreiner Group GmbH & Co. KG is a privately held, family-owned German manufacturer of high-tech labels and functional parts, headquartered in Oberschleißheim near Munich and operating through three core divisions: Schreiner MediPharm (healthcare and pharmaceutical labeling), Schreiner ProTech (mobility, automotive and industrial marking and functional components), and Schreiner PrinTrust (security and identification). The company produces roughly seven million labels per day at owned production facilities in Germany (Oberschleißheim, Dorfen), the United States (Blauvelt, NY) and China (Shanghai Jinshan), and serves customers in approximately sixty countries with direct sales representation in twelve markets. Its product platform spans smart RFID/NFC labels, tamper-evident and Guillochen 2.0 security labels, Needle-Trap needle-protection systems, drug-protection gas-barrier labels, pressure-compensation elements, paint-protection labels, and high-security PIN envelopes used in more than one billion PIN mailings, with end-products deployed into pharmaceutical drug-delivery devices, mid-range automobiles (up to 300 components per vehicle), and government identification systems.

The business model is built on direct B2B sales of custom-engineered labels and functional parts to enterprise customers under multi-year contracts with quote-based, customer-specific pricing. Roughly seventy percent of production is exported. The company monetizes through integrated product-plus-process solutions, combining proprietary label constructions, security features, RFID/NFC inlays, and (in healthcare) automated dispensing systems. R&D is centered in dedicated competence centers and supported by over 100 patents, with approximately 100 specialists in research and development. The firm is ISO 9001 certified, holds high-security production certifications, and has received repeated industry recognition including TLMI and multiple FINAT awards in 2022 and 2023. Named enterprise customers include Octapharma, Sterinova, Schmitz Cargobull, Fresenius Kabi, and CROSSJECT.

Growth drivers include international expansion through the German, US and Chinese manufacturing footprint, deep partnerships with RFID platform providers such as Impinj, participation in the Alliance to Zero sustainability consortium, and ongoing platform extensions into Bluetooth labels, RFID Late Stage Customization, and digital adherence/wallet solutions. Reported annual revenue is EUR 210 million on the corporate homepage, with the company profile section citing revenue in excess of EUR 220 million, against approximately 1,300 employees worldwide.

Name

Schreiner Group

Legal name

Schreiner Group GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://schreiner-group.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1952

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Schreiner Group is a family-owned German manufacturer of high-tech labels and functional parts for pharmaceutical, automotive, and government-security customers, operating production sites in Germany, the USA, and China and exporting to roughly 60 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Labels and Functional Parts

NAICS

Packaging and Labeling Services (56191), Sign Manufacturing (339950)

SIC

Coating, Engraving & Allied Services (3470)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• High-tech labels
• RFID NFC labels
• Pharmaceutical labels
• Automotive functional parts
• Security 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. Hightech Labels and Functional Parts: Manufacturing and sale of custom high-tech labels and functional components for pharmaceutical, automotive, industrial, and government security applications. Products include RFID/NFC labels, security labels, needle protection systems, pressure compensation elements, and specialty labels. Revenue is generated through direct B2B sales with custom product development.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Schreiner Group GmbH & Co. KG manufactures high-tech labels and functional parts for the healthcare/pharmaceutical, mobility/automotive, general industry, and government security sectors. Core offerings include Smart RFID/NFC labels, tamper-evident security labels, the Needle-Trap needle protection system, drug protection labels with gas barrier technology, pressure compensation elements (DAE) for automotive electronics, and high-security PIN envelopes. The company operates production facilities in Germany, the USA, and China, producing approximately 7 million high-tech labels per day.

Product overview

Schreiner Group is an international family-owned company providing high-tech labels and functional parts across four business divisions: Schreiner MediPharm (pharmaceutical and healthcare), Schreiner ProTech (mobility and industrial), Schreiner PrinTrust (security and identification), and a general industry division. The product portfolio centers on innovative labels including Smart RFID/NFC Labels, Security Labels, Needle Protection Systems (Needle-Trap), Drug Protection labels with gas barrier technology, Booklet Labels, and Autoinjector Labels for the pharmaceutical sector. For automotive and industrial applications, offerings include RFID/NFC Labels, Pressure Compensation Elements (DAE), Industrial Labels, Paint Protection Labels, and Protective Films. Security solutions encompass PIN-Safe high-security envelopes (used in over 1 billion instances), Third License Plates for vehicle identification, dust badges, and tamper-protection for tachographs. Logistics solutions include intelligent IoT returnable containers and RFID for document tracking. The company operates as a single integrated organization with international production sites in Germany, USA, and China, producing approximately 7 million high-tech labels daily with 1,300 employees and annual revenue exceeding 210 million euros.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Schreiner MediPharm: Specialized in healthcare and pharmaceutical labeling solutions including RFID/NFC smart labels, needle protection systems, security labels for drug delivery devices, and clinical trial labels.
• Schreiner ProTech
• Schreiner PrinTrust

Products and services

• Smart RFID/NFC Labels Intelligent labels with RFID/NFC technology enabling pharmaceutical supply chain tracking, authentication, and digital identification solutions for pharmaceutical companies and healthcare providers.
• Needle-Trap Needle Protection System Needle protection system providing safe needle coverage after injection, with versions including sealing function (Needle-Trap Secu) for enhanced healthcare worker and patient safety. Used in autoinjector and prefilled syringe applications.
• Tamper-Evident Security Labels Tamper-evident security labels for pharmaceutical packaging including void labels, manipulation protection for vials, and authentication features for counterfeit prevention.
• Autoinjector Labels Specialized labels designed for autoinjector devices, providing secure application and clear product information for pharmaceutical self-injection devices.
• Drug Protection Labels Labels with gas barrier functionality to reduce oxygen diffusion and protect light-sensitive drugs in syringes and vials, extending shelf life of sensitive pharmaceuticals.
• Documentation Labels Labels with detachable documentation components for patient information, used in over 330 million vaccinations and medications annually worldwide.
• Booklet Labels Multi-page labels providing comprehensive product information for clinical trials and pharmaceutical applications.
• Hanger-Label Functional labels with hanging capability for pharmaceutical containers, supporting efficient storage and dispensing.
• Smart Blister Wallet RFID-enabled blister packaging with 64 cavities for medication adherence monitoring in clinical and patient care settings.
• Cryo Labels Specialized labels for deep-freeze medications that remain readable at extremely low temperatures.
• Bluetooth Labels for Pharma Bluetooth-enabled smart labels for pharmaceutical applications enabling wireless connectivity and tracking.
• RFID and NFC Labels (Automotive/Industrial) RFID and NFC labels for automotive applications including container management, intralogistics, and production tracking; also serving technical industrial applications.
• Pressure Compensation Elements (DAE) Ventilation and pressure compensation elements (DAE) for automotive electronics, sensors, and displays including IPX9K-rated HighProtect versions for harsh environments.
• Industrial Labels Durable industrial marking solutions for automotive manufacturing, including labels readable through paint processes.
• Paint Protection Labels Protective labels designed to withstand automotive paint processes while maintaining readability and surface protection.
• Protective Films Protective films for displays, mega displays, and automotive surfaces including clean-release solutions.
• Occupant Protection Systems Safety technology for occupant protection in vehicles, including crash-sensing and protective systems.
• Connecting Elements Specialized connecting elements for automotive applications, also serving technical industrial uses.
• PIN-Safe High-Security Envelopes High-security PIN envelopes and letter solutions ensuring only the recipient can access their secret number, used in over 1 billion PIN letters.
• Third License Plates Secure vehicle identification solutions including third license plates for Kosovo and other countries, with digital security features for fraud prevention.
• Emission Dust Badges (Feinstaubplaketten) Emission classification badges for vehicles in environmental zones to indicate emission compliance.
• Tachograph Tamper Protection Security solutions protecting vehicle tachographs from manipulation for regulatory compliance in commercial vehicles.
• Swiss Vignette Toll labels and vignettes for Switzerland serving national road-use fee systems.
• Electronic Parking Permits Electronic parking permits including Vienna's digital parking disk system for municipalities.
• Smart IoT Returnable Containers Intelligent IoT-enabled returnable containers with RFID marking for process optimization in logistics and supply chain management.
• DPG Deposit Labels Deposit labels compliant with German DPG (Deutsche Pfandsystem) requirements for beverage container return systems.
• RFID for Books and Documents RFID solutions for tracking and managing books, documents, and library materials for libraries and service providers.
• Dispensing Systems Automatic dispensing systems for pharmaceutical packaging, including ultrasonic welding solutions for applicators.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 330 million patients receive medications with Schreiner Group documentation parts annually
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 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

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Alliance to ZerocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlliance to Zero is a sustainability initiative where Schreiner Group collaborates with pharmaceutical supply chain partners to achieve joint sustainability goals and work towards a sustainable pharma supply chain.
• PöppelmannminorOthersPöppelmann is a supplier awarded as Supplier of the Year 2021 by Schreiner Group, recognized for the second consecutive year for excellence in supply chain partnership.
• Impinj Inc.coreTechnology or IntegrationImpinj is a key technology partner providing RFID reader platforms that integrate with Schreiner Group's RFID labels for pharmaceutical supply chain applications. Market context shows Impinj's acquisitions strengthening RFID capabilities.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Avery Dennison: Global leader in pressure-sensitive label materials and RFID solutions, with significant healthcare/pharma and automotive exposure (including the Smartrac RFID acquisition). Closest direct competitor in specialty and RFID labels, serving the same end markets as Schreiner MediPharm and ProTech.
• CCL Industries: World's largest specialty label company with Healthcare, Consumer, and Automotive end markets. Comparable in product mix (pharmaceutical labels, security labels, functional labels) and global manufacturing footprint.
• UPM Raflatac: Major labelstock and RFID inlay supplier owned by UPM. Direct competitor in self-adhesive label materials for pharmaceutical, automotive, and industrial applications, with comparable global footprint.
• Essentra plc: UK-headquartered supplier of specialty tapes, labels, and packaging components serving healthcare, automotive, and industrial markets. Similar mid-sized B2B custom-manufacturing profile and product overlap in functional labels and security features.
• Loparex: Specialty films and release liner manufacturer with healthcare, label, and industrial exposure. Comparable in custom-engineered substrate technology and in serving regulated pharma/medical end markets.
• Multi-Color Corporation: Specialty label producer serving consumer goods, healthcare, and industrial customers globally. Overlaps with Schreiner's healthcare and security label offerings, particularly in premium decoration and functional labels.
• Skanem AS: European label group producing self-adhesive labels, sleeves, and RFID labels for FMCG, healthcare, and industrial customers. Comparable in mid-sized B2B specialty label production and European-centric footprint.
• Tadbik Group: Israel-based global specialist in functional labels, RFID, and secure identification solutions serving pharma, automotive, and government end markets. Highly comparable product portfolio and customer base to Schreiner MediPharm and PrinTrust.

Broad incumbents

• 3M: Diversified industrial conglomerate with a significant specialty labels, tapes, and adhesives business serving healthcare, automotive, and industrial customers. Overlaps with Schreiner's pressure-sensitive and functional label products as part of a much broader portfolio.
• Toppan Printing: Large Japanese printing and security solutions group with significant secure document, ID, and authentication product lines. Comparable in security printing, anti-counterfeiting, and government security solutions (e.g. vignettes, secure ID), as well as RFID inlay production.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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