Stanger

What Stanger does

Stanger Produktions- und Vertriebs GmbH is a German B2B manufacturer founded in 1978 and headquartered in Espelkamp, Germany. The company develops and produces a broad portfolio spanning four product categories — adhesives (sticks, universal and specialty glues, wood glues, super glues, contact adhesives, spray adhesives, adhesive pads, rollers, films), aerosols (marking sprays for forestry/construction/traffic, technical sprays including silicone/PTFE/zinc, cleaning sprays, compressed air dusters, label and resin removers, DPI 3000 non-destructive testing system), stationery (highlighters, permanent markers, ballpoint pens, gel pens, correction products, screen cleaners, office scissors), and creative/hobby products (acrylic and chalk sprays, leather spray, window colors, acrylic paints, fixative). Stanger also offers cleaning products such as whiteboard cleaners, disinfecting wipes, and stain removers.

The underlying capability is in-house adhesive and aerosol chemical formulation and manufacturing at a single Espelkamp production facility with approximately 60 employees, supported by an in-house laboratory for product development, testing, certification, and sample manufacturing. The company is wholly owned by the Technima Group, a French family-owned enterprise group, and holds DIN EN ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 13485 certifications. Sustainability investments in 2024 included a PV installation, hybrid/electric fleet transition, and adoption of up to 50% recycled plastic in component parts.

Stanger's business model is sales-led B2B, combining branded product sales with comprehensive private-label and custom product development services for retailers, discounters, buying groups, industrial customers, and wholesale partners across Germany. Revenue streams include branded product sales, private-label manufacturing, and custom product development, with quote-based, negotiated pricing and no publicly disclosed rates. Distribution is conducted through direct B2B sales and wholesale channels, supported by a downloadable 2025 product catalog and basic digital marketing (Google Ads, Google Analytics).

Name

Stanger

Legal name

Stanger Produktions- und Vertriebs GmbH

Website

https://stanger.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1978

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Stanger is a German B2B manufacturer of adhesives, aerosols, stationery, and creative/hobby products, serving retailers, discounters, buying groups, and industrial customers through branded, private-label, and custom product development from its Espelkamp facility as part of the Technima Group.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Adhesive and Aerosol Manufacturing

NAICS

Adhesive Manufacturing (325520), Soap and Cleaning Compound Manufacturing (32561)

SIC

Miscellaneous Chemical Products (2890)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYIMALAJAD

Aerosol & Pressurized Packaging (Cans, Valves, Actuators)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Packaging & Containers/Cosmetic & Personal Care Packaging

Keywords

• Adhesive products manufacturing
• Aerosol marking sprays
• Stationery office supplies
• Private label manufacturing
• Craft hobby products

Headquarters

HQ city

Espelkamp

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

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. Branded Product Sales: Sale of STANGER branded products including adhesives, aerosols, stationery, and creative/hobby products to retailers and discounters. Revenue generated through standard product sales with consistent quality 'Made in Germany'.
2. Private Label Manufacturing: Custom manufacturing of products under customer brand names, including product development, production, and packaging. Projects range from individual products to complete product lines for retail, discounters, buying groups, industry, and wholesale.
3. Custom Product Development: Development of individual products and formulations for specific applications, with support from concept phase through production and packaging. Includes laboratory testing, certification processes, and sample manufacturing.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Stanger manufactures and distributes a broad range of branded and private-label adhesives, aerosols (marking, technical, and cleaning sprays), stationery, and creative/hobby products 'Made in Germany' for retailers, discounters, industrial customers, and crafts businesses. In addition to manufacturing standard STANGER-brand products, the company offers full private label solutions and custom product development, from formulation through packaging, supported by an in-house laboratory.

Product overview

Stanger is a manufacturer of adhesives and non-food products based in Espelkamp, Germany, founded in 1978 and now part of the Technima Group. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio organized into four main product categories: (1) Klebstoffe (Adhesives) - including adhesive sticks, universal adhesives, wood glues, craft glues, super glues, contact adhesives, spray adhesives, specialty adhesives, white glues, and fabric/textile adhesives; (2) Aerosole (Aerosols) - including marking sprays (forest, construction, traffic, chalk), spray adhesives, technical sprays (silicone, PTFE, stainless steel, aluminum, zinc), cleaning products (compressed air, label remover, resin remover), and multi-purpose oils; (3) Schreibwaren (Stationery) - including highlighters, markers, pens, correction products, screen cleaners, and office scissors; (4) Kreativ & Hobby (Arts & Crafts) - including acrylic sprays, chalk sprays, leather sprays, window colors, acrylic paints, and fixatives. The product portfolio also includes cleaning products such as cleaning sprays, whiteboard cleaners, disinfecting wipes, and stain removers. Stanger also offers value-added services including Private Label manufacturing for custom branding solutions and Product Development/Customizing services for tailored formulations. All products are manufactured in Germany (Made in Germany) with approximately 60 employees.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Adhesive Sticks (Klebestifte) Adhesive sticks for paper, cards, and light materials, available in 10g, 20g, and 40g formats with blister packaging options, sold to retailers, discounters, and stationery buyers.
• Universal Adhesive (Alleskleber) Universal-purpose glue in 27g tube and 90g/180g bottle formats for general bonding applications, marketed to trade and household end-users.
• Wood Adhesive D3 (Holzleim D3) Water-resistant D3-standard wood adhesive in 100g and 200g bottles for woodworking and joinery applications, targeted at crafts and industrial buyers.
• Craft Adhesive (Bastelkleber) Craft glue in pen (30g) and bottle (20g, 100g, 1000g) formats aimed at hobby, school, and creative end-users.
• Super Glue / Instant Adhesive (Sekundenkleber) Fast-acting instant adhesive in 5g vials and 2x3g tube blister packs for household, craft, and industrial quick-bonding needs.
• Contact Adhesive (Kontaktkleber) Contact adhesive in 35g tube blister format for strong, durable bonding applications in crafts and trades.
• Two-Component Adhesive (2-Komponenten-Kleber) Two-component adhesive in 2x13g blister packaging for specialized, high-strength bonding requirements in industrial and DIY use.
• Specialty Adhesives (Spezialkleber) Specialty adhesives including 80g mosaic adhesive and 30g jewelry stone adhesive pen for specific craft, hobby, and DIY applications.
• Spray Adhesives (Sprühkleber / Kraftkleber) Spray adhesives including permanent (Sprühkleber 62, 63), non-permanent variants, foam spray adhesive, and Kraftkleber spray, available in 150ml and 400ml aerosol formats.
• Construction and Forestry Marking Sprays Specialized aerosol marking sprays for forestry (Forst-Markierer) and construction (Bau-Markierer), including fluorescent neon colors and long-term colors in 500ml cans, sold to construction and forestry buyers.
• Traffic Marking Sprays (Traffic-Markierer) Traffic and line marking sprays in white and yellow 600ml aerosol format, used for road, parking lot, and construction-site marking.
• Technical Sprays and Cleaning Aerosols Range of technical and cleaning aerosol products including compressed air dusters, label remover, resin remover, multi-purpose oils, silicone spray, PTFE spray, stainless steel spray, aluminum and chrome sprays, and zinc-based protective coatings in 150ml–500ml formats, for industrial, workshop, and trade buyers.
• DPI 3000 Inspection Product System Non-destructive testing (NDT) aerosol system including penetrant, developer, and cleaner for crack detection in industrial quality inspection.
• Highlighters and Markers (Textmarker) Highlighter pens in standard, pastel, transparent, and erasable variants, plus permanent markers for various surfaces, sold to office, school, and retail channels.
• Ballpoint and Gel Pens (Kugelschreiber softgrip / Eraser Gel Pen) Soft-grip ballpoint pens and eraser-tip gel pens targeted at office, school, and everyday writing use.
• Correction Fluid and Correction Roller (Korrektur) Liquid correction fluid and roller-style correction tape dispensers for covering writing mistakes, targeted at office and stationery buyers.
• Monitor Screen Cleaner (Monitorreiniger) 250ml cleaning solution specifically formulated for screens and monitors, targeted at office and consumer electronics users.
• Creative and Hobby Sprays and Paints (Kreativ & Hobby) Creative and hobby product range including acrylic spray paints, spray chalk, leather spray, window colors, acrylic paints, and fixatives, targeted at DIY, art, school, and craft buyers.
• Cleaning and Disinfection Products Cleaning and disinfection product range including 500ml general-purpose cleaning spray, whiteboard cleaner, pre-moistened cleaning wipes, foam cleaner, ethanol-based disinfection wipes, and stain remover products for office, household, and trade buyers.
• Private Label Manufacturing Service End-to-end private label manufacturing service for retailers, discounters, buying groups, industrial customers, and wholesalers, covering custom branding, labels, packaging designs, assortment adjustments, promotional products, and display solutions from individual SKUs to complete product lines.
• Custom Product Development / Customizing Service Custom product development and customizing service that develops individual products and formulations in adhesives, aerosols, and stationery based on specific customer requirements, with support from concept phase through production and packaging, including laboratory testing, certifications, and sample manufacturing.

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Technima GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnima Group is the international, family-owned parent company of STANGER, headquartered in France. The group provides additional perspectives in development, production, and logistics. STANGER operates as part of this larger framework where environmental and health aspects play an important role. The group continuously works on product development, early recognition of requirements, and creating solutions that are as compatible as possible for humans and the environment.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• UHU: UHU is a long-established German/Bolton Group adhesive specialist with a broad portfolio of glue sticks, universal adhesives, super glues, and craft adhesives. Directly comparable to Stanger in core adhesive product category, retail channel focus, and private label capabilities for German and European retailers.
• edding: edding is a German manufacturer specializing in markers, highlighters, and permanent pens for office, industry, and creative use. Closely comparable to Stanger in stationery product mix, German manufacturing base, B2B retail/discounter channel focus, and Made-in-Germany positioning.
• STAEDTLER: STAEDTLER is a leading German writing, art, and craft supplies manufacturer with a broad portfolio of pens, markers, and creative products. Directly comparable to Stanger's stationery and creative/hobby ranges, retail channel presence, and German mid-market manufacturer profile.
• Pelikan: Pelikan is a traditional German writing instruments and office supplies brand with a broad portfolio of pens, markers, and correction products. Comparable to Stanger's stationery and correction fluid/roller lines, German heritage, and retail/discounter channel positioning.
• Marabu: Marabu is a German manufacturer of inks, paints, and creative products including acrylics and sprays for hobby and craft applications. Comparable to Stanger's creative/hobby category (acrylic paints, window colors, leather spray, fixatives) and similar B2B private label and retail supply model.

Broad incumbents

• Henkel: Henkel is a global consumer and industrial products giant with the Pritt, Pattex, and Loctite adhesive brands and a major adhesives technologies division. Overlaps with Stanger across adhesives, stationery, and private label retail supply but operates at vastly greater scale and breadth across many other categories.
• Faber-Castell: Faber-Castell is a globally established German manufacturer of writing instruments, art supplies, and creative products. Comparable product overlap with Stanger's stationery and creative/hobby categories and similar German heritage and retail channel presence, but operates at significantly larger global scale.
• Tesa (Beiersdorf): Tesa is the tapes and adhesives division of Beiersdorf, producing adhesive tapes, films, and industrial bonding products. Overlaps with Stanger's adhesive and adhesive film product categories and shares a German manufacturing and B2B customer base, though tesa operates at much larger scale and broader global footprint.
• 3M: 3M is a diversified global conglomerate with major adhesives, tapes, and stationery-related product lines. Overlaps with Stanger in adhesive and aerosol chemical product categories and serves overlapping industrial and retail customers, but at incomparably larger scale across many other segments.

Emerging players

• Kreul: Kreul is a German specialist manufacturer of creative and hobby paints, markers, and craft supplies. Comparable to Stanger's creative/hobby assortment and German private label/retail channel model, but operates as a more focused niche player in the craft segment.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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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