What VITO does

VITO Irmen GmbH & Co. KG, operating under the brand "VITO" with the tagline "Visions in tapes," is a German manufacturer of single-sided and double-sided adhesive tape solutions headquartered in Remagen-Kripp. The company, founded over 100 years ago and organized as a limited partnership with Irmen Verwaltungs-GmbH as the personally liable general partner, operates two production sites in Remagen (headquarters on Mittelstrasse and Werk 2 on Robert-Bosch-Strasse) and is led by managing director Dr. Michael Büchner. Its core technology stack revolves around compounding and converting foam substrates — closed-cell polyethylene, polyurethane, EPDM, PVC, cork and elastomeric materials — combined with acrylic and other adhesive systems, organized into product families such as VITOMOUNT (mounting tapes), VITOLEN (PE sealing tapes), VITOFLEX (EPDM cellular rubber), VITOCOLL (thin transfer films), VITO Abstandhalter (spacers), VITOSEAL (PVC sealing tapes), metal tapes, and specialized Medmount/Medvlies skin-contact products.

VITO serves six end markets — glass/windows/facade, construction (including HVAC), industrial manufacturing, automotive, medical technology, and renewable energies — with a horizontal segmentation approach. Several flagship SKUs carry third-party ift Rosenheim certification, including VITO Glazingmount 400 for structural glazing systems and VITOMOUNT DG 75 FBL2 for dry glazing of PVC window profiles. The company monetizes through direct, quote-based B2B sales of both standardized SKUs and custom solutions (variable thickness, width, die-cut geometry, custom branding), supported by a website-based catalog, downloadable brochures, an online tape selector tool, and dedicated sales representatives reachable by phone and email. Industry-association memberships (IVK, FSK, AFERA) round out its commercial positioning.

There are no disclosed logos, named customers, financial figures, app presence, API offerings, AI capabilities, integrations, patents or trademarks in the source material. The company has no parent company, no subsidiaries, no external institutional investors, and no disclosed M&A or funding activity. Its operating geography is explicitly limited to Germany, although the website is rendered in German, English and French, indicating a wider commercial surface than the formal served-market disclosure suggests.

Name

VITO

Legal name

VITO Irmen GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://vito-irmen.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1907

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

VITO Irmen GmbH & Co. KG is a German manufacturer of single- and double-sided foam-based adhesive tape solutions serving the glass, construction, industrial, automotive, medical technology, and renewable energy sectors, with over a century of operating history.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Adhesive Tapes

NAICS

Adhesive Manufacturing (32552), Paint, Coating, and Adhesive Manufacturing (3255), Adhesive Manufacturing (325520), Urethane and Other Foam Product (except Polystyrene) Manufacturing (32615)

SIC

Adhesives & Sealants (2891), Plastics Foam Products (3086)

akta.pro primary industry

Tapes, Labels & Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives (IMAEAGAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Foam Protective Packaging (EPS/EPE/EPP, PU, Molded Foam) (IMALAFAA), Construction Foams & Gap Fillers (PU Foams, Low-Expansion) (IMADAOAM)

Keywords

• Adhesive tape manufacturing
• Foam mounting tapes
• Industrial sealing solutions
• Structural glazing tapes
• Double-sided adhesive tapes

Headquarters

HQ city

Remagen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Adhesive Tape Manufacturing and Sales: VITO Irmen manufactures and sells single-sided and double-sided adhesive tape solutions. The company produces standardized products across multiple material types (foam tapes, mounting tapes, sealing tapes) as well as custom solutions tailored to specific customer applications. Revenue is generated through product sales with potential for customization services including different thicknesses, widths, die-cut shapes, and custom branding.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

VITO Irmen manufactures single-sided and double-sided adhesive tape solutions using foam-based substrates (polyethylene, polyurethane, EPDM, PVC, cork) for industrial sealing, damping, protecting, mounting, and insulating applications. The company serves multiple sectors including glass/windows/facade, construction, industrial manufacturing, automotive, medical technology, and renewable energy with standardized products as well as custom die-cut solutions.

Product overview

VITO is a manufacturer of single-sided and double-sided adhesive tape solutions for a broad range of applications. The product portfolio centers on foam-based tapes made from materials including polyethylene, polyurethane, EPDM rubber, cork, and PVC, organized into product families: VITOMOUNT (mounting tapes), VITOLEN (polyethylene sealing tapes), VITOFLEX (EPDM foam tapes), VITO Abstandhalter and VITO Stapelscheiben (spacers and stacking discs for glass/window protection), VITOCOLL (double-sided adhesive films), VITO Metallklebebänder (metal tapes), VITOSEAL (PVC sealing tapes), and specialty products for Medical Technology (VITO Medmount, VITO Medvlies) and Renewable Energies (VITO Solarprodukte). Applications include sealing, cushioning, protecting, soft-mounting, mounting, insulating, and spacing across markets for Glass/Windows/Facades, Construction, Industry, Automotive, Medical Technology, and Renewable Energies. The company also offers custom solutions with individual specifications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• VITO Abstandhalter (Spacers) Self-adhesive spacer blocks used as shock absorbers and non-slip distance holders for manufacturing, storage, and transport of sensitive surfaces such as wood, metal, glass, and PVC products. Targeted at glass, window, and facade manufacturers.
• VITO Glazingmount 400 Spacer and vibration damper made from high-density polyurethane foam (425 kg/m³) with double-sided acrylic high-performance adhesive for structural glazing systems in all-glass facades. IFT Rosenheim certified.
• VITO Stapelscheiben (Stacking Discs) Stacking discs used as shock absorbers and non-slip distance holders to prevent transport and storage damage for glass, plastic, and metal products.
• VITOMOUNT DG 75 FBL2 Double-sided adhesive foam tape for dry glazing applications, certified by ift Rosenheim for bonding PVC window sash profiles with insulating glass; features excellent final strength, aging, weather, and plasticizer resistance.
• VITOMOUNT 125 Sprossenklebeband Crossbar adhesive tape for fastening window crossbars made from plastic, wood, and metal; closed-cell polyethylene foam with acrylic adhesive.
• VITOLEN Vorlegebänder (Backing Tapes) Backing tapes made from closed-cell polyethylene foam with environmentally friendly adhesive for weatherproof glazing joints in wood window construction.
• VITO Fugendichtbänder (Joint Sealing Tapes) Pre-compressed, expanding, driving rain-proof joint sealing tapes made from polyurethane soft foam with acrylic dispersion impregnation for permanent elastic joint sealing in building applications.
• VITOLEN Dichtungsbänder (Sealing Tapes) Sealing tapes made from closed-cell polyethylene foam with excellent thermal insulation properties and minimal moisture absorption for construction sealing and insulation applications.
• VITOLEN Nageldichtband (Nail Sealing Tape) Nail sealing tape for fastening battens to rafters in roofing applications; closed-cell polyethylene foam with quick processing without removing protective cover.
• VITOLEN Trennwandband (Partition Wall Tape) Partition wall tape for sound insulation in dry construction, made from closed-cell soft polyethylene with excellent sound insulation and high aging resistance.
• VITOSEAL 100 Universal vinyl sealing tape for waterproofing applications in indoor and outdoor construction; made from polyvinyl chloride foam with modified acrylic adhesive.
• VITOFLEX CM-L Single-sided self-adhesive flexible elastic cellular rubber based on EPDM for protecting, cushioning, insulating, and sealing; excellent aging, ozone, and chemical resistance with temperature range -40°C to 120°C.
• VITO Metallklebebänder (Metal Adhesive Tapes) Metal adhesive tapes with high temperature, flame, and chemical resistance for indoor and outdoor industrial applications; reliable weather resistance for industrial bonding and insulation.
• VITOPLAST 130 Single-sided self-adhesive sealing tape made from polyurethane foam on polyester basis reinforced with polyester film; used for sealing, insulation, and protection.
• VITOCOLL Double-Sided Adhesive Tapes Thin transparent double-sided adhesive films for bonding and laminating materials such as metal, plastic, glass, and paper; enable bonding without affecting overall dimensions.
• VITOMOUNT 125 SA-220 Double-sided adhesive foam tape for automotive attachment of trim strips; high final strength and excellent aging resistance for OEM and supplier applications.
• VITO Medmount Single-sided self-adhesive polyethylene foam suitable for skin contact; used for manufacturing neutral electrodes and other medical products with good long-term adhesive power on perspiring and warm skin.
• VITO Medvlies Single-sided self-adhesive fleece for skin contact; developed for ECG and pediatric cable electrodes with good adhesive strength and skin compatibility for medical device manufacturers.
• VITO Solarprodukte (Solar Products) Adhesive tapes for solar thermal and photovoltaic systems; noise-reducing, sound-insulating, and insulating products for renewable energy system construction and component assembly.

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Industrieverband Klebstoffe (IVK)minorOthersIndustry association for adhesive technologies. VITO Irmen displays IVK membership as part of their industry affiliations.
• FSK (Fachverband Schaumkunststoffe)minorOthersGerman trade association for foam plastics industry. VITO Irmen maintains membership as part of their industry presence.
• AFERA (European Adhesive Tape Association)minorOthersEuropean association representing the adhesive tape industry. VITO Irmen is affiliated as a member company.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• tesa SE: Hamburg-based tape manufacturer (Beiersdorf subsidiary) producing single- and double-sided adhesive tapes, foam tapes, and mounting solutions across industrial, automotive, and construction markets — VITO's most direct large-scale competitor in foam-based adhesive tape systems.
• Nitto Denko: Japanese manufacturer of industrial adhesive tapes, foam-based mounting tapes, and sealing products for automotive, electronics, and construction — directly comparable double-sided foam-tape product range and similar industrial customer base.
• Lohmann GmbH & Co. KG: German specialty tape manufacturer producing double-sided, transfer, and foam adhesive tapes for industrial, automotive, medical, and construction applications — comparable mid-sized German Mittelstand peer with similar product mix and customization model.
• Scapa Group: UK-based industrial tape and foam specialist serving healthcare, automotive, construction, and industrial markets — directly comparable double-sided foam tape and custom die-cut converting capability.

Broad incumbents

• 3M Industrial Adhesives and Tapes: Global industrial conglomerate with a dominant double-sided and foam-tape portfolio serving automotive, construction, electronics, and medical OEMs — broad incumbent whose VHB, double-coated foam tapes, and specialty products compete with VITO across most end markets.
• Tremco illbruck: European construction-focused sealant, tape, and pre-compressed foam tape supplier (part of RPM International) — direct overlap with VITO's facade, window, and construction sealing tape portfolio.
• Sika AG: Swiss specialty chemicals company producing construction sealants, structural glazing adhesives, and industrial bonding solutions — overlaps with VITO's structural glazing tape and construction sealing applications.
• Saint-Gobain Tape Solutions: Division of Saint-Gobain producing high-performance adhesive tapes, foams, and sealing solutions for construction, automotive, and industrial markets — broad incumbent competing on similar applications.
• Avery Dennison Performance Tapes: Global manufacturer of pressure-sensitive adhesive tapes and foam-based mounting products serving automotive, construction, electronics, and industrial customers — comparable in scale and product breadth to VITO's tape portfolio.
• Bostik (Arkema): Global adhesive manufacturer (Arkema subsidiary) producing industrial tapes, hot-melts, and construction sealants — competes with VITO in industrial mounting and construction bonding applications.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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