Franz Mensch

What Franz Mensch does

Franz Mensch GmbH is a German B2B manufacturer and e-commerce distributor of hygiene, occupational safety, and packaging products headquartered in Buchloe, Germany. The company sells a catalog of more than 10,000 articles spanning disposable gloves (nitrile, vinyl, latex, TPE, PLA), protective clothing, respiratory protection, paper hygiene products, cleaning supplies, incontinence products, and sustainable food packaging, serving customers in the food industry, medical and elderly care, hospitality (HoReCa), and industrial/trade sectors.

The business is built on five private-label brands (Hygostar, Hygoclean, Hygonorm, Hygomed, NatureStar) developed and produced in-house, complemented by a curated distribution portfolio of third-party partner brands including DuPont Tyvek, ATG, Ansell, BLS, MAPA, Abena, Ecolab, Diversey, Vileda, and Hartmann. Its proprietary features include a hygiene color-coding system for cross-contamination prevention and a dedicated Pallet Shop (Palettenshop) for bulk purchasing. The platform is supported by ISO 9001:2015, ISO 13485, FSC-Mix, EU Ecolabel, Cradle to Cradle Silver, and OEKO-TEX STANDARD 100 certifications.

Revenue is generated primarily through direct online product sales via the company's e-commerce storefront at franz-mensch.de, supplemented by phone-based sales support and a framework-contract offering for larger enterprise customers. Pricing is publicly disclosed at the unit level with tiered discounts on pallet quantities; payment options include invoice, prepayment, credit card, PayPal, and Amazon Pay. Distribution runs through multi-carrier logistics partners (Schenker, Noerpel, DPD), enabling 24-hour dispatch readiness. The company operates as an independent German GmbH with no disclosed parent, investors, or M&A activity, consistent with a privately held Mittelstand business model.

Name

Franz Mensch

Legal name

Franz Mensch GmbH

Website

https://franz-mensch.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Franz Mensch GmbH is a German B2B manufacturer and e-commerce distributor of more than 10,000 hygiene, work protection, and packaging products, serving food industry, medical/care, HoReCa, and industrial buyers across Germany via five private-label brands and curated partner-brand distribution.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hygiene and Occupational Safety Supplies

SIC

Wholesale-Professional & Commercial Equipment & Supplies (5040), Wholesale-Medical, Dental & Hospital Equipment & Supplies (5047)

akta.pro primary industry

Napkins, Tableware & Foodservice Disposables (Plates, Cups, Cutlery) (CRADALAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Disposable Tableware (Plates, Cups, Cutlery) (CRAJAGAG), Hygiene Packaging & Dispensing Systems (Dispenser Systems, Packs) (IMAMAGAJ), Nonfood Grocery & HBC Wholesale (Paper, Cleaning, Personal Care) (AFAIABAL)

Keywords

• Disposable hygiene products
• Work protection equipment
• Food service packaging
• Occupational safety supplies
• Medical and care disposables

Headquarters

HQ city

Buchloe

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: Franz Mensch generates revenue through direct product sales via their e-commerce platform. They offer a wide range of hygiene, protection, and packaging products including both proprietary private label brands (Hygostar, Hygoclean, Hygonorm, Hygomed, NatureStar) and third-party brand partner products. Revenue comes from individual unit sales, bulk orders, and pallet-quantity purchases.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Franz Mensch manufactures and supplies more than 10,000 articles of disposable hygiene products, work protection equipment, and packaging solutions for B2B customers in the food industry, medical/care, gastronomy, and industrial sectors. The company sells via its own e-commerce platform under five private-label brands (Hygostar, Hygoclean, Hygonorm, Hygomed, NatureStar) alongside distributed partner brands, and ships orders ready within 24 hours.

Product overview

Franz Mensch is a German manufacturer and full-range supplier of hygiene articles, occupational safety equipment, and packaging products. The company operates both owned manufacturing brands and distributes partner brand products. Owned brands include: Hygostar (primary brand for gloves and protective equipment), Hygoclean (paper products and hygiene systems), Hygonorm (competitively priced hygiene products), Hygomed (medical/care focus), and NatureStar (sustainable bio-based disposable products). The product portfolio encompasses disposable gloves (nitrile, TPE, vinyl, latex, cotton, PLA), protective clothing (gowns, coveralls, aprons, sleeves, overshoes, caps), respiratory protection (FFP2, FFP3 masks, medical masks), paper products (hand towels, toilet paper, roll towels), cleaning supplies, incontinence products, and sustainable food packaging (PLA-coated kraft paper containers, paper straws). The company also offers a pallet shop for bulk orders and distributes partner brands including ATG, Mapa, DuPont Tyvek, BLS, Abena, and others. Target industries include food industry, medical/care, gastronomy, and industrial sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Hygostar: Own brand for disposable gloves, protective clothing overshoes, and hygiene products
• Hygoclean
• Hygonorm
• Hygomed
• NatureStar

Products and services

• Nitrilhandschuhe Safe Light Premium powder-free nitrile disposable gloves with textured surface for secure grip, resistant to fats, oils, chemicals, solvents, viruses, bacteria and fungi; available in 12 colors and sizes XS to XXL for food, medical, and industrial use.
• Nitrilhandschuhe Safe Premium Heavy-duty powder-free nitrile disposable gloves with textured surface, fat/oil resistant and resistant to chemicals and solvents, offering high tactile sensitivity for precise work.
• Chemikalienschutzhandschuhe Super High Risk 30cm nitrile chemical protection gloves, Category 3 PPE, resistant to chemicals, oils, fats and microorganisms, with textured surface for grip.
• TPE-Handschuhe Allfood Thermosoft Powder-free thermoplastic elastomer gloves, soft as vinyl but more affordable than nitrile, latex-allergy-protein-free and suitable for oil and fat-containing foods.
• PLA-Handschuhe Compostable disposable gloves made from polylactide (PLA) derived from corn starch, food-safe, odorless, water-repellent, and industrially compostable per EN 13432.
• Überschuhe PP/CPE Shoe covers with PP upper and CPE sole, water-repellent and breathable, suitable for care, industry, and food areas to keep contamination out of sensitive hygiene zones.
• Baretthauben Bettina Light Lightweight breathable PP fleece bouffant caps with latex-free elastic band, suitable for long hair, designed for food processing and hygiene-sensitive environments.
• Atemschutzmasken FFP2 NR Vertically foldable FFP2 NR respirator masks with ear loops made of high-quality PP fleece, flexible nose clip, reducing intake and transmission of infectious agents for hygiene-sensitive areas.
• Mundschutz Typ II / Typ IIR 3-layer PP nonwoven medical face masks with 98% BFE filtration efficiency; Typ II for general medical droplet protection and Typ IIR for additional splash protection against contaminated liquids.
• Papierhandtücher V/ZZ-Falz Folded paper hand towels in V/ZZ fold format made from 2-ply cellulose or recycled paper, highly absorbent with embossed surface, designed for hygienic single dispensing from standard dispensers.
• Müllsäcke Eco 120L LDPE waste bags (approx. 35 my) in 6 colors for hygiene color-coding systems, liquid-tight, made from 100% recycled material, 700 x 1100 mm, on roll with tear-off perforation.
• Bio Suppenbecher Minestrone Compostable soup containers made from sustainable kraft paper with PLA bio-film coating, leak-proof, suitable for soups, salads and liquid foods, industrially compostable according to EN 13432.
• Foodboxen Menu Rectangular kraft paper food boxes with PLA bio-coating, extra strong, leak-proof, oil and fat resistant, ideal for food trucks, street food, fries, waffles and snacks, industrially compostable per EN 13432.
• Papier-Trinkhalme Classic/Flex/Cocktail FSC-Mix certified paper straws in Classic, Flex (bendable), and Cocktail styles, made from sustainable renewable raw materials, unbleached, PFAS-free, and durable up to 48 hours without softening.
• Bettunterlagen PP/Zellulose/PE Incontinence underpads with cellulose absorbent core, skin-friendly PP nonwoven top and waterproof PE bottom, available in 400ml, 700ml, and 900ml absorption capacities for hospital beds, wheelchairs, and seating.
• Desinfektionssäule Edelstahl Mobile stainless steel disinfection pillar with elegant design and easy cleaning, ideal for supermarkets, shops, waiting rooms and entrance areas; tip-resistant with stable base, no wall mounting required.
• DuPont Tyvek 500 Xpert / Tyvek 800 J DuPont Tyvek protective coveralls using spun-bonded polyethylene microfiber material; Tyvek 500 Xpert for general Type 5-B/6-B protection and Tyvek 800 J for chemical protection with liquid spray resistance under pressure.
• ATG MaxiFlex Cut / MaxiFlex Ultimate ATG premium work gloves with AIRtech breathability technology, nitrile micro-foam coating for secure grip; MaxiFlex Cut offers cut resistance and MaxiFlex Ultimate offers precision work with touchscreen capability.
• BlackSatino GreenGrow Sustainable hygiene paper line combining recycled paper and Miscanthus fresh fibers, FSC-Mix certified, EU Ecolabel, Cradle to Cradle Silver, and CO2-neutralized; includes hand towels, toilet paper and jumbo rolls.
• Palettenshop Dedicated bulk ordering platform offering selected products on pallets at discounted prices across gloves, papers, protective clothing, gastronomy supplies, care/medical supplies, and cleaning supplies, designed for businesses with high demand.
• Mikrofasertücher perforiert New 2025 launch of perforated microfiber cloths on roll made of polyester/polyamide, tear-off format designed for faster and more organized cleaning operations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Products shipped ready for dispatch within 24 hours
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

25 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• DuPont (Tyvek®)coreTechnology or IntegrationFranz Mensch distributes DuPont™ Tyvek® protective clothing products including the Tyvek® 500 Xpert and Tyvek® 800 J chemical protection suits. Tyvek® is a proprietary polyethylene material technology known for its barrier properties, breathability, and protection against particles and liquids.
• AbenacoreOthersAbena provides a broad range of incontinence products including pads, pants, and fixation solutions. Their products are distributed through Franz Mensch's platform, offering healthcare facilities reliable protection, comfortable fit, and discreet application.
• Peter Greven PhysiodermminorOthersPeter Greven Physioderm specializes in professional skin protection systems including cleaning, care, and disinfection products. Their dermatologically tested solutions meet high requirements for workplace skin care.
• LeiberminorOthersLeiber develops professional workwear for gastronomy, care, and service industries including trousers, tunics, chef jackets, and aprons. Their products feature functional cuts, durable materials, and high wearing comfort.
• AbebaminorOthersABEBA® provides professional and safety shoes combining comfort and protection for everyday work. Franz Mensch offers their selected range including slip-resistant clogs, safety sandals, and ESD shoes.
• ATG (Advanced Technology Gloves)coreTechnology or IntegrationATG provides premium work gloves including MaxiFlex® Cut™ and MaxiFlex® Ultimate™ with proprietary technologies like AIRtech®, DURAtech®, and ERGOtech® for breathability, durability, and ergonomic fit. Also available through BIG Arbeitsschutz.
• AnsellcoreTechnology or IntegrationAnsell distributes TouchNTuff® 92-600 nitrile gloves featuring TNT™ Chemical Splash Resistance Technology for chemical protection combined with high comfort and durability. Certified to EN388 for abrasion resistance.
• Satino by WEPAminorOthersSatino provides sustainable hygiene paper products including BlackSatino GreenGrow line made from recycled paper with Miscanthus fibers, certified FSC-Mix, EU Ecolabel, and Cradle to Cradle Silver.
• MeditradecoreTechnology or IntegrationMeditrade supplies medical products including Respima FFP2 NR respiratory masks with quintuple filter construction for reliable virus and bacteria protection.
• TexxorminorOthersTexxor provides work protection products available through Franz Mensch's partner brand offerings.
• ReintexminorOthersReintex offers high-quality hygiene textiles including disposable blankets, pillows, repositioning sheets, and bed sheets for professional use in healthcare settings.
• FeldtmannminorOthersFeldtmann provides work protection products and Stronghand work gloves available through Franz Mensch.
• HartmannminorOthersHartmann (Paul Hartmann AG) supplies medical and hygiene products available through Franz Mensch's distribution.
• Katrin (Metsä Tissue)minorOthersKatrin offers tissue and hygiene paper products including Centerfeed multipurpose rolls, certified EU Ecolabel and dermatologically tested.
• EcolabminorOthersEcolab provides professional cleaning and hygiene solutions available through Franz Mensch's partner product range.
• DiverseyminorOthersDiversey supplies professional hygiene and cleaning solutions available through Franz Mensch's distribution.
• VikanminorOthersVikan provides professional cleaning tools and hygiene equipment available through Franz Mensch.
• Vileda ProfessionalminorOthersVileda Professional offers professional cleaning and hygiene tools available through Franz Mensch.
• EltenminorOthersElten provides safety shoes and occupational footwear available through Franz Mensch.
• Dunlop BootsminorOthersDunlop Boots supplies safety and work boots available through Franz Mensch.
• Kleenex (Kimberly-Clark)minorOthersKleenex tissue and hygiene products from Kimberly-Clark available through Franz Mensch.
• Green HygieneminorOthersGreen Hygiene offers 100% plastic-free hygiene paper products including FALK and FRIEDA paper towels made from recycled paper with plastic-free packaging.
• SchenkerminorOthersSchenker (DB Schenker) provides logistics and shipping services for Franz Mensch product deliveries.
• NoerpelminorOthersNoerpel provides logistics and shipping services for Franz Mensch product deliveries.
• DPDminorOthersDPD provides parcel delivery services for Franz Mensch product shipments.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• KAISER+KRAFT: TAKKT-owned German B2B e-commerce specialist for workplace equipment, operating supplies, and storage/logistics, serving the same Mittelstand buyers as Franz Mensch.
• Engelbert Strauss: German workwear and occupational safety specialist with strong own-brand manufacturing and direct e-commerce, overlapping directly with Franz Mensch's gloves, protective clothing, and work protection categories.
• Lyreco: Major European B2B distributor of workplace, hygiene, and PPE supplies with strong e-commerce and own-brand lines, directly overlapping Franz Mensch's product mix and target buyer (SMB to enterprise).
• Manutan: Pan-European B2B e-commerce group for workplace and industrial supplies, including PPE, hygiene paper, and waste handling, competing head-to-head with Franz Mensch's catalog in the DACH region.
• hygi.de: German online wholesale distributor of cleaning and hygiene products, serving facility management, HoReCa, and healthcare customers with a comparable catalog to Franz Mensch's Hygoclean and Hygostar ranges.

Broad incumbents

• CWS Workwear: European incumbent for workwear, hygiene mats, and washroom services, with broader service-based offerings (rental, dispensing) that compete with Franz Mensch's product sales in adjacent hygiene categories.
• Amazon Business: Global B2B marketplace increasingly serving SMB procurement for PPE, paper, and cleaning supplies; a structural competitor for price-driven German buyers considering Franz Mensch.
• Staples Europe (Office Centre): European office and workplace supplies incumbent with broad catalog of hygiene, janitorial, and breakroom items, partially overlapping Franz Mensch's HoReCa and facility supply SKUs.

Emerging players

• Mercateo (Conrad Sourcing Platform): B2B procurement marketplace now part of Conrad Electronic, aggregating millions of MRO and workplace SKUs; competes with Franz Mensch on discovery and ordering for indirect procurement buyers.

Others

• BIG Arbeitsschutz: German work-protection specialist and explicit Franz Mensch partner (distributing ATG MaxiFlex), offering a comparable PPE assortment to industrial and craft buyers.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/franz-mensch-gmbh

Compliance7 records

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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