August Pohli GmbH & Co.

What August Pohli GmbH & Co. does

August Pohli GmbH & Co. KG (DBA POHLI) is a privately held German B2B primary packaging solutions provider headquartered in Wuppertal, founded in 1876 as a bottle trading business and operating continuously for 148 years. The company supplies a catalog of more than 20,000 stock-keeping units spanning glass bottles and jars (including recycled-glass options), plastic bottles and jars (PET, HDPE, PP, and rPET/PCR-PET), aluminum bottles, cans, and tubes, airless dispenser systems, closures (pumps, sprayers, droppers, caps), and large-volume buckets and canisters. A proprietary splinter-protection coating (FSP) overlays plastic safety characteristics on glass chemical resistance. Underlying technology is primarily mechanical and material-science based: extrusion and molding, glass forming, airless pump engineering, and surface finishing techniques rather than software or digital platforms.

The business operates from a 42,000 m² site in Wuppertal with 19,000 m² of warehouse capacity (approximately 40,000 pallets) holding 72 million+ products, and a sales office in Bad Urach (established 1999) covering southern Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and Eastern Europe. Revenue is generated through one-time product sales of catalog packaging, professional services for finishing (printing up to 4 colors, hot foil stamping, metallization, UV powder coating, lid embossing, painting, gamma irradiation, in-mould labelling, cut-to-length services, and custom development), and managed storage/kitting services. The customer base is segmented across cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, food, and industrial end-markets, served via direct sales (sales-led GTM) and trade-show channels (notably Cosmetic Business in Munich). Pricing is quote-based with multi-year contracts and minimum order quantities on certain services, and the company is ISO 9001 certified. Revenue figures, ownership structure, and external investors are not publicly disclosed.

Name

August Pohli GmbH & Co.

Legal name

August Pohli GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://pohli.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1876

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

August Pohli GmbH & Co. KG is a privately held German B2B primary packaging distributor founded in 1876, supplying glass, plastic, and aluminum bottles, jars, dispensers, and closures with in-house finishing and logistics to cosmetics, pharmaceutical, food, and industrial customers across DACH and Eastern Europe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Wuppertal

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Primary Packaging Sales: Sale of primary packaging products including glass, plastic, and aluminum containers (bottles, jars, canisters, airless dispensers, closures). Revenue generated through one-time product sales with potential for repeat orders.
2. Finishing and Processing Services: Value-added services including printing, hot foil stamping, metallization, UV powder coating, embossing, protective coating, gamma irradiation, in-mould labelling, and painting. Services available for small quantities with one-time setup costs per article.
3. Storage and Logistics Services: Warehousing services for over 12,000 articles including customer-specific storage and custom packaging/kitting services.
4. Custom Development: Product development services from design concept to series production for customized packaging solutions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

August Pohli GmbH & Co. KG is a full-service B2B primary packaging distributor and processor supplying glass, plastic, and aluminum containers (bottles, jars, canisters, airless dispensers, closures) to cosmetics, pharmaceutical, food, and industrial manufacturers. The company complements its 20,000+ SKU catalogue with in-house finishing services (printing, hot foil stamping, metallization, UV powder coating, protective coating, gamma irradiation, in-mould labelling, painting, lid embossing), custom packaging development, and warehousing/logistics, all run from a 42,000 m² site in Wuppertal with over 72 million items in stock.

Product overview

August Pohli GmbH & Co. KG is a full-service B2B primary packaging solutions provider founded in 1876 and headquartered in Wuppertal, Germany. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of physical packaging products across three material categories: glass (bottles, jars), plastic (bottles, jars, airless dispensers, buckets, canisters), and aluminum. The product range is complemented by an extensive set of value-adding services including custom printing, hot foil stamping, metallization, UV powder coating, protective splinter coating, lid embossing, painting, gamma irradiation, in-mould labelling, cut-to-length, storage and confectioning, and custom development. The company operates from approximately 42,000 m² of facilities with ~19,000 m² of warehouse space (40,000 pallets) and maintains over 72 million items in stock across more than 20,000 different catalog articles. Services and products serve cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, food, and industrial sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Airless-Dispenser (Airless Dispensers) Airless dispensing systems that protect sensitive formulations from air exposure and contamination without traditional pump mechanisms, used by cosmetic, pharmaceutical, and food manufacturers.
• Kunststoffflaschen (Plastic Bottles) Plastic bottles in various materials (PET, HDPE, PP, rPET/PCR-PET) and shapes supplied to cosmetics, pharmaceutical, food, and industrial customers.
• Kunststoffdosen (Plastic Jars) Plastic jars and containers for creams, ointments, and other viscous products used in cosmetic and pharmaceutical applications.
• Glastiegel (Glass Jars) Glass jars, including variants with high recycled glass content and fully recycled-glass versions, for premium cosmetic and pharmaceutical packaging.
• Glasflaschen (Glass Bottles) Glass bottles in various sizes, colors, and UV-protective variants for cosmetics, pharmaceutical, food, and industrial applications.
• Alu-Produkte (Aluminum Products) Aluminum packaging products including bottles, cans, and tubes, available in recycled aluminum variants, for cosmetics, food, and industrial use.
• Eimer & Kanister (Buckets & Canisters) Large-volume plastic buckets and canisters supplied to industrial, food, and chemical customers.
• FSP – Fall Protection Packaging (Splinter Protection Coating) Glass bottles with a splinter protection coating that combines the chemical resistance of glass with plastic-like safety, reducing breakage risk and enabling safer disposal.
• Verschlüsse (Closures) Closure systems including pumps, sprayers, droppers, and caps for all packaging types, including alternative closure materials with cardboard inserts.
• Bedruckung (Custom Printing Service) Custom tampon and screen printing of up to 4 colors on glass and plastic packaging, offered in small quantities.
• Heissfolienpraegung (Hot Foil Stamping) Hot foil stamping in gold, silver, and other colors on glass and plastic packaging, available for small quantities.
• Metallisierung (Metallization) Metallization finishing in gold or silver, glossy or matte, for glass, plastic packaging, and closures, available for small quantities.
• UV-Pulverbeschichtung (UV Powder Coating) UV powder coating for glass packaging providing light and UV protection, available from a minimum of 10,000 glass bottles.
• Deckelpraegung (Lid Embossing) Custom embossing on aluminum closures to enhance product packaging, available for small quantities.
• Schutzbeschichtung (Protective/Splinter Coating Service) Splinter protection coating on glass bottles combining the chemical resistance of glass with the safety profile of plastic, reducing breakage and enabling safer disposal.
• Lagerung & Konfektionierung (Storage & Custom Packaging) Storage services for over 12,000 articles, including customer-specific confectioning, kitting, and customization.
• Gamma Bestrahlung (Gamma Irradiation Sterilization) Gamma radiation sterilization for products in their packaging, executed without temperature increase or chemical residues.
• Lackierung (Painting) Painting in matte and glossy finishes, both transparent and opaque, applied to glass and plastic packaging and closures.
• Schneidservice (Cut-to-Length Dip Tubes) Custom cutting of dip tubes (steigrohre) for triggers, fine-mist sprayers, and dispenser/lotion pumps, tailored to customer specifications.
• In-Mould Labelling In-mould labeling with logos, images, graphics, and clear gradation on natural polypropylene, with a minimum order of 30,000 units and up to 3 designs per production run.
• Entwicklung (Custom Packaging Development) Custom packaging development from initial design sketch to series production in plastic, aluminum, and glass, including economical solutions.

Quantifiable outcome

• Direct availability of 72,000,000+ products from in-house warehouse for fast production and reliable supply chain
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Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature5 records

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Bormioli Pharma: Italian pharmaceutical glass and plastic primary packaging manufacturer serving pharma and cosmetics customers. Directly comparable to Pohli's pharma glass jars/bottles and sterile packaging offering across European markets.
• Stoelze Group: German-based packaging distributor and finishing specialist serving cosmetics and personal care customers. Closely comparable to Pohli in distribution-plus-finishing model across DACH, with similar scale and Mittelstand positioning.
• Heinz Glas: Family-owned German glass packaging specialist serving the perfume, cosmetics and personal care industries. Closely comparable to Pohli's glass jar and bottle business for cosmetics customers, with similar Mittelstand heritage.
• Verallia: European-leading glass packaging manufacturer serving beverages, food and cosmetics. Comparable to Pohli in glass primary packaging for cosmetics and food end markets across DACH and wider Europe.
• AptarGroup: Global leader in dispensing systems and primary packaging components for beauty, personal care, pharma and food. Directly comparable to Pohli's airless dispenser and closure portfolio, though at global scale.
• Gerresheimer AG: German-headquartered global manufacturer of primary glass and plastic packaging for pharma, cosmetics and food. Directly comparable to Pohli across pharma and cosmetics end markets, though operating at significantly larger scale with proprietary glass and plastic manufacturing.

Broad incumbents

• Berry Global Group: Global packaging manufacturer with extensive plastic, rigid and consumer packaging lines. Overlaps with Pohli's plastic bottle, jar and industrial container segments, though with a much broader product and geographic footprint.
• ALPLA Group: Austrian-headquartered global plastic packaging manufacturer with broad portfolio across bottles, jars and industrial containers. Comparable to Pohli's plastic packaging and industrial bucket/canister offering, though at significantly larger scale.
• Schott AG: German specialty glass manufacturer serving pharma, cosmetics and industrial applications. Comparable to Pohli's glass packaging offering especially in pharma, though Schott's portfolio extends well beyond primary packaging into specialty materials.

Regional players

• Raepak: UK-based cosmetic primary packaging manufacturer and distributor offering bottles, jars, airless and finishing services. Comparable to Pohli across cosmetic packaging product range, though primarily serving UK and export rather than DACH.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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