Staatl Fachingen

What Staatl Fachingen does

Staatl. Fachingen (legal entity Fachingen Heil- und Mineralbrunnen GmbH) is a privately held, family-owned German producer of premium bottled water operating from a single source in Fachingen in the Lahn Valley (Birlenbach, Rhineland-Palatinate). Founded in 1742 and continuously operating for over 280 years, the company draws water from depths of up to 900 meters through Devonian-era rock formations, protected within a company-initiated Heilquellenschutzgebiet, yielding a constant mineralization of approximately 2,800 mg/l. Its two commercial SKUs are Staatl. Fachingen STILL, a BfArM-approved healing water (Heilwasser) registered as a medicinal product with documented efficacy for heartburn and digestive support, and Staatl. Fachingen MEDIUM, a natural mineral water from the same source with added carbonation. Both products are bottled exclusively in reusable glass bottles designed for up to 50 refill cycles, with production operated under pharmaceutical GMP and IFS Food Version 8 (Higher Level) standards at an EU-funded 2018 bottling plant.

The company sells exclusively through B2B channels: the German GFGH (Getränkefachgroßhandel) beverage wholesale network and major retail banners including Rewe, Edeka, Kaufland, and Globus, plus online delivery services such as Flaschenpost and Hoffmann Bringts, reaching more than 5,000 stores nationally. It holds over 50% share of the German healing-water category and is positioned as a buyer-driven premium brand (Käufermarke) targeting health-oriented LOHAS consumers rather than competing on price in the broader mineral-water mass market. Revenue mechanics are wholesale-based with consumer pricing set by retailers; the company does not sell direct to consumers. A 75+ employee workforce supports operations under a multi-generational ownership philosophy that explicitly prioritizes long-term stewardship over quarterly performance, alongside operational sustainability investments (100% renewable hydropower since 2020, photovoltaic generation since 2023, and electric fleet transition since 2024).

There are no disclosed subsidiaries, no parent entity, no funding rounds, no acquisitions, and no public financial filings. The company's primary intangible assets are its BfArM regulatory status, its 280-year brand heritage, the protected catchment area, and its distribution relationships. Operational scope is currently confined to Germany, with the IFS Food Version 8 certification (2025) and EU-hosted digital infrastructure suggesting latent capacity for international expansion that has not yet been activated.

Name

Staatl Fachingen

Legal name

Fachingen Heil- und Mineralbrunnen GmbH

Website

https://fachingen.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1742

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Staatl. Fachingen is a family-owned German producer, founded 1742, of premium bottled water from a single protected healing spring. It sells BfArM-approved STILL healing water and MEDIUM mineral water exclusively through German beverage wholesalers and major retailers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Bottled Water (Mineral and Healing Water)

NAICS

Bottled Water Manufacturing (312112)

SIC

Beverages (2080)

akta.pro primary industry

Bottled Water (Still, Sparkling, Enhanced) (CRADAHAC)

Keywords

• Healing water
• Mineral water
• Bottled water
• Glass returnable bottles
• Spring water production

Headquarters

HQ city

Birlenbach

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, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Bottled Water Products: Revenue generated from sale of two water products: Staatl. Fachingen STILL (healing water/medicine) and Staatl. Fachingen MEDIUM (mineral water with added carbonation). Both products share identical mineralization from the same source, differing only in CO2 content. Products sold exclusively through retail partners and GFGH wholesale distributors - no direct consumer sales.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Staatl. Fachingen bottles and distributes two premium water products drawn from a single healing spring source near Diez an der Lahn in Germany: Staatl. Fachingen STILL, a BfArM-approved healing water (Heilwasser) clinically proven effective against heartburn and digestive disorders, and Staatl. Fachingen MEDIUM, a mineral water from the same source enhanced with added carbonation. Both products share an identical mineral profile of approximately 2,800 mg/l total dissolved minerals and are packaged exclusively in reusable glass bottles (up to 50 reuse cycles).

Product overview

Staatl. Fachingen produces two premium water products from a single healing spring source discovered in 1742, located in Fachingen in the Lahntal between Westerwald and Taunus. The company offers two distinct products: Staatl. Fachingen STILL (Heilwasser/healing water) and Staatl. Fachingen MEDIUM (mineral water). Both products share the same exceptional mineral composition drawn from 900 meters depth, but differ in carbonation levels—STILL contains naturally occurring 1.5 g/l carbonic acid for a gentle taste, while MEDIUM is enhanced with additional carbonation for a sparkling experience. Both are sold in distinctive reusable glass bottles with faceted designs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Staatl. Fachingen STILL: BfArM-approved healing water (Heilwasser) for the symptomatic treatment of heartburn, digestive support, and urinary tract health. Comes in green glass bottle with characteristic faceted design.
• Staatl. Fachingen MEDIUM

Products and services

• Staatl. Fachingen STILL BfArM-approved healing water (Heilwasser) with scientifically proven efficacy for symptomatic treatment of heartburn in adults and for promoting digestion. Contains 1,846 mg/l bicarbonate, 98.7 mg/l calcium, 59.2 mg/l magnesium, and 0.77 mg/l lithium. Packaged in distinctive green glass returnable bottles with faceted design, reusable up to 50 times.
• Staatl. Fachingen MEDIUM Natural mineral water drawn from the same source as the STILL healing water, enhanced with additional natural carbonation (approximately 4.5 g/l total CO2 versus 1.5 g/l in STILL). Shares the identical mineral composition including 1,846 mg/l bicarbonate, 98.7 mg/l calcium, 59.2 mg/l magnesium, and 0.77 mg/l lithium. Sold in transparent glass returnable bottles with faceted design, reusable up to 50 times.

Quantifiable outcome

• 84.7% of study participants experienced clinically relevant symptom reduction for heartburn
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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AI capability2 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Getränkefachgroßhandel (GFGH) NetworkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLong-standing partnership network with beverage wholesale distributors across Germany. This established system reliably supplies retailers. The company supports GFGH partners with regional field sales representatives, maintaining personal relationships with decision-makers. During the pandemic, support was extended even when GFGH field staff were on furlough - demonstrating commitment to partnership over transactions.
• Rewe GroupcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor retail chain carrying Staatl. Fachingen STILL and MEDIUM products. Part of nationwide retail distribution network serving health-conscious premium buyers.
• Edeka GroupcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor retail chain carrying Staatl. Fachingen products. Key partner for reaching premium buyer segment nationwide.
• FlaschenpostcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOnline beverage delivery service providing same-day or next-day delivery of Staatl. Fachingen products to consumers. Part of digital commerce channel strategy for convenience-focused buyers.
• Sabine WackerminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDeveloper of the 'Wacker Method' base fasting approach since 1997. Created 7-day video series with Staatl. Fachingen guiding users through a base fasting week. Content available on Staatl. Fachingen YouTube channel. Author of multiple books on base fasting.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Gerolsteiner Brunnen: Germany's leading premium mineral water brand, also sold in glass returnable bottles with a focus on mineralized water from volcanic origins. Most directly comparable on premium positioning, glass-Mehrweg packaging, and German retail distribution.
• Teinacher: German premium mineral water brand with heritage dating back to the 19th century, sold in glass returnable bottles. Comparable on premium niche positioning, glass-Mehrweg strategy, and traditional retail channels.
• Ensinger Mineralbrunnen: Mid-sized German premium mineral water producer with glass returnable bottles, distributed via GFGH and German retail. Comparable on B2B-only distribution model and German premium niche positioning.
• Adelholzener Alpenquellen: Bavarian premium mineral water brand with strong regional positioning, glass/PET dual format, and similar B2B retail distribution model. Comparable on premium positioning and German market focus.
• Heppinger Mineralbrunnen: German healing water brand with BfArM-style positioning, also sold via GFGH and German retail. Closest direct competitor within the regulated Heilwasser category alongside Staatl. Fachingen STILL.
• Apollinaris: Premium German mineral water brand (owned by Coca-Cola) sold in glass bottles with strong retail presence. Directly comparable as a national premium mineral water competitor in German retail channels.
• Bad Mergentheimer Heilwasser: German healing water brand from Bad Mergentheim with regulatory approval similar to BfArM-recognized Heilwasser. Direct competitor in the regulated healing-water category.

Broad incumbents

• Volvic: Premium natural mineral water brand owned by Danone, sold across German retail including Rewe and Edeka. Comparable as a large incumbent in the same premium-still-water shelf segment with broader portfolio.
• San Pellegrino: Premium sparkling mineral water from Nestlé Waters, served in restaurants and retail globally. Comparable as a premium sparkling-water incumbent serving health-conscious buyers through glass packaging.

Regional players

• Black Forest Mineral Water (Schwarzwald Sprudel): Premium German mineral water brand with deep regional roots and glass-bottle heritage. Comparable on traditional heritage positioning and glass-Mehrweg strategy, though serving primarily southwestern Germany.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@StaatlFachingen/playlists
• Xx.com/fachingen

Compliance3 records

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Funding overview

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Investors

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Investments

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