HEIN Industrieschilder

What HEIN Industrieschilder does

HEIN Industrieschilder GmbH is a German manufacturer of industrial identification and safety labeling products, headquartered in Sinsheim, Baden-Württemberg, with a stated operating history of approximately 93 years (founded 1931). The company produces inspection stickers (Prüfplaketten), safety signs (Sicherheitszeichen), workplace and operational identification products (Betriebliche Kennzeichnung), and custom industrial product marking solutions for customers in mechanical and plant engineering, electrical engineering, medical technology and laboratories, and general industry. The product line is organized around four pillars, with proprietary sub-brands HI-TACK (high-adhesion industrial stickers), PERMALIGHT (photoluminescent emergency exit and warning signage), and GEM-MARK (cleanroom-rated labels with Fraunhofer TESTED DEVICE certification). Manufacturing is conducted in-house under ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 quality and environmental management systems, with UL-certified output (3 certifications, 45 materials) targeting North American export customers per ANSI standards.

The commercial model is e-commerce-first via hein.eu, supported by four online product configurators that allow customers to design custom inspection stickers, signs, type plates (per Machinery Directive 2006/42/EG), and ANSI-compliant labels without prior design expertise. Revenue is generated through one-time unit-priced sales of standard SKUs and quote-based custom manufacturing, with no minimum order quantity, volume discounts on most catalog items, free domestic shipping above €200, and 30-day net payment terms (or 2% discount within 8 days). Sales motion combines product-led growth through self-service configurators, inside sales by phone/email/WhatsApp (German-speaking), and an outside field sales team providing on-site consultation throughout Germany. Distribution is direct via DPD parcel shipping to Germany, EU member states, and Switzerland; the company does not offer self-pickup or packstation delivery.

HEIN operates as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Klaus Kroschke Holding GmbH & Co. KG, a diversified German industrial supply group, and is led by Managing Directors Dieter Amtsbüchler and Ann-Kathrin Meienberg. The company employs approximately 70 people across two locations, claims a customer base of roughly 34,000, and reports an empty funding history (no external investment rounds). Geographic reach is concentrated in Europe; the company does not claim a global footprint. The technology stack is conventional industrial printing and converting — there is no disclosed AI/ML, software platform, or API offering, and the online configurators are presented as workflow tools rather than intelligent systems.

Name

HEIN Industrieschilder

Legal name

HEIN Industrieschilder GmbH

Website

https://hein.eu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1931

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

HEIN Industrieschilder is a 93-year-old German manufacturer of industrial inspection stickers, safety signs, and custom labeling products, serving ~34,000 industrial B2B customers across mechanical, electrical, medical, and general-industry verticals via an e-commerce platform with online configurators, field sales, and a distribution footprint covering Germany, the EU, and Switzerland.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Labeling and Safety Signage

NAICS

Packaging and Labeling Services (56191)

SIC

Plastics Products, Nec (3089)

akta.pro primary industry

Labeling, Coding & Marking Systems (IMAHAOAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Labeling, Coding & Marking Equipment (Labelers, Inkjet, Laser) (IMALAOAD), Pharmaceutical Labels & Patient Information Packaging (Labels, IFUs, Booklets) (IMALAIAK), Anti-Counterfeit & Track-and-Trace Packaging (Serialization, Security Features) (IMALAIAJ)

Keywords

• Industrial safety labels
• Inspection stickers
• Safety signage
• Product identification
• Floor marking solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Sinsheim

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Standard Product Sales: Pre-made test stickers, safety signs, floor markings, and other standard labeling products sold through the online shop. One-time purchase model with volume discounts available.
2. Custom/Special Manufacturing: Custom labeling solutions designed via online configurator or consultation. Products tailored to customer specifications for material, size, layout, and text. Delivery from 2 business days.
3. UL-Certified Labels: Specialty labels meeting UL (Underwriters Laboratories) standards for North American export markets. 3 UL certifications and 45 UL materials available.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

HEIN Industrieschilder manufactures and sells industrial labeling and safety identification products, including inspection/test stickers (Prüfplaketten), safety signs (Sicherheitszeichen), operational floor markings (Betriebliche Kennzeichnung), and custom product identification solutions. The company operates an e-commerce platform with four online configurators that allow customers to self-design custom products compliant with DGUV, BGV A3, ATEX, UL, and ANSI standards, with delivery from 1 day for standard items and 2 days for custom orders.

Product overview

HEIN Industrieschilder GmbH is a full-service specialist for industrial product identification offering a broad portfolio of safety and identification products centered around four core pillars: (1) Prüfplaketten (inspection/test stickers) for documenting maintenance and testing dates per DGUV and other regulations, (2) Sicherheitszeichen (safety signs) including emergency exit signs, warning signs, prohibition signs, and fire protection markings, (3) Betriebliche Kennzeichnung (operational workplace identification) encompassing floor markings, barriers, crash protection, traffic signs, and storage labels, and (4) Individuelle Produktkennzeichnung (custom product identification) for machine warning signs, type plates, UL labels, ATEX marking, and front foils. The company differentiates through four online Konfiguratoren (configurators) — for Prüfplaketten, Schilder (signs/labels), Typenschilder (type plates), and ANSI markings — enabling customers to design custom products without prior design knowledge, with delivery from 1 day. Premium sub-brands include HI-TACK (ultra-durable adhesive stickers) and GEM-MARK (cleanroom-compatible labels). The company operates as an e-commerce B2B platform with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certification.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• HI-TACK: A sub-brand offering extreme durable and super adhesive sticker solutions for industrial labeling applications.

Products and services

• Prüfplaketten (Inspection Stickers) Inspection stickers and tags documenting test and maintenance dates for machines, electrical systems, tools, ladders, cables, medical devices, and equipment. Covers DGUV regulation 3 compliance, annual stickers, electrical testing labels, ladder and step markers, medical technology labels, cable labels, base plates, and maintenance seals.
• Sicherheitszeichen (Safety Signs) Comprehensive range of safety signs including PERMALIGHT glow-in-the-dark emergency exit signs, warning signs, prohibition signs, mandatory signs, fire protection signs, fire brigade signs, notices, UL markings per ANSI standards, electrical markings, product safety signs, information signs, energy-saving signs, operating instructions, equipment labels, pipe marking, and hazardous substance labels.
• Betriebliche Kennzeichnung (Operational Identification) Workplace marking solutions including floor markings, barriers and securing equipment, warning markings and protective profiles, crash protection, mobile warning and barrier systems, road traffic signs per StVO, parking signage, information signs and wayfinders, packaging labels and marking dots, numbers and letters, quality assurance labels, storage location markers with printable labels, pallet tags, inventory labels, and waste and recycling labels.
• Individuelle Produktkennzeichnung (Custom Product Identification) Custom industrial product labeling including warning signs for machines, type plates, UL labels per ANSI, machine lettering, front foils, ATEX marking, GEM-MARK cleanroom labels, HI-TACK stickers, DocuServ documentation solutions, and sample requests. Materials include aluminium, plastic, magnetic film, and self-adhesive film.
• HI-TACK Premium sticker sub-brand marketed as the ultimate labeling option with extreme durability, superior adhesion, color brilliance, and permanently legible output. Norm-compliant, with just-in-time delivery for industrial labeling applications.
• GEM-MARK Reinraumetiketten (Cleanroom Labels) Cleanroom-rated labels for use in pharmaceutical, medical, and laboratory environments, certified under the Fraunhofer TESTED DEVICE program for purity suitability. Part of the company's individual product identification portfolio.
• Konfiguratoren (Online Configurators) Suite of four online design tools enabling customers to configure and order custom inspection stickers, signs and labels, type plates, and ANSI stickers directly through the website without prior design knowledge.
• DocuServ Documentation service integrated into the individual product identification portfolio, providing supporting documentation solutions alongside physical labels and signs.
• Branchenlösungen (Industry Solutions) Tailored labeling solutions for specific industries including mechanical engineering, electrical engineering and electroindustry, with customized materials, sizing, layout, and text options per customer requirements.

Quantifiable outcome

• 34,000 satisfied customers served
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Klaus Kroschke GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent company of HEIN Industrieschilder GmbH. Part of a larger German industrial supply group providing shared resources, brand positioning, and corporate infrastructure.
• TÜV SÜDcoreTechnology or IntegrationGerman testing and certification organization. Provides ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certification for quality and environmental management systems.
• Fraunhofer InstituteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerApplied research organization. Partnership for cleanroom labeling technology. GEM-MARK labels tested and certified under Fraunhofer TESTED DEVICE program.
• Underwriters Laboratories (UL)coreTechnology or IntegrationUS safety certification organization. HEIN holds 3 UL certifications and offers 45 UL-certified materials for labels meeting North American export requirements.
• MollieminorOthersPayment service provider (PSP) for processing PayPal and credit card payments.
• PayPalminorOthersPayment method option for customers. Available for both B2B and B2C orders.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/Industrieschilder
• Facebookfacebook.com/HeinSchilder
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/12386799

Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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