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What bb med does

BBMED product GmbH is a German contract manufacturer (Lohnhersteller) of cosmetics and medical-grade skincare products, founded in 1976 and headquartered at Wöhrmannstraße 15, 47546 Kalkar on the Lower Rhine. The company develops and produces skincare cosmetics on a B2B basis for cosmetics brand owners, offering integrated services spanning formulation, GMP-compliant manufacturing and auxiliary services. BBMED structures client engagement around two pathways — "Expert Experience" for informed buyers seeking direct execution and "Guided Experience" for clients requiring structured development support — and also operates a sub-brand, blue bell, positioned as an ideas supplier (Ideenlieferant) for national and international trade. The legal entity is BBMED product GmbH, a privately held, family-controlled company (Robert Beinio and Ina Beinio are referenced in connection with key ceremonial and sponsorship decisions), with no external investors, funding rounds, parent company, or public listing.

BBMED's manufacturing is certified to DIN EN ISO 13485 (medical device quality management), DIN EN ISO 9001, DIN EN ISO 22716 (cosmetics GMP), and operates under Good Manufacturing Practice standards — a regulatory stack uncommon among pure-cosmetics manufacturers that enables the company to serve medical-cosmetic and pharma-adjacent customers. Core capabilities combine formulation science with what the company describes as a "Science with Soul" philosophy, integrating development, production and services under one roof at a single Kalkar facility. Distribution is exclusively B2B (contract manufacturing for brand customers) plus the blue bell trade-channel brand; no direct-to-consumer model is operated. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed.

The company is currently investing in significant infrastructure expansion — a new headquarters and production facility with groundbreaking (Spatenstich) in 2024 and planned occupancy in April 2026, featuring offices, production halls, laboratories, photovoltaics and energy-efficient building systems — alongside a corporate design relaunch timed to its 50th anniversary in 2026. Go-to-market is inquiry-driven direct B2B engagement targeting cosmetics brand owners in Germany and (via the blue bell channel) international markets, supported by a corporate website with content marketing, regional sports sponsorship (VfR Warbeyen women's football via the Nø Cosmetics brand), and a published career page.

Name

bb med

Legal name

BBMED product GmbH

Website

https://bb-kalkar.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

BBMED product GmbH is a German GMP-certified contract manufacturer of cosmetics and medical-grade skincare products, founded in 1976 in Kalkar. It develops and produces skincare formulations on a B2B basis for cosmetics brand owners under ISO 13485, 9001 and 22716 standards.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Kalkar

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Contract Manufacturing (Lohnherstellung): B2B toll manufacturing services for cosmetics brands. Develops and produces skincare products for brand owners who bring formulations or concept ideas. Revenue generated through manufacturing fees for development services and production runs.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

BBMED is a German contract manufacturer (Lohnhersteller) of cosmetics and skincare products, offering development, GMP-compliant production, and supporting services to cosmetics brand owners. The company formulates and produces high-quality skincare products in Germany under ISO 13485, ISO 9001, ISO 22716, and GMP certifications, presenting two engagement modes — Expert Experience (direct, compact service for informed clients) and Guided Experience (step-by-step guidance through the development journey). It also operates the blue bell sub-brand as an idea supplier for national and international trade.

Product overview

BBMED is a contract manufacturer (Lohnhersteller) for cosmetics, offering development and production of high-quality skincare products made in Germany. The company provides two service approaches: Expert Experience (for clients who know their direction) and Guided Experience (for those requiring step-by-step guidance). Core services include cosmetics development, production, and supporting services. The company also operates the blue bell sub-brand as an idea supplier for national and international trade.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• blue bell: Ideenlieferant für den nationalen und internationalen Handel (Idea supplier for national and international trade).

Products and services

• Kosmetik Entwicklung (Cosmetics Development)

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Nø CosmeticsminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025BBMED serves as main sponsor (Hauptsponsor) for Nø Cosmetics brand displayed on the VfR Warbeyen women's football team jerseys in the 2. Frauen-Bundesliga (second women's Bundesliga). This is a marketing/sponsorship partnership supporting women's football in the Lower Rhine region.
• Unternehmensentwickler (Corporate Development Consultants)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 January 2025Consulting partners who worked intensively on company strategy in 2025, helping define company identity, positioning as cosmetics contract manufacturer, and future market perception.
• Firma 2coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Creative agency partner responsible for visual translation of the company strategy into new corporate design. Collaborated on typography, imagery, and visual identity for the 50th anniversary relaunch.
• PlanwerkstattcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Strategic and conceptual partner for the new building project (Neubau). Planwerkstatt provided architectural planning and strategic guidance from the beginning of the project (2021), helping shape the building design to reflect company values and work approach.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Fareva: Fareva is a French-headquartered global contract manufacturer producing cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and household products across more than 40 sites. Its cosmetics division directly competes with BBMED in contract manufacturing skincare products for brand owners.
• Nihon Kolmar: Nihon Kolmar is the Japanese cosmetics contract manufacturing arm of the Kolmar group, providing OEM/ODM services for skincare and makeup products. It is a directly comparable toll manufacturer serving cosmetics brand customers.
• Intercos: Intercos is an Italian global contract manufacturer of color cosmetics, skincare, and hair care products, serving prestige and mass-market brands. It directly parallels BBMED's contract manufacturing model for cosmetics with international distribution.
• Kolmar Korea: Kolmar Korea is a leading global cosmetics and health-functional-food contract manufacturer offering ODM/OEM services to brand customers worldwide. Its cosmetics division is a direct peer to BBMED in toll manufacturing skincare products for third-party brands.
• Mana Products: Mana Products is a US-based contract manufacturer of skincare, hair care, bath, and body products, producing for brand customers across categories. It is a direct peer to BBMED in toll manufacturing personal care and cosmetics products to specification.
• Schwan Cosmetics: Schwan Cosmetics is a German contract manufacturer of color cosmetics (lipstick, mascara, pencils) serving global beauty brands. It is a directly comparable German-headquartered cosmetics toll manufacturer with similar mid-sized European roots.
• Cosmax: Cosmax is the world's largest cosmetics original design manufacturer (ODM), headquartered in South Korea with global manufacturing operations. It directly competes with BBMED in contract manufacturing of skincare and cosmetics for brand owners, operating at substantially larger scale.
• Alkos Group: Alkos Group is a French contract manufacturer specializing in cosmetics, fragrances, and skincare products for brand customers. It competes directly with BBMED in the European contract cosmetics manufacturing space.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/bbmedproductgmbh
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bb-med

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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