Name

Surteco Se

Legal name

SURTECO GmbH

Website

https://surteco.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Decorative Surface Materials

NAICS

Unlaminated Plastics Film and Sheet (except Packaging) Manufacturing (326113), Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing (326), Resin and Synthetic Rubber Manufacturing (32521)

SIC

Unsupported Plastics Film & Sheet (3081), Coating, Engraving & Allied Services (3470), Plastic Materials, Synth Resins & Nonvulcan Elastomers (2821)

akta.pro primary industry

Decor & Laminating Paper Manufacturing (Furniture, Flooring, Impregnated Papers) (IMAMAEAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Wood Coatings & Finishes (IMADAKAD), Label Stock, Inks, Coatings & Laminates (Materials Supply) (IMALAKAL)

Keywords

• Decorative surface materials
• Furniture edge bands
• Thermoplastic films
• Decorative papers
• Release paper manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Buttenwiesen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Decorative Surface Products: SURTECO generates revenue primarily through the manufacture and sale of decorative surfaces including edge bands (thermoplastic, melamine-based), decorative papers, release papers, finish foils, and thermoplastic films (PVC, PP, PET). The company operates as a B2B supplier to the global furniture industry, selling to large manufacturers, trade distributors, and shopfitting companies.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

SURTECO SE manufactures and supplies decorative surface finishes made from paper, plastic, and bio-ink products for the international furniture industry. The portfolio includes edge bands (thermoplastic and melamine), decorative papers, release papers, finish foils, and thermoplastic films supplied to major furniture manufacturers, trade distributors, and shopfitting companies with global delivery supported by Design Centers and inventory programmes.

Product overview

SURTECO is a globally leading complete supplier of decorative surfaces for the furniture industry, offering an integrated product portfolio spanning edge bands (thermoplastic, paper-based melamine, ABS, PP, PVC, 3D variants), decorative paper, release paper, finish foil, and thermoplastic films (PET, PP, PVC). The product range is unified through coordinated design, color, and surface technologies ensuring decor, color, and structural matching across all substrates and materials. Key product lines include CIRCULAR EDGE sustainable solutions, FUSION-EDGE premium joining technology, and specialized finishes like PRIMEMATT ultra-matte coating. The portfolio is complemented by digital printing capabilities (eDition, DIGITAL-EDGE), innovative surface technologies (Tecotop, Realtecs, Haptronic, Polytop), and service tools including KSP-Kantenfinder for edge selection and Design-Center facilities for custom decor creation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CIRCULAR EDGE: Sustainable PP edgeband solutions including CIRCULAR 50 (≥50% recycled PP, 47% PCF reduction) and CIRCULAR 100 (100% bio-attributed PP, up to 143% PCF reduction). Certified by ISCC PLUS and FLUSTIX RECYCLED.
• FUSION-EDGE
• DIGITAL-EDGE
• PRIMEMATT
• Tecotop
• Realtecs
• Polytop
• Haptronic
• eDition
• Compact-Style
• KSP (Kanten-Sofort-Programm)
• TECOLINE SPEED

Products and services

• Kantenbänder (Edge Bands) Edge bands (thermoplastic and melamine) used to finish the exposed edges of furniture panels, worktops, and components; supplied to furniture manufacturers, trade distributors, and shopfitting companies.
• Dekorpapier (Decorative Paper) Decorative papers used as print carriers for laminate and panel surfacing in the furniture industry; supplied to furniture and panel manufacturers.
• Trennpapier (Release Paper) Release papers used in the production of decorative laminates and finish foils; manufactured using proprietary Realtecs technology.
• Finishfolie (Finish Foil) Finish foils (finish films) used as surface finishes on furniture components such as panels, profiles, and doors; supplied to furniture manufacturers.
• Thermoplastische Folien (Thermoplastic Films) Thermoplastic films used for surface finishing of furniture, profile wrapping, and component protection; offered with proprietary Polytop and other surface technologies.
• CIRCULAR EDGE Sustainable polypropylene edgeband product line designed for circular-economy applications; supplied to furniture manufacturers and trade distributors seeking recyclable edgeband solutions.
• FUSION-EDGE FUSION-EDGE sub-brand edgeband product line within SURTECO's portfolio, developed to address specific finishing application requirements.
• DIGITAL-EDGE DIGITAL-EDGE sub-brand edgeband product line developed for digitally printed and digitally finished edge applications.
• KSP-Lagerprogramm (KSP Instant Edging Programme) Stock delivery programme providing 24-hour shipment of standard edgebands and surface finishes for small-quantity buyers and trade resellers requiring fast replenishment.
• Express Production Express production service producing custom edgebands within 10 days for orders starting at 1000 metres, for trade and manufacturer customers.
• Design-Center Service Bespoke design, decor, and dimension services delivered from Design Centers in Gladbeck, Buttenwiesen, and Sassenberg; includes custom color matching and dimension cutting for customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 47% reduction in Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) compared to standard PP achieved by CIRCULAR 50
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• EGGERcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024SURTECO and EGGER maintain a product coordination partnership where SURTECO provides perfectly coordinated edgeband solutions for every color in the EGGER 26+ collection. This enables furniture manufacturers using EGGER panels to easily source matching SURTECO edge bands.
• Gislaved FoliecoreTechnology or IntegrationGislaved Folie supplies PET film to SURTECO for use in thermoplastic film products. The Gislaved PET film is described as being suitable for 1D, 2D, and 3D lamination and is used in applications including restaurants, freight ships, and oil rigs.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Wilsonart: Large North American manufacturer of decorative laminates, engineered surfaces, and edgeband solutions. Comparable in surface technology breadth and furniture/casework end markets, although at a much larger scale and broader product portfolio.
• Teknos: Industrial coatings and surface treatment company serving woodworking, furniture, and building products. Comparable to SURTECO's coating and surface finish technologies (PRIMEMATT, Tecotop) for furniture and interior applications.
• Koehler Paper: German paper manufacturer producing decor papers, flexible packaging paper, and specialty papers. Competes in decor paper substrates used by the same panel and furniture industry value chain as SURTECO.
• Coveright Surfaces (Surteco's divested unit context) / Munksjö Ahlstrom: Ahlstrom-Munksjö produces specialty papers including decor base papers, release liners, and pre-impregnated papers serving furniture and flooring. A broader specialty paper incumbent supplying inputs comparable to SURTECO's release paper and decorative base paper.

Direct peers

• Schattdecor: German-based global supplier of decorative paper, finish foils, and melamine-faced surfaces for the furniture industry. Direct overlap with SURTECO's decorative paper, finish foil, and surface finishing portfolio serving the same furniture OEM customers.
• Impress Surfaces: Decorative paper and surface solutions manufacturer serving the wood-based panel and furniture industry. Competes with SURTECO in printed decorative papers and surface materials for furniture and flooring applications.
• RENOLIT: Producer of thermoplastic films, laminates, and surface materials including for furniture, kitchens, and interior applications. Directly comparable to SURTECO's thermoplastic film business and competes on similar PVC, PP, and PET film technologies.
• Lamidecor: Spanish decorative paper and finish foil manufacturer focused on furniture, kitchen, and interior surface applications. Overlaps directly with SURTECO DECOR's decor paper and finish foil offerings for furniture OEMs.
• Interprint: One of the world's largest decor printers, producing decorative paper used in laminate flooring, furniture panels, and worktops. Directly comparable to SURTECO DECOR in decorative paper production for the same furniture-industry end market.

Regional players

• HOMAPAL: German manufacturer of metal laminates and decorative surfaces for furniture, wall, and interior applications. Comparable as a surface material specialist for furniture and interior markets, primarily focused on the DACH region.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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