Druckerei Siepmann

What Druckerei Siepmann does

Druckerei Siepmann GmbH is a third-generation, family-owned commercial printing company headquartered at Ruhrstraße 126, 22761 Hamburg, Germany, founded in 1949 by Heinrich Siepmann and currently led by Mark Siepmann and Thomas Siepmann. The company operates a single integrated production facility in the Bahrenfeld district of Hamburg, offering offset printing (Heidelberg Speedmaster XL 106, SM 102, SM 52; KBA Rapida 106), digital printing (HP Indigo 7900, Versafire LV), and a full in-house finishing chain including hot foil stamping (KAMA ProCut 76 Foil), lamination and Sleeking (Horizon Kaschiersystem), die-cutting, embossing, pharmaceutical folding, Outsert production, and folding-carton gluing (Hatten Boomerang 600). Service pillars are organized into Pharma & Dünndruck, Akzidenzdruck (commercial job printing), folding cartons & packaging, and finishing/veredelung, with production overseen by GMP-compliant quality management, ISO 9001:2015, EyeC Proofile 1200 DT automated inspection, and Prinect Inspection Control 4.

Revenue is generated on a quote-based, per-job basis for custom B2B print orders, with pricing driven by specification, run length, paper grade, and finishing complexity; there is no subscription, recurring, or advertised public price list. The primary customer segments are pharmaceutical and healthcare companies requiring GMP/FDA-compliant package inserts (Beipackzettel), Outserts, Braille labeling, and Data-Matrix/QR codes (the company's historical core since the 1960s), followed by cosmetics and beauty brands requiring premium folding cartons and Braille packaging, with general commercial/Akzidenzdruck serving publishers, agencies, and corporate clients as a secondary segment. Go-to-market is enterprise field sales executed by a team of print and media consultants (Silke Hartmann, Thomas Scurla, Julia Strauch, Frank Ehrich, Bettina Böckels, Saskia Bierstedt, Christian Ohlert, Tina Rieger, Christiane Ströher, Fanni Schroeder-Lebowski) plus an outside sales representative, supplemented by inside sales, a content-driven website and blog, and a recurring Web-to-Print shop offering for corporate clients that bundles inventory management, mailing automation, and postage optimization.

Competitive differentiation rests on the rare combination of GMP/FDA-aligned pharmaceutical thin-paper printing expertise (one of few northern German specialists), a complete in-house printing-to-finishing chain under one roof, and deep sustainability credentials (Blauer Engel, FSC, UmweltPartner Hamburg since 2003, CO2-neutral printing options, 4,500 m² of solar covering roughly one-third of electricity needs). Headcount is reported in the 51-100 range; the company is privately held with no disclosed external investors, parent company, or public revenue figures, and registered as Druckerei Siepmann GmbH under Handelsregistereintrag HR B 25539 Hamburg.

Name

Druckerei Siepmann

Legal name

Druckerei Siepmann GmbH

Website

https://siepmanndruck.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1949

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Druckerei Siepmann GmbH is a third-generation family-owned Hamburg printing company (founded 1949) producing GMP-compliant pharmaceutical package inserts, premium folding cartons, and offset and digital commercial print for B2B pharma, cosmetics, and general commercial clients across northern Germany.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Printing Services

NAICS

Commercial Printing (except Screen and Books) (323111), Printing (32311), Printing and Related Support Activities (3231), Support Activities for Printing (32312)

SIC

Commercial Printing (2750), Coating, Engraving & Allied Services (3470), Service Industries For The Printing Trade (2790), Book Printing (2732)

akta.pro primary industry

Folding Carton & Paperboard Packaging Printing (IMALAKAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Finishing & Post-Press Services (Cutting, Folding, Collating, Laminating, Foil, Emboss) (MPAJALAF), Direct-to-Container & Digital Printing (Inkjet/Laser) (IMALAKAF), Finishing, Converting & Die-Cutting Services (IMALAKAN)

Keywords

• Commercial printing services
• Pharmaceutical thin-paper printing
• Folding carton packaging
• Offset and digital printing
• Print finishing services

Headquarters

HQ city

Hamburg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Print Job Production: Druckerei Siepmann operates as a traditional offset and digital print job shop producing custom B2B print orders. Revenue is generated on a per-job basis with pricing based on specification (run length, paper grade, finishing complexity). Orders range from small personalized quantities to large commercial runs. No subscription or recurring revenue streams are advertised.
2. Web-to-Print Shop Services: The company offers Web-to-Print shop setup services for corporate clients, including inventory management of print materials and branded merchandise, and integration with mailing tools for automated, postage-optimized distribution.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Druckerei Siepmann is a Hamburg-based B2B printing company that produces commercial print products including offset and digital printing, GMP/FDA-compliant pharmaceutical package inserts (Beipackzettel) on thin paper from 40 g/m², folding cartons and packaging, magazines/books/brochures, and offers comprehensive in-house finishing and coating services. The company also provides Web-2-Print shop setup with logistics and mailing integration for recurring corporate clients.

Product overview

Druckerei Siepmann is a Hamburg-based commercial printing company offering a unified suite of print production services organized around four pillars: Sustainability, Pharma & Thin-Paper Printing, Commercial Printing (Akzidenzdruck), and Packaging. The core offering comprises offset printing (using KBA Rapida 106 and Heidelberg Speedmaster presses) and digital printing (HP Indigo 7900 and Versafire LV), supported by specialized pharmaceutical/thin-paper printing for packaging inserts (Dünndruck/Pharmadruck), folding carton and packaging production, commercial job printing (Akzidenzdruck), and comprehensive post-press finishing and print enhancement services. A Web-2-Print online ordering platform enables CI-compliant ordering with integrated mailing and logistics services. All production steps for packaging are handled in-house, from prototype development through finished product.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Siepmann-Code: A color-coded system with four colors (green, red, yellow, blue) representing the company's four core areas: Sustainability, Pharma & Thin Printing, Commercial Printing, and Packaging, providing customer orientation through the company's offerings.

Products and services

• Offsetdruck (Offset Printing) Offset printing services using KBA Rapida 106 and Heidelberg presses (XL 106 and SM 102/52 models), covering 2-6 color printing with dispersion coating, suitable for packaging, pharmaceutical, and commercial print applications. Targeted at B2B clients needing high-volume runs with consistent quality.
• Digitaldruck (Digital Printing) Digital printing services using HP Indigo 7900 and Versafire LV presses, providing offset-quality output for small to medium runs with metallic colors (HP Indigo ElectroInk Silber), white ink, personalization, and hybrid (offset + digital) production capabilities. Targeted at B2B clients needing personalization and short runs.
• Pharmadruck / Dünndruck (Pharmaceutical & Thin Paper Printing) Specialized thin paper printing for pharmaceutical packaging inserts and patient information leaflets (Beipackzettel) from 40 g/m², GMP/FDA-compliant with full production monitoring, camera and code control (EyeC Proofiler 1200 DT), and GMP-compliant test certificates for every order. Serves pharmaceutical and healthcare companies.
• Faltschachteln & Verpackungen (Folding Cartons & Packaging)

Quantifiable outcome

• Solar installation covers one third of electricity consumption (4,500 m² installed in 2023)
• +3 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (Heidelberg)coreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2026Heidelberg is a primary press supplier. Siepmann installed the Speedmaster XL 106-5-LX in January 2026 with Prinect Inspection Control 4, joining the existing Heidelberg SM 102 and SM 52 presses. Heidelberg provides the Prinect workflow software linking all production stages.
• Staper EuropecoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2024Staper Europe supplied the Hatten Boomerang 600, a folding carton gluing machine enabling fourfold speed increase vs the prior solution, single-operator use, and processing of E-wave corrugated materials. Distributed via Helmar Schmidt.
• Helmar Schmidt (Distributor)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2024Helmar Schmidt acts as the sales representative for Staper Europe products in Germany, facilitating the acquisition of the Hatten Boomerang 600 for Siepmann.
• in medias red. GbRminorOthers · 1 January 2024Design agency that developed the Siepmann-Code — a four-color icon-based corporate identity system designed to guide visitors through the company's diverse service offering. The logo was deconstructed into a visual navigation language.
• Backsteen GmbHminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2021Creative agency partner in the Card Couture Award 2021 submission. Siepmann produced the award-winning 'Ein Prägendes Jahr' New Year mailing in collaboration with Backsteen, winning Silver in the Greeting Cards category.
• KAMAcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2021KAMA supplied the DC76 ProCut Foil with SB eject unit for tool-less blanking, enabling hot-foil stamping, nano-embossing, and hologram embossing up to a format of 74.6 x 58.5 cm. This machine expanded Siepmann's finishing capabilities for folding cartons.
• HP Deutschland GmbH (ElectroInk Silber)coreTechnology or Integration · 1 February 2020HP Deutschland GmbH supported the installation and testing of HP Indigo ElectroInk Silber — a metallic ink technology for the HP Indigo 7900 digital press. Siepmann was the first printer in northern Germany to deploy this technology.
• Koenig & BauercoreTechnology or Integration · 1 June 2019Koenig & Bauer supplied the KBA Rapida 106 (6-color + dispersion coating unit, 75 x 106 cm sheet format), installed in June 2019 as a replacement for the predecessor model. The Rapida serves pharmaceutical and packaging production, including G-wave materials.
• FedrigONIminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Italian fine paper manufacturer FedrigONI organizes the annual Card Couture Award, an international competition for creative print projects on FedrigONI paper. Siepmann participates as a printer, winning Silver in 2021.
• Stadt Hamburg — UmweltpartnerschaftcoreOthers · 1 January 2003Since 2003, Siepmann has been an UmweltPartner of the City of Hamburg — a voluntary environmental partnership recognizing commitment to environmental protection including environmental management systems, renewable energy and resource efficiency improvements.
• HP (Hewlett-Packard) / HP Deutschland GmbHcoreTechnology or IntegrationHP is a key technology partner for digital printing. Siepmann operates the HP Indigo 7900 (flagship digital press) and has installed HP Indigo ElectroInk Silber for metallic digital printing. HP Deutschland GmbH provided installation instruction and training support.
• MaschmannFautzHuff GmbHminorOthersHamburg-based digital agency responsible for the conception and implementation of Siepmann's website (siepmanndruck.de).

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Strube Druck & Medien GmbH: Mid-sized German offset and commercial printer offering magazines, books and advertising print; comparable to Siepmann's Akzidenzdruck offset book-of-business and regional press footprint.
• Bücker Druck und Verlag GmbH: German regional full-service printer offering offset and digital printing with finishing and packaging; similar product mix and Mittelstand scale to Siepmann.
• Schreiner Group GmbH & Co. KG: Specialty pharmaceutical labels and printed functional components producer with strong GMP/compliance positioning; directly comparable to Siepmann's regulated pharma printing niche and quality-controlled serialisation workflow.
• Bonifatius GmbH Druck · Buch · Verlag: German printing and bookbinding firm with similarly regional Catholic and commercial client base across northern Germany; directly comparable to Siepmann's mix of Akzidenzdruck, finishing and binding capabilities.

Others

• Koenig & Bauer AG: Supplier of Siepmann's KBA Rapida 106 used for pharmaceutical and packaging print; ecosystem partner/press vendor comparable in enabling-technology role rather than direct competition.
• Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG: Siepmann's core press and workflow vendor (Speedmaster XL 106, Prinect); adjacent ecosystem participant rather than a competitor, but closely tied to Siepmann's future capacity roadmap and equipment economics.

Broad incumbents

• CCL Industries Inc. Global label and packaging specialist with a dedicated Healthcare division that supplies pharma labels and folding cartons to major pharmaceutical companies; comparable pharma packaging exposure and regulatory rigour to Siepmann's regulated print operation.
• Constantia Flexibles: Austrian-headquartered global flexible packaging and folding-carton manufacturer serving pharma, cosmetics and FMCG multinationals; comparable pharma and cosmetics folding-carton customer overlap with Siepmann's Verpackung product line.
• Flyeralarm GmbH: Germany's largest online commercial printer, offering offset, digital and large-format print across Europe at much greater scale; overlaps with Siepmann's commercial and digital print offerings but competes via standardised volume rather than regional specialty.
• Onlineprinters GmbH (Lobbe): Germany-headquartered B2B online printer with a broad offset/digital catalogue; comparable on commercial print technology but address the market through standardised web-store volume rather than custom service-led sales.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/druckerei.siepmann
• Facebookfacebook.com/siepmanndruck
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/druckerei-siepmann

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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