Reichardt Abfüll-Logistik

What Reichardt Abfüll-Logistik does

Reichardt Expertise für Kosmetik GmbH & Co. KG is a family-owned German contract manufacturer founded in 1979 and headquartered in Erzhausen, Germany. The company operates the 'Reichardt Abfüll-Logistik' business as part of a three-pillar group structure consisting of Reichardt Expertise (core manufacturing, filling, and packaging), Emil Kiessling (product development and manufacturing), and Mercona Ltd. (UK sales and distribution subsidiary). With over 45 years of industry experience, the company serves as a B2B contract service provider for private label and exclusive brand customers in the cosmetics and pharmaceutical sectors.

The company's core technology consists of modern, GMP-compliant production facilities for contract filling (Lohnabfüllung) and contract packaging/assembly (Konfektionierung) of cosmetic and pharmaceutical products. Its proprietary capabilities include a formal quality management system aligned with Good Manufacturing Practice guidelines for cosmetics, a risk management system for product safety and consumer protection, and flexible production lines capable of handling facial care, hair care, body care, sun protection, natural cosmetics, and pet care products from a single source. The company emphasizes "Qualität made in Germany" as a core quality hallmark.

Reichardt generates revenue through transaction-fee-based contract manufacturing services, with pricing negotiated on a per-project basis depending on product specifications, volume, and complexity. The go-to-market motion is enterprise field sales targeting mid-market and enterprise cosmetic and pharmaceutical brands seeking private label or exclusive brand production. The company serves international clients through direct B2B relationships, relying primarily on its industry reputation, 45-year track record, and referrals rather than active marketing campaigns. Distribution is direct-to-business with no retail or consumer-facing channels.

Name

Reichardt Abfüll-Logistik

Legal name

Reichardt Expertise für Kosmetik GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://reichardt-erzhausen.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Reichardt Expertise für Kosmetik is a family-owned German contract manufacturer founded in 1979, providing GMP-compliant filling and packaging services for cosmetic and pharmaceutical brands across personal care, sun protection, natural cosmetics, and pet care categories.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Erzhausen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Contract Filling Services (Lohnabfüllung): Fee-for-service filling of cosmetic and pharmaceutical products for private label and exclusive brand customers. Revenue generated through service fees based on production volume and complexity.
2. Contract Packaging Services (Lohnkonfektionierung): Secondary packaging and assembly services for cosmetic products. Revenue generated through per-unit or project-based pricing.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Reichardt Expertise für Kosmetik provides contract filling (Lohnabfüllung) and contract packaging/assembly (Lohnkonfektionierung) services for cosmetic and pharmaceutical products under private label and exclusive brand arrangements. Production follows Kosmetik GMP guidelines, spans facial, hair, and body care, sun protection, natural cosmetics, and pet care categories, and is delivered from modern, flexible production facilities in Erzhausen, Germany. The offering is delivered as a one-stop-shop service combining filling and secondary packaging from a single source.

Product overview

Reichardt Expertise für Kosmetik is a contract manufacturing service provider offering a comprehensive portfolio of filling (Abfüllung) and assembly/packaging (Konfektionierung) services for the cosmetic and pharmaceutical industries. The company operates three core pillars: Reichardt Expertise (manufacturing, filling, packaging), Emil Kiessling (development and manufacturing of cosmetic products), and Mercona Ltd. (UK sales/distribution). Their service offerings cover facial, hair, and body care products, sun protection, natural cosmetics, and pet care products. The company operates as a B2B contract service provider rather than a single unified software product or platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Reichardt Expertise: Manufacturing, filling, and packaging of cosmetic and pharmaceutical products
• Emil Kiessling
• Mercona Ltd.

Products and services

• Contract Filling Services (Lohnabfüllung / Abfüllung)

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Reichardt ExpertisecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRelated entity within the Reichardt group specializing in manufacturing, filling, and packaging of cosmetic and pharmaceutical products. Part of the consolidated group of companies.
• Emil KiesslingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRelated entity specializing in development, manufacturing, filling, and packaging of cosmetic products. Partnered under the 'Reichardt Expertise' umbrella group.
• Mercona Ltd.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSales/distribution company for the United Kingdom operating under the Reichardt Expertise group. Markets and distributes the group's cosmetic and pharmaceutical products in the British market.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Intercos Group: Italian-listed global cosmetics contract manufacturer serving prestige, mass, and emerging beauty brands across color cosmetics, skincare, and personal care. Closely comparable B2B contract manufacturing model for international brand customers.
• Schwan-Stabilo Cosmetics: German-based cosmetics manufacturer and contract filler/packager with global brand customers in color cosmetics and skincare. Comparable as a German/European GMP-certified cosmetics CMO serving international private label and exclusive brand clients.
• McBride plc: UK-listed private label manufacturer of personal care, household, and hygiene products across European production sites. Comparable as a private label contract manufacturer serving retailer and brand customers in personal care.
• Mana Products: US-based contract manufacturer focused on color cosmetics and skincare for established and emerging beauty brands. Comparable as a private label and exclusive brand CMO serving international beauty clients.
• Fareva: French-headquartered global contract manufacturer with a dedicated beauty/cosmetics division offering filling, formulation, and packaging for international beauty brands. Comparable B2B contract manufacturing model across personal care categories.
• Cosmax: Korea-based global cosmetics OEM/ODM and contract manufacturer with multi-country manufacturing footprints. Directly comparable as a contract filler/packager for facial, body, hair, and sun care private label and exclusive brand customers.
• Kolmar Korea: Korean cosmetics OEM/ODM serving global beauty brands with formulation, filling, and packaging services. Direct peer in private label and exclusive brand contract manufacturing for personal care categories.

Broad incumbents

• dsm-firmenich: Global Swiss-listed ingredients and specialty chemicals company with a personal care and beauty portfolio serving cosmetic manufacturers. Comparable as a broad incumbent in the personal care supply ecosystem rather than a direct CMO.
• Symrise: Global German-listed supplier of fragrances, flavors, and cosmetic ingredients including personal care formulations. Adjacent incumbent operating in the personal care value chain rather than direct CMO filling/packaging competition.

Emerging players

• Bo International: India-based cosmetics contract manufacturer offering third-party manufacturing for skincare, hair care, body care, and personal care. Comparable emerging market peer in private label cosmetics filling and packaging.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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