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OCB-Vertriebs-GmbH is a German private limited company headquartered in Heinsberg that manufactures and distributes rolling papers, cigarette filters, filter tubes, and related smoking accessories under the OCB brand and the sub-brand Zig-Zag Filter / Zig-Zag Filterhülsen. The company is the German distribution arm of Republic Technologies International, the global group that also controls the ZIG-ZAG, ROOR, and SWAN brands. Its core product portfolio spans 17+ product families and hundreds of SKUs, organized across rolling papers (Premium, Ultimate, Blue, Virgin, Organic Hemp, X-Pert, Rice, White, Bamboo, Craft, Green, Orange), filters, filter tubes, rolling machines, tobacco injectors, activated carbon tips (Activ'Tips), and a recreational assortment of grinders, trays, and storage products.

The underlying technology is centered on proprietary paper manufacturing rather than software: the flagship OCB Ultimate line achieves 10 g/m² paper weight — the thinnest in the catalog — combined with natural acacia gum adhesive, 3D embossing, watermark authentication, and a water-soluble Just Paper Slim Filter. Materials span hemp, rice (sourced from the Camargue Delta), flax, and sustainably harvested bamboo, with unbleached and vegan variants across the line.

Commercially, OCB runs a B2B-first go-to-market: a field sales organization staffed by district managers (Bezirksleiter) covers specific German postal code regions, supported by an exclusive dealer portal with product catalogs and pricing. Distribution spans four trade channels — head shops (Fachhandel), tobacconists (Tabak/Spezialisten), kiosks, and food retail (LEH) — plus a direct-to-consumer e-commerce storefront at ocb-store.de. Brand investment is event-led, anchored by OCB's Premium Partnership at Mary Jane Berlin (Europe's largest cannabis trade show), with active community engagement across Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn, and TikTok. The company is managed by Geschäftsführer Marc Fassbinder and Aniss Ben Ticha, with Silke Scholz listed as the responsible party in the imprint.

Name

ocb-vertriebs-gmbh raucherbedarf

Legal name

OCB-Vertriebs-GmbH

Website

https://ocb.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1918

Operating status

Operating

Short description

OCB-Vertriebs-GmbH is a German manufacturer and distributor of rolling papers, filters, filter tubes, and smoking accessories serving B2B wholesalers and retailers across Germany, operating as the German subsidiary of Republic Technologies International under the OCB and Zig-Zag brands.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Heinsberg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. Rolling Papers Sales: Core revenue from manufacturing and selling rolling papers in various materials (hemp, rice, flax) and thicknesses, sold through B2B wholesale and retail channels
2. Filter Products: Sale of cigarette filters including slim, regular, and specialty filters with various materials and features
3. Rolling Accessories: Rolling machines, stoppers, injectors, and related accessories for self-rolled cigarettes
4. Recreational Products: Grinders, rolling trays, storage solutions, and lifestyle accessories for the smoking community

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

OCB-Vertriebs-GmbH manufactures and distributes rolling papers (in hemp, rice, bamboo, flax and other materials), cigarette filters and filter tubes, rolling machines and stoppers, and recreational smoking accessories (grinders, trays, storage) under the OCB and Zig-Zag brands. Products are sold B2B through German wholesalers, head shops, tobacconists, kiosks and food retail via a dedicated field sales force and dealer portal, and directly to consumers through the ocb-store.de e-commerce platform.

Product overview

OCB is a manufacturer of rolling papers, filters, and smoking accessories. The product portfolio centers on multiple rolling paper lines (Premium, Ultimate, Blue, Virgin, Organic Hemp, X-Pert, Rice, White, Bamboo, Craft, Green, Orange) distinguished by paper composition (hemp, rice, bamboo, flax), thickness, and features. Complementary product lines include OCB Filter (various cigarette filters), OCB Filterhulsen (pre-made filter tubes), Zig-Zag Filter and Filterhulsen (sub-brand), OCB Dreher-Zubehor (rolling machines and accessories), OCB Stopfer-Zubehor (tobacco stuffers), OCB Activ'Tips (activated carbon filter tips), and the OCB Recreational Sortiment (grinders, rolling trays, storage containers). The company also offers papers in various formats (Single, Double, Slim, Slim Long, Rolls, Cones) and with accessories (Tips, Activ'Tips). The products are distributed under parent company Republic Technologies International alongside brands ZIG-ZAG, ROOR, and SWAN.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• OCB: Primary brand for rolling papers, filters, and smoking accessories including product families: OCB Blue, OCB Premium, OCB Ultimate, OCB Craft, OCB Virgin, OCB Activ'Tips, OCB Rice, OCB Bamboo, OCB Organic Hemp, OCB X-PERT, OCB White, OCB Green, OCB Orange, OCB Recreational Sortiment, OCB Filter, OCB Filterhülsen.
• Zig-Zag Filter
• Zig-Zag Filterhülsen
• ROOR
• SWAN

Quantifiable outcome

• Premium positioning with holographic packaging and trademark quality standards
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• Republic Technologies InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent company of OCB-Vertriebs-GmbH. Republic Technologies International is the global group controlling OCB, ZIG-ZAG, ROOR, and SWAN brands. OCB Germany operates as a subsidiary handling German market distribution, sales, and marketing.
• Mary Jane BerlinflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerOCB as Premium Partner at Europe's largest cannabis trade show. Participation since at least 2025. Event attracts 75,000+ visitors annually. OCB maintains prominent exhibition presence with interactive brand experiences, tattoo areas, and product showcases.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• HBI International (RAW Rolling Papers): Manufacturer and global distributor of RAW rolling papers, cones, and accessories. Direct head-to-head competitor to OCB in the premium rolling-paper segment with similar B2B wholesale and lifestyle-brand positioning.
• JOB (Viking Paper / jobbvapor): Historic rolling-paper brand (since 1838) marketed under the JOB name in Europe. Competes head-to-head with OCB in German and EU tobacconist and kiosk channels with overlapping paper, filter, and cone products.
• Hornet Papers: European rolling-paper manufacturer with broad presence in kiosks and head shops. Competes directly with OCB on price tier and channel placement in German-speaking and broader European markets.
• RAW Cone Company: Manufacturer of pre-rolled cones and rolling accessories under the RAW brand. Competes directly with OCB's filter tubes, cones, and accessories, particularly in the cannabis-culture segment OCB courts via Mary Jane Berlin.
• Rizla (Imperial Brands): Heritage rolling-paper brand (since 1864) owned by Imperial Brands. Competes directly with OCB across European retail and wholesale channels and is one of the longest-established rolling-paper manufacturers globally.
• Smoking International (Smoking Papers): Spanish-owned manufacturer of Smoking-branded rolling papers, filters, and accessories. Directly competes with OCB on product type and European retail/wholesale channels at comparable price tiers.

Broad incumbents

• ZIG-ZAG (Republic Technologies brand): Heritage rolling-paper and filter brand operated alongside OCB under Republic Technologies International. Sister brand with overlapping product categories and distribution channels, often co-merchandised with OCB in German trade.
• Republic Technologies International (Parent Group): Global parent group of OCB, ZIG-ZAG, ROOR, and SWAN. Operates broadly across rolling papers, filters, and smoking accessories worldwide, providing both the corporate context for OCB and its closest multi-brand competitor set.

Emerging players

• Storz & Bickel (Canopy Growth): German-based manufacturer of premium vaporizers and smoking accessories. Adjacent peer sharing the cannabis-lifestyle consumer base and German-market footprint, though operating in hardware rather than papers.
• Clipper (FLAMAGAS / Swedish Match): Leading brand of refillable lighters and smoking accessories with strong European retail placement. Adjacent competitor to OCB's accessories range (lighters, cases) sharing the same tobacconist and kiosk channels.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@OCBDeutschland
• Facebookde-de.facebook.com/OCBDeutschland
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ocb-vertriebs-gmbh
• Instagraminstagram.com/ocbdeutschland
• TikToktiktok.com/discover/ocb-deutschland

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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