Interesting factsabout Barthel Group
About Barthel
Barthel Group is a medium-sized group and, as such, an established player on the European label market. Since its foundation in 1984, Barthel Group has enjoyed steady growth. Today, it comprises a total of eight companies as a group and produces around 300,000 square meters of labels per day at six locations.
After starting out as a producer of labels for fresh produce, Barthel was able to establish itself in all markets over time. The group offers its customers industry-specific, customised solutions. It stands out with its know-how, experience, and cutting-edge machinery.
Corporate history
Founding of Barthel GmbH by Joachim Barthel and Detlef Klusman
Move to company’s own premises in Daniel-Eckhardt-Straße 10
Enlargement of the premises through an extension
Installation of the first offset printing press
Establishment of Barthel in the Dutch market by Managing Director Jules Simon
Founding of Barthel Digitalprint GmbH
Acquisition of Dutch company KienLabel BV and foundation of Barthel Nederlands BV
Successful integration of blank label manufacturer EtiPro GmbH into the group
Expansion of the premises in Essen through a further attachment
Successful integration of D.E.S. - Die Etiketten Spezialisten GmbH into Barthel Group
Successful integration of Bavarian label manufacturer Evert Etiketten GmbH into Barthel Group
KienLabel doubles its production area with new buildings
Barthel continues to focus on growth and acquires eprint in Bünde
Barthel expands production capacity in the heart of the Ruhr region with the acquisition of ATB


Founding of Barthel GmbH by Joachim Barthel and Detlef Klusman
Move to company’s own premises in Daniel-Eckhardt-Straße 10
Expansion of the premises through an extension
Installation of the first offset printing press
Establishment of Barthel in the Dutch market by Managing Director Jules Simon
Founding of Barthel Digitalprint GmbH
Acquisition of Dutch company KienLabel BV and foundation of Barthel Nederlands BV
Successful integration of blank label manufacturer EtiPro GmbH into the group
Expansion of the premises in Essen through a further attachment
Successful integration of D.E.S. - Die Etiketten Spezialisten GmbH into Barthel Group
Successful integration of Bavarian label manufacturer Evert Etiketten GmbH into Barthel Group
KienLabel doubles its production area with new buildings
Barthel continues to focus on growth and acquires eprint in Bünde
Barthel expands production capacity in the heart of the Ruhr region with the acquisition of ATB
Facts and figures
Companies:







Sites:
Essen, NRW | Belfeld, NL | Landau i.d. Pfalz | Prutting, Bavaria | Bünde, NRW | Herne, NRW
Machines:
approx. 90 machines, cutting-edge machinery
Production output:
approx. 500,000 sqm/day
Personnel:
approx. 500 employees
