Marabu is a family-owned German company founded in 1859 that produces printing inks and creative colors. It has over 500 employees worldwide, 14 subsidiaries, and distribution partners in over 80 countries. Marabu offers a range of screen, pad, and digital printing inks for industrial and graphic applications, as well as liquid coatings and acrylic paints. The company is committed to sustainability and provides a global network of technical support for its products.

1. Marabu –
The Company
”Committed to Advancing Inks and Coatings”

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Table of Contents
• Marabu – The Company
• Global Footprint
• Company History
• Product Portfolio Printing Inks
• Product Portfolio Creative Colours
• Company Philosophy

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Marabu – The Company
• Foundation 1859 in Stuttgart
• A family-owned Business
• 2 Divisions: Printing Inks & Creative Colours
• > 500 Employees Worldwide
• Global Footprint
• 14 Subsidiaries
• > 80 Distribution Partners
• Annual Turnover > 90 Mio EURO
• Average Annual Sales Growth of 5%

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Marabu – The Company
• Production Site
• Germany: Tamm & Bietigheim
• Overseas: USA & Paraguay
• Export Accounts for 80% of Sales
• Production Volume of 2,500 Tons p.a.
• Average of 5 New Ink Series p.a.
• > 2,000 Customer Specific Inks p.a.
• > 1,000 Inhouse Printing Tests for Customers p.a.
• ISO 9001 & 14001, Sony Green Partner
• Member of EuPIA, CEPE, ESMA, BVDM

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History: The Beginning
Company Foundation
by Albert Martz
Start of Production:
Watercolours
Registration of
Trademark „Marabu“
Move of Production
from Stuttgart to Tamm
Introduction Graphical
Colours: „Plakattempera“
First Marabu Screen
Printing Ink: Marapid A
Introduction of
new Trade Mark
1859 1870 1909 1919 1920 1952 1968

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Historie: The Present
First Subsidiary
in Paris, France
Launch of Sales:
Marastar SR
First UV-Curable
Screen Printing Ink
Focus on Printing Inks:
Stop Production/Sale
of Drawing Equipment
First Digital Printing Ink
150 Years Marabu
Latest Subsidiary:
Paraguay
1970 1979 1985 1997 2002 2009 2010

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Global Footprint
Milano
Milton
Keynes
Granollers
Bondy
Malmö
Oslo
Copenhagen
Vantaa
Tamm/Bietigheim
Almere
Charleston
Sao Paulo
Moscow
Singapore
Kunshan/
Shanghai
Marabu Group
Distribution Channels in more than 80 Countries
Ciudad del Este

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Product Portfolio
Our Maxim: Constant Quality
for Your Productivity

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Product Portfolio Printing Inks
Setting the Standard in Expertise, Quality
and Productivity
• Screen Printing Inks
• Pad Printing Inks
• Digital Printing Inks
• Liquid Coatings
“Committed to Advancing Inks and Coatings”

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Screen Printing Inks
Expertise based on
over 60 Years of
Hands-on Experience

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Screen Printing Inks
For Industrial Applications
• Glass & 3C (Touchscreen)
• Container Printing
• Labels & Signs
• Membrane Switches
• IMD & Automotive
• Identity Cards & Optical Discs
• Special Effects & Functional Inks
UV-Curable & Solvent-Based

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Screen Printing Inks
For Graphical Applications
• Posters
• Banners
• Promotional Displays
• For Indoor and Outdoor Use
UV-Curable & Solvent-Based

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Pad Printing Inks
Expertise based on
over 40 Years
of Experience

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Pad Printing Inks
For a Wide Range of Applications
• Toys
• Sports Equipment
• Tag Replacement Printing onto Textiles
• Promotional Gifts
• Office Equipment
UV-Curable & Solvent-Based

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Pad Printing Inks
For a Wide Range of Applications
• Glass & Ceramics
• Audio & Electronic Devices
• Medical Products
• Packaging & Bottle Closures
• Automotive & Technical Markings
UV-Curable & Solvent-Based

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Digital Printing Inks
Our Experience is
Your Competitive Advantage

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Digital Printing Inks
Covering Graphic and Industrial Application
• Textiles
• Vehicle Advertising
• Melamin & Wood
• Banners
• Posters
• Decorations of Exhibitions
• Displays
UV-Curable, Solvent-Based & Water-Based

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Liquid Coatings
The Smart Alternative
to Film Lamination

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Liquid Coatings
The Smart Alternative to Film Lamination
• Primer
• Graphical & Industrial Applications
• Finishing: High-Gloss & Deep-Matt
• Protection: Chemical & Mechanical Damage
• For Indoor/Outdoor Use
• Transparent & Opaque
Marashield: UV-Curable or Water-Based

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Creative Colours
Universal Colours for
Hobby and D.I.Y.
Applications

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Creative Colours
Quality – Made in Germany (Bietigheim)
• Acrylic Painting
• Paper and Cards Design
• Glass and Porcelain
• Textiles & Silk
• Home Decoration
• Stencils & Stamps
• Brushes & Tools
“Colour your Dreams”

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Corporate Philosophy
What Makes Us Stand
Out From the Crowd

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Sustainability
Green is More Than a Colour Shade for Us
• Certified to ISO 9001 and ISO 14001
• In-house Environmental Staff
• State-of-the-art Plants and Equipment
• User-friendly and Low-emission Products
• Avoidance of Regulated Materials
• Efficient Use of Energy and Resources
Responsibility towards Humans & Environment

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Research and Development
Always Thinking Ahead
• Leading Edge R&D
• Long-term Experience
• State-of-the-art Test Equipment
• “Made in Germany” Tolerance Requirements
• Consistent Quality Control
• Test of Long-term Effects
Inks Designed for Real-World Needs

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Our Service – Your Benefit
Marabu is More than just Ink
• International Service and Support Network
• Technical Hotline
• Training Center: Theory and Practice
• Colour Matching
• Test Print Service
• Application Engineers
• State-of-the-art Databases
Locally Available Globally

26. Thank you
Marabu GmbH & Co.KG
info@marabu-inks.com
www.marabu-inks.com