Manufacturer of liquid paints for artists, children and creatives – developed, mixed, filled and packaged in Hallerndorf.
C.Kreul GmbH & Co. KG
HallerndorfNew on Amplifa
The first German artist paint factory
C.Kreul GmbH & Co. KG is the first German artist paint factory and has been developing, producing and marketing paints for artists, children and creatives at its site in Hallerndorf, Franconia, since 1838. The portfolio includes artist acrylic paints, silk paints, fabric paints, glass and porcelain paints, window paints, finger paints as well as adhesives and varnishes. Production takes place entirely at one location: large mixers blend powdered and aqueous raw materials into paint, after which more than 5.000.000 containers per year are filled and packaged, ranging from 20 ml jars to 750 ml bottles. An in-house laboratory is responsible for product development and product maintenance, including the selection of pigments and binders. Over 100 employees handle the entire value chain from formulation development through production and quality inspection to logistics. Quality management operates according to ISO 9001; every production lot is inspected and released in a traceable manner. Through its ISO-14001 and FSC® certifications, this owner-managed family company documents its commitment to environmental management and responsible raw material sourcing.
- Site
- Hallerndorf
- Processes
- Paint manufacturing (mixing and stirring of powdered and aqueous raw materials into paint), In-house laboratory (product development and product maintenance), Product management (product life cycle), Packaging and set assembly, Logistics and shipping, Quality management with batch inspection and traceability, Creative service (product consulting), Social media collaborations with influencers
- Materials
- Oil paint, Artist acrylic paints, Fabric paints, Glass and porcelain paints, Finger paint, Silk paint, Window paints (Window Color), Adhesives and varnishes
- Certificates
- ISO 9001, ISO 14001, FSC®, FSC® (responsible sourcing)
- Founded
- 1838
- Employees
- Over 100
- Industries
- Artist paints, Hobby and DIY paints, Children's craft paints, Specialist retail/Trade
- 01
Product development and formulation development in the in-house laboratory
- 02
- 03
Mixing and stirring of the raw materials into paint
- 04
Quality inspection and traceable batch release
- 05
Filling into jars, bottles, cans and pens
- 06
Packaging and set assembly
- 07
Packaging, storage and shipping
Paint types and raw materials
Oil paint
The company's historical product base since industrial production began in 1838.
Artist acrylic paints
Brilliant acrylic paints for artists, e.g. the KREUL Triton Acrylic Liquid series.
Fabric paints
Paints for textiles in the creative target group.
Glass and porcelain paints
Paints for glass and porcelain, including the KREUL Glass & Porcelain line.
Finger paint
Creamy paints for children, filled from 20 ml jars to 750 ml bottles.
Silk paint
Vibrant paint for decorating silk and fabric.
Window paints (Window Color)
Water-based paints, also in pens, for window pictures on glass and film.
Adhesives and varnishes
Transfer and bonding media such as KREUL Foto Transfer Potch for DIY applications.
Pigments
Central raw material group for color tones and color brilliance in formulation development.
Binders
Raw material group for the preservation and workability of the paint; selected in the in-house laboratory.
Locations
Hallerndorf
DEMain site: development, production, laboratory, logistics
- Materials
- Oil paint, acrylic paints, silk paint, finger paint, fabric and glass/porcelain paints, window paints, varnishes,
- Large mixers (paint mixers)
- Filling and packaging machines
Products
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paint manufacturing (mixing and stirring of powdered and aqueous raw materials into paint)Plastics | – | – | – | – | Oil paint, Artist acrylic paints, Silk paint, Finger paint, Fabric paints, Glass and porcelain paints, Window paints, Varnishes, Adhesives |
| Assembly | – | – | – | – | Paints |
| Engineering | – | – | – | – | Pigments, Binders |
2 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Large mixers (paint mixers) | – | – | – | – | Hallerndorf |
| Filling and packaging machines | – | – | – | – | Hallerndorf |
Additional services
Quality and certifications
Quality management operates according to the ISO-9001 certification. Every batch produced is inspected and released in a traceable manner, so that the production date, responsible persons and quantities remain verifiable even years after sale.
| Evidence | Hallerndorf |
|---|---|
| ISO 9001 | |
| ISO 14001 | |
| FSC® (responsible sourcing) |
Company history
- 1838
Carl Kreul founds the first German artist paint factory and begins the industrial production of oil paint.