Development and production of professional active-cosmetics, ampoules and dietary supplements at the Augsburg site.
Dr. Grandel GmbH
Augsburg (Pfladergasse 7-13) · Augsburg (Friedberger Straße 6)New on Amplifa
About GRANDEL
Dr. Grandel GmbH is a family-run company based in Augsburg that manufactures professional skin care and cosmetic products as well as dietary supplements. Product lines include care series, ampoule cosmetics – as a pioneer since 1957 – make-up products and health products based on wheat germ, including the in-house developed active ingredient EPIGRAN, which is produced at the site. Manufacturing follows GMP guidelines in facilities in Bavaria, with stringent laboratory controls, hygienic standards and LIMS-supported quality control across the entire value chain. Products are tested on human subjects in cooperation with dermatologists, not on animals. The brands DR. GRANDEL, PHYRIS and ARABESQUE are distributed via subsidiaries and representatives in more than 50 countries, primarily to beauty salons and spas. Sites include the administration at Pfladergasse as well as production, logistics and Seminar Centers at Friedberger Straße in Augsburg.
- Site
- Augsburg
- Processes
- Research and development of own active ingredients (EPIGRAN from wheat germ), Production according to GMP guidelines, LIMS-supported quality control, Training/Seminar Centers for salons and spas, CosMotiv concept (treatment concepts for institutes), Testing on human subjects in cooperation with dermatologists
- Materials
- EPIGRAN (wheat germ active ingredient), GMP production
- Certificates
- GMP guidelines, DIN-ISO aspects (company-specific), LIMS quality control, Human subject testing with dermatologists
- Founded
- 1947
- Industries
- Professional cosmetics (beauty and spa industry), Services for beauty salons and spas, Dietary supplements / health products
- 01
Research and development of own active ingredients
- 02
Goods receipt and incoming goods inspection
- 03
Production according to GMP guidelines
- 04
LIMS-supported quality control
- 05
Logistics and distribution
- 06
Training and seminars for salons and spas
Active ingredients and processes
EPIGRAN (wheat germ active ingredient)
In-house active ingredient based on wheat germ, produced at the Augsburg site.
GMP production
Manufacturing according to pharmaceutical-oriented quality guidelines with strict hygiene requirements.
Sites
Augsburg (Pfladergasse 7-13)
DEAdministration / Office
Augsburg (Friedberger Straße 6)
DEProduction, Logistics and Seminar Center
- Materials
- EPIGRAN
- Modern production facilities
- Laboratory with LIMS
- Seminar Center
Products
Inside the production
Industries
Additional services
Quality
Quality assurance is carried out according to GMP guidelines, supplemented by relevant DIN-ISO aspects and internal risk assessments. A LIMS is an integral part of the logistics chain; the entire manufacturing process is documented from goods receipt to shipping, complemented by dermatological, toxicological and microbiological reports.
| Evidence | Augsburg (Friedberger Straße 6) |
|---|---|
| GMP guidelines | |
| DIN-ISO aspects (company-specific) | |
| LIMS quality control | |
| Human subject testing with dermatologists |
History
- 1936
Dr. Felix Grandel inherits the 'Pfladermühle', a grain mill over 1000 years old, from his mother.
- 1947
Founding of Keimdiät GmbH at the original mill site in Augsburg; first health products based on wheat germ.
- 1957
Pioneer in the field of ampoule cosmetics ('Ampoule pioneer since 1957').
- 1985
Michael Grandel, son of the founder, takes over management.
- 2022
Rebranding to 'GRANDEL – The Beautyness Company' on the occasion of the 75th company anniversary.