Hamburg-based family holding with chemical distribution (Nordmann) and plastics processing (ROWA Group).
Georg Nordmann Holding Aktiengesellschaft
Hamburg · 38 subsidiaries in 25 countries (Europe, Asia, North America)New on Amplifa
About Georg Nordmann Holding
Georg Nordmann Holding Aktiengesellschaft (GNH) is a family-owned Hamburg-based corporate group consisting of the strategic management holding and the two sub-groups Nordmann, Rassmann GmbH (NORDMANN) and Rowa Group Holding GmbH (ROWA GROUP). As an international chemical distribution group, NORDMANN distributes natural and chemical raw materials, additives and specialty chemicals and supplies various industries in Europe, Asia and North America. With more than 60 years of experience in the plastics processing industry, the ROWA GROUP develops polymeric materials and tailored product solutions. These include engineering plastics and blends (Romira GmbH), masterbatch (Rowa Masterbatch GmbH), coatings (Rowa Lack GmbH) and liquid colors and additives (Rowasol GmbH). In 2025, the group generated revenue of around 650 million euros with approximately 944 employees and is represented with 38 subsidiaries in 25 countries. The holding is based at Kajen 2 in Hamburg.
- Site
- Hamburg
- Processes
- Manufacture of engineering plastics and blends (Romira GmbH), Production of masterbatch (Rowa Masterbatch GmbH), Production of colors and additives in liquid form (Rowasol GmbH), Coating production (Rowa Lack GmbH), Chemical distribution (raw materials, additives, specialty chemicals), Development of polymer materials and tailored product solutions, Strategic management services
- Materials
- Natural raw rubber, Polymer materials, Engineering plastics, Blends, Masterbatch
- Employees
- ca. 944 (2025)
- Industries
- Chemical distribution, Plastics processing, Chemical production, general asset management
- 01
Chemical distribution (raw materials, additives, specialty chemicals)
- 02
Development of polymer materials
- 03
Manufacture of engineering plastics and blends
- 04
Masterbatch production
- 05
Coating and liquid color/additive production
Materials & Processes
Polymer materials
Foundation of the material development activities of the ROWA GROUP.
Engineering plastics
Manufactured by Romira GmbH for technical applications.
Blends
Plastic blends, manufactured by Romira GmbH.
Masterbatch
Concentrates for coloring and modifying plastics (Rowa Masterbatch GmbH).
Natural raw rubber
Historical trading commodity of the trading house Nordmann, Rassmann (until 2010).
Locations
Hamburg
DEGroup headquarters / Strategic management holding
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacture of engineering plastics and blends (Romira GmbH)Plastics | – | – | – | – | Engineering plastics, Blends |
| Production of masterbatch (Rowa Masterbatch GmbH)Plastics | – | – | – | – | Polymer materials |
| Production of colors and additives in liquid form (Rowasol GmbH)Surface | – | – | – | – | Liquid colors, Additives |
| Coating production (Rowa Lack GmbH)Surface | – | – | – | – | – |
Additional services
History
- 1912
Founding of the trading house Nordmann, Rassmann by two Hamburg merchants; international trade in natural rubber (until 2010)
- 1915
Start of cocoa trading (until 1982)
- 1958
Founding of ROWA GmbH as a rubber processing company
- 1969
Expansion of the product range and opening of branches, among others in the USA, France, Korea and Beijing
- 1979
Acquisition of Tramaco GmbH; founding/acquisition of Romira GmbH (engineering plastics) and Rowasol GmbH (liquid colors/additives)
- 1991
Expansion of branches in Central and Eastern Europe, founding of various subsidiaries (until 2007)
- 2003
Founding of Georg Nordmann Holding Aktiengesellschaft as the parent company
- 2010
Restructuring into Rowa Group Holding GmbH as the umbrella company