Manufacturer of specialty cleaners, impregnations and care systems for natural stone, ceramics and other surfaces.
Lithofin AG
73240 Wendlingen am Neckar (headquarters: development, laboratory, production, logistics, sales)New on Amplifa
Third-generation family business for stone care
Lithofin AG develops and produces specialty cleaners, impregnations, sealers and care products for natural and concrete stone, ceramics, porcelain stoneware, cotto/terracotta as well as parquet and laminate at its headquarters in Wendlingen am Neckar for over 70 years. The entire value chain from product development through laboratory and production to logistics, marketing and sales is united in Wendlingen. Manufacturing takes place in the company's own production through mixing and filling with a production capacity of 50,000 liters per day on 5,000 m² of production and storage space. The product lines MN, KF, Cotto, UNI, PROFI, HOME, P&L and Green by Lithofin are color-coded by area of application. Application technology, training courses, webinars and the ProBox system complement the offering for stonemasons, tilers, landscaping companies and kitchen builders. The brand is represented in over 25 markets worldwide, with reference projects such as the Antwerp Trade Exchange, St. Blasien Cathedral and Ulm Central Station.
- Site
- Wendlingen am Neckar
- Processes
- Manufacture of specialty cleaners and care products for natural stone, ceramics and tiles, Impregnation of natural and concrete stone (e.g. Lithofin NanoTOP, MN FLECK-STOP, FLECK-STOP PLUS), Sealing of stone and ceramic surfaces (e.g. MN Betoncoating, MN Gloss Sealer, MULTI-SEAL), Basic cleaning of stone floors (among others with single-disc machine and pads), Product development/laboratory, Production of specialty cleaners and impregnations, Application technology and consulting, Training courses and webinars for installers
- Materials
- Natural stone, Concrete stone, Quartz materials, Quartz composite, Ceramics, Porcelain stoneware, Cotto, Terracotta
- Certificates
- DIN ISO 9001, DIN ISO 14001, ISO 9001, ISO 14001
- Employees
- 70
- Industries
- Natural stone, Concrete stone, Ceramics/tiles/porcelain stoneware, Cotto/terracotta, Parquet/laminate, Stonemasonry and tiling trades
- 01
Product development/laboratory
- 02
Raw material inspection
- 03
Mixing in production kettles
- 04
Filling
- 05
Storage and logistics
- 06
Application technology and consulting
- 07
Sales via specialist trade and professional partner network
Materials and treatment systems
Natural stone (including marble, granite, gneiss, gabbro, limestone, slate,
Cleaners, impregnations and polishing systems specially for all types of natural stone, e.g. Lithofin MN Basic Cleaner and FLECK-STOP.
Concrete stone and quartz materials
Sealers such as MN Betoncoating and MN Gloss Sealer for concrete stone surfaces.
Ceramics, tiles and porcelain stoneware
Cement film removers, intensive cleaners and protective impregnations for ceramic surfaces.
Cotto and terracotta
Etching agents, waxes and care milk for classic and modern cotto treatment.
Quartz composite
High-performance impregnations such as NanoTOP for kitchen worktops made of quartz composite and absorbent granite.
Parquet, laminate and vinyl
Basic cleaners and wash care products for wood, cork and laminate floors.
Stainless steel, plastic and household surfaces
Cleaners and care products of the HOME line for house, garage and garden.
Vegan cleaning (Green by Lithofin)
Vegan, microplastic-free cleaners based on natural raw materials with recycled PE bottles.
Sites
Wendlingen am Neckar
DEHeadquarters: development, laboratory, production, logistics, sales
- Materials
- Cleaners, impregnations, sealers, care products
- Production kettles (mixing vessels)
- Filling system
- double-walled raw material tanks
Products and systems
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacture of specialty cleaners and care products for natural stone, ceramics and tilesSurface | – | – | – | Production capacity 50,000 L/day | Natural stone, Concrete stone, Quartz materials, Ceramics, Porcelain stoneware, Cotto, Terracotta, Plastic, Stainless steel, Parquet, Laminate |
| Impregnation of natural and concrete stone (e.g. Lithofin NanoTOP, MN FLECK-STOP, FLECK-STOP PLUS)Surface | – | – | – | – | Natural stone, Granite, Gneiss, Gabbro, Concrete stone, Limestone, Quartz composite, Ceramics |
| Sealing of stone and ceramic surfaces (e.g. MN Betoncoating, MN Gloss Sealer, MULTI-SEAL)Surface | – | – | – | – | Concrete stone, Natural stone, Ceramics |
| Basic cleaning of stone floors (among others with single-disc machine and pads)Surface | – | – | – | – | Natural stone, Carrara marble, Nero Marquina, Limestone, Blauer Hartstein (blue hard stone), Ceramics |
1 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Production kettles (mixing vessels) | – | – | – | – | Wendlingen am Neckar |
Additional services
Reference customers
Quality and environmental management
Lithofin has been operating since 1996 with certified quality management (DIN ISO 9001) and an environmental management system certified to DIN ISO 14001; raw material and product quality are ensured through laboratory testing and continuous process optimization.
| Evidence | Wendlingen am Neckar |
|---|---|
| ISO 9001 | |
| ISO 14001 |
Company history
- 1961
Relocation to the current company premises in Wendlingen am Neckar
- 1974
Heinz-Peter Stingel takes over the parental business; focus on ceramics, natural and cast stone
- 1978
First internationalization (Austria, Switzerland, Greece)
- 1979
Introduction of the LITHOFIN brand by Heinz-Peter Stingel
- 1988
Assortment by colors (product-line-specific color coding)
- 1990
New construction of the production building
- 1995
New product design: the Lithofin corner
- 1996
First certified company in the industry to DIN ISO 9001
- 2003
Garvin Stingel joins the management board
- 2004
Expansion of storage space
- 2006
Renamed Lithofin AG
- 2015
New construction of the office building
- 2018
New layout for international trade fair appearances
- 2019
Website relaunch
- 2020
Live webinars complement the training offering
- 2021
Takeover of the Belgium/Netherlands branch
- 2022
Introduction of the vegan product line Green by Lithofin
- 2023
Expansion of raw material storage capacities (double-walled tanks, production halls)
- 2024
70 years of company history; introduction of the ProBox system; representation in Portugal (Iberdin)