Manufacturer and distributor of OASIS® floral foam, floristry supplies and flower care products for professionals
Smithers-Oasis Germany GmbH
67269 Grünstadt · GermanyNew on Amplifa
About Smithers-Oasis Germany
Smithers-Oasis Germany GmbH distributes floristry supplies for professional use under the OASIS® brand: floral foam for fresh and dried flowers, biobased alternatives such as OASIS® Renewal® Floral Foam (approx. 83 % biobased, TÜV Austria OK biobased 80+), OASIS® TerraBrick® Floral Media, polystyrene shapes, and flower care products of the FloraLife® brand. The product range is complemented by decorative materials, natural materials, tools and work aids for florists as well as premium DIY. The company supplies German and European wholesalers and operates an online shop for commercial customers and private consumers. The site is located in Grünstadt, Rhineland-Palatinate. Service areas also include training programs, promotion of young talent and sponsoring.
- Site
- Grünstadt
- Processes
- Cutting floral foam (wet and dry), Arranging/assembling flower arrangements (floristry), Applying color sprays (spraying of bases/decoration), Gluing/fastening with hot glue guns (HT/NT) and Floral Adhesive, Wire processing/binding (cutting wire, binding, processing chicken wire), Online shop for floristry supplies (B2B & B2C), Training programs & promotion of young talent, Sponsoring
- Materials
- OASIS® floral foam (phenolic / fresh flower foam), OASIS® Renewal® Floral Foam (biobased floral foam, approx. 83 % biobased, OK biobased 80+), Polystyrene, OASIS® TerraBrick® Floral Media, BIOLIT® plant bowls (recycled cardboard / pressed waste paper, 100 %), Hard foam (waterproof base), Compostable decorative fabric, Decorative ribbon materials (crinkle ribbon, jute, organza, polyester, satin, lace)
- Certificates
- OK biobased 80+ (product certification OASIS® Renewal® Floral Foam), OK biobased 80+ (TÜV Austria)
- Industries
- Floristry supplies, Floral foam manufacturing, Flower care products, Decorative materials
- 01
Product development and brand building OASIS®/FloraLife®
- 02
Manufacture of floral foam and floristry products
- 03
Distribution via wholesalers in Germany and Europe
- 04
Direct sales via the online shop (B2B & B2C)
- 05
Delivery to florists, flower shops and end customers
Materials & Substances
OASIS® floral foam (fresh and dried flower foam)
Core product for professional floristry with high water absorption and secure hold for flower stems.
OASIS® Renewal® Floral Foam
First plant-based OASIS® floral foam with approx. 83 % biobased raw materials, TÜV Austria certified to OK biobased 80+.
Polystyrene
Material for floral foam holders and decorative shape blanks of the OASIS® brand.
OASIS® TerraBrick® Floral Media
Naturally styled arrangement medium as a stable base for sustainable creations.
OASIS® BIOLIT® plant bowls
Plant bowls made from 100 % recycled cardboard (pressed waste paper), especially suitable for sympathy and gift floristry.
Natural materials (moss, raffia, sisal, straw, willow)
Natural decorative materials for crafting, working and decorating.
Location
Grünstadt
DESales and service office
Products & Components
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cutting floral foam (wet and dry)Machining | – | – | – | – | OASIS® floral foam, OASIS® Renewal® Floral Foam (biobased floral foam) |
| Arranging/assembling flower arrangements (floristry)Assembly | – | – | – | – | OASIS® floral foam (fresh and dried flowers), OASIS® TerraBrick® Floral Media, Natural materials, Wires |
| Applying color sprays (spraying of bases/decoration)Surface | – | – | – | – | Hard foam base, Recycled cardboard base |
| Gluing/fastening with hot glue guns (HT/NT) and Floral AdhesiveJoining | – | – | – | – | Decorative and floristry materials of all kinds |
| Wire processing/binding (cutting wire, binding, processing chicken wire)Forming | – | – | – | – | Binding wire (Ø 0.4 mm), Chicken wire, Stainless steel (tools) |
Additional services
Reference customers
Quality & Certification
OASIS® Renewal® Floral Foam is certified by TÜV Austria with 4 stars under OK biobased 80+; the products are designed for consistently high quality in professional use.
| Evidence | Grünstadt |
|---|---|
| OK biobased 80+ (TÜV Austria) |
History
- 1938
FloraLife® flower food is created (USA)
- 1954
Invention of the first water-absorbing floral foam by Vernon L. Smithers
- 1969
Founding of Smithers-Oasis Germany GmbH; supplying German and European wholesalers
- 2007
Smithers-Oasis acquires FloraLife® (USA)