Manufacturer of premium labels using flexo printing, offset and digital printing for industry and consumer goods.
Thüringer Papierwarenfabrik C. Schröter GmbH & Co. KG
99974 Mühlhausen, Thomas-Müntzer-Straße 28New on Amplifa
About C. Schröter
Thüringer Papierwarenfabrik C. Schröter GmbH & Co. KG is a family-owned label printing company based in Mühlhausen, Thuringia, in family ownership since 1876. The company produces custom-sized labels using flexo printing, offset printing and digital printing including variable data printing, serialization, and barcode and QR labels. The material range includes paper (including FSC-certified, recycled and wet-strength paper), polypropylene, polyethylene, PET, polyester, vinyl, BOPP, polyimide, metal foil, aluminum and hemp. Finishing options such as lamination, varnishing, cold and hot foil stamping, holography and micro-texturing complement production; jumbo labels up to 220 × 276 mm are possible. Customer industries include pharmaceuticals and healthcare, medical technology, cosmetics, food and beverages, chemicals and household, logistics and e-commerce, automotive, electronics and retail. Annual production capacity exceeds 10 billion labels; delivery is made throughout Europe.
- Site
- Mühlhausen
- Processes
- Label printing (premium custom-sized labels), Flexo printing, Offset printing, Digital printing (variable data printing, serialization), Thermal direct/thermal transfer printing, Wet-glue labeling, Die-cutting technology (custom die-cut shapes), Lamination (including soft-touch polypropylene lamination)
- Materials
- Polypropylene (PP), Polyethylene (PE), Polyethylene terephthalate (PET, 100% recyclable), Polyester, Vinyl, Polyimide (high temperature), BOPP (golden BOPP, silver), Paper (including wet-strength, textured, tear-resistant, FSC-certified and recycled paper)
- Certificates
- ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 50001, IFS PACsecure, ProcessStandard Flexo Printing (PSF), FSC, PSF (ProcessStandard Flexo Printing)
- Founded
- 1876
- Employees
- 157
- Industries
- Pharmaceuticals and Healthcare, Medical Technology, Cosmetics/Personal Care, Food & Beverages, Logistics & E-Commerce, Chemicals & Household
- 01
Design and Development
- 02
Printing (flexo printing, offset, digital printing)
- 03
Finishing (varnishing, lamination, embossing, cold foil, holography)
- 04
Die-cutting technology
- 05
Storage
- 06
Shipping throughout Europe
Location
Mühlhausen
DEHeadquarters and Production
- Lot size
- 500 labels to millions of units
- Materials
- Paper, PP, PE, PET, polyester, vinyl, BOPP, polyimide, metal foil, aluminum, hemp
- Flexo printing presses
- High-end digital printing press
- Die-cutting technology (custom shapes)
- UV-LED curing
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Label printing (premium custom-sized labels)Printing/Finishing | – | 276 mm (jumbo label) × 220 mm (jumbo label) | – | from 500 labels – millions of labels | Paper, Polypropylene (PP), Polyethylene (PE), Polyester, Vinyl, Polyimide, Metal foil, BOPP, Hemp, Recycled films |
| Flexo printingPrinting/Finishing | – | – | – | – | – |
| Offset printingPrinting/Finishing | – | – | – | – | – |
| Digital printing (variable data printing, serialization)Printing/Finishing | – | – | – | – | – |
| Thermal direct/thermal transfer printingPrinting/Finishing | – | – | – | – | Polyester, Vinyl |
| Wet-glue labelingPrinting/Finishing | – | – | – | – | Paper |
| Die-cutting technology (custom die-cut shapes)Printing/Finishing | – | – | – | – | – |
| Lamination (including soft-touch polypropylene lamination)Surface | – | – | – | – | Polypropylene |
| Cold foil stampingSurface | – | – | – | – | – |
| Hot foil stamping (gold/silver foil stamping)Surface | – | – | – | – | – |
| Embossing (multi-level)Surface | – | – | – | – | – |
| Varnishing (silk-matte, gloss/matte, spot, UV and dispersion varnish)Surface | – | – | – | – | – |
| UV-LED curingSurface | – | – | – | – | – |
| Holographic labels (holography)Printing/Finishing | – | – | – | – | – |
| Multi-ply/double/multilayer labels (booklet)Printing/Finishing | – | – | – | – | Paper, Synthetic films |
| Sandwich/piggyback labelsPrinting/Finishing | – | – | – | – | Polyester, Vinyl, Paper, Synthetic films |
| Linerless labels (thermal direct without liner)Printing/Finishing | – | – | – | – | – |
| Tamper-evident/void labelsPrinting/Finishing | – | – | – | – | Self-destructive materials |
| Band labels (glue-free)Printing/Finishing | – | – | – | – | Recyclable materials, Ultra-thin materials |
| Reclosable labels (tear tab)Printing/Finishing | – | – | – | – | – |
| Labels on rolls and sheets, printed and blankPrinting/Finishing | – | – | – | – | – |
| Micro-texturing / perforation (anti-counterfeiting)Printing/Finishing | – | – | – | – | – |
2 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High-end digital printing press | – | – | Jumbo label 220 mm x 276 mm (8.66'' x 10.87'') | – | Mühlhausen |
| Flexo printing press | – | – | – | – | Mühlhausen |
Additional services
Quality and Certifications
The quality management system is technology-driven and designed for error-free, scalable execution; 100% of production planning is digital. Certifications according to ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 50001, IFS PACsecure, ProcessStandard Flexo Printing (PSF) and FSC ensure controlled, traceable processes.
| Evidence | Mühlhausen |
|---|---|
| ISO 9001 | |
| ISO 14001 | |
| ISO 50001 | |
| IFS PACsecure | |
| PSF (ProcessStandard Flexo Printing) | |
| FSC |
Company History
- 1876
Founded by Christoph Schröter
- 1921
Albert and Alois Schröter take over the management
- 1946
Carl Schröter leads the company through the post-war period
- 1979
Wolfgang Schröter takes over the management
- 2011
Christian Schröter becomes Managing Partner