Manufacturer of aerosols, lubricants and cleaners with in-house research, production and direct sales
TUNAP Deutschland Vertriebs GmbH & Co. Betriebs KG
Wolfratshausen · Lichtenau · MärstettenNew on Amplifa
About TUNAP
The TUNAP GROUP is an internationally operating manufacturer of aerosols, lubricants and cleaners for industrial and technical applications. Founded in 1972 in Munich and now headquartered in Wolfratshausen, the company develops and produces chemical agents and liquids, specialty lubricants, cleaners and technical aerosols for its own brands, third-party brands and private labels. Production takes place at three plants: chemical agents, liquids, automotive products and OEM aerosols are produced in Wolfratshausen; in Lichtenau, aerosols are filled on six filling machines – including 2-chamber aerosols – in cans up to 300 mm height; and the Märstetten plant produces aerosols and liquids for the international market at 50 to 60 cans per minute in shift operation. Propane-butane mixtures, dimethyl ether, nitrogen, CO₂ and air are used as propellants. With a comprehensive direct sales network of 14 subsidiaries and around 30 distributors, TUNAP serves more than 30,000 customers worldwide, including automotive, industry, retail as well as cosmetics and sports.
- Site
- Wolfratshausen
- Processes
- Manufacture of aerosols (spray cans/pressure gas packs), Manufacture of chemical-technical aerosols for own, third-party and private brands (private label), Manufacture of 2-chamber aerosols, Production of chemical agents & liquids, Canister filling, Manufacture of lubricants (greases, oils, pastes), cleaners and additives, Research & development of chemical quality solutions (laboratory, testing), Machine contract filling of aerosols (household chemical, cosmetic aerosols, automotive operating
- Materials
- Propane, Butane, Propane-butane mixtures, Dimethyl ether, Nitrogen, CO₂, Air, Ethyl alcohol
- Certificates
- ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001
- Founded
- 1972
- Employees
- 325
- Industries
- Automotive (manufacturers, workshops), Industry and lubricants (heavy industry, food sector), Wholesale, technical trade, retail (private label), Cosmetics, personal care and health technology (OEM), Sports (bicycle care, body care), Industry / lubricants (heavy industry, food sector)
- 01
Research & development of chemical quality solutions
- 02
Manufacture of chemical agents & liquids
- 03
Machine filling of aerosols (including 2-chamber aerosols)
- 04
Canister filling
- 05
Direct sales via national subsidiaries and distributors
Propellants & chemical raw materials
Propane-butane mixtures
Propellants for chemical-technical aerosols at the Lichtenau site.
Dimethyl ether
Flammable propellant gas for aerosol filling in Lichtenau.
Nitrogen
Inert propellant for aerosol products.
Carbon dioxide (CO₂)
Propellant gas, supplied via the tank system of the Märstetten plant.
Air
Propellant variant in aerosol production in Lichtenau.
Ethyl alcohol
Highly flammable intermediate (H225) for household chemical and cosmetic aerosols.
Isopropanol
Highly flammable intermediate (H225) for technical aerosols.
Naphtha (petroleum), boiling point range
Flammable raw material (H226) for automotive operating and care products.
Acetone
Highly flammable intermediate (H225) in contract filling.
Production sites & sales
Wolfratshausen
DEHeadquarters, research & development, production Plant I: chemical agents & liquids, automotive
- Materials
- Chemical agents & liquids
- Laboratory for research, development and testing
Lichtenau
DEProduction Plant II: aerosols for own, third-party and private brands, cans up to 300 mm height
- Part weight / size
- Cans up to 300 mm height, standard and special dimensions
- Lot size
- Machine contract filling on 6 filling machines
- Materials
- Propane, butane, dimethyl ether, nitrogen, CO₂, air, ethyl alcohol, isopropanol, naphtha (boiling point range), acetone
- 6 aerosol filling machines (including 2-chamber aerosols)
- Storage for flammable gases
- Storage for flammable liquids
- Filling systems for aerosol containers
- Finished goods warehouse for aerosol products
Märstetten
CHProduction Plant III: aerosols and liquids for the international market (brake cleaners, rust removers, lubricants)
- Lot size
- 50–60 aerosol cans per minute in shift operation
- Materials
- Propane, butane, CO₂
- Aerosol filling system in shift operation
- Canister filling system (since 2003)
- Propellant gas tank system
- Raw material tanks
- Loading hall
Shah Alam (Selangor)
MYSales TUNAP Automotive (Cooltech Solution Sdn Bhd)
Seoul
KRSales TUNAP Automotive (Autonomous)
Singapore
SGSales TUNAP Automotive (Chemdistry Pte Ltd)
Rajkot (Gujarat)
INSales TUNAP Industry (RIPPL GROUP)
Secunderabad (Telangana)
INSales TUNAP Industry (RNC Industrial Sales)
Product areas
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacture of aerosols (spray cans/pressure gas packs)Surface | – | 300 mm (can height) | – | 50–60 aerosol cans per minute (plant | Propane, Butane, CO₂, Dimethyl ether, Nitrogen, Air |
| Manufacture of chemical-technical aerosols for own, third-party and private brands (private label)Surface | – | – | – | – | – |
| Manufacture of 2-chamber aerosolsSurface | – | – | – | – | – |
| Production of chemical agents & liquidsSurface | – | – | – | – | – |
| Canister fillingSurface | – | – | – | – | – |
| Manufacture of lubricants (greases, oils, pastes), cleaners and additivesSurface | – | – | – | – | – |
| Research & development of chemical quality solutions (laboratory, testing)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Machine contract filling of aerosols (household chemical, cosmetic aerosols, automotive operatingSurface | – | – | – | – | Propane, Butane, Dimethyl ether, Ethyl alcohol, Isopropanol, Naphtha (boiling point range), Acetone |
9 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerosol filling machines | – | 6 | Aerosol cans up to 300 mm height, standard and special dimensions | – | Lichtenau |
| Aerosol filling system (shift operation) | – | – | 50–60 aerosol cans per minute | – | Märstetten |
| Canister filling system | – | 1 | – | 2003 | Märstetten |
| Propellant gas tank system | – | 1 | – | – | Märstetten |
| Raw material tanks | – | – | – | – | Märstetten |
| Storage for flammable gases | – | – | – | – | Lichtenau |
| Storage for flammable liquids | – | – | – | – | Lichtenau |
| Filling systems for aerosol containers | – | – | – | – | Lichtenau |
| Finished goods warehouse for aerosol products | – | – | – | – | Lichtenau |
Additional services
Reference customers
Quality & certifications
The production sites Wolfratshausen and Lichtenau are certified according to ISO 9001 (quality management), ISO 14001 (environment) and ISO 45001 (occupational and health protection). At the Lichtenau site, the operation is subject to the Major Accidents Ordinance (12. BImSchV, upper class); the site was last inspected on-site by the supervisory authority on 12.11.2025.
| Evidence | Wolfratshausen | Lichtenau | Märstetten |
|---|---|---|---|
| ISO 9001 | |||
| ISO 14001 | |||
| ISO 45001 |
Company history
- 1902
Founding of the Lichtenau site, originally as a manufacturer of household waxes and cleaning agents
- 1965
Lichtenau turns to aerosol production
- 1972
TUNAP founded in Munich by Markus Buchner
- 1997
TUNAP Oberlichtenau (Lichtenau) becomes part of the TUNAP GROUP
- 2000
Expansion of aerosol production in Märstetten
- 2003
Commissioning of a canister filling system in Märstetten
- 2025
TUNAP's 50th anniversary