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MANN & SCHRÖDER COSMETICS GROUP in Handelsblatt article
“We believe in Germany as a business location”
The Handelsblatt newspaper has published a detailed article about MANN & SCHRÖDER COSMETICS GROUP focusing on loyalty to the location, innovation, and sustainable growth. Managing Director Christine Steger explains why the family-owned company continues to rely on Germany as a production location even in volatile times—and how investments worth millions, 100 percent green electricity, and targeted promotion of young talent underpin this strategy.
Handelsblatt shows how MANN & SCHRÖDER COSMETICS GROUP has positioned itself as a leading manufacturer of private label body care products – with a clear commitment to Germany as a location.
The article focuses on a clear message from Managing Director Christine Steger: “Germany is our largest market, our biggest customers are here, and this is where we find the technology standards we need.” This conviction is more than just a statement – it is a corporate strategy that is put into practice.
Key figures that speak for themselves: 900 employees, 2,000 products, made in Germany
The facts speak for themselves: With 900 employees at two state-of-the-art production sites in Siegelsbach and Hüffenhardt, the MANN & SCHRÖDER COSMETICS GROUP manufactures over 2,000 different personal care products – exclusively in Germany. From research and development to production: everything is done in-house on site.
The company generates sales of more than €220 million and supplies trading partners in almost 70 countries worldwide. The MANN & SCHRÖDER COSMETICS GROUP stands for regional value creation, innovative strength, and quality “Made in Germany.”
Tens of millions invested in future technologies
Loyalty to the location is reflected in concrete figures and projects: over the past five years, the MANN & SCHRÖDER COSMETICS GROUP has invested tens of millions in modernizing and expanding its sites. Further investments are already planned.
Production already runs on 100 percent green electricity, part of which is generated by the company's own 1,714 m² photovoltaic systems. Sustainability is not a marketing promise, but a measurable reality: from resource-saving packaging solutions and efficient water management to innovative, environmentally friendly formulations, the MANN & SCHRÖDER COSMETICS GROUP consistently focuses on solutions that benefit both the market and the planet.
Young talent, bright future: Over 50 apprenticeships per year
Particularly noteworthy: 11 percent of the workforce is under 25 years of age, with a further 26 percent under 34. These figures are no coincidence, but rather the result of targeted promotion of young talent. Every year, more than 50 trainees and dual students start their careers at the MANN & SCHRÖDER COSMETICS GROUP. The dual study program and close cooperation with universities ensure that know-how and innovative strength remain within the company.
Loyalty to location as a strategic strength
For MANN & SCHRÖDER COSMETICS GROUP, its commitment to Germany as a business location is more than just an investment—it is a promise for the future. The combination of regional production, sustainable innovations, and targeted promotion of talent makes the company resilient and fit for the future.
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