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The Uhlmann Group at a Glance

Six people standing arm in arm, wearing shirts with the company logos of axito, Goldfuss, Uhlmann, CREMER, WONDER, and KOCH.

As an internationally operating, family-owned corporate group for modern packaging solutions, the Uhlmann Group combines the strengths of six Group Companies – from mechanical engineering to automation and digital networking to global services. Here you will find an overview of our strategic orientation and our structure.

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Our Strategic Priorities

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    We are No. 1 in Our Key SegmentsThe Uhlmann Group is among the world’s leading providers of packaging solutions, combining innovative technology, high process reliability, and deep industry expertise. In its key segments – pharmaceuticals, contact lenses, and counting – the Group delivers solutions that set standards for quality and efficiency.
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    We are Service Champions With the expansion of our installed base, we strengthen and enhance our service excellence. A global service network ensures fast response times and reliable support, ranging from consulting and commissioning to maintenance.
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    We Are Performance-Driven, Innovation-Led and Globally ActiveWith strong brands, a performance- and innovation-oriented culture and an international presence, the Uhlmann Group actively shapes the future of the packaging ecosystem.
CFO Alexander Schöllhorn (left) and CEO Prof. Dr.-Ing. Matthias Niemeyer standing together indoors in front of a concrete wall

Our Strategic Framework

Beyond Packaging describes our ambition to rethink packaging technology – beyond the machine itself. We develop solutions that intelligently combine technology, service, digitalization and responsibility. In this way, we create added value along the entire process chain and make a meaningful contribution to a sustainable packaging industry.

In this context, the Uhlmann Group Holding serves as the strategic holding company of the Uhlmann Group and sets the guidelines for this development. Its goal is to promote diversity, leverage synergies and ensure the independence of the Group. This creates the framework for sustainable growth and long-term stability.

Our Executive Board – Prof. Dr.-Ing. Matthias Niemeyer (Chairman of the Executive Board & CEO, on the right) and Alexander Schöllhorn (Executive Board Member & CFO, on the left) – shapes this path together with all Group Companies. We stand for technological excellence, entrepreneurial vision and family continuity, defining the long-term orientation of the Uhlmann Group.

Key Figures

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    6Group CompaniesSix specialized companies form the basis for the success of the Uhlmann Group, combining expertise across the entire value and process chain of packaging technology.
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    EUR 504 MGlobal SalesIn fiscal year 2024/25, the Uhlmann Group achieved sales of around EUR 504 million with stable growth in all key market segments.
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    80 %Export RatioAround 80 percent of sales are generated outside Germany. The high export ratio emphasizes the international significance of the Uhlmann Group as a partner to the global packaging industry.
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    2.600Employees WorldwideRoughly 2,600 colleagues work at Uhlmann Group locations worldwide – in development, production, sales, and service.
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    22Locations in 18 CountriesWith 22 locations in 18 countries, the Uhlmann Group has a global presence with its own subsidiaries and service companies – always close to our customers.
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    6,3%Research & Development QuotaIn fiscal year 2024/25, our R&D initiatives continued to drive innovations that strengthen the Uhlmann Group’s role as a technology leader in pharmaceutical packaging.
Portrait of CEO Prof. Dr.-Ing. Matthias Niemeyer standing indoors in front of a wall
„The Uhlmann Group has evolved over time and today comprises companies that have been founded, acquired and further developed by the Uhlmann family. With the establishment of the holding company, we have brought these entities together under a shared strategic framework: a network that provides orientation, consolidates strengths and shapes the future. This has created a common dynamic that allows us to further develop our portfolio in a targeted manner.‟

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Matthias Niemeyer

Chairman of the Executive Board & CEO, Uhlmann Group

The History of the Uhlmann Group

A heritage of nearly 80 years

It all starts in 1948, when Josef Uhlmann, grandfather of today’s owner, Tobias Uhlmann, founded the company “Uhlmann”. Specializing in precision molds for suppositories, Josef laid the cornerstone for what would become a global pioneer in pharmaceutical packaging.

 

From craft business to mechanical engineering leader

In 1963, Josef's son Friedrich Uhlmann joined the company. Under his leadership, the original craft business evolved into a highly respected mechanical engineering enterprise. In 1983, he laid the foundation for the international orientation of the Uhlmann Group by establishing the very first Uhlmann subsidiary in the USA.

Strategic development under Hedwig Uhlmann 

Following the early passing of her husband, Hedwig Uhlmann assumed responsibility in 1994 and led the company through a phase of remarkable expansion and further internationalization. Under her leadership, Uhlmann more than tripled its revenue and doubled its workforce, while establishing subsidiaries in Brazil, Europe, Singapur, and China. 

Her clear values, personal presence, and decisive leadership helped strengthen the company’s culture of responsibility, appreciation, and human proximity, qualities that continue to characterize Uhlmann today. Her tenure laid the foundation for today’s Uhlmann Group. 

With the acquisition of KOCH in 2006, the second of now six Group Companies joined the portfolio, marking a key milestone in the Group’s development.

Continuation and strategic consolidation under Tobias Uhlmann

Today, Tobias Uhlmann shapes the international trajectory of the Uhlmann Group. Since 2007, additional companies joined the family-owned corporate group:

  • Wonder became part of the Uhlmann Group in 2011, followed by Cremer in 2017.
  • With the establishment of the Holding in 2019, the individual Group Companies were brought together under a shared organizational framework.
  • In 2025, Goldfuss Automation was acquired, and since 2026, Axito has served as the Group’s shared service center, providing central services across all companies. 

Through these developments, Tobias Uhlmann has played a key role in expanding the Uhlmann Group strategically, diversifying its technological capabilities, and positioning it for the future - guided by a pioneering mindset, a collaborative approach, and the reliability rooted in family values.