HERMA - History

A creative instinct, an awareness of customer needs and a courageous entrepreneurial spirit: these are the ingredients of HERMA’s success, and they are the attributes that guarantee it a strong future. They are what helped a small print shop in Stuttgart-Wangen to grow step by step to become one of the world’s leading specialists in self-adhesive technology.

The founding years

The company was founded in 1906 by Heinrich Hermann, who specialised in the production of labels. Twenty years later he took another big step with the invention of photo corners.

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The second generation

Herman’s sons took over the company and added several new labelling machines, plus adhesives, to the company’s portfolio.

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Internationalisation and innovation

By introducing innovations in labels, labelling machines and adhesives, HERMA set international standards. It also established subsidiaries and holdings, opening up new markets.

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Investments for the future

By restructuring its three divisions and making the largest investments in its history, HERMA laid the groundwork for continued growth.

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Recent news

09.11.2011
New wrapping facility commissioned

11.04.2011
Back on track for growth

27.04.2010
Profitable year despite recession