Schwan-STABILO today :

Over 700 million euros in turnover. More than 5,000 employees. 22 sites around the world. Schwan-STABILO is one of the most successful family firms in Germany today.
Gustav Adam Schwanhäusser laid the foundations for the company’s success back in 1865. He quickly recognised the opportunities offered by the burgeoning Industrial Revolution, obtained a loan of 32,000 guilder from his father, and purchased a pencil factory founded 1855 in Nuremberg. More than 160 years and five generations later, this has become an international group with three independent divisions: Cosmetics, Writing Instruments and Outdoor.
Today, as in the past, entrepreneurial courage, foresight and knowledge of what is feasible form the mainstays of the company’s success.

COSMETICS

As a leading private label manufacturer of cosmetic pencils and products worldwide, Schwan Cosmetics counts virtually all internationally renowned cosmetics companies among its customers. Since the first eyebrow pencil in 1927, Schwan Cosmetics has been a major source of innovation and inspiration for the global cosmetics industry. 95 percent of our products can be traced back to ideas and developments that we offer to cosmetics brands.

STABILO

is one of the leading manufacturers of writing instruments in Europe and continues to set standards for writing, colouring, drawing and highlighting. Examples include the global billion-selling classics such as the STABILO BOSS highlighter, the STABILO point 88 fineliner, and many other pens and pencils for creating colourful and creative designs. Most recently, our expertise in the digital sector has led to a diagnostic tool with a pen and app to help occupational therapists in their work with patients.

DEUTER

Working in close collaboration with mountain sport professionals, Deuter develops functional, top-quality outdoor products that guarantee safety and reliability for the customer in extreme situations. Deuter have been outdoor experts with passion, tradition and experience since 1898. Innovation has always been what drives our employees and ensures successful products. Combining economics, ecology and a social conscience gives Deuter a basis for a secure future.

ORTOVOX

THE VOICE OF THE MOUNTAINS. Since the company was founded in 1980 in the south of Munich, ORTOVOX has stood for a sophisticated protection and comfort system for mountain activities, characterised by the responsible treatment of people and nature. As pioneers in the field of avalanche safety, ORTOVOX has played a key role in the development of emergency equipment for use on the mountain. Innovative hardware products and functional mountain sportswear with wool, as well as targeted training measures, contribute towards making mountain sports that bit safer every day.

MAIER SPORTS

Quality, functionality & responsibility: A combination that has worked at Maier Sports for over 75 years. Maier Sports develops high-quality, functional outdoor and ski clothing and is a highly innovative fitting and trouser specialist. Thanks to their in-house sewing workshop and typical Swabian ingenuity, they provide a comprehensive repair service.

GONSO

Gonso is a provider of functional cycling apparel, and a recognised expert in cycling pants in Germany, having invented cycle pants with a synthetic cushion. GONSO isn’t about going higher, faster or further, but about enjoying cycling.

OUR DNA

Look and listen carefully, ask the right questions and be able to read between the lines for the answers: anyone who can do that will develop successful products and tap into lucrative markets. These skills are firmly anchored in our genetic code – and have been for over 160 years.

Persistent curiosity

Always on the lookout for the latest trends, constantly talking to experienced experts and remaining close to the customer: our curiosity knows no bounds, making it possible to continually come up with innovative ideas.

Entrepreneurial courage

Remaining open to new things and taking the road less travelled every now and again: this has always been firmly anchored in our corporate philosophy – and is exactly how we always manage to stay one step ahead of the competition.

Vision and foresight

Long-lasting success is only possible if you have the necessary vision and foresight – which we have had for generations. In the future we will continue to think outside the box in order to maintain economic certainty for the coming generations.

Familial responsibility

As a family firm, the wellbeing of our employees is very important to us. A good work-life balance, fair working conditions and equal treatment of all employees are our top priority.
"IDENTIFYING AND SEIZING OPPORTUNITIES. THAT IS THE CORE OF OUR DNA."

CAREER

We offer an excellent work-life balance.
"WE ARE A FAMILY FIRM OURSELVES. FOR THIS REASON ALONE, THE COMPATIBILITY OF FAMILY AND WORK IS MORE THAN MERE LIP SERVICE FOR US."

NEWS - PRESS

The Schwan-STABILO Group is resolutely driving the transition towards the future. “We have to keep asking ourselves what we can offer the world of tomorrow,” said executive shareholder Sebastian Schwanhäusser at today’s announcement of the balance sheet figures for the 2016/2017 fiscal year (ended 30 June 2017). The company, now in its fifth generation of family ownership, generated 713.5 million euros total turnover between its three divisions, Cosmetics, Writing Instruments and Outdoor. Cosmetics generated 364.7 million euros (previous year: 364.3 million euros), STABILO achieved 184.4 million euros (previous year: 185.2 million euros) and the Outdoor subgroup contributed 164.2 million euros (previous year: 157.1 million euros).