From A to B – and everything arrives safely! Safe. Perfect. Packed. From A to Z.

DEBATIN welcomes you on your journey to safer, more secure solutions!

The intelligent and sustainable technological results we deliver are cultivated in our hothouse of creativity. More than 230 employees work at our sites in Germany and France, uniting expertise with ambition and channelling these qualities into product development, customer service and support, and reliable, high-quality production – Made in Germany & Made in France!

DEBATIN vision & mission

Our vision is to develop innovative products and solutions that are powerful enough to make the world safer and more sustainable for everyone.

That’s why we’re on a mission together to develop the best packaging solutions for all areas of life and do full justice to social, ecological and financial aspects.

We set new standards in the industry with our tamper-evident, carbon-neutral and customised packaging and transport solutions, and offer our customers premium quality solutions and products.

As a founding member of the DERIBA Group, which ranks amongst the top 15 European companies working in the field of flexible packaging, we’re heavily involved in the development of environmentally friendly materials and products, and even offer customers the opportunity to recycle used film via the Group’s very own recycling loop, the DERIBA CYCLE®. Sustainability has played a key role at DEBATIN for many years. On all levels – ecological, financial and social.

Financial, environmental and social sustainability.
Veronika Debatin, Stockholder

“Every little counts and brings us a little nearer to the greater common goal. If nobody does anything, nothing will change!”

Veronika Debatin, Stockholder

“I’m fully convinced that we ALL need to take responsibility. Doing nothing and waiting for others to take action is simply not an option for us!”

Thomas Rose, CEO

Thomas Rose, CEO

Our vision & mission 

as explained by Thomas Rose – CEO of the DEBATIN Group (video in German)

Our DEBASAFE®, DEBAPACKAGING® and DEBAMED® product lines are shining examples of our dedication, flexibility and strong innovative spirit. Many of the products in these lines are sustainable, made for recycling and/or carbon neutral, the latter being true, incidentally, of the entire company!

We’re involved with various environment and climate projects, and each and every day, each and every one of us applies sustainability principles to the way we do business.

All for the benefit of you, our customers. Maybe you need nothing more than a good print run, or maybe you have a truly demanding challenge – just ask us, because nearly everything is possible with DEBAYOURS®!

DEBATIN history

Throughout the one hundred years of DEBATIN’s history, it’s plain to see that the company has always been guided by its values and committed to sustainability.

1923
1935 / 1947 / 1951
1953
1973
1985
1988/89
1989
1990s/2000s
2001/2002
2003/04
2006
2015
2017
2018
2019
2019
2021
2022
2023
2024

1923

Debatin & Berger Paper Company is founded in Bruchsal

Core business: trading and processing paper

1923

1935 / 1947 / 1951

Name changes

1935 A new company is founded: ADB = Anton Debatin Bruchsal

1947 The company is renamed Anton Debatin KG, Paper Processing Company

1951 Following restructuring, the company becomes Anton Debatin GmbH, headed by CEOs Anton and Regina Debatin

1935 / 1947 / 1951

1953

The company begins to process plastic films

1953

1973

New products

The company develops UNIPACK® and UNIPOST® self-adhesive document pouches and mailing bags (for Deutsche Bahn)

1973

1985

Debatin SARL (France) is founded

Headquarters and production move to Hoenheim in 1996

1985

1988/89

The company moves into new premises

on Vichy Strasse, Bruchsal

1988/89

1989

Market leader in Europe

with UNIPACK® bags

1989

1990s/2000s

Invention/development of DEBASAFE® safe bags

1990s/2000s

2001/2002

Production of 35 million security bags

for Deutsche Bundesbank to facilitate the transition to euros/collection of Deutsche Marks

2001/2002

2003/04

Company portfolio expands

New additions include DEBAGRIP®, DEBATIN RFID transponders, DEBASAFE® agriculture and DEBASAFE® automotive products

2006

New aviation security regulations

DEBA S.T.E.B.® security bags for duty-free & hand luggage

2006

2015

DEBATIN certified as a “family-friendly company”

2015

2017

The company and its products achieve carbon neutrality

2017

2018

The DERIBA Group is founded

2018

2019

Acquisition of L.E.S.S. France

Partnership strengthens steadily with ongoing development of the DEBAMED® product range

2019

2019

Values Day

DEBATEAM jointly defines the corporate values

2019

2021

Sustainability in focus

Launch of the sustainability webcast “Grow with us” and DEBATIN’s first sustainability report is published voluntarily

2021

2022

Building and renovation work in Hoenheim

L.E.S.S. joins SARL in the Hoenheim premises

2022

2023

Awarded again

DEBATIN makes it once again onto the list of Germany’s “TOP 100” most innovative companies and is voted a “Leading Employer” (in the top 1% of employers in Germany)

2023

2024

The sign and seal of success

Once again, DEBATIN numbers amongst Germany’s top employers. What’s more, it’s one of the most innovative companies in the country!

2024

The DEBATEAM

We believe that each and every one of us can and should take responsibility in this world. Passivity is not an option for us. Because we believe that everyone can play their part in making our future and our world a little better (and a little safer).

Join the DEBATEAM now!

Our DEBAVALUES

DEBATIN Icon RESPECT

RESPECT

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COOPERATION

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RELIABILITY

DEBATIN Icon CLEAR GOALS

CLEAR GOALS

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BROAD MINDEDNESS

debatin leading employer

DEBATIN is in the TOP 1 % of all employers in Germany

We’re a “LEADING EMPLOYER” – for the third time running! This award is far more than just a fancy title. What does it mean for you and for us?