Company History

Marabu GmbH & Co. KG is a leading global manufacturer of screen, digital, and pad printing inks. The company is headquartered near Stuttgart, Southern Germany – a region renowned for its pioneering technology and engineering prowess. In addition, there is the traditional division of creative colours for hobbies, art, and school.

Marabu has been setting milestones with plenty of industry-first solutions for both industrial applications and graphic design since 1859. With its 14 subsidiaries and exclusive distribution partners, Marabu offers high-quality products and customer-specific services in more than 80 countries.

Here you will find a short overview about the history of Marabu's two divisions, Printing Inks and Creative Colours.