Printing Inks - The Beginning

1968

Introduction of new trademark. The M stands for the brand name, the circle and the sqaure for drawing instruments and the red dot for colours.

1952

First Marabu Screen Printing Ink “Marapid A.

1920/21

Introduction graphical colours „Plakattempera“, the first specially developed paint for designers and graphic artists. Poster paints become an important part oft he business.

1919

Move of production from Stuttgart to Tamm.

1909

Registration of trademark „Marabu".

1870

Start of production: Watercolours. The first geometry instruments build the foundations for technical drawing.

1859

Albert Martz opens his painting and art materials business in Stuttgart.