From Vögtle Printing to Ebro Color GmbH

Founded in 1925 as a traditional book printing company, Ebro Color, a specialist in professional folding box production, today stands for modern, sustainable, and customized packaging solutions. As a family-owned company based in Germany, we combine traditional craftsmanship with state-of-the-art technology – for customers across Europe.

Today, Ebro Color is one of the leading manufacturers of folding boxes, shipping cartons, and cardboard boxes. Our mission: customized packaging solutions using state-of-the-art technology, sustainable materials, and expert consulting. Everything "Made in Germany" – from a single source, directly from the manufacturer.

The most successful stories usually begin small and with a lot of passion.

Ebro Color GmbH has this long-standing experience. Master typesetter and editor Josef Vögtle founded the Vögtle printing company in 1925. Under relatively simple conditions, he launched his dream of owning his own printing company in a rather cramped basement in Ebingen. This printing company would become the center of his life until he was 75 years old, as he not only managed the company but was also actively involved in its work. When cylinder printing presses were purchased in 1962, letterpress printing had reached its peak. That same year, Erich Brodbeck, an engineer, took over the successful company and was able to continue the business successfully on this solid foundation. In 1963, the first offset press in the Balingen district was installed at Ebro Color. Technological change has always been a theme at our printing company, as with every new technological advancement, new possibilities also entered our printing house. The first two-color press in the Zollernalb district was put into operation in 1971. We keep up with the times, which is why technical advancements have been a constant feature of our company's history.

More space for creative ideas

Technical equipment also requires sufficient space. With progress, the need for more space for technical equipment came with it. In 1973, construction began on a new building, which was ready for occupancy in April 1974. The existing space was exhausted, and in order to continue meeting customer needs, we decided on a modern new building, which still houses the latest machinery and systems technology today.

After successfully moving into the new building and acquiring the necessary four-color printing equipment, it made sense to rethink the company name and adapt it to the newly developed field of activity. This is how the idea for the name "Ebro Color" was born, a name under which state-of-the-art printed products are still created today. Since 1984, Ebro Color has been involved in the professional production of folding boxes and has since become a specialized provider of a wide range of creative, high-quality folding boxes. A special feature here is the ability to produce even short runs of 500 units. The company has continually adapted to changing circumstances, which is why we continually upgraded our state-of-the-art Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG machines between 1995 and 2009, adding the latest components. Most recently, in 2009, we invested in the Heidelberg Speedmaster 52 Anicolor with short inking unit technology, which has a particularly positive effect on makeready times and color consistency. But even in the meantime, we have kept our heads above the times and kept up with the times. In 2010, the first Heidelberg Speedmaster CD74 5+L was purchased to make production more efficient and faster. To give customers and prospective customers the opportunity to have test samples created, an investment was made in a Zünd plotter in 2004.

Professionally constructed from idea to design

Modern packaging production is now virtually impossible without appropriate software, which is why Ebro Color also relies on professional CAD tools. This allows individual and specific customer requirements to be addressed right from the design stage. Various implementation approaches can be discussed using the Esko Artios CAD program. A three-dimensional representation of the patterns allows the customer to view the final design to a certain extent before the actual printing process and to make any necessary changes without using any materials.

Perfectly organized

Organization is everything, so Ebro Color has developed its own comprehensive management system that meets the highest standards and guarantees optimal work organization. Last but not least, Ebro Color owes its success to the commitment of its motivated and hardworking employees, who have made a significant part of the entire company possible and continue to do so to this day.

Mission Statement

Our success is built on a healthy environment, successful customers, motivated employees, and a functioning society. We can only achieve sustained success if our environment, our customers, our employees, and society all benefit equally from our actions.

Are you looking for an experienced partner for customized packaging solutions?

Let’s shape the future together.