Greiner is a leading global supplier of plastic and foam solutions based in Kremsmünster (Austria). The four operating divisions , , (formerly Greiner Foam) and work in various sectors under the umbrella of Greiner AG.
The product portfolio includes innovative solutions for the packaging, furniture, sports and automotive industries as well as high-tech products for medical technology and pharmaceutical products, extrusion lines, tools and complete lines for profile extrusion. The company was founded in 1868, when Carl Albert Greiner and his wife Emilie Greiner opened a general store in Nürtingen, Baden-Württemberg (Germany). The rest is history. A small business grew into a global player. The history of the company is thus also the history of a family. Today, 11,494 employees around the world work on developing innovative and sustainable products and services.
Greiner in figures (fiscal 2020)
Turnover in Euro (consolidated) in 2020
1,930m
1,675m in 2019
Growth in 2020
+15.2%
+3% in 2019
Employees in 2020
11,494
10,745 in 2019
Production & distribution facilities in 2020
139
140 in 2019
Greiner AG's Four Operating Divisions
Greiner Bio-One
Greiner Bio-One is a leading producer of quality products for clinics, laboratories and medical practices. Its range of products for medical technology and life science includes innovative solutions for safely and easily collecting human samples (blood, urine, saliva), sterilizing medical products and disinfecting food packaging. The portfolio operates in over 100 countries worldwide and supports diverse stakeholders in the healthcare sector. Greiner Bio-One is one of Greiner AG’s four operating divisions, headquartered in Kremsmünster (Austria).
Turnover in Euro (consolidated) in 2020
693m
509m in 2019
Employees in 2020
2,375
2,320 in 2019
Growth in 2020
+36.2%
+8% in 2019
Production & distribution facilities in 2020
28
28 in 2019
Countries with production & distribution facilities
Greiner Packaging
Greiner Packaging is one of the most successful and innovative packaging manufacturers in the world and a key partner for major food and non-food brands. Its product range includes pots, lids, cans, buckets, capsules, tubs, containers, trays and bottles for food and drink, as well as for all kinds of care and chemical products. Greiner Packaging has production sites in Europe, North America and Asia. Around the world, people are hard at work developing sustainable plastic products. Greiner Packaging is one of Greiner AG’s four operating divisions, headquartered in Sattledt (Austria).
Turnover in Euro (consolidated) in 2020
692m
690m in 2019
Employees in 2020
4,897
5,001 in 2019
Growth in 2020
+0.4%
+2% in 2019
Production & distribution facilities in 2020
32
32 in 2019
Countries with production & distribution facilities
NEVEON
NEVEON is the foam competence center within the group and one of the world's most successful manufacturers of special foams. NEVEON was created at the beginning of 2021 by bundling the six Greiner Foam companies into one strong in a strong umbrella brand. With NEVEON, an integrated foam group has been created. The broad product range is used in a whole host of areas, from mattresses and upholstered furniture, the automotive industry, acoustics/noise protection, to packaging and many other areas in construction, sport and leisure. NEVEON is one of Greiner AG’s four operating divisions, headquartered in Vienna (Austria). There was a material change in this division during the reporting period. The previous joint venture Eurofoam, which was 50 percent owned by Greiner, was taken over in full and is now part of NEVEON and thus of Greiner in its entirety.
Turnover in Euro (consolidated) in 2020
479m
401m in 2019
Employees in 2020
3,405
2,553 in 2019
Growth in 2020
+19.5%
-2% in 2019
Production & distribution facilities in 2020
62
62 in 2019
Countries with production & distribution facilities
Greiner Extrusion
Greiner Extrusion is the world’s leading supplier of extrusion lines, i.e. tools and systems to manufacture profiles. These are typically used in window and door production, the construction industry and for technical profile applications. This Greiner division specializes in developing, building, manufacturing and optimizing the processes of tools and extrusion lines. The work of over 700 employees around the world creates the foundation for serving customers worldwide. Greiner Extrusion is one of Greiner AG’s four operating divisions, headquartered in Nussbach (Austria).
Turnover in Euro (consolidated) in 2020
68m
78m in 2019
Employees in 2020
664
733 in 2019
Growth in 2020
-12%
-2% in 2019
Production & distribution facilities in 2020
13
13 in 2019