Verified Nov 2026
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Norderstedt, Schleswig-Holstein
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Since 1889
Schülke & Mayr, operating as schülke, is a German chemical and pharmaceutical company headquartered in Norderstedt, Schleswig-Holstein, founded in 1889. It makes disinfectants, antiseptics, skin care items, and preservatives for healthcare, industrial, and consumer markets. The company has an estimated 1,000 to 5,000 employees and an estimated revenue band of $250 to $500 million, and it is privately held. In July 2026 it agreed to acquire AM Instruments, a life sciences company, expanding its life sciences business.
Schülke & Mayr at a glance
Revenue
$250-500M
Est. band
Employees
1,000-5,000
Founded
1889
Headquarters
Norderstedt, Schleswig-Holstein
Certifications
ISO 13485 · ISO 14001 · ISO 9001
Industries
Automotive
Electric Vehicles
Medical
Renewable Energy
Industrial Equipment
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & active
137 years in operation (founded 1889).
Holds ISO 13485, ISO 14001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
Schülke & Mayr, operating as schülke, is a German chemical and pharmaceutical company headquartered in Norderstedt, Schleswig-Holstein, founded in 1889. It makes disinfectants, antiseptics, skin care items, and preservatives for healthcare, industrial, and consumer markets. The company has an estimated 1,000 to 5,000 employees and an estimated revenue band of $250 to $500 million, and it is privately held. In July 2026 it agreed to acquire AM Instruments, a life sciences company, expanding its life sciences business.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 1889 |
Headquarters | Norderstedt, Schleswig-Holstein |
Employees | 1,000-5,000 |
Revenue | $250-500M (estimated) |
Certifications | ISO 13485 · ISO 14001 · ISO 9001 |
What Schülke & Mayr makes
The company holds ISO 9001, ISO 13485, and ISO 14001 certifications and maintains production facilities in Germany, France, and Brazil.
Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Transmission, Emissions (source: schuelke.com).
Certifications
Schülke & Mayr is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
ISO 13485 — schuelke.com
ISO 14001 — schuelke.com
ISO 9001 — schuelke.com
Latest developments
2026-09-10 — Grant Thornton berät Schülke & Mayr beim Kauf der Pfennig Reinigungstechnik (grantthornton.de)
2026-09-04 — POELLATH advises the Pfennig family on the sale of PFENNIG Reinigungstechnik to Schülke & Mayr | POELLATH (pplaw.com)
2026-07-16 — schülke and AM Instruments Join Forces to Shape the Future of Life Sciences - schülke (schuelke.com)
2026-07-16 — Schülke baut Life-Science-Geschäft mit Übernahmen aus (transkript.de)
2026-07-10 — Milbank Advises Schülke on Inaugural Term Loan B Financing (milbank.com)
2025-09-23 — Schülke & Mayr GmbH acquires Redditch Medical to strengthen Life Science know-how and portfolio - schülke (schuelke.com)
Facilities
Schülke & Mayr is headquartered in Norderstedt, Schleswig-Holstein. Public sources also reference these locations:
Germany — schuelke.com
Company details
Schülke & Mayr is a private company with an estimated revenue band of $250 to $500 million, and it raised a first-time Term Loan B financing in July 2026. Schülke & Mayr was founded in 1889, has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees, and is headquartered in Norderstedt, Schleswig-Holstein. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 137 years in operation (founded 1889). Holds ISO 13485, ISO 14001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does Schülke & Mayr do?
Schülke & Mayr, operating as schülke, is a German chemical and pharmaceutical company headquartered in Norderstedt, Schleswig-Holstein, founded in 1889. It makes disinfectants, antiseptics, skin care items, and preservatives for healthcare, industrial, and consumer markets. The company has an estimated 1,000 to 5,000 employees and an estimated revenue band of $250 to $500 million, and it is privately held. In July 2026 it agreed to acquire AM Instruments, a life sciences company, expanding its life sciences business.
Where is Schülke & Mayr headquartered?
Schülke & Mayr is headquartered in Norderstedt, Schleswig-Holstein (2 Robert-Koch-Strasse, Norderstedt, Schleswig-Holstein, 22851).
When was Schülke & Mayr founded?
Schülke & Mayr was founded in 1889.
How big is Schülke & Mayr?
Schülke & Mayr has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees, with revenue in the $250-500M range (estimated).
What certifications does Schülke & Mayr hold?
Schülke & Mayr lists ISO 13485 · ISO 14001 · ISO 9001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
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