Gebrueder Burger is a traditional owner-managed company with a high technology standard, strong performance and pronounced focus on our customers' needs.

Our know-how and expertise in the field of hot stamping foils engineering has grown over the decades. It enables us to fulfil most of our customers' wishes.

We would be glad to advise you personally and are looking forward to receive your inquiry.

1899

On November 20th 1899, the Metallin Bronze Printing Inks trademark was entered into the trademark register at the imperial patent office registered for the company of Burger Bros. At this time Ludwig Burger, the founder of the company, entered his business with bronze, real gold leaf, sheet metal, bronze colours and accessories into the offical Company Register. Already at this time, the company marketed its product worldwide, even in Asia.

1918

After the end of the First World War, the son, Alexander Burger, returned to the family business of his parents and developed it further.

1924

The first developments of hot stamping foil appear in America and find their way to Germany. The chemist Ludwig Burger and his son Alexander recognise the importance of the new technology and develop it further. Good quality and counsel make the innovation to a formula for success.

1946

To strengthen the business, Inge Burger starts to work at the company.

1958

After Alexander Burger’s death, his wife Annemarie Burger and their now married daughter Inge and her husband Helmut Gassner successfully continue to head the family business. In addition to the development of new machines, the product range is also extended.

1964

The new company building in Obermeierstrasse was completed.

1975

In addition to the shoe industry, new lines of business begin to open up. For example, the development of wreath ribbon stamping foils is increasingly promoted.

1986

After completing his mechanical engineering and industrial engineering studies and following several years of professional experience, Alexander Gassner starts to work for the company as CEO.

1994

His wife Renate Gassner also joins the team after her Law School Graduation and Degree in Business.

1999

Burger Bros. oHG celebrates its 100th anniversary.

2011

A new warehouse is built at the company's premises.

2014

The company's name is changed to Gebrüder Burger GmbH & Co. KG Prägefoliefabrik and the respective record in the commercial register is updated.

2017

Completion of a new exhaust-air purification plant.

Helmut Gassner

Alexander Burger

Ludwig Burger