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The Company behind Dr. Beckmann

delta pronatura is one of a few independent medium-sized companies distributing branded products in Germany. The company is managed by third generation owners Gerhard Krauss and Heiner Beckmann and – since 2016 – also by his son Nils Beckmann, representing the fourth generation. By manufacturing and distributing its own Dr. Beckmann and Bullrich brands as well as the Blistex and Bi-Oil brands distributed under licence in Germany and Austria, delta pronatura has established a broad market position.

The History of Dr. Beckmann

1971

The company underwent a restructuring in the area of washing and cleaning agents through the takeover of the Stain Devils.

 

1972

The first Stain Devils helped to create stain free conditions in German households.

 

1980

The Stain Devils are advertised on television for the first time.

 

1984

Phosphates in detergents are officially prohibited. Dr. Beckmann Stain Salt quickly becomes known as the best solution against greyish laundry and a poor washing performance. The Dr. Beckmann brand is born.

 

1985

Stain Expert and Stain Salts from Dr. Beckmann are successfully introduced into markets all across Europe. Today, the brand stands for purity and cleanliness in more than 80 countries.

 

1986

The products Stain Expert, Stain Salt and Colour Run Remover and subsequently the laundry pre-treatment products were consolidated under the common Dr. Beckmann umbrella brand with its own logo.

 

1995

The time was right for a household cleaning milestone: With the Oven Cleaner Gel, Dr. Beckmann introduced a cleaner for the oven without aerosols, and demonstrated its potential for innovations one again. Today, a wide range of surface & appilance cleaners round off the expertise of Dr. Beckmann.

 

2001

Within the scope of its expansion the company relocated to Egelsbach. And the two managing directors, Heiner Beckmann and Gerhard Krauss, continue to professionally lead the company at its new site.

 

2005

With the Colour & Dirt Collector sheets, Dr. Beckmann sets a further milestone in the laundry care category for trouble free washing without discoloration.

 

2011

The Stain Devils celebrate their 40th anniversary. Congratulations are received from all over Europe.

 

2015

The Dr. Beckmann brand receives, for the fourth time, the award as a “top brand” from the food industry. Once again, the award is earned for the stain removal competence – our core expertise as stain removal specialist.

 

2019

Stain Expert& co. boast a brand new look. Thanks to the international design relaunch, Dr. Beckmann Stain devils now radiate a more dynamic, modern feel.

Did you know?

Dr. Beckmann Stain Devils remove over 150 types of stains – more than any other brand!
Machine-washing a T-shirt 40 times produces half the CO² generated by manufacturing it.
Laundry shouldn’t be put straight back in the wardrobe after ironing. The heat and humidity produced can cause your clothes to attract mould that makes fabrics smell.

The Dr. Beckmann Promise

For all products, we guarantee the highest quality and effectiveness. We respect our environment and act responsibly with raw materials. We are also committed that all detergent substances are biodegradable. We reduce transport routes by production in Germany and neighboring EU countries. All Dr. Beckmann products are therefore certified under the EU Charter Initiative for Sustainable Cleaning

Our Commitment to Sustainability

We view sustainability as a responsibility towards our society and environment. A dedicated project team drives the development of more sustainable products, production and processes.

We respect the Environment

Conserving resources and reducing negative environmental impacts are essential principles in all the decisions we make.

We work with Ecological Energy

With one of the largest photovoltaic installations in our region, delta pronatura is able to cover all of the company's electricity requirements.

We are commited to minimising Plastic Waste

We’ve now started producing our plastic product containers from 100% recycled household plastic.

We are using as few chemicals as possible and as many as necessary to achieve sustainable cleaning results.

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