History.
A look back
Our visions and coordinated decisions have enabled us to become what we are today; a broad-based company that supports and accompanies customers throughout Germany and even beyond in the areas of sales promotion, fulfillment marketing and e-commerce. Our company has grown steadily over the past few years – we want to continue on this growth path in the future: with fresh ideas, professional expertise, individual customer support and plenty of motivation.
This outstanding recognition underlines our strong commitment to sustainable and responsible business practices. After the silver rating in the previous year, we achieved our first global platinum award in January 2026 through continued commitment and optimization of our processes – placing us in the top 1% of companies rated worldwide.
S&P and UP become part of Geiger and combine their expertise for future-oriented promotional product projects. Together they will create an expanded range and even better service.
New logistics center
We successfully put our third logistics center in Senden into operation after the ground-breaking ceremony in 2024. The new building expands capacity by around 2,500 pallet spaces and strengthens the company’s long-term growth strategy.
As a certified member of WAGE – Worldwide Advertising Gift Exchange, Geiger GmbH is part of an international network of leading promotional product distributors. This membership stands for the highest quality standards, trusting partnerships and cross-border cooperation.
With the acquisition of SOESTMEDIA on June 1, 2025, we are gaining another company in NRW and continuing our growth trajectory.
This recognition is another significant step in our commitment to sustainable and responsible business practices. After a bronze rating last year, we have improved significantly thanks to our continuous efforts and the improvement of our processes and received the silver medal in January.
In order to become more international and even more efficient, we will be part of the world’s largest family-run promotional products company Geiger from July, continuing our successful long-term growth trajectory of recent years.
2024
A milestone and a great confirmation that we are on the right track with our commitment to date. This sustainability rating puts us in the top 35% and we look forward to continuing to work towards a more sustainable future for our planet and our society.
With the acquisition of R.B. Werbemittel + Präsente from Rheinmünster in Baden-Württemberg in mid-2024, we are further strengthening our presence in southern Germany.
Dhe ISO 27001 based on IT baseline protection is, alongside the environmental management certificationISO 14001 environmental management certification and ISO 9001 quality management certification, this is a further step in our efforts toour efforts to ensure the highest quality and security for our customers.
With the acquisition of Touchmore GmbH in fall 2023, we not only gained another branch in Remscheid, but also an established brand in the field of haptic brand communication.
With the takeover of Kulik Werbemittel from Pommersfelden at the end of 2022, we have gained another branch for the greater Nuremberg area.
Since 29.11.2022, WERTEC® has been a registered trademark. WERTEC® stands for durable, stylish and innovative technical products.
Since 29.11.2022 PROMOWER® has been a registered trademark.
Sprinkmann takeover
The takeover of the long-established company Sprinkmann (Bad Soden site) has given us an even stronger presence in the greater Frankfurt area since 2021.
Foundation of WERA Design Agency
In order to provide our customers with even more comprehensive support, we launched our agency WERA Design at the beginning of 2021, which specializes in services such as web development, graphic design, B2B online stores and search engine optimization.
Foundation of PROMOWER department
Due to the constantly growing demand for finished textiles, we launched the PROMOWER department in 2021, which, in addition to flexible in-house finishing in combination with modern store systems and textiles on demand, offers fast and flexible textiles in the field of promotional wear,
Warehouse expansion
3rd warehouse expansion: due to the steady growth in the full-service area, an additional high-bay warehouse was moved into at the company headquarters site in 2020, increasing storage capacity by a further 75%.
Acquisitions of BERNA + PARTNER and Berlinger
2020
Due to the great success in southern Germany following the acquisition of Kunze in 2017, the presence in Bavaria was further increased with the acquisition of BERNA + Partner (Munich office). The acquisition of Berlinger (Hamburg office) was also completed.
Merger of WER GmbH & Moll logistik
After WER (drop shipment business) and Moll logistik (full service) had developed into market leaders in their respective core areas over many years, the two companies merged in 2019, resulting in many synergy effects.
ISO 14001 certification
We have had our company certified in accordance with ISO 14001 in order to meet our requirements in terms of environmental responsibility and resource conservation in our company.
ISO 9001:2015 certification
After an intensive period of preparation, our company, WER GmbH, was ISO certified in 2019 – setting a new course for our management system.
Takeover of Besse Incentives / Takeover of Lindemann Werbemittelagentur
2018
In 2018, Besse Incentives (Kempen / Lower Rhine location) and Agentur Lindemann (Sendenhorst – Münsterland location) were acquired.
Takeover of Kunze Industriewerbung / Takeover of AUSTRIA Promotion
2017
The takeovers of Kunze Industriewerbung (Raubling / Rosenheim location) and AUSTRIA PROMOTION (Achenkirch location) enabled us to significantly increase our reach in Bavaria and Tyrol.
Takeover of Röhrs Werbeservice (Düsseldorf) & start of import department
2016
Röhrs Werbeservice (Düsseldorf location) was acquired in 2016, increasing the company’s presence in the greater Düsseldorf-Cologne area.
Due to steady growth, the strategic decision was made in 2014 to set up our own import department. After 1.5 years of intensive preparation, this new unit was launched in 2016.
Takeover KOCH PROMOTION
The acquisition of KOCH PROMOTION (Peine site) took place in 2015
Warehouse expansion
2. warehouse expansion
Completion of the leading trio
The management trio was completed in 2011 when Alex Heinecke – who already had many years of industry experience as Sales Manager DACH – joined the group.
Takeover of Werbemittel Rölver
In 2009, WER GmbH was founded and Werbemittel Rölver (Münster site) was acquired. This was the starting signal for the strategic orientation of organic and inorganic growth.
Warehouse expansion
1st warehouse expansion
Entry from Häßlich & Strickrodt
In 2007, Mirco Häßlich and Marc Strickrodt, two school friends from outside the industry, took over 100% of the company shares and the management of the group.
Foundation of Moll logistik
Moll logistik was founded in 1992 and was the pioneer in the field of full-service haptic advertising.
