Following its acquisition by the MAVNU consortium in April 2025, hubergroup is aiming for ambitious growth in the medium and long term. To achieve this, hubergroup is realigning its operations across Europe.  The company is investing in its sites in Germany, Italy and Poland, as well as in the supply of raw materials from India.

In Germany, hubergroup is investing in a new location in Langenhagen near Hanover with a state-of-the-art laboratory and a modern mixing station for offset inks. Liquid inks will be produced at the hubergroup plant in Wroclaw (Poland) in future, while sales, application technology and administrative departments will move to office buildings in Celle. Through these initiatives, the international ink and chemical specialist reaffirms its strong commitment to Europe’s key markets and advances a customer-focused, Europe-based strategy for the future.

Customer focus, reliability and long-term growth in Europe – these are the key principles guiding hubergroup's reorganisation. The company sees Germany as a key region for future growth. For this reason, the ink specialist is investing in a new site in Langenhagen, which will house a modern laboratory and the production of spot colour and custom inks for offset printing. Spot colour and custom inks for flexographic and gravure printing will be produced at the existing hubergroup plant in Wroclaw in future – a logistically attractive location with state-of-the-art facilities and high ISO standards. The prospective shift towards PU-based products no longer justifies high fire protection investments in completely new facilities – in Poland, however, hubergroup is equipped for all products, including fire protection. Sales, application technology and administrative departments will continue to operate from Celle.

Customer focus and competitiveness

The new structure aims to strengthen competitiveness in the European market and expand the operational network across national borders. At the same time, it enables the company to respond even more quickly and focused to customer requirements. Premal Desai, CEO of hubergroup, explains: "This reorganisation enhances our competitiveness in Europe and propels hubergroup’s strategic evolution. With the support of our new owners, we are charting a clear path forward – pursuing sustainable growth through even stronger customer focus and a reinforced footprint in Germany and throughout Europe.”

Transparency and responsibility

The new structure will be accompanied by an adjustment in employment in the low to mid double-digit range. hubergroup takes its responsibility towards its employees in Germany very seriously. Bodo Müller vom Hofe, Managing Director Germany at hubergroup, says: "We would like to thank our employees for their many years of commitment and loyalty – they are an essential part of hubergroup's history and strength. With this in mind, we are engaged in open dialogue with the works council to jointly find solutions that take account of the economic conditions while also considering the interests of those affected." hubergroup is striving for a transparent process that creates clarity and forms the basis for a fair balance of interests and a socially acceptable transition.

About hubergroup

hubergroup is a leading international supplier of specialty chemicals and printing solutions based in Germany with a history spanning 260 years. In its business areas, the company develops innovative, sustainable products and services to enable its customers to achieve first-class results. The Print Solutions division produces printing inks, varnishes and printing auxiliaries for packaging, commercial and newspaper printing. The Chemicals division produces specialty chemicals such as resins, pigments and additives for all major international markets from its plants in India. hubergroup employs more than 3,000 people in nearly 30 countries and generated annual sales of around 743 million euros in 2024.