It all began in 1965, when Max Bringmann had the idea of offering aluminum foil for craft fans. What started out with three employees has developed into a brand that today inspires people around the world to get creative.
Foreword
when max reached for the alu stars
Our journey from aluminum foil to european market leader in the creative sector.
From foil
to folia
One man, one vision, one product – for now. Our name has its roots in Latin and comes from the word folium (“leaf”). Back then, no one could have guessed that decades later, the name “folia” would inspire people around the world to get creative. Today, folia is a family-run company with 200 employees and is the European market leader.
A lot has changed, but our passion for creativity and our aspirations have remained the same: To inspire people with the most diverse backgrounds and motivations with the highest quality products. It all began with aluminum foil. Today, with over 6,000 items, folia has everything your crafting heart desires.
The beginning with brilliance
One man, one idea - and one roll of aluminum foil. Max Bringmann then founded a small company that began with craft aluminum foil. This first step led to a creative success story that continues to this day.
1960
Print your own paths
The company continues to grow and acquires its own print shop as well as an ever-increasing selection of creative products. Step by step, a range is created that becomes increasingly diverse and invites people of all ages to get crafting. There is a clear vision behind this: creative materials should be accessible to everyone.
1981
A true family business
Alexander Bringmann joins the company. Markus (1984) and Michael Bringmann (1989) join later and continue Max's ideas. What was once a small business develops into a lively family project that grows together and looks to the future.
1983
Off to new shores
The move to Wendelstein opens up completely new space for creative developments. The company continues to grow on 23,000 square meters, opens up international markets and expands beyond Germany. As a result, folia becomes increasingly visible beyond the country's borders and establishes itself as a creative partner in many countries.
1997
Think globally, act locally
More employees are added, new markets open up and the company's responsibility increases with its growth. In 2004, the "Bavaria's Best 50" award follows, which impressively confirms this path. It is a decade in which folia sharpens its structures and consistently professionalizes itself.
2000
Even more space for creativity
The production and storage area is growing to a total of 30,000 square meters, providing significantly more space for new developments. This expansion allows the product range to be further expanded and creates additional space for creative ideas and long-term visions.
2013
Quality guaranteed
folia receives ISO 9001:2015 certification, marking an important milestone in the company's history. This award stands for reliable quality, clear structures and a high level of transparency in all processes. It also underlines the company's aspiration to always focus on the needs of its customers.
2019
New look
The brand is given a new, bold look - the corporate design is comprehensively revised. The result is a look that is just as colorful, clear and open as the products we bring into the world every day. In this way, folia shows even more clearly what the brand stands for: creativity, diversity and the joy of design.
2021
Sustainable, networked, committed
folia launches a bee project that promotes more biodiversity on the company premises and creates sustainable habitats. At the same time, the company receives ISO 14001 certification, which confirms active and comprehensive environmental management. In this way, folia continues to grow not only creatively, but also responsibly.
2024
Alexander Bringmann Junior joins the management
With Alexander Bringmann Junior, the next generation is joining the management team and continuing the family history into the future. His appointment as managing director combines tradition with fresh ideas and reinforces the creative direction that has characterized folia for decades. This means that the company remains firmly in family hands while remaining open to new developments.
2025
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