- Business
- Surteco Group SE is a Germany-based developer, designer, producer, and marketer of decorative surface materials primarily for the wood-based, flooring, furniture, and interior design industries. The company offers an extensive product portfolio including printed decor papers; impregnated materials; release papers; decorative finish foils; melamine and plastic edgebandings; floor strips and skirting systems; wall edging; technical extrusions; and roller shutter systems. It operates internationally with production facilities across Europe, North America, Asia, and Australia, serving both industrial customers and artisan businesses. Founded in 1969 and headquartered in Buttenwiesen, Germany, Surteco consolidates leading brands within the surface technology sector.
Recent major changes include the 2023 acquisition of the Omnova Laminates and Performance Films and Coated Fabrics divisions from Synthomer, significantly expanding Surteco's presence in North America and enhancing its product range. In August 2024, OMNOVA Films and Laminates was rebranded under the Surteco name to unify the brand across North America, accompanied by organizational consolidations across sales, operations, and design to improve customer service and product offerings. Additionally, Surteco launched the SPHERA Super Matte Collection to offer innovative, high-end surface designs. The company also invested in a new rotogravure printing press aimed at increasing production capacity and customization capabilities. As of 2024, Surteco reported strong financial performance with group sales reaching approximately €857 million and over 3,500 employees at 26 global production sites. Its revenue distribution highlights 19% from Germany, 37% from other European countries, and 44% from the Americas, Asia, and Australia. Surteco continues to focus on operational excellence and innovation as part of its long-term growth strategy.