# Multinational companies headquartered in Schleswig-Holstein

Tamtam tracks 85 multinational companies headquartered in Schleswig-Holstein. This list ranks the 50 largest by number of employees on LinkedIn, led by Dräger, tesa and Kiel University. Their median headcount is 442. Half of them were founded in 1962 or later. The most common headquarters are Kiel (7), Flensburg (6) and Lübeck (6).

The companies listed in Schleswig-Holstein are primarily large and mid-sized firms with a significant presence in manufacturing and specialized services. Dräger, founded in 1889, designs and manufactures medical devices and safety equipment. tesa develops adhesive tapes and self-adhesive solutions, while Kiel University is a prominent educational institution. Oldendorff Carriers is a leading German drybulk operator, and Minimax specializes in fire protection engineering.

A notable pattern among these companies is their strong involvement in industrial and highly specialized sectors. Lübeck emerges as a significant hub, hosting companies like Dräger, Oldendorff Carriers, and BAADER, which focuses on food processing solutions. Norderstedt also features prominently with tesa and Lufthansa Industry Solutions, highlighting a concentration of expertise in both chemical manufacturing and IT services within the region.

🇩🇪 Schleswig-Holstein · 50 companies · Updated Nov 11, 2026

| # | Company | Industry | Headquarters | Employees | Founded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Dräger](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/drager) (draeger.com)<br>Designs and manufactures medical devices and safety equipment including anesthesia workstations, patient monitoring, respiratory protection, and gas detection systems worldwide. | Manufacturing | 🇩🇪 Lübeck | 11,209 | 1889 |
| 2 | [tesa](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/tesa) (tesa.com)<br>The company develops innovative adhesive tapes and self-adhesive solutions for various industries and end consumers, focusing on sustainability and energy-saving processes | Chemical Manufacturing | 🇩🇪 Norderstedt | 4,519 |  |
| 3 | [Kiel University](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/kiel-university) (uni-kiel.de)<br>Prominent university founded in 1665 with 27,000 students, 3,000 staff, and seven Nobel prize winners Engaged in Excellence Initiative since 2006 | Research Services | 🇩🇪 Kiel | 3,093 | 1665 |
| 4 | [All4Labels - Global Packaging Group](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/all4labels-global-packaging-group) (all4labels.com)<br>A global label manufacturer specializing in digital printing for home & personal care, food & beverage industries, providing pressure sensitive, shrink sleeve, and security labels | Packaging and Containers Manufacturing | 🇩🇪 Witzhave | 2,387 |  |
| 5 | [Lufthansa Industry Solutions](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/lufthansa-industry-solutions) (lufthansa-industry-solutions.com)<br>Provides IT consulting and system integration services supporting digital transformation for diverse companies across multiple industries and countries. | IT Services and IT Consulting | 🇩🇪 Norderstedt | 2,268 | 1995 |
| 6 | [TKMS](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/tkms) (tkmsgroup.com)<br>A leading naval company specializing in submarine and surface shipbuilding, maritime electronics, and security technology with innovative products and services | Defense and Space Manufacturing | 🇩🇪 Kiel | 2,119 |  |
| 7 | [Oldendorff Carriers GmbH & Co. KG](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/oldendorff-carriers-gmbh-and-co-kg) (oldendorff.com)<br>A leading German drybulk operator, with a history dating back to 1921, transporting around 330 million tons of raw materials annually worldwide | Maritime Transportation | 🇩🇪 Lübeck | 1,856 | 1921 |
| 8 | [ACO Group](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/aco-group) (aco.com)<br>Design and manufacture of intelligent drainage and water treatment systems that collect, clean, retain, and reuse water sustainably worldwide. | Architecture and Planning | 🇩🇪 Büdelsdorf | 1,116 | 1946 |
| 9 | [Minimax GmbH](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/minimax-gmbh) (minimax.com)<br>With over 110 years of experience, this company offers fire protection engineering, products, and services globally, generating €22 billion in annual revenue | Construction | 🇩🇪 Bad Oldesloe | 1,084 | 1902 |
| 10 | [BAADER](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/baader) (baader.com)<br>Global leader in advanced food processing solutions with a century of innovation, focusing on quality, efficiency, traceability, profitability, and sustainability | Machinery Manufacturing | 🇩🇪 Lübeck | 934 | 1919 |
| 11 | [The Quality Group](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/the-quality-group) (tqgg.com)<br>Home to Germany's leading supplement brands, ESN and More Nutrition, this company provides beneficial nutritional solutions to people, setting new benchmarks for science-backed products. | Wellness and Fitness Services | 🇩🇪 Elmshorn | 860 | 2021 |
| 12 | [Euroimmun](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/euroimmun) (euroimmun.de)<br>A global leader in medical laboratory diagnostics, EUROIMMUN develops and distributes test systems for disease detection worldwide, along with software and automation solutions | Biotechnology Research | 🇩🇪 Lübeck | 855 | 1987 |
| 13 | [medac group](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/medac-group) (medac-group.com)<br>Global pharmaceutical company providing high-quality, innovative treatments in rheumatology, urology, hematology, and oncology with patient-focused research. | Pharmaceutical Manufacturing | 🇩🇪 Wedel (Holstein) | 845 | 1970 |
| 14 | [Serrala](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/serrala) (serrala.com)<br>Develops and deploys AI-powered finance process automation software for various operational processes, helping organizations achieve efficiency, compliance, and strategic financial management. | Software Development | 🇩🇪 Norderstedt | 814 | 1984 |
| 15 | [Getriebebau NORD GmbH & Co. KG](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/getriebebau-nord-gmbh-and-co-kg) (nord.com)<br>Development and production of diverse drive solutions including gear units, electric motors, and frequency inverters for various industries worldwide. | Industrial Machinery Manufacturing | 🇩🇪 Bargteheide | 706 | 1965 |
| 16 | [igefa](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/igefa) (igefa.de)<br>The company is a leading wholesaler in Germany, providing a wide range of products and services for various industries, specializing in full supply solutions and efficiency through digitalization | Wholesale | 🇩🇪 Neumünster | 665 |  |
| 17 | [Nikon SLM Solutions](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/nikon-slm-solutions) (nikon-slm-solutions.com)<br>provider of advanced metal additive manufacturing machines and solutions, enabling high efficiency, productivity, and profitability for diverse industries worldwide | Industrial Machinery Manufacturing | 🇩🇪 Lübeck | 624 |  |
| 18 | [TT-Line](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/tt-line) (ttline.com)<br>A transportation company providing reliable and environmentally friendly ferry services connecting Germany, Sweden, Poland, Lithuania, and Karlshamn with innovative digital solutions | Maritime Transportation | 🇩🇪 Lübeck-Travemünde | 570 | 1962 |
| 19 | [Basler AG](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/basler-ag) (baslerweb.com)<br>Leading manufacturer of imaging components for computer vision applications such as cameras, lenses, software, and embedded vision solutions for various markets worldwide | Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing | 🇩🇪 Ahrensburg | 553 | 1988 |
| 20 | [edding](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/edding) (edding.com)<br>Design, manufacture, and distribute high-quality branded markers and writing instruments with a focus on sustainability and social responsibility. | Manufacturing | 🇩🇪 Ahrensburg | 546 | 1960 |
| 21 | [ORION Versand GmbH & Co. KG](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/orion-versand-gmbh-and-co-kg) (orion.eu)<br>Operates e-commerce, international stores, and wholesale business in the erotic sector. Approximately 300 employees manage various departments at its headquarters. | Wholesale | 🇩🇪 Flensburg | 532 | 1981 |
| 22 | [GP JOULE](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/gp-joule) (gp-joule.com)<br>Integrated energy supplier providing renewable energy solutions throughout the entire value chain, from generation to consumption, with a focus on sustainability and independence | Renewable Energy Power Generation | 🇩🇪 Reußenköge | 468 | 2009 |
| 23 | [FRS](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/frs) (frs.world)<br>An internationally active group in passenger shipping, FRS operates over 70 vessels in 14 countries, prioritizing teamwork and employee development | Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage | 🇩🇪 Flensburg | 462 | 1991 |
| 24 | [Das Futterhaus](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/das-futterhaus) (futterhaus.de)<br>A family-owned franchise with 400 locations in Germany and Austria, specializing in pet food and accessories, offering franchise opportunities and comprehensive training programs | Retail | 🇩🇪 Elmshorn | 446 | 1987 |
| 25 | [Fette Compacting](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/fette-compacting) (fette-compacting.com)<br>Global leader in providing integrated solutions for industrial tablet production, offering comprehensive services and cutting-edge technology for pharmaceutical manufacturing processes | Pharmaceutical Manufacturing | 🇩🇪 Schwarzenbek | 442 | 1908 |
| 26 | [VINCORION](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/vincorion) (vincorion.com)<br>Innovative technology company specializing in power systems for safety-critical applications, offering tailored solutions and support for civil aviation, security, defense, and rail industries | Mechanical Or Industrial Engineering | 🇩🇪 Wedel | 408 |  |
| 27 | [Hochschule Flensburg](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/hochschule-flensburg) (hs-flensburg.de)<br>The company is a university focused on practical education, research, and innovation in fields such as maritime, biotechnology, and engineering | Higher Education | 🇩🇪 Flensburg | 407 | 1852 |
| 28 | [Hako](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/hako) (hako.com)<br>For over 75 years, the company has been a leading manufacturer of cleaning machines, equipment carriers, and solutions for industrial, building, outdoor cleaning, and property maintenance | Machinery Manufacturing | 🇩🇪 Bad Oldesloe | 379 | 1948 |
| 29 | [HellermannTyton Deutschland](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/hellermanntyton-deutschland) (hellermanntyton.de)<br>Manufacturing and supplying cable management products including bundling, fastening, processing, connecting, insulating, protecting, and marking cables and network infrastructure. | Plastics Manufacturing | 🇩🇪 Tornesch | 363 | 1935 |
| 30 | [European XFEL](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/european-xfel) (xfel.eu)<br>International X-ray research laser facility in Germany generating high-intensity X-ray pulses for global researchers, managed by a nonprofit supported by 12 member states | Research Services | 🇩🇪 Schenefeld | 358 | 2009 |
| 31 | [Secop](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/secop) (secop.com)<br>Secop specializes in developing advanced hermetic compressor technologies and cooling solutions for commercial refrigeration, focusing on stationary and mobile cooling applications globally | Mechanical Or Industrial Engineering | 🇩🇪 Flensburg | 356 | 2010 |
| 32 | [DESIGNA](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/designa-kiel) (designa.com)<br>Development and production of customized automated parking systems for airports, hospitals, cities, and large-scale parking management worldwide. | IT Services and IT Consulting | 🇩🇪 Kiel | 328 | 1951 |
| 33 | [Anschuetz GmbH](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/anschuetz-gmbh) (anschuetz.com)<br>Delivers high-quality maritime navigation and naval system solutions, providing customer-oriented maritime services worldwide. Ensures safety and reliability in navigation at sea. | Maritime Transportation | 🇩🇪 Kiel | 341 | 1905 |
| 34 | [H. & J. Brüggen KG](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/h-and-j-bruggen-kg) (linktr.ee)<br>Manufacturer of premium grain-based foods including muesli, rolled oats, and cereals with focus on sustainability and employee development. | Food and Beverage Manufacturing | 🇩🇪 Lübeck | 307 | 1868 |
| 35 | [Lapmaster Wolters](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/lapmaster-wolters) (lapmaster-wolters.com)<br>A leading supplier of high precision machine tools for surface processing across various industries worldwide, offering a wide range of processing machines | Machinery Manufacturing | 🇩🇪 Rendsburg | 275 | 1804 |
| 36 | [CITTI Handelsgesellschaft mbH & Co. KG](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/citti-handelsgesellschaft-mbh-and-co-kg) (citti.de)<br>A shared service center for various brands in the food wholesale industry, specializing in grocery, kitchen technology, software, consulting, and marine services | Wholesale | 🇩🇪 Kiel | 270 |  |
| 37 | [Sauer Compressors](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/sauer-compressors) (sauercompressors.com)<br>Specializing in medium- and high-pressure air and gas compressors for various industries, with over 135 years of experience and a global presence | Industrial Machinery Manufacturing | 🇩🇪 Kiel | 259 | 1884 |
| 38 | [Nordmark Pharma GmbH](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/nordmark-pharma-gmbh) (nordmark-pharma.de)<br>Specializing in biologically sourced pharmaceuticals, we are a world leader in producing pancreatic enzymes and collagenase Our expertise spans development to manufacturing | Pharmaceutical Manufacturing | 🇩🇪 Uetersen | 253 |  |
| 39 | [G. Pohl-Boskamp GmbH & Co. KG](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/g-pohl-boskamp-gmbh-and-co-kg) (pohl-boskamp.de)<br>A leading German pharmaceutical company with innovative products for respiratory and cardiovascular issues, focusing on trust, authenticity, and communication with employees | Pharmaceutical Manufacturing | 🇩🇪 Hohenlockstedt | 246 | 1835 |
| 40 | [xSuite](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/xsuite) (xsuite.com)<br>Software solutions for automating document-based processes, focusing on accounts payable, purchasing, and archiving for mid-to-large corporations. | Software Development | 🇩🇪 Ahrensburg | 244 | 1994 |
| 41 | [FFG Flensburger Fahrzeugbau Gesellschaft mbH](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/ffg-flensburger-fahrzeugbau-gesellschaft-mbh) (ffg-flensburg.de)<br>Specializing in maintenance, repair, overhaul, and development of civilian and military vehicles, including tracked armored personal carriers and combat support vehicles, Germany-based FFG is a leading company | Defense and Space Manufacturing | 🇩🇪 Flensburg | 235 | 1872 |
| 42 | [Minimax Fire Solutions International GmbH](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/minimax-fire-solutions-international-gmbh) (minimax.com)<br>A global leader in fire protection, offering tailored solutions for various industries worldwide with a focus on research, development, manufacturing, and after-installation services | Construction | 🇩🇪 Bad Oldesloe | 233 |  |
| 43 | [r2p Group](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/r2p-group) (r2p.com)<br>A global technology company in the mobile transport sector, offering intelligent systems for CCTV, Passenger Information, Tracking, and Fleet Management | Truck Transportation | 🇩🇪 Flensburg | 208 | 2009 |
| 44 | [ORLEN Deutschland GmbH](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/orlen-deutschland-gmbh) (orlen-deutschland.de)<br>International energy company emphasizing innovation, employee development, respectful culture, flexible work, diversity, and family-friendly policies for sustainable growth. | Oil and Gas | 🇩🇪 Elmshorn | 207 | 2003 |
| 45 | [Casio Europe GmbH](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/casio-europe-gmbh) (casio.com)<br>Development and distribution of watches, calculators, electronic dictionaries, musical instruments, and mobile terminals across Europe with innovative technology. | Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing | 🇩🇪 Norderstedt | 206 |  |
| 46 | [Fleggaard GmbH](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/fleggaard-gmbh) (fleggaard.dk)<br>A family-owned Danish company founded in 1926, initially a small grocery store, now a major retail corporation offering a variety of products | Retail | 🇩🇪 Harrislee | 193 |  |
| 47 | [Hela Gewürzwerk (GmbH)](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/hela-gewurzwerk-gmbh) (hela.eu)<br>Family business specializing in traditional seasonings, exotic flavors, and functional ingredient compounds with 120 years of expertise and efficiency. | Food and Beverage Manufacturing | 🇩🇪 Ahrensburg | 190 | 1905 |
| 48 | [knk Group](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/knk-group) (knkpublishingsoftware.com)<br>knk is a leading provider of Microsoft Certified business software for publishers, specializing in streamlining production processes and increasing revenues through innovative technologies | Software Development | 🇩🇪 Kiel | 182 | 1988 |
| 49 | [SSW Group](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/ssw-group) (sswgroup.com)<br>A group of companies specializing in proprietary trading, energy trading, investment funds, and software development for digital assets trading | Financial Services | 🇩🇪 Oststeinbek | 135 | 2004 |
| 50 | [Stollwerck GmbH](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/stollwerck-gmbh) (stollwerck.com)<br>The company produces high-quality confectionery, including own brands and private label products for retailers. It also acts as a co-manufacturer for well-known brands. | Manufacturing | 🇩🇪 Norderstedt | 201 |  |

## How this list is built

Every company on this list has a Tamtam company profile. The industry is the one the company gives on LinkedIn; categories such as SaaS or fintech are classified by Tamtam's AI from the company's website and LinkedIn page; and the headquarters city must match the company's own address. Companies are ranked by the number of employees on LinkedIn, and the list is refreshed every night. Classifications can be wrong, so treat the list as a starting point rather than an official ranking. Last updated Nov 11, 2026.

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