Nine products from Bremen that nobody has heard of, but everyone uses

We already reported on products made in Bremen that almost everybody knows. This time, we want to present products that many of us have probably used at one time or another, but that are little known to be from Bremen.

Here are our top nine products that nobody has heard of, but everyone uses:

1. Sealing compounds made by Actega DS

The Bremen-based company manufactures sealing components for plastic and metal closures in the food and beverage industry. One example is the sealant used in the bottle caps of beers and soft drinks. As Actega DS is a global market leader in the sector, it is highly likely that every resident of Bremen has come across one of the company’s products.

2. Shellac produced by Stroever

At the mention of shellac, most people will think of vinyl records. But this resin, excreted by the lac insect, is still an important material today. Among other things, it is used as a glazing agent in sweets, such as chocolates and jelly beans or as a coating for pills. Bremen-based Stroever (SSB) is the only manufacturer of dewaxed shellac in Europe.

3. Dog food made by Saturn Petcare

It is more than likely that our pets have already acquired a taste for Saturn Petcare. The company from Bremen, part of Heristo AG based in Lower Saxony, is one of the world’s largest pet food producers and manufactures tasty treats for cats and dogs on behalf of many well-known brands. It might not say Saturn Petcare on the outside, but it’s what’s on the inside that counts.

4. Fashion made by the OSPIG GmbH

With over 6,000 employees worldwide producing more than 10 million garments each year, OSPIG is a significant player—especially in the denim business. Never heard of them? That’s understandable, as the company not only has its own brands but also manufactures for well-known fashion labels. As a family-run business, OSPIG is committed to social and environmental sustainability in every country where it operates.

5. Waste disposal with JO-BA

Whenever you need to dispose of old clothes, shoes or electronic waste, you may be throwing it into a recycling container made in Bremen. JO-BA GmbH produces between 8,000 and 10,000 containers a year for customers in Germany, France, Greece, Italy and Switzerland. The company is Germany’s only manufacturer of recycling containers for old clothing and one of the leading vendors in Europe.

6. Calendars made by terminic

At the end of each year, many companies receive three-month calendars as promotional gifts. This practical format was invented in 1937 by terminic, a Bremen-based company, back then known as "Buchdruckerei B. C. Heye & Co." Today, terminic is still one of the market leaders in Europe, producing millions of calendars.

7. Tickets from CTS Eventim

Anyone looking for tickets to musicals, operas, festivals or similar events will more than likely come across CTS Eventim. The company has evolved into Europe’s leading concert organiser and ticket vendor. This listed company was founded in Bremen, where it still has its head office. Its registered office is in Munich.

8. Greeting Cards by AvanCarte

If you've ever bought a greeting card from a retail store in Germany, chances are you took home a product made in Bremen. AvanCarte GmbH is one of the top three greeting card manufacturers in Germany, offering thousands of different designs. The company supplies its cards to supermarkets, bookstores, department stores, stationery shops, and garden centers across the country. In addition to greeting cards, AvanCarte also offers gift accessories and party supplies.

9. Legal Services by the rightmart Group

Each year, 1 in 100 Germans uses a legal service provided by the rightmart Group — and that number is rising. The company operates over 40 online platforms covering a wide range of legal topics, from traffic, rental, and employment law to social law. Their platforms include names like "sos-verkehrsrecht," "arbeitsvertrag.org," "mietrecht.com," and "scheidung.org." With a strong focus on digitalization, rightmart has been growing rapidly and aims to reach 60 million euros in revenue by 2025. This makes it one of the leading companies in Germany's LegalTech market.