Experience that comes from a long tradition – The history of MB-Holding.
2003
Phytolab celebrates its 10th anniversary
2002
The globally active Martin Bauer Group is repositioned as the nature network. Under the roof of MB-Holding, 20 companies and 40 representative offices generate revenue of EUR 350 million with 2,200 employees.
1993
PhytoLab founded as an independent laboratory company (formerly Martin-Bauer Quality Control)
1989
Integration of the Müggenburg Group
1989
Company begins to tap the Eastern European markets of Poland, Czech Republic and Russia
1986
Company begins production of pharmaceutical extracts. Acquisition of the companies Birkenweg and Finzelberg
1984
Innovative technology developed for decaffeinating black tea
1980
Plantextrakt founded, diversification into plant extracts
1959
Product assortment expanded to include pharmaceutical teas and mixtures
1958
Germany’s first fine-cutting plant expedites the market breakthrough of the tea bag
1952
Hans Wedel joins the company. Core business is herbal and fruit teas.
1930
Company founded by Martin Bauer


