Fit For Future Marabu Creative Colors by Marabu GmbH & Co. KG

ART & HOBBY FIT FOR FUTURE CONCEPT

COLORS MADE FOR LIFE

VISIONARY AND PASSIONATE

COLORS MADE FOR LIFE

YORK BOEDER, CEO

In our company, every voice and every heart counts More than 500 employees around the world are passionate about new ideas, making the Marabu Group a pioneer in screen printing, pad printing, digital printing and creative colors with an annual turnover in the three-digit million euro range

United by shared values - such as sustainability, innovation and customer focus - it is our employees who shape the Marabu success story with responsibility, passion and fun

We are proud to give artists and creatives of all kinds the opportunity to realise their own visions and bring them to life with our product range�

WE WANT TO INSPIRE PEOPLE TO CREATE SOMETHING UNIQUE. WITH IDEAS, ENTHUSIASM AND AN EYE FOR DETAIL.

OUR NUMBERS SPEAK FOR THEMSELVES

FOCUSED & DOWN-TO-EARTH

SINCE 1859 Ink manufacturing expert

130 MIO EUR

550 Employees

We maintain long-term business relationships with our partners, work in a solution-oriented manner, and focus on the needs of our customers� Inspiring, high-quality products ensure mutual success�

Countries with sales partners and subsidiaries

WHAT MAKES US STRONG

DEDICATED & VALUE-DRIVEN

We stand by our values They flow into our daily work and form the basis of our service promise

Our industry expertise ensures excellent customer service and comprehensive support for your print and creative projects

INNOVATION

Innovative range of colors for every application - effective, contemporary, bold� We think big and try new things

QUALITY

For us, ‘Made in Germany’ means the highest standards, quality and reliability in every one of our products�

SAFETY

Our ink systems are strictly controlled and safe to use for everyone involved�

SUSTAINABILITY

Our sustainability strategy puts us at the forefront of environmentally friendly ink solutions and social responsibility�

Commitment to Germany as production site

Long-term investment program

Highest production standards

Consistently high quality

Many years of expertise among our employees

Reliable fulfillment of the supply chain

Environmentally friendly materials, energysaving programs, and resource-conserving production processes Climate Alliance BW: Reduction of a further 20% in CO2 emissions by 2032

Highest EU standards (ESRS – European Sustainability Standards)

FIT FOR FUTURE

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FUTURE-PROOF

CONCEPT FOR ART, HOBBIES, AND KIDS

ARTIST COLORS

PORZELLAN & GLASS KIDS

CRAFT & DECORATING

FASHION & TEXTILES

DRAWING & ILLUSTRATING

VARNISHES & ADHESIVES

WE INSPIRE ARTISTS AND CREATIVE PEOPLE WITH A UNIQUE RANGE OF PRODUCTS THAT CAN BE USED FOR INDIVIDUAL HOBBY PROJECTS OR EVEN COMPLEX ART PROJECTS.

FIT FOR FUTURE SOLUTION

BUILDING BLOCK TYPE 1

BUILDING BLOCK TYPE 2

BUILDING BLOCK TYPE 3

BUILDING BLOCK HOBBY 1

BUILDING BLOCK HOBBY 2

BUILDING BLOCK HOBBY 3

Assortment for arts and crafts with a focus on high performers in retail

Modern range including all focus and trend topics

Flexible building blocks & solutions

Maximum profitability for your placements

Integration into your presentation system

POS and shelf design

Advertising materials and marketing campaigns

Reliability and high delivery rates

WE ARE THE SPECIALISTS FOR HOBBY & ARTIST PAINTS, KIDS, TOOLS, PAINTING SURFACES, SETS, AND ACCESSORIES.

BUILDING BLOCK KIDS

UNIT ART 1

ARTISTS QUALITY

First-class acrylic paints perfectly matched with creative pastes, gels, and versatile media for works of art with brilliant color intensity and different textures

ARTIST ACRYL: This highly pigmented, fine artist acrylic paint impresses with its impasto consistency and exceptional brilliance, opening up a wide range of expressive possibilities, regardless of style or technique�

Coordinated range of accessories: Modeling and structure pastes and gels for textures and plastic effects� Special mediums for a variety of techniques

POURING FLUID: Thin acrylic medium for pouring and flowing liquid arts techniques

Universal and special varnishes for spraying and applying with a brush�

Example Set Artist Acryl

UNIT ART 2

STUDENTS QUALITY

Easy-to-use acrylic paints and perfectly matched accessories – ideal for beginners and hobby artists�

ACRYL COLOR: Easy-to-apply, creamy acrylic paint� Good pigmentation, balanced color spectrum with an extra matte finish Includes metallic and glitter effects�

Must-have additional products: Extra opaque gesso, pastes, and gels for textural effects� Sets and assortments for small and large projects

Trending acrylic arts: Squeegee Art kits –squeegee art with Acryl Color Starter sets for acrylic, oil, and watercolor painting – Get started, try it out, discover!

Example Set Squeegee Art

UNIT ART 3

DRAWING, ILLUSTRATING, DECORATING, LETTERING

Extensive range of pens and specially selected papers – the perfect choice for anyone who doesn‘t want to compromise when it comes to hand lettering, sketching, illustrating, drawing, or decorating�

YONO: Opaque acrylic marker for almost all surfaces� Universal possibilities for painting, decorating, and writing� No matter what project, material, or style —YOU ONLY NEED ONE GRAPHIX – the young and extraordinary range for drawing, sketching, and illustrating Versatile products for a wide range of applications� AQUA PEN – water-soluble watercolor felt-tip pen� FINELINER – fine tip for writing and sketching� SKETCHMARKER – for illustrating and sketching PERMANENT MARKER – color-intensive, waterproof, universal

UNIT ACCESSORIES 1

BRUSHES AND TOOLS FOR ARTS AND CRAFTS

Versatile range of brushes and tools, perfectly matched to all Marabu paints, pastes, and gels, complemented by practical accessories�

ROBUST: Natural hair brushes / school brushes for coarse surfaces, thick paints, and techniques

UNIVERSAL: Synthetic brushes for hobbies and hobby art

FINO: Fine artist‘s brush with high-quality synthetic fibers for acrylic and watercolor techniques as well as working with inks�

FORTE: Stiff synthetic artist‘s brush for impasto paints and pastes

HOME & DECORATION: Universal, soft synthetic brush for decoration and hobbies Special tools and useful accessories�

MARBAU BRUSHES AND TOOLS FOR ART AND HOBBIES

UNIT ACCESSORIES

2 + 3

STRETCHED CANVASSES AND PAINTING SUBTRATES

High-quality painting surfaces – the perfect basis for lasting works of art�

Stretched canvasses covered with 380 g/m² cotton fabric and triple primed, suitable for acrylic, oil, gouache, and tempera paints�

Painting boards laminated with 280 g/m² cotton and triple primed� Ideal for acrylic, oil, gouache, and tempera paints�

Exclusive special papers for acrylic, watercolor, and oil painting, as well as for drawing, illustration, and mixed media techniques�

Example Keilrahmen

UNIT HOBBY 1

CRAFT PAINTS, VARNISHES, MEDIA

Exclusive range for versatile hobby applications�

DECORMATT und DECORLACK: All-round hobby paints, creamy, intense for almost all surfaces� For painting, decorating, stencilling, stamping and classic crafting techniques�

Weatherproof�

DECOPAINTER matt acrylic paint and BRILLIANTPAINTER glossy varnish paint for many surfaces For writing, painting, decorating� Weatherproof�

Weatherproof varnishes and special media for crackling, for decoupage and photo transfer techniques�

DO IT spray paint, silk matt and many effects, including blackboard spray� For many surfaces Weatherproof

Example Set Deco Painter

UNIT HOBBY 2

SPECIAL PAINTS

Unlimited creativity with an extensive range for many applications and techniques in the hobby sector

DO IT: The paint concept for quick DIY projects�

For painting, spraying, or decorating—whether as a brush, spray, or stick, individually or in combination� Suitable for almost all surfaces�

Weatherproof�

PEARL PEN and GLITTER PEN: Universal paints for many surfaces, straight from the paint bottle with a liner tip� CANDLE PEN candle paint�

Porcelain and glass paints in matt and glossy for individual, dishwasher-safe designs on glass and porcelain� Matching stih PORCELAIN & GLASS PAINTER�

Special effects: COLORADO GOLD, the elegantly shimmering metallic acrylic paints

GLOW IN THE DARK phosphorescent paint, blackboard paint, and magnetic primer EASY MARBLE marbling paint for easy hydro dipping�

Example Set Porcelain & Glass

UNIT HOBBY 3

FASHION & TEXTILES

High-quality textile paints for creative designs on textiles and fabrics�

TEXTIL und TEXTIL PLUS: These all-rounders are suitable for painting, stencilling and stamping on light and dark fabrics Matching textile paints are available as Stihe

TEXTILE PAINTER and TEXTIL PAINTER PLUS�

Special paint SOCK STOP: For individual and personalized stopper socks�

TEXTIL PRINT printing paint for block and screen printing on light fabrics�

FASHION SPRAY: textile paint in a pump spray bottle� For freehand spraying, stencilling and many other techniques�

TIE DYE INK: Batik dye ready to use�

UNIT KIDS

CREATIVE PROGRAM FOR KIDS

arabu KiDS: Developed exclusively for children, inspiring with its high quality and safety standards – tested, certified, and carefully manufactured

Finger paints and modeling clay for little ones aged 2 and up�

LITTLE ARTIST children‘s arts and craft paint�

WINDOW COLOR in attractive sets�

Textile paints and pens for painting T-shirts and other fabrics

Porcelain paint pens for piggy banks, cups, and cereal bowls

Matching painting utensils such as brushes, stamps, and rollers, as well as painting surfaces such as wooden puzzles for playing and painting�

Example Set Little Artist Paint & Puzzle

STRONG SELLING & INSPIRING

As a strong, internationally renowned premium brand, it is Marabu‘s mission to exemplify creativity and communicate it to the outside world With our young, innovative team, we are