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Richartz

Design that brings brands to life in everyday life

Nominated for Supplier of the Year 2026Specialist

About the company

This is Richartz

It's good to know you have it. This philosophy has defined RICHARTZ since 1900 — and is more relevant today than ever. The family-run company from Solingen develops functional design products that people enjoy using and that ensure brands are remembered for the long term.

Whether it's a compact multi-tool, a multifunctional accessory on a key ring or an innovative kitchen and snack tool: RICHARTZ combines well-thought-out functions with clear design and a high-quality brand impact. The result is promotional items and corporate gifts that not only look good but also offer real practical benefits in everyday life. A promotional item becomes a personal companion — and a logo becomes a brand that is consistently perceived in a positive light.

The focus is on providing bespoke solutions for the customer. Products can be effectively tailored to the respective brand through engraving, printing, customised design elements and bespoke packaging. For larger projects, RICHARTZ also develops bespoke product designs and exclusive custom solutions.

RICHARTZ thus combines the experience of a long-established Solingen-based brand with the demands of modern, internationally oriented brand communication. Over 100 national and international design awards underscore the company's commitment to continually reimagining the fusion of function, quality and aesthetics.

For customers, this means: personalised advice, reliable project management and products that will be used for a long time. Ideal for customer loyalty initiatives, staff gifts, recruitment, events, mailings or eye-catching campaigns.

A good idea becomes a useful brand ambassador — personalised, high-quality and quintessentially RICHARTZ.

Ten RICHARTZ employees standing side by side in front of a trade fair stand reading “Innovative Funktionen für jeden Tag”.
The RICHARTZ team on the trade fair floor.
A brick factory building with a round, mirrored steel entrance tower between its wings.
The company premises in Solingen.
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Cases

3 cases in focus

  1. An unfolded silver RICHARTZ EXOTOOL multi-tool engraved with the Siemens logo, next to its box.

    01EXOTOOL 24+ for Siemens

    Outstanding design meets a host of everyday functions. Siemens regularly chooses RICHARTZ® products. Why? Because the high standards of design, the many innovative everyday functions and the fantastic customisation options offer genuine added value for every customer. The EXOTOOL 24+, winner of the Red Dot Design Award, is one such product. Perfect as a staff gift or a high-quality promotional item for customers, this multi-tool is a fantastic ambassador for the Siemens brand.

  2. A flat RICHARTZ KEY TOOL branded with the Taprogge logo, beside a blue card reading “Efficiency needs the right tool”.

    02KEY TOOL 16+ for Taprogge

    The perfect companion for your key ring. Winner of the German Design Award and the Red Dot Design Award, the RICHARTZ KEY TOOL® 16+ is the perfect everyday companion. With its 16 functions, those little everyday hurdles are no longer a problem. Taprogge agrees. With strong branding on the customisable packaging and prominent branding on the product itself, the company is promoting the compact RICHARTZ® multi-tool in an eye-catching and consistently successful way.

  3. A figure-shaped RICHARTZ karl bottle opener printed with the DHL logo, next to a yellow and grey DHL card.

    03EINKAUFSWAGENLÖSER karl for DHL

    The promotional giveaway for every occasion and every sector. Our EINKAUFSWAGENLÖSER karl is now available in 64 different designs, catering to almost every sector and target audience. What's more, this little multi-function tool impresses with its shopping trolley key, bottle opener and six other functions that help users get through their day. Combined with long-lasting branding and eye-catching packaging, our little everyday companion has also proved to be the perfect choice for a large-scale DHL campaign.

Certifications

Demonstrably in order

Awards

Award-winning design

  • Badge reading “reddot winner 2026”.Red Dot Design Award — winner 2026
  • Badge reading “reddot winner 2025”.Red Dot Design Award — winner 2025
  • Badge reading “reddot winner 2023”.Red Dot Design Award — winner 2023
  • Badge reading “German Design Award Special 2023”.German Design Award Special 2023
  • Badge reading “German Standards — Brand of the Century 2025”.German Standards — Brand of the Century 2025

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