1950
1950
Alfred Schwarz Kunststoffe is founded by Alfred Schwarz. The first product: Mipofolie, an innovative protective film for geographical maps and technical drawings.
1950
Mipofolie
A highly flexible protective film for geographical maps and technical drawings
Following the death of Alfred Schwarz, his wife Gertrud and son Hanspeter take over the management of the family business. Expansion of the product range with Mipofolie Colour and Folioplast, a protective book binding film.
1957
Mipofolie Color
A transparent coloured film for grey shades on blueprints and stationery labelling
1958
Folioplast
Protective book binding film
1960
The1960s
Strategic product marketing using distinctive logos and ‘M’, the Mipofoil man.
1960
Klifo
Colourless film for protecting and cleaning metal printing plates
Rudolf Schwarz joins the family business to jointly manage it with Hanspeter, his brother. Mipofix, an adhesive decoration film in a variety of designs, conquers the DIY and arts & crafts markets.
1961
Mipofix
Printed adhesive film for enhancing and protecting surfaces
1967
Folioplast D
Double-sided adhesive film as dry roll adhesive
1969
Folioplast LS
Rigid film for making lampshades
1970
The 1970s
The product range is expanded with speciality products, such as a blackboard film for writing on with chalk and advances in ASLAN’s adhesive formulations.
1970
Blackboard film
A blackboard film designed for writing on with chalk, for use in shop window displays and children’s rooms
1972
Folioplast P
Screen printing film for making promotional stickers
Rudolf Schwarz becomes the sole manager. Relocation to the current site (Oberauel 2) and implementation of a new coating unit.
1974
Schabra-fix
Rigid film for window decorations
1980
The 1980s
Creation of a stencil film range for lettering using paint products
Launch of self-adhesive films for sign making: creation of a range of coloured films. Launch of skin-compatible adhesive films for medical use. Extending a new warehouse to create a state-of-the-art development lab.
1980
ASLAN colour films
Creation of a coloured film range for sign making
1982
ASLAN P 025 + ASLAN P 045
Self-adhesive speciality papers for book repair
1985
ASLAN Stencil films
Development of the renowned stencil film ASLAN 85 K for lettering on truck curtains and vehicles
1988
ASLAN mounting films & tapes
Transfer material for lettering and logos
1990
The 1990s
Alfred Schwarz GmbH & Co. is renamed ASLAN, Schwarz GmbH & Co. KG, along with a new corporate design. This makes ‘ASLAN’ the brand as well as the company name.
1990
ASLAN BE 2000
Eco-friendly, PVC-free protective film with a special top coat
Focus on the development, production and marketing of innovative niche products
1993
ASLAN W 15
Opaque blockout film for illuminated signs
Oliver Schwarz joins the family business.
1996
1998
ASLAN double sided adhesive films
Creation of a range of double-sided adhesive materials
Oliver Schwarz joins the management alongside his father.
1999
2000
The 2000s
Launch of new product ranges for print & graphic arts, such as glass decoration, metal effect, digital printing and facade films with specially developed eco-friendly adhesives
2000
Digital printing films
Creation of a division for self-adhesive digital printing films
2002
ASLAN glass decoration films
Product range for the decoration of glass surfaces using a variety of colours and effects
Oliver Schwarz takes over company management in the third generation as Manging Director and Owner.
2004
ASLAN metal effect films
Product range for the decoration of glass surfaces using a variety of colours and effects
Construction of a new production facility.
2006
2007
ASLAN DFP 25
Double-sided white blockout film with high opacity for digital printing and glass applications
2008
ASLAN EL 300
Glass decoration film with ASLAN Dryapply technology: very fine air release channels for quick and easy bubble-free dry application
2009
ASLAN DFP 46
Floor graphics film with special adhesive designed for asphalt
2010
The 2010s
Completion of a state-of-the-art office building, built on an additional warehouse for raw materials. Expansion and modernisation of coating capabilities.
Expansion of the memoboard range, consisting of whiteboard, blackboard and magnetically-receptive ferrous films.
2010
2011
ASLAN FF 450
Printable, magnetically-receptive ferrous film turning any surface into a magnetic board
ASLAN RP 35
Rear projection film for innovative multimedia applications on glass surfaces
2013
Expansion of the whiteboard film range
Matt whiteboard films, available in white and transparent, that can be written on and wiped off again and again, without leaving any ghosting
Martin Geveke joins the management as Technical Managing Director.
Completion of a new warehouse and shipping facility.
2015
2016
ASLAN SE 75
Highly brilliant, scratch-resistant mirror effect film
2017
ASLAN EBL 300
Re-writable and dry-erasable glass decoration film in etched glass look for whiteboard markers
2018
Magnetically-receptive whiteboard films
To answer the rising demand for multifunctional workplace surfaces, ASLAN launches the magnetically-receptive whiteboard films FF 550 (glossy) and FF 490 (matt), which is also suitable for projections.
Since November, ASLAN is part of the POLI-TAPE Group based in Remagen/Germany and thus continues to run as a family-owned business.
2019
Magnetically-receptive blackboard film
The success of the magnetically-receptive whiteboard films leads to the development of a magnetically-receptive blackboard film. FF 540 is writable using chalk or liquid chalk.
2020
ASLAN Academy
A successful digital seminar series for customers around the world
2020
2021
ColourShift ASLAN SE 70 and 71
Smooth colour shifts depending on viewing angle and lighting
LoopPET ASLAN DRL 19 and LoopPET ASLAN SRL 19
Up to 70 % recyceled PET in self-adhesive films
July 2021 – Flood disaster in the Rhineland
Ready for dispatch again after just 3 days
Holographic ASLAN SE 72
Seamless holographic rainbow effect
MagicProtect ASLAN SL 99
Anti-graffiti laminate with paint and sticker repellent finish
ReApply series
Sticking and always reusable memoboard films
Self-adhesive films – a material comparison
The development of more and more self-adhesive films made from recycled PET (post-consumer recycled/PCR) is reason enough to release a material comparison of sustainable materials for self-adhesive films.
2022
MonsterTack ASLAN DFP 05
White digital printing film with monster-strong adhesive for applications on the most difficult surfaces and application temperatures from -10° C.
LoopPET Metal ASLAN CRA 31
The first metal effect film in gold and silver made from at least 70 % recycled PET
SparkleColour ASLAN SC 123
Let it sparkle: a self-adhesive glittering film in six popular colours that impresses with an unusually high number of glitter particles – for eye-catching applications not only in the festive season.
2023
CaressColour ASLAN CC 124
The next extraordinary special effect film: flock in various colours creates a cosy atmosphere.
MonsterLAM ASLAN SL 05
The matching laminate for the MonsterTack ASLAN DFP 05 digital printing film – optimum protection against stone chipping and high mechanical loads.
GalleryLAM ASLAN SL 98
A laminate for works of art: the protective film enhances digital prints and makes them look like applications behind glass.
LoopPET AntiGraffiti ASLAN SRL 96
Protection against graffiti and sustainable at the same time? No problem with this laminate from the growing LoopPET range from ASLAN.
Acquisition by Fedrigoni
The Italian group is taking over the entire POLI-TAPE Group, which also includes ASLAN. This opens up further opportunities for organic growth for our medium-sized company.
2024
LoopPET UltraTack ASLAN DRP 07
A solution for digital printing and applications on apolar substrates – made with at least 30 % recycled PET.
SparkleColour ASLAN SC 123
ASLAN has added eight more colours to the glitter film colour range – there are now 14 sparkling colours to choose from.
