About Us
A chance discovery that revolutionized brand protection
It all began in 1998 when two physicists, Dr. Steffen Noethe and Matthias Gerspach, stumbled upon an extraordinary finding at the University of Heidelberg. They discovered that ordinary transparent tesafilm adhesive tape had the ability to store and transmit digital information. This serendipitous moment led to the development of a ground-breaking laser marking process called lithographic marking, enabling the storage of invisible data on adhesive tape.
Fast forward to today, and this discovery is still at the heart of SCRIBOS, a market-leading provider of anti-counterfeiting solutions. Our patented production processes and algorithms ensure that our security solutions are unforgeable, giving each product a unique identity and connecting it to the digital world. This empowers our customers to combat counterfeiting, overproduction and grey market trading, while also providing opportunities for customer interaction, market insights, and track & trace.
Our mission
At SCRIBOS, we're dedicated to helping brand owners worldwide protect their products and reputation against counterfeiting. As a 100% subsidiary of the KURZ Group, we leverage their global presence and expertise in security applications to deliver comprehensive solutions. With over 20 years of experience in brand protection and partnerships with over 500 leading brands, including Stellantis, Bosch, Castel, and Chloé, we're committed to setting the standard in brand protection solutions.
A word from our founder
"We had no idea that our research project would be so successful and even lead to a new company being formed. Today, we're proud to supply over 500 customers worldwide with security features – wherever they're needed in the world."
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Our vision
To empower brand owners worldwide to win the fight against counterfeits by setting the standard in brand protection solutions.
