Made in Germany seit 1848

Soap is our passion

We have been developing and producing soap made in Germany for over 170 years, using premium ingredients and applying the strictest quality standards. Our soaps are free of parabens, silicones and preservatives. Careful stewardship of the environment and natural resources is very important to us, so all of our soaps are 100% microplastic-free. Our highly effective bar soaps provide safety by protecting against infections. Our natural soaps are NATRUE -certified and comply with the strict guidelines for natural cosmetics. We have only one goal in mind: your well-being.

Our Goals and Principles

What matters to us

Quality

Developed and produced according to German quality standards, highly effective.

Sustainability

Free of microplastics, sustainably packaged, no plastic waste, low transport emissions.

Hygiene

Protects against infections, low risk of contamination by germs, unlimited shelf life.

For body & nature

Biodegradable, no preservatives, free of parabens and silicones.

Soap since 1848

Our History

1848

The first generation:
Perfume maker Johann Martin Kappus founds “M. Kappus Feinseifen- und Parfümfabrik” in Offenbach am Main, Germany.

1890–1933

The second generation:
His three sons Adolf, Ludwig and Martin Jr join the company and guide it safely through the First World War, hyperinflation and the Great Depression.

1933–1975

The third generation:
Ludwig’s eldest son, Alfons, takes the reins at the company, 80% of which was destroyed in the Second World War. In spite of further dismantling, in 1947 Alfons rebuilds the company, which survives the “soap crisis” while 90% of its competitors are forced to close.

1960–1986

The fourth generation:
Wolfgang Kappus, son of Alfons, joins the company following his business administration studies and a three-year stay in Canada. Expansion of exports to more than 80 countries.

1986

The fifth generation:
Patricia Kappus-Becker, Wolfgang’s eldest daughter, joins the company.

1992

Acquisition of the “Konsumseifenwerk” in Riesa and founding of Kappus Seifen GmbH Riesa & Co. KG.

2004

The company acquires the former Henkel subsidiary “Dreiring Werk GmbH”, which becomes its third production site.

2011

100th anniversary in Riesa

2016

Acquisition of Hirtler, a prominent soap producer in Heitersheim.

2020

Acquisition of the Riesa and Heitersheim sites by the Ad_Astra investor group. Renaming to KAPPUS GmbH. Aquisition of CosSavon GmbH in Kehl (12/2020)

Factory Shop

Shop Riesa

Visit our historic factory in Riesa and discover our wide range of products in the factory shop. Looking for a gift? Our sales team will be happy to fill a box of soaps for you.

Address
KAPPUS GmbH
Paul-Greifzu-Straße 24–26
D-01591 Riesa
Phone +49 3525-5130-0

Business Hours
Mon 10:00 – 16:00
Thue 14:00 – 18:00
Wedn 10:00 – 16:00
Thur 14:00 – 18:00
Fri 10:00 – 16:00
Sa/Su closed