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STYX Naturcosmetic GmbH
The Austrian natural cosmetic with raw materials derived from
controlled biological agriculture or rank growth
Press information
2008
Even in the third generation products of high quality are produced in the house of
STYX Naturcosmetic GmbH. Today like then the head of the company tries to get the
raw materials exclusively direct from the producer. Wolfgang Stix follows this
tradition. STYX Naturcosmetic is nowadays a worldwide leading company in terms of
natural cosmetic with a biological background.
Wolfgang Stix is a rare example in Austria in terms of how you can keep house
successfully under high-quality eco-criteria. Wolfgang Stix is the Austrian
representative of the federation “without animal testing“ and STYX Naturcosmetic is
awarded with the German animal protecting price. “We research and test in our own
laboratory and new innovative products are developed day-to-day “, explains
Wolfgang Stix, General Manager of STYX Naturcosmetic GmbH.
In the year 2002 a company under the leadership of STYX Naturcosmetic was
founded in Bangkok, Thailand. In May 2003 STYX Bangkok was followed by a
branch office in Germany, in Hohenlinden next to Munich. In September 2003 the
new training and administration centre as well as the drogistic museum in the
headquarter in Ober-Grafendorf were opened. In 2003 bestowal of the State Award
through Minister Martin Bartenstein, Federal Ministry of Economic Affairs.
2007 continuation to raise the standards by installation of new production machinery.
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The history of STYX
1965 Foundation of the company Styx Cosmetics through Erwin Stix
1970 Intensive Research of the homelike medicinal herbs and essential oils and their effect
in shampoos
1975 Start of the development of the Kräutergarten Naturcosmetic
1981 Moving of the company to St. Pölten
1984 Death of the founder of the company and take-over of his son Wolfgang Stix
1986 Start of the export offensive. First market: Germany
1987 Foundation of STYX Naturcosmetic Switzerland
1991 Build up of the new production hall in Ober-Grafendorf , foundation of STYX
Naturcosmetic GmbH
1992 Foundation of STYX Naturcosmetic KFT. Budapest
1995 Expansion to the south-pacific area (China, Singapore, Taiwan, Australia)
1998 Extension of the production hall with 400 m² and 350 palette places in the storage
1998 Award of the Austrian export price through Minister for Economic affairs Dr.
Farnleitner
1999 Foundation of Styx Corporation America.
2000 Award of the Austrian innovation price
Award for innovation of the country Lower Austria for the product line Rosegarden
2001 Businessman of the year 2001, Award of the Austrian Federal Economic Chamber
through Federal Chancellor Dr. Wolfgang Schüssel
2002 Foundation STYX Thailand Co ltd
2002 Cooperation contract with Prof. Hademar Bankhofer in connection with our new Goat
Milk Face Cream
2003 Foundation STYX Naturkosmetik Deutschland
2003 State Award through Minister Martin Bartenstein Federal Ministry of Economic Affairs
2005 Foundation STYX Rumania, Bukarest
2005 First own STYX-SPA SHOP Vienna
2007 Installation of a new production hall and new production mashines
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General facts about STYX Naturcosmetic GmbH
Employees:
Turnover:
Products:
50 (head quarter)
28 Mio. € world wide
natural cosmetic
The company STYX Naturcosmetic from Ober-Grafendorf in Lower Austria, in the middle of
the Pielach valley, has specialised on the production of pure natural products for body care
and well-being. The whole product range contains 450 different products in the retail area
and 195 treatment products for beauty and wellness trainers, which have a very good
international reputation. The export rate represents about 70%. In the meantime STYX
Naturcosmetic is represented in 40 countries, whereas the strongest part the Asian market is
(South Korea, China, Japan, Singapure and Thailand). With the Russian partner, Navius in
Moscow a shop in shop system with 4000 shops was built up. More similar projects are
planned in Eastern Europe and in Asia.
AROMA DERM Body and Face treatment products for wellness hotels and beauticians, highquality natural cosmetic of the highest standards combined with the maximum
professionalism. Aroma Derm means holistic care combined with authentic natural
cosmetics. It is our promise to keep your skin healthy. Bio certified raw materials care,
nourish and moisturise your skin. You can rely on our Aromatherapy and Dermatology
expertise. This organic professional cosmetic line works with the proven positive effect of
scents on our lymbic system and our inner organism.
This line consists of 195 products created for professional use at beauty institutes and spas.
The range covers all levels of treatment, including facial care, cellulite treatments, beauty
poultices on the floating bed and full body massage.
Our Quality
Nature’s best
Natural cosmetics is no empty phrase but a promise to all our clients. With allergies and skin
intolerances on the rise quality care products can make a real difference.
Aroma Derm natural cosmetics are made exclusively from organically grown or wild growing
plants in combination with cold-pressed quality vegetable oils. Customer demands for
naturalness and holistic well-being are rising steadily which means that we as EU
manufacturers must abide by very stringent directives. We have been awarded “state
distinction“ and all our products bear the bioseal, granting us international distinction by the
the certification body “LACON“. This is to ensure the bio quality of our products.
As a matter of course we banned animal tests from our production line as early as 1965 and
introduced environmentally-friendly recyclable poulticeageing for all our
products the same year
Formula for success:
high-quality raw materials and innovative ideas go hand in
hand with innovative and quick convertible marketing strategies
Homepage:
Locations:
www.styx.at www.aroma-derm.com
*3200 Obergrafendorf, Am Kräutergarten 6 (Head quater)
* Germany: STYX Naturkosmetik, D-85664 Hohenlinden (next
to Munich) [email protected]
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Partners & representations
Russia
Ukraine
Switzerland
Hungary
Italy
Norway
Spain
Sweden
Danemark
Finland
Island
Czech Republic
Canada
Croatia
Estonia
England
Greece
Germany
Rumania
Japan
Indonesia
Luxemburg
Netherlands
Macao
Malaysia
Poland
Lithuania
Kazakhstan
China
Hongkong
Singapore
Slovak Republic
Slovenia
South Korea
Thailand (STYX Thailand CO ltd)
Taiwan
Turkey
Australia
U.S.A.
United Arab Emirates
Kuwait
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Facts & figures
Die Exportländer
sonst.
3%
EU
13%
Russland
67%
Asien
6%
Südkorea
11%
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Requests:
STYX Naturcosmetic GmbH
Am Kräutergarten 6
A-3200 Obergrafendorf
Tel.:+43-2747-3250
Fax.:+43-2747-32 50-10
e-mail:[email protected]
I-net: www.styx.at
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