SETTERSTIX -About us
Since our inception in 1938, the Setter brand name has been synonymous with outstanding quality, technological leadership and reliability. As pioneers in the production of paper sticks, we offer customized solutions that are perfectly tailored to our customers’ requirements. Virtually all well-known manufacturers worldwide use our paper sticks today for the production of lollipops and cotton buds, as well as other consumer products.
The invention of paper sticks (PAPERSTIX) is a story of innovation. The Setter brothers, originally owners of a carpentry business, revolutionized the industry with their groundbreaking idea. The inspiration came when one of the brothers’ children injured himself on a wooden stick while sucking a lollipop. This led to the development of paper sticks as a safe alternative, which are now appreciated in numerous applications.
Our SETTER-PAPERSTIX brand stands for the highest quality and innovation in paper stick production worldwide. They are used in a wide range of applications in the food and confectionery sectors, where they serve as a sustainable and safe solution for the production of lollipops, stirrers, cake pop sticks, and ice cream sticks. But we also offer a hygienic and environmentally friendly alternative to plastic sticks for the production of cotton swabs. Our precision-manufactured sticks are indispensable in the development of individual solutions for special industrial requirements such as scented sticks.
At SETTERSTIX, we rely on state-of-the-art technologies and continuous innovation to achieve the best results for our customers throughout thier processing. Our products are individually adapted to the needs of our industrial customers to ensure maximum satisfaction even when using high-performance machines. Quality and reliability are our top priorities; our paper sticks undergo strict quality controls and meet the highest standards.
If you are looking for a safe, 100% biodegradable and high quality alternative to traditional sticks, Setterstix is your ideal partner. Contact us today to find out more about our customized solutions and how we can support your business.
What do we stand for?
We stand for sustainability, innovative strength, technical expertise as well as being results focused. The Setter Group owes its international success to its quality leadership and the good processability of its sticks.
Who are we?
The Setter Group is the global market leader in the development and production of 100% biodegradable paper sticks for the confectionery and hygiene industry. The sticks are used, for example, in lollipops, as stirrers, ice cream sticks, for cake pops or for cotton buds. swabs?
What are we doing?
We manufacture sticks in large quantities in specially developed production facilities at our plants in Germany, the USA and Mexico. We supply to our industrial customers worldwide, who in turn process them into the well-known end products. Setterstix has consistently maintained a significant share of foreign sales
Our history at a glance
Founded in Cattaraugus, New York (USA)
Opened Emmerich, Germany location
Grew into the technology leader in the production of paper sticks
Global expansion
Supplying to more than 95 countries
Development into the world market leader for paper sticks
Acquisition by GESCO AG, Wuppertal, The Industrial Group
Merger of Setter Germany and Setterstix USA
Foundation of Setterstix de México
Construction of second production site in Emmerich am Rhein, Germany
Relocation and expansion of Setterstix USA to Fountain Inn, SC
Relocation and expansion of Setterstix de Mexico
Establishment of a sales office in India
QUALITY AND COST LEADER
- Technological leadership through proprietary machines and continuous further development
- High level of specialization and decades of expertise
- Partner concept and “technical problem solver”
- Willingness to provide customized customer solutions
- Broad product range
- Uncompromising quality in dimensional accuracy and bending stiffness for optimum running properties
- Paper 100% free from optical brighteners and without other chemical additives
- Compostable pulp from sustainable cultivation (BRC certified certified on request)
- Long-term relationships with suppliers and customer network
- Technology Made USA
