Every single person at Fogra stands for research, testing and certification.

A membership pays off


There are good reasons to become a member of Fogra. 

At a time when the industry is constantly changing, we offer our members valuable expertise, a comprehensive range of advice and numerous networking opportunities to shape a prosperous future together. Fogra membership gives you a knowledge advantage – and it pays off!

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Who are our members?

Around 900 companies from 55 countries

Our members are predominantly small and medium-sized, but also some large companies from the entire industry spectrum. They form a strong international network. Together, they share the conviction that their Fogra membership is not only an investment in the future of their own company but also makes a significant contribution to the further development of the entire industry.

58 %

have been members for over 10 years.

76 %

have fewer than 100 employees.

∼ 50 %

are located outside the DACH region.

Of interest to our members

General Meeting

We cordially invite you to the General Assembly on 16 July 2026 at 2 p.m. at Fogra's premises. The concrete date will be released as soon as possible. We look forward to seeing you there!

Facts & Figures

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Technical Committees

Fogra members can influence research projects by participating in one of the six Technical Committees (TC). Become a TC member or take part on a trial basis without obligation!

Request to participate

Forschungsberichte der Fogra

Research reports

Members can download the Fogra research reports directly after logging in.

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Your member benefits

Benefit from a 30 % discount

Fogra membership pays off. As a member, you will benefit from a 30% discount on all testing and certification services provided by Fogra (in-house services) and on Fogra events, training courses, test equipment, and test devices. Non-members pay the full price.

Get expert advice

We are happy to assist you with any questions you may have on topics relating to print and media technologies. As a member, you have a direct line to the Fogra specialists. Give us a call or write to us. You will receive small consultations quickly, competently and free of charge. 

Help shape the future

What challenges are you facing, and where can research help solve them? As a member, you have the exclusive opportunity to participate in one of the six Technical Committees. You will actively support our ongoing research projects, experience progress firsthand, and contribute to finding topics for project proposals and innovations in the industry.

Stay better informed

With us, you can keep track of practical specialist topics, current trends, and upcoming events. As a member, you will receive the latest issue of “Fogra News” directly and free of charge. It keeps you informed about current research findings, technological developments, and changes in industry standards - so you never miss a thing.

We represent your interests

We represent and protect the interests of our members in various standardisation committees. Whether at the national or international level, whether it's about developing or improving process standards or norms, we are passionately committed to your concerns and making our members' voices heard.

Benefit from the network

Around 900 companies from 55 countries are members of Fogra. We promote dialogue and networking in our Technical Committees, at our events, or during the General Assembly. At Fogra, you will meet fellow campaigners, potential partners, and potential customers. We use every opportunity to bring you into dialogue with each other.

Have access

Our members ensure the consistent, practical orientation of our research work and, in return, benefit directly and quickly from the knowledge gained. Only they can download all Fogra research reports in short and long versions immediately from the download area of our website. 

Become a partner

Professionals from our member companies can demonstrate their expertise and become internationally recognised Fogra partners in offset and digital printing. As part of this global partner community, you benefit from close collaboration with Fogra specialists and ongoing exchange with other partners who inspire and support your professional growth.

We

are a member,

because …

... we recognised as early as 1951 that together we can make more of a difference and that unbiased research advances all parties involved."

Tobias te Neues
te Neues Druckereigesellschaft
Founding member since 1951

… the advantages for an association are manifold. Our ink manufacturers learn about new topics quickly and
benefit from the competent advice."

Dr Martin Kanert
Verband der deutschen Lack- und Druckfarbenindustrie
Member since 1978

… research topics will never run dry - and that can only serve to inspire practical work. Just like the resulting tests, which give us confidence and a sense of security in our day-to-day business"

Thomas Hilgers
Weiss Druck
Member since 1993

Become a member

Are you interested in becoming a member? Would you like to learn more about the benefits, or do you have a specific question?
Give us a call or send us an e-mail. We look forward to hearing from you.

members@remove-this.fogra.org

+49 89 431 82 – 0


To become a member, please download the membership application form, fill it out, and return it to us. 

declaration of membership

Membership dues

The annual membership dues depend on the number of employees in the company, including all associated parts of the company and business. Employees in a part of the company that has no commercial interest in the areas of the printing industry, its supply industry, the paper converting industry, or the communication industry shall be excluded. Associate members (e.g. schools and universities) pay one-third of the basic annual dues.

Please note: Per § 10 b of the German Income Tax Law, dues and donations paid to Fogra Forschungsinstitut für Medientechnologien e.V. are tax-deductible in Germany.

For further information, please refer to the Articles of Association.

Your contact person

Dr Eduard Neufeld
Institute & Managing Director

members@remove-this.fogra.org
+49 89 431 82 - 112

Founding members

Twenty-five visionary people founded Fogra in 1951 because no one could conduct research themselves, but everyone realised that there would be no progress without research.

Find out more about the history
 

Werner Bärhold, Oldenburg i. 0. 

Albrecht Beck, Frankfurt/M. 

C. Beckers Buchdruckerei, Uelzen

Heinrich Behrens, Hannover

Hermann Bothe, Hannover

Dr. Klaus Braude, Wuppertal

Max Burk, Stuttgart

Hanns Eggen, Hannover

Franz Fißlthaler, München

Druckerei Gehr. Höltje, Hannover

Gehr. Jänecke GmbH., Hannover

August Koopmann, Bremen

Walter Krais, Stuttgart

Werner Klipper, Solingen 

Wilhelm Lampl, München 

Leunis & Chapman, Hannover

Erich Morjan, Braunschweig 

Dr. H. te Neues, Kempen 

Richard Petersen GmbH, Hannover

Adolf Poppen, Freiburg i. Br. 

Dr. Rumpeltin, Lehrte/Hannover

Walter Schanz, Hamburg

Schlütersche Buchdruckerei und Verlagsanstalt, Hannover 

A. K. Schmidt, Wuppertal 

Fritz Wilms, Kaiserslautern