1984
Founded in: 45141 Essen, Kallenbergstr. 21
as BOOMEX Produktions- und Handelsgesellschaft chemisch – technischer Artikel mbH (as recorded in the Commercial Register)
Production – We produce for you at two locations in Germany
BOOMEX has state-of-the-art production lines at its headquarters in Essen and at its production site in Alsfeld. This is where our proven and internationally renowned long-lasting products are produced: Charcoal and barbecue firelighters with the “Made in Germany” quality mark. To ensure that BOOMEX remains a guarantor of the best quality at all times in the future, we continuously invest in optimizing the sometimes complicated production processes and work constantly on refining our high quality standards, compliance with which is uncompromisingly monitored by our specialists throughout the entire production chain.
A convincing proof that BOOMEX is going the right way: In our plants we not only manufacture products of the premium brand FLASH, but rather also firelighters in considerable 200 private labels for various trade brands. So, no matter what good name is on a package of charcoal and barbecue firelighters – it usually contains the tested quality of BOOMEX.
BOOMEX products mainly meet the safety standards according to EN standards for safe and user-friendly handling.
Firelighters made of wood-based fuels bear the FSC® seal in our company.
BOOMEX GmbH has been certified according to the IFS HPC standard since summer 2024.
Since October 2017, the environmental management of BOOMEX GmbH is certified according to EN ISO 14001:2015.
The environment protection
Reliability, ease of use, and safety—these are the hallmarks of our charcoal and grill lighters that consumers have valued for decades. When it comes to wood-based fuels in particular, one additional aspect is of the utmost importance to BOOMEX: the responsible use of wood.
Wood-based firelighters from BOOMEX bear the seal of the FSC® (Forest Stewardship Council®). FSC® stands for an international organization in which environmental and social associations, forest owners, and wood processors cooperate. The FSC® has established binding criteria that precisely regulate the careful management of managed forests. That is why the FSC® certificate is also a globally recognized seal of quality for products made of wood.
The FSC® mark on BOOMEX wood-based firelighters guarantees you the use of wood from certified forests, that is, sustainable forest management compatible with the environment. This includes regular inspections by independent auditors, transparent production routes, and the fair participation of all social groups in the forest management scheme.
BOOMEX GmbH – Environmental Policy
We view our products as B2C products, which is why we set high standards for safety, user-friendliness, and customer focus.
In particular, our product development is an integral part of our continuous improvement process.
We consider this within the context of a product life cycle, which also takes into account relevant environmental aspects, including packaging and disposal.
Our strategic focus here is on conserving and avoiding the use of resources, as well as minimizing potential harm to people and the environment.
In addition to external guidelines and regulations for environmental protection, we adhere to our internal quality and safety standards for our products and processes.
Based on our management goals, we go a step further to improve our products, make them more sustainable, and reduce their environmental impact.
Thus, product safety permeates the entire value chain and product life cycle.
To achieve our goals, we have defined the environmental guidelines listed below as binding components of our corporate policy:
- We comply with environmental requirements and laws. We are committed to complying with relevant laws and regulations, as well as the requirements imposed on us regarding environmental protection and occupational safety, and to achieving our own goals beyond these requirements.
- Science-Based Targets for Reducing CO2 Emissions.
- We avoid environmental impacts such as waste, wastewater, emissions, and noise, or keep them to a minimum.
- Our hazardous materials management complies with legal requirements. In particular, substances that pose a risk to water are stored and handled safely.
- In the event of an uncontrolled release of substances with hazardous properties, we have prepared appropriate emergency measures.
- Waste separation and disposal are carried out in accordance with the guidelines of our waste management plan.
- We provide our customers with information on the safe use of our products. We also work continuously to design our products so that they pose no health risks. Up-to-date safety data sheets are available for this purpose. In addition, we label our products in accordance with legal requirements.
- We have been certified in accordance with FSC standards since 2012. Accordingly, we use renewable raw materials only in accordance with these standards.
- We promote environmental awareness among our employees so that, together, we can protect the environment and use raw materials and energy efficiently in all areas of the company.
- We are actively committed to striking a balance between ecology and the economy in order to leave our children an environment worth living in.
25.08.2026
Clement Gries
The company history – BOOMEX Gmbh since 1984
BOOMEX GmbH can now look back on more than 40 years of company history. Since 1984, the company has been a guarantor for high-quality and equally safe products with its charcoal and barbecue firelighters.
Today, we are one of the leading suppliers of charcoal and barbecue firelighters in Europe – you can find our successful long-lasting firelighters in food retail stores, DIY stores, gas stations and the branches of various department store chains throughout Germany. Furthermore, you can find BOOMEX products in almost all European countries.
With our usual innovative strength, we continue to provide brand-new ideas and solid growth. To this end, our production processes are constantly being optimized and more space is being given to development in the truest sense of the word: The storage area on our premises in Essen now covers a good 5000 m2. In addition, we have further expanded the product range around the core business “charcoal and barbecue firelighters”.
Barbecue and fireplace accessories, articles for oil stoves and solid fuels are now just as much part of the range as tried-and-tested seasonal goods and attractive trend products. One example of the consistent expansion of our product range is the introduction of beautifully designed oil lamps, decorative lanterns, various torches and practical helpers for dealing with fire and flame.
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