Arnold Andre GmbH and Co. KG
Germany's oldest cigar manufacturer since 1817, producing filter cigars, cigarillos, and handmade lines in Bunde, North Rhine-Westphalia, for Central European wholesale tobacco channels.
Arnold Andre GmbH and Co. KG is one of Germany's oldest and most prominent cigar manufacturers, headquartered in Bunde, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, with its roots going back to 1817. The company produces filter cigars, cigarillos, machine-made cigars, and premium handmade lines, distributing primarily through Central European tobacco wholesale networks. The Bunde factory employs several hundred workers and manufactures a broad range of tobacco products, including the Handelsgold brand (one of Germany's best-selling cigarillo ranges), club cigars, and specialty blends. Arnold Andre also imports and distributes select Dominican and Honduran handmade cigars under licensed brand agreements. Products reach tobacconist chains, specialty tobacco wholesalers, and duty-free operators in Germany and across Europe. The company's long manufacturing history and established Central European distribution make it a dependable B2B supplier for tobacco wholesalers seeking German-origin cigar brands.
- Type
- brand seeking distribution
- Location
- Bunde, Germany
- Founded
- 1817
- Website
- arnoldandre.de
- Categories
- Tobacco & Smoking Products
- Markets
- Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Netherlands, United Kingdom, France, Belgium, Denmark
Verified facts
- lei-active (green), checked 2026-08-30 GLEIF global LEI register (golden copy)
- debarment-clear (green), checked 2026-08-16 OpenSanctions
- sanctions-clear (green), checked 2026-08-16 OpenSanctions
Claimed certifications
- ISO 9001, Quality Management IAF CertSearch
Import rules for these goods
- Tobacco products for the EU market must be notified through the EU Common Entry Gate (EU-CEG) before sale, with ingredient and emission reporting. European Commission (tobacco)