1954
1959
1961
1992
1993
1995
Company founded as “Alfred Giehler OHG” in Freiburg, Germany
Arthur Engelmann, the current owner’s father, took over the company
Company moved to Kenzingen
New construction of production and administrative buildings in Herbolzheim, relocation of the company
Expansion to include upholstery

The company’s production and storage facilities measure 6,000 m², the office areas include more than 750 m². The company sits on a property of 20,000 m², providing plenty of room for future expansion.

Karl Engelmann took over the company; name changed to “kek-Kaschierungen GmbH”
1974
kek purchased the company “Schwarzwälder Hirtendecken“, now the “enka” department
1989
Expansion to include stamping
1996
2006
Extension of the large production hall
Expansion to include “heka-protection”