1954
1959
1961
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
Expansion
to include stamping
1996
2006
Extension
of the large production hall
2009
The
Hornschuch-Group, one of the leading manufacturers marketers of types of vinyl,
foil, high-tech synthetics is assuming 75 % of the kek shares; 25 % remains
with Karl Engelmann. Herbolzheim remains as the headquarters of the company.
