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”