Moulding & finishing – since 1924
- 1924 Company founded in Gablonz by Kamill Hübner. Costume jewellery production from glass and metal
- 1928 Plastics processed for the first time using thermoset.
- 1945 Following relocation, new start in Marktoberdorf in the former barracks of the Reichsarbeitsdienst (Labour Service).
- 1955 Company building erected in Marktoberdorf. Twenty employees produce costume jewellery products for worldwide export.
- 1965 First plastic electroplating plant in Germany, led by Walter Hübner.
- 1972 The trend towards large-scale chrome layers on plastic components is covered by the fully automated framework electroplating plant.
- 1978 The ecological approach of the management leads to the introduction of a state-of-the-art waste water system being introduced, which was not prevalent at the time. A far-sighted investment which helped secure production at the site.
- 1982 An automated barrel system is built for special colours such as gold, silver and brass.
- 1988 The technical injection moulding business is strengthened with investments in an in-house tool and mould making department and modern injection moulding machines. Core pull control and extraction handling in a clamp force range of between 350 and 3500 kN. Production in 3-shift operation.
- 1992 A 3D CAD/CAM system is introduced. CNC-controlled milling, die-sinking and wire-cutting systems round off the conventional machine fleet.
- 1998 Regular appearance at trade fairs, such as HIM-Hannover, K-Düsseldorf and FAKUMA Friedrichshafen.
- 1999 Certification in accordance with EMAS no. 1836/93. Later replaced by the launch of quality assurance in accordance with DIN EN ISO 9001:2000
- 2001 Expansion of the assembly and packing department. Ultrasonic welding, pad printing and laser marking round off the services right through to the packed product.
- 2003 State-of-the-art plastic electroplating system built and commissioned with a performance of 1,000 m2 surface area per day. Futuron direct metallisation in 6-minute cycles. Expansion with microporous nickel, strengthened for the automotive sector. Cascade flushing technology and separation of waste water flows reduces the strain on the waste water system. Heat recovery from the injection moulding production to cover the energy required for electroplating.
- 2005 Innovations for shorter surface finishing cycles implemented successfully. Annual turnover €10 million. 85 employees.
- 2006 New 3500 kN injection moulding machine. Complete restructuring of the internal company software and standardisation of the flow of goods
- 2007 New hall complex completed, with administration, high-bay warehouse, assembly and quality control.
- 2009 Relocation of the tool making department and the injection moulding department to "Rösle" industrial park
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