In 1981, Peter Rade founded the company, laying the foundation for what would become a successful and enduring journey. Production began in a rented warehouse, initially focusing on the development and manufacture of products for the flooring sector.

Driven by entrepreneurial courage and a clear vision, the company set out from the very beginning to develop and produce high-quality coating solutions that combine performance, reliability, and lasting value.

Our development continued at a steady pace. In 1991, the third production line was commissioned.

The further expansion of our manufacturing capabilities reflected the company’s continued growth and strengthened the Stockelsdorf site as the center of our production activities. Step by step, the site was developed to meet increasing production requirements.

Just one year later, we continued to invest in our infrastructure. In 1992, the production hall was expanded to a total area of 1,400 m².

The additional space created room for further production equipment, machinery, and operational processes. At the same time, the expansion established the necessary capacity for continued investment in our manufacturing operations.

The commissioning of the fourth production line in 1995 marked another important step in the expansion of our production capacity.

Within just around 14 years of our foundation in 1981, the company had evolved from its beginnings in rented warehouses into an established manufacturing business with several production lines and a steadily expanding production site.

The year 2002 marked another significant milestone in our company’s history.

At the age of 64, and around 20 years after founding the company, Peter Rade began looking for a suitable successor to lead the business, which had by then established an international presence.

In 2002, the company was acquired by the Dücker family.

The change in ownership marked the beginning of a new chapter in our history. The established production structure and the Stockelsdorf site provided a strong foundation for the company’s continued development.

As the company continued to grow, so did the demands on our office and administrative facilities. In 2012, the office and administration areas were expanded to a total of 460 m².

The additional space created the capacity required for our growing administrative and organizational operations and reflected the continued development of the company as a whole.

In 2019, we took another important step in modernizing our infrastructure and strengthening our commitment to responsible operations with the commissioning of a modern wastewater treatment system.

The system treats wastewater generated during the production process and integrates its treatment directly into our operational processes. This investment further enhanced our technical infrastructure while supporting efficient and responsible production.

In 2022, we undertook a comprehensive modernization of our production facilities.

Our entire machinery portfolio was fundamentally renewed and brought up to the latest technological standards. At the same time, extensive renovation work was carried out across the buildings. From roof insulation to façade refurbishment, we invested in ensuring that our facilities meet the standards and requirements of today.

A further focus was the installation of a modern ventilation system. With controlled air exchange and precise temperature regulation, the system significantly improves the indoor climate throughout our production areas and creates a more comfortable and consistent working environment.

In 2026, we reached another important milestone with the commissioning of a new coating line.

The new line not only increases our production efficiency but also operates with significantly improved energy efficiency compared with previous generations. This investment therefore contributes both to greater cost efficiency and to reducing our environmental footprint.

At the same time, the new coating line expands our technological capabilities and further strengthens the Stockelsdorf production site. It is another clear expression of our commitment to continuous technological advancement and to preparing our manufacturing operations for the requirements of tomorrow.

In 2026, another major investment further strengthened the Stockelsdorf site: the construction of a new warehouse and logistics hall.

With approximately 1,000 m² of additional space, the new facility provides significantly expanded capacity for warehousing and logistics. It strengthens our existing infrastructure and further optimizes the flow between production, storage, and internal logistics.

Since our foundation in 1981, our company has continuously evolved. What began with our first production activities in rented warehouses in Lübeck has grown, over more than four decades, into a modern and highly developed production site in Stockelsdorf.

Our journey has been defined by continuous investment – in production capacity, advanced technology, buildings, and infrastructure. From our first company-owned production facility in 1983 and the gradual expansion to multiple production lines, to the introduction of a modern fully automated coating line and the construction of our new warehouse and logistics hall in 2026, each stage of our history has contributed to the development of the site we know today.

Today, our company builds on more than 45 years of experience and continuous development. The combination of established expertise, technological innovation, and a clear commitment to investing in the future forms the foundation for our continued growth at the Stockelsdorf site.

Looking ahead, we remain committed to developing our technologies, strengthening our capabilities, and creating the foundations for the next chapter of our company’s history.