Our History

Continual development is the life blood of our company with its headquarters in Wildeshausen. With more than 75 of knowledge and experience, we are among the largest German and European suppliers for punched and moulded parts.

Currently supplied by us are the following branches: the automotive industry, lamp industry, light industry, and electrical industry as well as motor builders worldwide. With our production and distribution locations, we are always close to you. Find out more about the way to our know-how.

History

1930
“Norddeutsche Volkanfiber- und Formstückfabrik” founded by several partners

1936
100% ownership passed on to Grashorn family.

1942
Introduction of vulcanized fiber production and change of official name to “Vulkanfiberfabrik Grashorn & Co.”

1970
Extension of the production program to thermoforming.

1979
Takeover of “Stanzwerk Pilz” in Geldern.

1982
Change to “Grashorn & Co. GmbH”

1992
Implementation of the unique inline extrusion and thermoforming plant.

1997
Certification in accordance with EN ISO 9001.

2002
Certification in accordance with QS 9000 TES.
Bestowal of the Q1-Award by the Ford Motor Company

2005
75th company anniversary with around 85 employees and sales of approx. 11 million Euros

2006
Foundation of Grashorn Polska Sp. z o.o. in Poland

   









 
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