History

1884

The chemical industry shapes a new industrial era. Mr. Gottlieb Duttenhöfer founds his company and specialises in manufacturing metal packaging for the chemical industry.

In the 20th century

Patented developments, the expansion of product ranges and services lay the foundation for the company’s success and growth over decades. Numerous awards substantiate our success.

In the new millennium

• Our process-optimised production provides a synergetic, organisational and operative solution to our customers’ requirements
• Opening of the sales office in Brühl near Cologne after taking over the Wedthoff trading branch
• Installation of the new foaming unit for a fully automated application of the sealant for open-top drums
• Launch of the additional production line
• Certification according to environmental management standard DIN EN ISO 14001
• Certification according to the energy management system DIN EN ISO 50001
• Expansion of the product portfolio with salvage packaging (1A2T) from 6 to 60 litres
• Expansion of the product portfolio with a liquid-tight open-top drum suitable for container use in wall thicknesses 0.8 – 1.2 mm
• Development and introduction of a laser-based 100 % seam inspection