1870
2022
1903
Company founded by Hubert von Carnap in Cologne: cardboard trade and paper tailoring in the inner city Auf dem Hunnenrücken. The production of hazardous goods packaging made of leather cardboard by hand is the main focus of production.
the beginnings
1903
1870
1945
Siegmund von Carnap takes over the company shortly before the founder's death.
the beginnings
1945
1903
1954
The businessman Theodor Zimmermann joins the bombed-out company as a general partner. He succeeds in reactivating the old customer relationships. A short time later, the company is able to invest in its first machines again.
The post-war period
1954
1945
1972
In the Altmühl valley, a handmade paper mill is taken over and modernised and expanded as the Schellneck paper mill. In the 1970s it is announced that the Schellneck paper mill will have to close to make way for the expansion of the Ludwig Canal.
the post-war period
1972
1954
1978
A branch factory is opened in Windeck an der Sieg, as it is not possible to expand production in the centre of Cologne.
the expansion
1978
1972
1994
After the death of Theodor Zimmermann, the management is taken over jointly by Doris Eichler- Zimmermann and Peter Eichler.
the expansion
1994
1978
2008
The quality assurance system, which has grown through many years of producing hazardous goods packaging, is certified by TÜV Rheinland in accordance with DIN EN ISO 9001.
certification
2008
1994
2012
The new 5-colour press increases capacity and quality.
KBA printing machine
2012
2008
2020
A new high-performance gluing machine complements the machinery.
further investments
2020
2012
2021
The company is handed over to the 5th generation. New partners are Susanne Nordberg and Katharina Steffens.
Next generation
2021
2020
2022
The new Rapida 145 from König & Bauer is put into operation.
Rapida 145
2022
2021
1870
The new Diana Easy gluing machine goes into operation
Diana
