KÖNIG + CO. GmbH is a family business with over 80 years of history. Just a few years after its founding in 1930, an important foundation was laid for the future direction of the company - the production of heads.
Transfer of company shares to the HBH Holdings Inc. , Cincinnati, USA
Expansion of production in plant Haiger through the integration of the plant in Hockenheim.
New construction of branch factory in Haiger.
Implementing of an unique cold and hot flanging/spinning machine for heads up to 8.000 mm diameter constructed by Gerhard König.
Replacement of the former chamber furnace 8.200 x 8.200 mm by an energy-optimized new construction incl. the 500.000 l water quenching basin.
World´s first hot dishing press is put into operation.
Purchase of an innovative 3D- robot cutting plant. Holes including edge processing in heads are now possible with highest precision.
Bernd and Jochen König assume the company´s management.
Acquisition of the press plant of company Schmeck in Siegen.
Quality management certified according to ISO 9001.
New construction of halls 7, 8 and 9 as well as a significant expansion of the service and product range.
Purchase of the press plant in Hockenheim.
Gerhard and Helmut König join the company´s management.
Product range is extended by heads, cones and hemispherical heads up to 3,2m in diameter.
Purchase of the first screw presses and flanging machines – focus on the production of heads.
Foundation of KÖNIG + CO. GmbH. Shareholders are Adolf and Gustav König, Paul Nöh and Ernst Horn. At the Netphen factory they first manufacture simple tanks.
