Since its founding in 1913, the HEINRICHS company has undergone a turbulent history. Take a look at our corporate history.
2021
Participation in the company by Mathias Tanklage
2017
New company logo
2011
Expansion of production and logistics areas at both locations in Lennestadt
2002
Opening of new plant II "Zur Christinenhütte" in Lennestadt-Meggen (18,000 m²)
1997
Takeover of shares Karl Heinrichs sen. and Karl Heinrichs jun.
1994
Foundation of our current subsidiary HISTEEL in Kaunas / Lithuania
1964
Takeover of the company by Karl and Kurt Heinrichs
1960/61
Acquisition and construction of the production hall at Eiling Plant I. To date, press-drawn and stamped parts as well as assemblies, special truck fittings and laser parts are manufactured there on 25,000 m².
1938
Part of the production is relocated to Lennestadt-Meggen. In the meantime, 30 employees primarily manufacture washers and slotted nuts on automatic lathes and eccentric presses. The main customers are the aircraft and shipbuilding industries.
1937
Establishment of a pressing plant in the old embroidery factory on Mühlenplatz in Meggen
1919
The commission business for small iron and wire goods and drop forgings is resumed. Karl Heinrichs takes over the business.
1913
Wilhelm Heinrichs gründet unser Unternehmen als Handelshaus in Plettenberg. Versorgungsengpässe im ersten Weltkrieg bringen den Betrieb kurzfristig zum Erliegen.