History

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.

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