2006

Founding of N.I.E.R. Stanz- und Umformtechnik GmbH & Co. KG. Manufacturer (tier 1 / tier 2 automotive parts supplier) of precision stamped and drawn parts with production sites in Remscheid and Hohenlockstedt.

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2005

Takeover of MULTICON GmbH Spritzgießtechnik in Kunststoff in Seebach near Eisenach - plastic components for the car industry.

2002

Extension of injection moulding activities for the telecommunications industry.

2000

Takeover of Ernst Jörgens Plastik- und Gummiwarenfabrik GmbH in Wermelskirchen - plastic components for the automotive supply industry. Division integrated into the Gevelsberg production plant.

1998

Establishment of Vollmann-Service, at Welzow / Brandenburg. Assembly of components and other logistics services for the lighting and car industry.

1997

Establishment of the Vollmann Sondermaschinenbau division. Special purpose machine construction. Automation technology for the car and electrical industry.

1996

Extension of the production range through the acquisition of the Minner company in Sundern (at that time market leader in forming technology for lighting) and also through the establishment of the surface technology division.

1995

Vollmann Umformtechnik is established in Scheibenberg/Saxony with the takeover of the workshops of Nier Umformtechnik located there. Stamping and (transfer press) deep drawing technology for manufacturing components for the car and lighting industry.

1993

Investment in the ALUX company (today Alux-Luxar GmbH & Co. KG), Korschenbroich. Manufacturer of aluminium reflectors.

1990

A logistics centre is set up at the Gevelsberg site in response to unprecedented growth created by new, cutting-edge developments in the field of components for spot lights and low voltage systems.

1986

Dipl.-Kfm. Axel Vollmann becomes the 3rd generation of the family to join the company.

1980

The product range is extended with the introduction of thermoplastics.

1962

Introduction of Edison lampholders made from duroplastic.

1945

Following the war, Otto Vollmann (2nd generation) rebuilds the company at the production site in Gevelsberg with the help of only five employees.

1938

Following the departure of Adolf Vollmann, the company is renamed "Otto Vollmann". Specializing in the electrical field.

1911

The "Gebrüder Vollmann" company is established by Otto and Adolf Vollmann in Gevelsberg, manufacturing metal goods and Edison lampholders.

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