About us

A family company with tradition

Koch Werkzeugbau was founded in 1967, and to this day remains an independent family company. On the basis of our experience, we have continuously developed our expertise and technology.

We therefore combine constant innovation with long-standing tradition and are among the sought-after and recognised solution partners for sophisticated stamping and moulding technology.

3 generations
Personal proximity to our customers and partners is just as important to us as our responsibility for our 55 employees and our site in Wuppertal, which is currently managed by the 3rd generation of the family.

Robert Koch
1. Generation
Founder of the tool-making company

Bernd Koch
2. Generation
Senior partner

Benjamin Koch
3. Generation
Operational management

Timeline

Company achievements



			


	
		

			
			
				
				

			
		
 

	
	
	

		
		
		

			
			
				2018 – 2020			

					
		

		
		
		
			Expansion to Production Site 3
		
		

		
	
	






	
		

			
			
				
				

			
		
 

	
	
	

		
		
		

			
			
				2018			

					
		

		
		
		
			Digitalisation & launch of our new website

Creation of KPI Dashboard OEE — Digitalisation of manufacturing
Corporate ID

		
		

		
	
	






	
		

			
			
				
				

			
		
 

	
	
	

		
		
		

			
			
				2017			

					
		

		
		
		
			Expansion of service & quality

Construction of warehouses and QS with Keyence measuring machine, expansion of production with 2 additional 30 t press lines for our series project BMW X2 (C pillar channel strip), and 12 highly qualified employees.
Appointment of sales and project manager for toolmaking; appointment of quality manager
successful audit pursuant to DIN ISO 9001:2015

		
		

		
	
	






	
		

			
			
				
				

			
		
 

	
	
	

		
		
		

			
			
				2016			

					
		

		
		
		
			Expansion of the machinery fleet

Construction of 2 production lines with 300 t press force for our series project Alfa Romeo Stelvio (C pillar channel strip) and 12 highly qualified employees
Business development programme

		
		

		
	
	






	
		

			
			
				
				

			
		
 

	
	
	

		
		
		

			
			
				2015			

					
		

		
		
		
			Launch of the 2nd Presstec site

Including new 800 t pressing and lifting equipment for try-out

		
		

		
	
	






	
		

			
			
				
				

			
		
 

	
	
	

		
		
		

			
			
				2014			

					
		

		
		
		
			Acquisition of 2nd Presstec site
		
		

		
	
	






	
		

			
			
				
				

			
		
 

	
	
	

		
		
		

			
			
				2013			

					
		

		
		
		
			Expansion of the machinery fleet in the field of erosion
		
		

		
	
	






	
		

			
			
				
				

			
		
 

	
	
	

		
		
		

			
			
				2012			

					
		

		
		
		
			Integration of the ERP system
		
		

		
	
	






	
		

			
			
				
				

			
		
 

	
	
	

		
		
		

			
			
				2011			

					
		

		
		
		
			CAD CAM general 3D solution Visi
		
		

		
	
	






	
		

			
			
				
				

			
		
 

	
	
	

		
		
		

			
			
				2010			

					
		

		
		
		
			New manager

Robert Koch Werkzeugbau is transformed into Koch Werkzeugbau GmbH by son Benjamin
Benjamin Koch is the owner and sole manager

		
		

		
	
	






	
		

			
			
				
				

			
		
 

	
	
	

		
		
		

			
			
				2002 – 2005			

					
		

		
		
		
			Automation and expansion

Koch extends its machinery fleet (CNC turning, milling, erosion)

		
		

		
	
	






	
		

			
			
				
				

			
		
 

	
	
	

		
		
		

			
			
				2002			

					
		

		
		
		
			Foundation of the limited company

Robert Koch Werkzeugbau GmbH & Co.KG is founded on 22 March 2002. Bernd Koch is the Managing Director

		
		

		
	
	






	
		

			
			
				
				

			
		
 

	
	
	

		
		
		

			
			
				2001			

					
		

		
		
		
			RIP

Robert Koch died on 14 July 2001

		
		

		
	
	






	
		

			
			
				
				

			
		
 

	
	
	

		
		
		

			
			
				1982			

					
		

		
		
		
			New manager of the operational business

Mr. Bernd Koch is the manager of the operational business

		
		

		
	
	






	
		

			
			
				
				

			
		
 

	
	
	

		
		
		

			
			
				1973			

					
		

		
		
		
			Continuation of construction and development

After successfully completing his studies, Mr Bernd Koch is responsible for design and development at Werkzeugbau Koch, through the amalgamation of Plant 1 with Plant 2 in Plant 3
Expansion of the team to approx. 30 employees

		
		

		
	
	






	
		

			
			
				
				

			
		
 

	
	
	

		
		
		

			
			
				1972			

					
		

		
		
		
			Amalgamation of Plant 1 with Plant 2 in Plant 2

Reduction of the team to approx. 25 employees
Bernd Koch starts studying mechanical engineering, specialising in design technology.
Installation of Plant 3 in the new site for the production of semi-finished products

		
		

		
	
	






	
		

			
			
				
				

			
		
 

	
	
	

		
		
		

			
			
				1968			

					
		

		
		
		
			Son Bernd Koch joins the company

Installation of Plant 2; manufacture of special machinery (packaging machines)
Expansion of the team to approx. 35 employees
Expansion of tool making

		
		

		
	
	






	
		

			
			
				
				

			
		
 

	
	
	

		
		
		

			
			
				1962			

					
		

		
		
		
			Robert Koch Werkzeug- und Vorrichtungsbau – owner: Robert Koch

The company is established as a sole proprietorship on 22 December 1962
In the early years, Koch Werkzeugbau produces progressive tools primarily for components for the textile industry (press studs, hollow rivets, etc.)