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.)
