A journey through history –
however forward-looking
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1850
... forge the iron
The blacksmith’s shop and the locksmith’s shop Friedrich Dücker were established in Hitdorf at the Rhine – a little seaport between Cologne and Düsseldorf.
1971
…we knew how it worked
The engineering company Friedrich and Peter Dücker made use of their contacts to the Corrugated Board and machine manufacturers within the Corrugated Board industry. The professional know-how of the father’s locksmith’s shop paved the way to produce the newly developed transport systems.
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1976
…from one source
The cooperation between the locksmith’s shop and the engineering company proved itself when it came to the implementation of innovative ideas.
The company Gebr. Dücker is found.
1981
… continuous expansion
A name is given to the company:
DÜCKER FÖRDERTECHNIK GMBH.
Due to growing markets a second business was built.
Yet another was hired.
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1988
…the current site
Modern forward-looking premises were built in Langenfeld.
In 1992 a new shop floor was erected. In
1992
a new shop floor was erected.
1995
…important business trends were set
The foundation of the DÜCKER AUTOMATION enabled us to use synergies and to promote skilled people – at DÜCKER.
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1998
another production hall was built.
1999
…sought and found
The acquisition of the majority of Corrpal was to the company’s advantage as they are a strong partner in Separators and Palletizers. Jointly sales structures are improved.
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2001
…more space for development.
The new building for the fast growing DÜCKER AUTOMATION confirmed our decision to focus on its own software house
2004
... 3000 m2 in Slovakia.
50 employees of the newly founded company DCS in Trnava build electric panels and conveyors.
2006
…it’s a small world.
DÜCKER GROUP encounters the challenge of globalisation and realizes a co-operation with RINGWOOD in Chicago with production, service, sales and after sales – the North American can be supplied.
…till the future
We are committed to and motivated by history.
The position in the market will be strengthened. Due to global co-operations the company takes part in the ongoing globalisation