PICKhARDT & GERLACH –
Plastic and metal products

The history of a company is the work of the people who were associated with it and a sequence of technical, economic and social events that shaped it.

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2019

About us

The history of the company Pickardt & Gerlach falls into a time of great technical and economic developments, which have been accelerating more and more recently. It is important to learn from the past and to look ahead in order to understand the tasks of the future. We want to offer our customers plastic and metal products with decorative and technical surfaces that stand out due to an attractive price and outstanding quality. We support our customers in product development and organise smooth and efficient production right up to the packaged product ready for sale. As a family-run company, we meet these challenges. We would like to thank all those who are connected to us and look forward to those who want to work with us in the future.

We do not just "give our best". Our aim is to do everything that is necessary.

History

The company has its origins in the company founded by the merchants Wilhelm Pickhardt and Friedrich Gerlach in 1902 in Werdohl, North Rhine-Westphalia. The Balve site has existed since 1935 as a processing plant for the upstream rolling and finishing factories. In 1982, the Balve plant was spun off and integrated into the Knoop Group.

1902
Foundation of Pickhardt & Gerlach GmbH in Werdohl (pgw)
In 1902 the traditional company was founded by the merchants Wilhelm Pickhardt and Friedrich Gerlach in Werdohl as rolled and finishing plant in the middle of a metal processing an emerging region.
1902
1935
FOUNDATION OF THE branch office IN BALVE
In addition to the cold rolling mill for flat steel in Werdohl and Neuenrade, a further processing plant for steel strip products was founded in 1935 in Balve, 12 km away. The main products at that time were curtain rods and profiles, small ironmongery, perforated rails, hinge strip, carpet rails and steel spring washers.
1935
1982
THE GROUP OF COMPANIES IS DIVIDED
Closure of the rolling mill in Werdohl with concentration on the finishing and further processing of steel strip. New foundation of the independent Pickhardt & Gerlach GmbH & Co KG through the takeover of the Balver plant by Karl Josef Knoop.
1982
1986
TAKEOVER OF THE COMPANY ROTHSTEIN GMBH, NEUENRADE
TAKEOVER OF THE COMPANY ROTHSTEIN GMBH, NEUENRADE
1986
1991
TAKEOVER OF THE PIPE PRODUCTION OF THE COMPANY VOSSLOH AG, WERDOHL
The market leadership in decorative tubes will be further expanded. In 1991 P&G takes over the complete tube production of Vossloh AG in Werdohl, which then concentrates on the production of rail systems. Sales grow to over 18.0 million German marks.
1991
1996
OPENING OF THE SECOND PRODUCTION SITE IN THE INDUSTRIAL AREA OF GLÄRBACH
The company P&G takes over a second production facility in Balve with approx. 1600m² to be able to cover the increased demand in the floor profile sector. The business with DIY stores gains in importance.
1996
2002
TAKEOVER OF THE ACTIVITIES OF THE COMPANY GEBR. SCHMELLENKAMP GMBH & CO KG, PLETTENBERG
The field of transition profiles for floors is growing rapidly. With the acquisition of the activities of Schmellenkamp, P&G further expands its expertise in the aluminium sector.
2002
2019
WORLDWIDE EXPORTING COMPANY
Made in Germany is in demand: Pickhardt & Gerlach is internationally oriented, exports to 35 different countries worldwide and achieves a direct export quota of almost 40% of turnover.
2019