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Ensinger company history timeline

1966

Founded in 1966 by Wilfried Ensinger, his company now looks back to a successful history for over 50 years.

In 1966, the engineer launches his own company in Ehningen (near Boeblingen). Using a spare garage, he develops new extrusion methods using equipment he designed and constructed himself.

1974

In 1974 Ensinger starts the development of an extrusion technology for processing of glass fibre-filled polyamide 6.6 precision profiles.

1977

In December 1977, Ensinger delivers the first series-produced thermal insulating profiles.

1978

The second extrusion tool is put into operation in July 1978.

1988

Initially manufactured in Nufringen and produced in Cham since 1988, the thermal profiles have grown to become a key pillar of the company’s business portfolio.

1989

Following the success of Ensinger Ltd., the Sales Division pushes for additional independent locations abroad: 1989 sees the establishment of Ensinger France S.A.R.L., followed a year later by Ensinger Italia.

1994

In the Cham location, a new casting plant is constructed for polyamide mouldings, and in 1994 Ensinger also extends its production portfolio with additional casting plants for semi-finished products.

In 1994, the company acquires specialist machine shop TRIG Engineering based in Bridgwater.

1998

1998 the Wilfried Ensinger Foundation (today: Wilfried and Martha Ensinger Foundation) was established by the company founder.

2002

Roland Reber has been Managing Director at Ensinger since 2002.

After opening an office in Shanghai back in 2002, Ensinger is now also represented by its own producing location in the world’s most densely populated country.

2012

The manager with a doctorate in chemistry has already been responsible for the Compounds division since 2012.

2014

He has also headed the Shapes division since 2014.

2019

Oliver Frey joined the management of the family-owned company in July 2019.

2020

Ralph Pernizsak, an aerospace engineer, was appointed Managing Director in April 2020.

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