The history of Hennecke
The “Maschinenfabrik Karl Hennecke” laid the foundation for technological progress and countless important milestones within the area of polyurethane processing in 1945. Soon after the company’s foundation, Hennecke introduced the first system in the world for mixing the PU components polyol and isocyanate under high pressure – this was the foundation stone for high product quality and the efficient use of raw materials. Since then, Hennecke has worked closely with processors and users across the world to set the pace in this area. New products and processing concepts are constantly emerging to replace conventional materials and manufacturing methods. Our accumulated expertise has a direct impact on our customers’ efficiency and competitiveness.
Important milestones
1945
Founded by Karl Hennecke at Sankt Augustin headquarters
1952
Development of continuous slabstock lines
1955
Development of the first high-pressure metering machine
1968
'Hennecke USA' was founded in New Jersey (USA)
1971
Launch of largely automated moulded foam lines
1975
Launch of continuous sandwich panel lines
1993
Launch of Pentane Process Technology (PPT) for making CFC-free foams for refrigeration appliances
1995
Launch of NOVAFLEX technology for producing high-grade foams using natural carbon dioxide
1998
Launch of polyurethane spray moulding
2004
Presentation of the PUR-CSM technology range for manufacturing fiber-reinforced or compound moulded parts and opening of production facilities in Shanghai (China)
2008
Establishment of Hennecke Inc. in Pittsburgh (USA)
2010
65th company anniversary
2011
Presentation of HP-RTM technology and an accompanying processing system for the production of fiber-reinforced structural components and opening of new production facilities in Shanghai (China)
2013
Acquisition of Hennecke Profiliertechnik GmbH in Kreuztal (Germany) and introduction of a pioneering mixture discharge technology for continuous production of slabstock foam
2015
Opening of the Hennecke TECHCENTER in Sankt Augustin (Germany)
2016
Capvis Equity IV, L.P. acquires all shares
2017
Acquisition of HENNECKE-OMS S.p.A. in Verano Brianza (Italy)
2017
MULTI-CONNECT technology for fast colour changing
2018
New modular IBC STATION
2019
Introduction of the new STREAMLINE MK2 and ELASTOLINE HP and relocation of Hennecke Inc. to Bridgeville (USA)
