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Benecke-Kaliko AG

Benecke Kaliko seit 1871
  1. 1718

    Founding of the wax cloth mill outside the Stone Gate in Hanover, later J.H. Benecke AG

    First Continental Plant
  2. 1886

    Establishment of “Netter & Eisig”, later Göppinger Kaliko GmbH. Production of imitation leather and bookbinder’s calico (book binding material).

  3. 1895

    Registration of the Acella® brand.

    Acella
  4. 1901

    Production gets underway in Hanover-Vinnhorst

  5. 1925

    Production of artificial leather stepped up. Burgeoning industry for handbags and fashion accessories.

    Plant Benecke Kaliko AG
  6. 60ies-90ies

    Rising demand for leatherette products and high quality automotive interior trim (here: Auto Union 1000 Sp Roadster).

    Auto Union 1000 Sp Roadster
  7. 1992

    TEPEO® is launched on the market.

  8. 1993

    Merger of J.H. Benecke and Göppinger Kaliko to form Benecke-Kaliko AG.

  9. 1999

    Market launching of Benova® for the automotive industry.

  10. 2003

    Market launching of TEPEO 2®-Compact Foil.

  11. 2005

    Start-up of production in China.

    Plant Zhangjiagang – China
  12. 2008

    Market launching of TEPEO 2®-Laminates.

  13. 2009

    Start-up of production in Mexico.

    Plant Mexico