Kalmbach | Development
1965
Founding by Reinhold Kalmbach, as “REIKA Blitzschutztechnik”, and active in lighting protection
1975
Relocation to the Velbert-Röbbeck industrial park and expansion with five additional zinc die casting machines
1980
First orders from the automotive industry set new standards
1988
Thomas Kalmbach joins the firm; precision die operations are launched
1990
Company sets up its own tool and mold shop
1994
Planning and construction of the new technology center
1996
Occupancy of the Precision Casting Technology Center
2001
Expansion of production floor area from 3,300 to 6,500 m²
2002
New aluminum die casting department established
2007
Two new continuous vibratory finishers for zinc and aluminum parts
2008
Expansion of aluminum die casting operations; mold making shop, machining
2010
Investment in ten new zinc die casting machines
2011
Expansion of the mold storage area by 150 spaces
2012
Production hall offering 1,400 m² for ten aluminum die casting machines
