History
1869
founded in Grefrath by reed manufacturer Heinrich Derix, production of reeds for the resident weaving mills
1908
entry of his son Richard Derix into the company and purchase of the first machinery for the production of weaving heddles
1920
purchase of the first machinery for the production of reeds
1945
entry of Franz Könnes, rebuilding after the war and start of the production of harness frames, development from wood to aluminium and steel manufacturing, purchase of state-of-the art machinery and licences for the production of reeds, heddles, drop wires, harness frames. Further continuous development of these products
1970
entry of Dr Rainer Stockmann, permanent technical development and focussing the enterprise onto growing export business. Cooperation with machinery manufacturers and research institutes, participation in international Standards Committees
2002
entry of Dr Peter Stockmann, adaptation to high-tech requirements, extension of the worldwide representative's network