1983

Christoph Böhmer establishes Maschinenbau Christoph Böhmer in
Wissen, a town east of Cologne in the German state of Rhineland-
Palatinate. The company focuses mainly on the development and
production of belt grinders for the power generating industry.

1984

The first permanent employee and two job-trainees are hired. A steadily
expanding range of products enables the company to grow to 15
employees by 1987.

1987

Christoph Böhmer purchases Erich F. Baurmann, a maker of industrial
systems.

1989

Introduction of modern office communications and data processing with
the acquisition of a computer system with 10 terminals.

1992

Maschinenbau Böhmer GmbH established. The company now employs
25 people and begins planning a new production hall.

1998

The company moves to its current location in Steinebach. Newly-acquired
facilities with 1200 square meters of space permit increased production
and product development. 30 employees.

2002

Facilities expanded by 1000 square meters to a total of 2200 square
meters.

2003

Acquisition of an additional production building in Steinebach adds
another 2000 square meters specifically for the production of automotive
components.