PECO is a forward-looking company.
A lot has changed in recent years. We have grown steadily, integrated new technologies and gained new employees.
But we also have a tradition. Because we have been around since 1919!
1919
Wilhelm Peltzer founds the company “Peltzer & Co. Schrauben- und Drahtkurzwaren”.
Production of screws and wire haberdashery made of metal and trade in related parts
Production of screws and wire haberdashery made of metal and trade in related parts
1930
Expansion of the production program through the use of wire pin presses and thread rolling for the production of pins and threaded parts
1951
Production and sales is taken over by the son of Wilhelm Peltzer.
1970
Takeover of the company by Ulrike Hirsch (née Peltzer) and her husband Dieter Hirsch
1972
Production of the first thermoplastic plastic parts with our own in-house manufacturing facility.
Expansion of the production area in the “Ersten Strasse” in Neuenrade.
Expansion of the production area in the “Ersten Strasse” in Neuenrade.
1975
New building and relocation to the industrial area Neuenrade
1979
Two more production halls are added, the injection moulding capacities are continuously increased by new machines, the in-house manufacturing facility is expanded.
1992
Construction of a completely new administration building, the production area is extended to approx. 8,000 sqm.
1995
Certification according to DIN EN ISO 9002
2002
Sale of the company, takeover by Jens Ludwig and Achim Buschhorn
2004
new internet presence: www.peco-germany.com
2007
Extension of the control unit program: adjustable feet, pull handles, PECO@traktion-line
2019
In 2019, we celebrated a very special occasion:
our 100th company anniversary.
A century full of innovation, passion, and partnerships.
our 100th company anniversary.
A century full of innovation, passion, and partnerships.
Just in time for the anniversary, we also completely redesigned our website.
2021
Investment in our largest injection molding machine to date (up to 500 tons clamping force) to meet new customer requirements and projects.
From 2022
Expansion of production through the first investment in energy-efficient Dr. BOY injection molding machines of the 22 A and 25 E series.
From 2024
Acquisition of (so far) two new Dr. BOY 50 E machines including complete peripherals for energy-efficient and cost-effective 24-hour production.
