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KOCH GmbH in Dortmund
Your specialist dealer for veneers, precious woods, solid wood panels and more for over 6 decades.
2024
Investment in digitalization – e.g. in a new merchandise management system
2023
Exhibitor with its own stand at INTERZUM in Cologne
2023
New product “Even Teak” sawn timber and veneer
2021
New product “Kiri Tec Paulownia” sawn timber and veneer
2019
Exhibitor with its own stand at INTERZUM in Cologne
2019
Expansion of the range: tree grates in various types of wood
2019
Farewell to our long-standing employee Mr. Lindemann on his retirement
2018
Markus Lütkemeier joins the KOCH team as a new employee
2018
New in the range: special planks for table tops in various types of wood
2017
Exhibitor with its own stand at INTERZUM in Cologne
2016
Expansion of the range: original reclaimed oak from “historic oak beams”
2014
Expansion of the product range: Solid split wood in oak
2013
Expansion of the range: solid wood blocks and table tops with tree edge in oak and walnut
2011
Cooperation with TABU – the pioneer for colored veneers
2010
Expansion of the range: rough-sawn veneers in oak, smoked oak and spruce
2009
We have been FSC® and PEFC™ certified since May 2009
2005
Expansion of the range: various new types of wood as veneers and in the solid wood range
2004
Expansion of the product range: Solid wood flooring in various types of wood as a stock program
2003
Expansion of the product range: veneers and solid wood panels made of bamboo
2001
Expansion of the range: Bankirai and other woods for outdoor use
1999
Expansion of long-standing relationships with Eastern Europe: import of sawn timber
1998
Expansion of the sawn timber range: many specialties in the program
1997
Construction of the 2nd lumber hall (1,200m²) on the opposite side of the road in Lindentalweg
1995
Expansion of the range: design elements (real wood decorative grilles)
1994
Expansion of the product range: Extensive range of glulam panels
1985
Takeover and name change to KOCH GMBH Furniere und Edelhölzer
1984
Construction of a new hall for solid wood (1,400m²) due to expansion of the sawn timber range
1980
Expansion of product range: trade in sawn timber
1978
New construction of the company halls (2,500m²) at the current location in Lindentalweg
1972
First contacts to Eastern Europe (Poland), production and import of pine veneer
1971
Expansion of the veneer halls due to increased imports of veneers
1968
Move to the newly built halls on Lindentalweg
1957
Founded as Stens & Co., veneer wholesaler at Borsigplatz in Dortmund