History

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