From One-Man-Show to Global Player
STEICO Milestones
Founded in 1986 as a timber trading company "Gesellschaft für Bau- und Industriebedarf Steinmann & Co GmbH", STEICO is today the world market leader for ecological wood fibre insulation materials, uniquely complemented by its integrated timber construction system. STEICO’s dynamic growth to become a leading market player with around 1,900 employees is due to its customers and employees.
A key factor for us is that we are and remain a reliable partner for craftsmen and building owners. That is why we seek a close exchange with retailers and processors. We already offer a comprehensive and coordinated product range, which we are developing with a view to the future to meet tomorrow’s needs. As a team, we do everything we can to convince every customer of STEICO’s quality when it comes to our products, service and ease of use.
2020
Gromadka
STEICO has acquired a plot of land in Gromadka (east of Görlitz) to build a further site for the production of wood fibre insulating materials. By the end of 2022, three production plants with an annual capacity of over 1.5 million cbm will be built here.2019
Extension to STEICO’s group headquarters
The company’s strong growth is reflected in the increasing number of employees - construction and occupation of an extension for approx. 60 employees at STEICO’s headquarters in Feldkirchen. The building has been entirely built using the STEICO construction system.2018
STEICOprotect with λD 0.037 for facade renovation
New development STEICOprotect 037 - the wood fibre render board has the lowest thermal conductivity among natural insulation materials for facade renovation.2017
STEICO flex with λD 0.036
New development STEICO flex 036 - the high-performance insulation has the lowest thermal conductivity among natural insulation materials2016
30th company anniversary
STEICO celebrates 30 years of success - consistent growth to become a system provider for state-of-the-art timber construction2015
Furnierschichtholzproduktion
In Czarna Woda beginnt die erste STEICO Furnierschichtholz-Anlage mit der Produktion2013
New company headquarters
The STEICO Team occupies the new company headquarters in Feldkirchen - the building has been entirely built using the STEICO construction system.2011
STEICO SE
Conversion of STEICO AG into a European public limited company under the name STEICO SE2010
Production record
STEICO produces around 1 million m3 of insulating materials per year for the first time in the company's history.2008
Acquisition of the Casteljaloux site (FR)
Acquisition of the French wood fibre insulation manufacturer Isoroy Casteljaloux SAS (near Bordeaux). Production company renamed to become STEICO Casteljaloux, at the same time foundation of STEICO France SAS as a French sales company.2007
IPO
STEICO AG shares are traded on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (Entry Standard) and on the Munich Stock Exchange (m:access).2006
Start of production for I-joists
STEICO starts up new production facilities for I-joists at its Czarnków site, thus penetrating the market for structural building elements.2005
Acquisition of the Czarna Woda site (PL)
STEICO acquires a second production site in Poland in Czarna Woda (south of Gdansk).2002
Start of production for flexible wood-fibre insulation mats
Production of flexible wood fibre insulation mats starts at the Czarnków site. With existing and new production facilities (wet and dry processes), the STEICO plant grows constantly to become the largest location for the production of wood fibre insulation boards in Europe.2001
STEICO Aktiengesellschaft - not listed on the stock exchange
Transformation of Steinmann & Co. GmbH into STEICO Aktiengesellschaft - the GmbH is merged into the unlisted AG.1998
Equity interest in the wood fibre board plant in Czarnków (PL)
Equity interest in the Polish Ekoplyta S.A. Czarnków (near Poznan), a supplier of wood fibre insulation boards with two existing wet process production plants. Complete takeover in 2005.1986
Company formation
Formation of “Gesellschaft für Bau- und Industriebedarf Steinmann & Co. GmbH" - timber trade, focusing on wholesale of imported timber goods. 1.5 employees generate a revenues of around DM 2.35 million in company’s first year.