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alsecco 1957
Founded as a subsidiary of the Richelsdorf Works in Wildeck, from humble beginnings we have developed over the last 50 years to become one of the leading innovators in façade systems throughout Europe and beyond.
Development of spray plaster
As a development from our earlier coatings business, projects using Alsecco spray plasters can be found as far back as the early 1960s. Many hotels, office buildings and even the athlete’s village of the 1972 Munich Olympics were coated with spray plaster. |
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alsecco 1970
First Thermal Insulation Composite Systems (ETICS)
Even as far back as 1970, when oil was abundant and the whole issue of damaging greenhouse gases was as yet to be discussed, we started to develop and offer products for the protection and preservation of the environment.
Plasters and ancillary materials for the AAC market
For over 35 years we have worked very closely with the major manufacturers within the AAC market. Specialist fillers and repair kits, lightweight render with low compressive strength, and highly durable coatings have today put us in a market leading position within the AAC community.
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alsecco 1975
The first mineral, non combustible ETICS
With the development of the first non combustible ETICS based on mineral wool, we opened up our offering to a host of new markets particularly in the public sector. The early development of these mineral wool systems and nearly 40 years of experience, shows up today in our expertise and high levels of market penetration
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alsecco 1985
Even in the early 1980s we realised that to create attractive façades we needed more than decorative topcoat. The use of ceramic tiles and specialist adhesives and mortars, once again took us out to the head of the pack
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alsecco 1988
The Follman Group of Minden takes a majority share in Alsecc
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alsecco 1990
Expansion of our distribution network in east and West Germany
Immediately after the fall of the Berlin Wall, Alsecco established an extensive distribution network throughout eastern Germany. We soon enjoyed a significant market share which facilitated substantial growth throughout the 1990s
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alsecco 1993
Commissioning of a new production facility in Gerstungen
Constructed in the very heart of Germany and supported by major transport links, our state of the art production plant uses computer controlled ‘just in time’ technology – one of our key competitive advantages.
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alsecco 1995
Establishment of the first European subsidiaries in Austria, Benelux, Czech Republic and the UK
Alsecco enters the UK market for the first time with a prestigious new development at No.1 Poultry in the heart of the City of London.
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alsecco 1996
Commissioning of a new training and technology centre in Gerstunge. |
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alsecco 1998
Presentation of the Alsecco Façade Design System AFDS
The introduction of the Alsecco Façade Design System (AFDS) in 1998 marked a new phase of development at Alsecco. Our focus moved to design and the AFDS brand became synonymous with high quality and innovation in the market for composite facades
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alsecco 1999
Development of Ecomin-Por ETICS |
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alsecco 2004
Alsecco joins Deutche Amphibolin Werke Group (DAW)
During the early part of 2004, the DAW Group – owners of the famous Caparol brand – aquired a 100% stake in Alsecco to complement their existing product offerings.
Alprotect Quattro, the highly advanced organic ETICs is launched to considerable acclaim.
Launch of the organic One-Way disposable silo for wet products – a major break through in delivering product to site. |
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alsecco 2005
Launch of the Mineral One-Way disposable silo for powder products – another major break though in delivering product to site. |
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alsecco 2006
Introduction of Editions Alsecco as a further development of the AFDS |
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alsecco 2007
Introduction of Alprotect Carbon – the first ETICS to use an innovative carbon fibre reinforcement layer which offers impact resistance three times higher than any other system on the market. |
