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History of MKU

2022

Foundation of MKU-Chemie Switzerland

2020

Launch of extended facility for external tanks

2019

First certification of the MKU-Chemie-Group in Rödermark according to DIN ISO 45001

2016

First certification of the MKU-Chemie-Group in Rödermark according to DIN EN ISO 50001

2014

Further expansion of the administration building with seminar and training rooms

2010

Modernization of laboratories

2008

Foundation of MKU-Chemie Italy

2007

Foundation of MKU-Chemie China

2006

Completion of a new office building in Rödermark-Urberach

2005

Opening of a branch office in China

2004

First certification of the MKU-Chemie-Gruppe Rödermark and the branches in France and the Czech Republic according to DIN EN ISO 9001 as well as according to DIN EN ISO 14001 of the production site in Rödermark

2003

Conclusion of cooperation with a trading partner in Italy

2000

Building of a storehouse with  a mobile heavy duty pallet rack and a further tank storage facility in Rödermark-Urberach

1998

Re-naming into „Ernst Klapp Verwaltungs GmbH & Co. KG“ and Foundation of „Ernst Klapp GmbH“ as General Partner company

1996

Foundation of MKU-Chimie France S.à.r.l. in Lampertheim (France)

1995

Foundation of MKU-Chemie CZ in Brno (Czech Republic)

1994

Splitting-up into “Ernst Klapp Verwaltungs KG” as holding company and MKU-Chemie GmbH as operating company

1985

Building of a production unit for additives

1971

Completion of a production plant for mineral oil-containing and mineral oil-free qualities in the industrial area of Urberach

1965

Renaming into “Mineralöl KG Urberach”

1956

First production of industrial lubricants

1956

Foundation of „Mineralöl Klapp Urberach“ by Mr. Ernst Klapp sen. in the municipality of Urberach