Our origin - History

Prior to 1999, Bausch and Linnemann were already long-established major players in the market for paper-based furniture surfaces. Both companies could look back on an extremely successful history.

Bausch

Before Bausch moved to the Buttenwiesen-Pfaffenhofen location, there were already 100 years of experience behind the company which had originally begun as a paper factory based in Mecklenburg and later in Berlin. The successful manufacturer of surfaces and edgebandings went public in 1989 and operated under the name Bausch AG up to the fusion. In 1996 the edgebanding specialists Armabord Ltd. in Burnley, GB were integrated.

Linnemann

Robert Linnemann established his company in 1965 in Sassenberg, producing synthetic furniture surfaces and edgebandings for the furniture industry. The primer foil which he developed was initially produced as wagework and from 1969 on was manufactured in the first own impregnation line. In 1985, Linnemann purchased the small order specialists Kröning in Hüllhorst. For many years, Linnemann subsidiaries have been present around the world.

BauschLinnemann - the first step

The amalgamation of the two companies under the auspices of a holding was the prelude to a joint future; based on a philosophy which corresponded in very many points: The central focus is, and always has been, on the customer. High product quality, short delivery times, flexibility in all matters and outstanding service were the factors responsible for the success of the respective companies.

BauschLinnemann under the auspices of SURTECO SE

Once running on parallel paths - now joined as one: The consistent progression along this joint path has lead to BauschLinnemann GmbH's appearance as one strong and successful company under the auspices of SURTECO since July 2004. The group of companies is creating additional synergies with efficient partners such as the decor printer Bausch Dekor and the Döllken Group, the specialist for thermoplastic edgebandings.