Our Companys History
1953 |
Richard Niesser established the Niesser Metal Refining Company in Behringersdorf. In the beginning the emphasis was on the polishing and sanding of metal parts, which changed with the purchase of a subcontracted electroplating. This addition shifted the business’s focus to the nickel plating and chromium plating of metal parts. |
1970 |
Handing over of the company to the son Günter. |
1973 |
Renovating and constructing of the company building. |
1974 |
Commissioning of the first Nickel-Chrome-Machine. |
1980 |
Move into a new contruction in Röthenbach an der Pegnitz. An electroplating machine for barrel and rack zinc plating is being build single-handedly. |
1984 |
With a new addition to the building, an electroplating machine for copper, nickel, polished chrome, and black chrome surfaces is being installed. |
1993 |
Conversion from a sole proprietorship into a GmbH (private company). |
1992-94 |
Extending of the existing buildings in Röthenbach. Set up of a warehouse for chemicals, a packing room, new offices, and social spaces. |
2004 |
Günter Niesser retires as the manager of the company. His daughter Karin Mueller assumes sole management. The emphasis of the orders shifts towards galvanizing. |
2008-09 |
Addition of a warehouse for the loading and unloading of trucks regardless of weather conditions. |
2009 |
Commissioning of a new zinc electroplating machine for barrel and rack plated goods. The system has a chrome-VI-free design. |