We coat and laminate, extrude, siliconise and process film, paper, non-woven fabrics and foams, along with thermoplastic elastomers. We bring an extremely high level of passion and innovative strength to our work, using a quality management system that has satisfied the most stringent international standards since 1996 – and that continually subjects us to new challenges. With the highest quality and real dedication.
Around 600 highly-qualified employees at our sites in Altendorf (Germany) and Guadalajara (Mexico) spend each day using the very latest production processes to develop perfect closure solutions for you. Our recipe for success? We realise your requirements right down to the smallest detail – and have been doing so for more than 50 years. After all, in all the time we have been manufacturing closure solutions for babies' diapers and incontinence pads, we have learned one thing: only uncompromising quality has a future.
2016
Introduction of the new product family FlexEar® EVOlution.
Foundation of Lohmann-koester in Tianjin,China.
2014
koester GmbH & Co.KG becomes Lohmann-koester GmbH & Co. KG. The new company name highlights the connection between the Lohmann Adhesive Tape Group and its parent Lohmann GmbH & Co. KG.
2011
40th anniversary of the founding of the company.
2008
The successful market launch of koester FlexEar ® gives the company a further boost.
2006
This year sees another successful product launch in the shape of koester Flex Hook ® Lines.
2005
koester Internacional is founded in Guadalajara, Mexico. A remarkable success story.
2004
New mechanical tape solutions for incontinence pads (Combi Tape) are introduced to the market. The Flex Hook ® Line is launched. The company is certified in accordance with DIN EN ISO 9001:2000 and DIN EN ISO 14001:2005.
2003
The company achieves huge success with a further enhancement in the field of elastic tapes.
2000
koester starts to sell its products all over the world.
1995
koester successfully launches a new product generation: Comfort Plus® for diapers.
1991
Lohmann GmbH & Co. KG of Neuwied acquires koester. The company name is retained.
1987
The first phase of the construction of the present plant in Altendorf is completed.
1980
The development of double and triple-layer closure tapes for diapers is greeted enthusiastically by the industry.
1975
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