 | 1806
Plouquet is foundedFoundation of the international company by Christoph Friedrich Ploucquet, a cloth dyer and cloth maker, in Heidenheim, Brenz. |
 | 1840
From trade to manufacturingInstallation of a commission weaving mill with 300
mechanical weaving looms. Purchase of a piece dye works. |
 | 1903
Start of export activities Diversification into dyes, materials, lining materials, and waterproof impregnation. First activities in export markets. |
 | 1922
Industrial DevelopmentConstruction of new industrial dyeing and finishing plants. Company starts to manufacture outdoor and sports materials. |
 | 1938
Expansion Construction and purchase of weaving mills with 1,000 looms. First experiences with wood pulp and artificial silk. |
 | 2000
Ploucquet todayPurchase of factory in Zittau and foundation of textile finishing company Ploucquet GmbH. |
