1936
Foundation of the company by Heinrich Jonas in Geldern at the Niederrhein
1960
Relocation to Heiligenhaus
Initial production of laquiers, fillers and paints
1962
First water-based paints
1988
Acquisition by family Rouenhoff
Relocation to Wuelfrath and construction of a new production facility
Conversion to ELF
1990
First ready-to-use glass fiber-adhesive
1999
Construction of second plant
2008
First ready-to-use fleece adhesive
2010
MIX-system
2016
First gel-primer
Hydro PowerGrip Gel
2018
First products without the utilization of preservatives
2021
Acquisition by family Stotmeister
2022
Interior paints are produced preservative-free
Conversion to recyclate packaging