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