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Karcoma-Armaturen GmbH
Always leading the way for over 100 years.
In 1929, Karcoma marked a decisive turning point with the development and patenting of the first drain cock. This groundbreaking start, characterized by continuous new developments and the series production of these products, has shaped the company’s entire history.
Equally lasting in its impact: Karcoma always adapts to customer needs
flexibly and with a focus on the future – thereby opening up industry after industry.
What unites all four generations – thinking development and production together.
Every generation has left its mark on the family business. Nevertheless, there is a central element that runs through all phases of Karcoma – the close link between development and production. Even during the initial concept creation, our focus is on sustainable and effective implementation, always taking modern quality and environmental standards into account.
1922
In 1922, Karl Collmer laid the foundation for Karcoma. Since then, our family business has written an impressive success story, which is continued today in the 4th generation by Stephen Boyle.
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Dedicated individuals work together at our Sindelfingen site to provide outstanding solutions for our partners. Our approach is direct, straightforward, and flexible. From development and manufacturing to quality assurance and after-sales – everything is guided by our motto: "to a better solution."
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Our customers in 26 countries rely on our services. Our efficient, standardized processes, paired with proven quality from Germany, ensure that we are valued worldwide. Not least for this reason, we are a repeatedly award-winning OEM supplier.
Our History
The fourth generation continues to write the success story...
2022
We are celebrating our 100th anniversary!
The industrial clerk training program is introduced for the first time
2021
2020
For the first time, IT specialists, metal technology specialists, and machine and plant operators are being trained
Stephen Boyle takes over the management in the 4th generation
2019
2018
Successfully completed certification process according to IATF 16949:2016
Adjustment of the quality management system to the requirements of ISO/TS 16949
2005
2005
Move to the new administration extension, completion of the new construction and renovation of the production building
Awarded Supplier of the Year again by a well-known customer
2002
1996
Awarded Supplier of the Year by a well-known customer
Mr. Kurt Michael Richter (Dipl.-Ing.) joins as Managing Director
1992
1977
Takeover of the business by Waltraud Richter, née Collmer
Start of development and production of plastic fuel filters
1970
1969
Renaming of the company Karco-Armaturenwerk to Karcoma-Armaturen GmbH
Takeover of the company EVEGA, Nuremberg
1964
1962
Start of development and production of anti-theft devices for motor vehicles
Start of development and production of decompression valves, construction of a larger production plant and relocation to Maichingen near Stuttgart
1956
1952
Renaming of the company Karl Collmer Apparatebau und Fassondreherei to Karco-Armaturenwerk
Start of development and production of fuel filters
1950
1930
Start of development and production of drain and fuel cocks
Granting of a patent for the invention of a drain cock for fuel tanks on motor vehicles
1929
1925
Start of production of bicycle pedals and air pumps
Development of bicycle pedals and air pumps
1924
1922
Karl Collmer founds a bicycle repair shop in Gerlingen near Stuttgart.
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