History

over 55 years of company history This year we look back on 60 years of company history. Follow the timeline from the beginnings to the present of our company and experience our development along the milestones of our company history.

2023
2023

2023

Reducing our carbon footprint!
The last of our warehouses is now also equipped with a powerful photovoltaic system

2023
2022
2022

2022

Expansion of e-mobility through charging station and e-vehicles

2022
2021
2021

2021

Complete conversion of the tool shop and expansion of the machine park to include a DMG 5-axis machining centre.

2021
2020
2020

2020

Commissioning of the first all-electric injection moulding machine

2020
2014
2014

2014

Extension of our certification to include the energy efficiency certificate ISO 50001: 2011

2014
2013
2013

2013

Once again voted Supplier of the Year by Kirchhoff

2013
2013
2013

2013

We celebrate! 50 years of LAHME - Precision in plastics We continue to grow: Expansion of machine clamping forces to 13,000 kN

2013
2012
2012

2012

Space required again! Expansion of storage capacity through the construction of a new new high-bay warehouse and conversion and extension of the administration building.

2012
2010
2010

2010

Election as - Supplier of the Year - by Kirchhoff Automotive and simultaneous Extension of the machine clamping forces to 7,000 kN

2010
2009
2009

2009

Senior boss Karl-Heinz Lahme steps down from active management

2009
2007
2007

2007

The certification according to DIN ISO 14001:2004 represents a further milestone for sustainable quality

2007
2004
2004

2004

With the extension of the certification to ISO/TS 16949:2002, an important requirement of the requirement of the automotive industry is fulfilled

2004
2003
2003

2003

40th anniversary of the company and the growth of the company are equally a reason to celebrate

2003
2001
2001

2001

Consistent growth necessitates the expansion production capacities and the construction of a new high-bay warehouse necessary

2001
1999
1999

1999

Entry and takeover of the management by Dipl.-Wirt.-Ing. Karsten Lahme and also the certification Certification according to QS 9000, VDA 6.1 has now been achieved.

1999
1997
1997

1997

The three companies: "Karl-Heinz Lahme Metall- and plastic goods manufacture", "Bonaplastik GmbH" and and "Ernst Schürfeld jr. GmbH" merge to form the "Lahme GmbH & Co. KG - Precision in Plastics

1997
1995
1995

1995

The certification of the company according to DIN EN ISO 9000 ff. is an important step towards systematic towards systematic quality management.

1995
1991
1991

1991

The company building in Kierspe gains through a considerable expansion significant increase in production capacity

1991
1990
1990

1990

Through the purchase of "Ernst Schürfeld jr. GmbH" - the automotive division can be Automotive division can be significantly expanded

1990
1987
1987

1987

Entry into the field of mechanical processing of technical plastics through the takeover of the company Kunststofftechnik Illgen (Lüdenscheid)

1987
1984
1984

1984

Expansion and extension in Kierspe Doubling of the building area

1984
1981
1981

1981

The investment in the company Bonaplastik GmbH (Meinerzhagen) marks the beginning of the production of of closure lids for the food industry

1981
1973
1973

1973

New building and move to Kierspe

1973
1963
1963

1963

Karl-Heinz Lahme founds the company "Karl-Heinz Lahme Metal and Plastic Goods Manufacture" in - in Rinkscheid (Meinerzhagen) and manufactures accessories for and produces accessories for gas cylinders using injection moulding.

1963