History

Excellence results from experience – at THELEICO it is the experience from more than 130 years.

1880 | Foundation of the company Theodor Leisse und Falke products: charcoal

1924 | Ceramically bonded grinding tools included in the product range (birth of the THELEICO brand)

1935 | Development of synthetic resin bonded grinding tools

1955 | Acquisition of a 1,500-tonne press for grinding tools up to 1,050 mm in diameter – Modernisation of all presses

1987 | Extension of the oven capacity with environmentally friendly exhaust gas purification

1996 | Production area increased by 50% to 6,000 m² – certification under ISO 9001

1998 | Expansion of the press capacity for grinding tools up to 1,100 mm in diameter 2001 New administration building erected – OSA membership

2008 | Production area extended to 7,500 m² 2011 Acquisition of the neighbouring land. Extension of the production area and administration building

2013 | Construction of a new building for final inspection, warehouse and despatch