About us

1949

Beginnings in a global niche market
Foundation of the agathon Metallwarenfabrik GmbH. Production of chocolate moulds made of metal with an upstream punching tool construction plant
1966

Factory Extension – Hall 2
Expansion thanks to growing global presence
1970

Chocolate moulds made of plastic
Revolutionary innovation in the production of chocolate moulds – first tests are conducted with regard to the switch from metal to plastic
1978

Switch from metal to plastic
The switch from metal to plastic moulds with upstream injection- moulding tool construction
1980

CNC milling and spark erosion technology
Implementation of the first CNC milling center and a unit for electric discharge machining
1990 – 1995

1992 Extension of the production building
1993 Restructuring of the production hall and adjustment to new techniques of production
1995 Construction of the new administration wing
2001

Volker Krämer takes over
In 2001, Volker Krämer takes over the agathon group, succeeding Dr. Harbecke
2003

Latest production technology
Adaption of machinery to cutting- edge production techniques in the field of plastics processing
2005

Introduction of new virtual modelling systems
Art and its translation into creative drafts focusing on more efficient processing techniques
2006

Introduction of laser scanning technology
Laser and engraving on highest level
2007

CNC machining
By three high speed CNC machining centers to meet heightened precision requirements
2009

Foundation Chocolate Design Center (CDC)
Product design converting the idea to the first sample product in record time
2011

Restructuring of the production processes:
Emphasis on production efficiencies and modernization of the building complex
2015

Foundation of the ChocoVisions:
This department focuses on product developments and internal as well as external process efficiency boosting innovational strength
2016

Intelligent moulds with sensors
Agathon introduces the first intelligent logTEC moulds with sensors and data storage improving the efficiency of chocolate manufacturing plants

Tradition & Innovation

Starting in 1949

Since its establishment in 1949, the agathon group has specialised in the production of chocolate moulds. More than 120 skilled employees having up to 50 years of professional experience work around the clock all year long to meet the needs of our demanding customers.

Our passion has ever since been to deliver the best products for our customers with an efficient development and production. And most importantly, create a safe product! Seven injection moulding machines produce up to 700,000 moulds annually at up to 9 kgs in weight and 1700 mm in length.

We invite you to explore six decades of agathon prowess on the following pages; with innovations, technological progress, product developments, people, curiosities.