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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
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1966
Factory Extension – Hall 2
Expansion thanks to growing global presence
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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
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1978
Switch from metal to plastic
The switch from metal to plastic moulds with upstream injection- moulding tool construction
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1980
CNC milling and spark erosion technology
Implementation of the first CNC milling center and a unit for electric discharge machining
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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
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2001
Volker Krämer takes over
In 2001, Volker Krämer takes over the agathon group, succeeding Dr. Harbecke
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2003
Latest production technology
Adaption of machinery to cutting- edge production techniques in the field of plastics processing
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2005
Introduction of new virtual modelling systems
Art and its translation into creative drafts focusing on more efficient processing techniques
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2006
Introduction of laser scanning technology
Laser and engraving on highest level
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2007
CNC machining
By three high speed CNC machining centers to meet heightened precision requirements
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2009
Foundation Chocolate Design Center (CDC)
Product design converting the idea to the first sample product in record time
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2011
Restructuring of the production processes:
Emphasis on production efficiencies and modernization of the building complex
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2015
Foundation of the ChocoVisions:
This department focuses on product developments and internal as well as external process efficiency boosting innovational strength
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2016
Intelligent moulds with sensors
Agathon introduces the first intelligent logTEC moulds with sensors and data storage improving the efficiency of chocolate manufacturing plants