History of Beck+Heun GmbH
2021
Launch of the online training program CAMPUS digital.
As part of the succession plan, Jonas Beck will become Head of Digitalization and a member of the Executive Board.
Beck+Heun on the hunt for medals: Achitects' Darling in silver and bronze for WINDOWMENT®, award for innovation at the Vienna Window Congress, Kununu award as TOP COMPANY and OPEN COMPANY.
Start of construction of a new production hall in Mengerskirchen.
2020
The Beck Group's Leben Helfen initiative is 25 years old. Since 1995, it has been supporting people in need, especially disadvantaged and vulnerable children at home and abroad.
2019
The ROKA-TOP® 2 add-on box system enters the next round: ROKA-TOP® 2 PLUS is introduced.
Brick box 4.0: Beck+Heun renews the entire brick box production at the southern branch with robot technology.
ROKA-TOP® 2 RG AIRFOX® S wins the BAKA AWARD 2019 for product innovation.
Burglars will have a harder time in future: Beck+Heun offers roller shutter boxes with RC3 approval.
The complete window system WINDOWMENT® is introduced: First project with 47 complete window elements for the construction of the Inklusionshaus Dorfmitte in Mengerskirchen.
Roller shutter curtains made by Beck+Heun: The first roll former is put into operation. From now on, aluminum roller shutter curtains from the company's own production run off the production line.
2018
Opening of the in-house test center: Resistance to driving rain, sound insulation and thermal conductivity can now be tested and taken into account in the development of new products right from the start.
Philipp Beck succeeds Stefan Orth and joins Bernhard Beck as Managing Director.
Concepts for secure window fastening: Introduction of STABILUM for load transfer.
2017
Expansion of the company premises in Mengerskirchen to include the "CAMPUS" building for internal and external training courses, additional office space and a production hall for guide rail manufacture.
2016
The ROKA-THERM® lightweight roller shutter box is modified: ROKA-THERM® 2 offers more stability and additional variants.
Philipp Beck is appointed as official Managing Director alongside Bernhard Beck and Stefan Orth.
Introduction of the company health management system FoxyFit.
2014
Beck+Heun has a new flagship in its add-on box range: The neopor system ROKA-TOP® NEOLINE 2 is a powerhouse in terms of insulation, stability and ease of installation.
The top box bestseller ROKA-TOP® is now also available in an optimised new edition: ROKA-TOP® 2.
The problem of force-locking window fastening for window-roller shutter box combinations causes controversy in the industry. Beck+Heun develops a stabilising bracket that protects large box elements against extreme weather. It is certified by the PIV Institute and is integrated into the box during the foaming process.
Beck+Heun makes it possible to ventilate with minimal heat loss: The decentralised AIRFOX® ventilation system contains a heat exchanger. It is now available as additional equipment for the complete ROKA-CO2MPACT® system and is integrated into the reveal.
2013
Beck+Heun launches the CAMPUS training series for customers and interested parties. More than 100 participants have already registered for the first semester.
Beck+Heun invests in the machinery for roller shutter box production. A total of five new systems are to meet the increased order situation and ensure resource-saving production.
2012
50th anniversary of the Beck Group.
Inauguration of the 7,000 square metre production and office building in Mengerskirchen.
Philipp Beck will become a member of the Executive Board as part of the succession plan.
The complete system ROKA-CO2MPACT® SA is introduced - the renovation variant of the sister product ROKA-CO2MPACT®. This means that an all-round insulation package is now also available for the replacement of windows as part of a façade renovation.
The roof of the new building in Mengerskirchen will be equipped with 920 photovoltaic modules.
2011
Beck+Heun launches sales of the first roller shutter box series made of Neopor®. ROKA-NEOLINE® and its sister series made of brick, ROKA-LITH NEOLINE, cover all common masonry types and dimensions. The systems achieve remarkable Psi and U thermal values.
2010
The southern branch expands its premises. The location in Hennhofen is now expanding to around 26,800 square metres.
Beck+Heun is applying its expertise in thermal insulation and efficiency in related areas - the BIMAX-THERM® basement ceiling insulation will be included in sales in the autumn.
The popular product area of roller shutter box renovation is being expanded with two new developments. In addition to THERMO-FLEX, Beck+Heun offers SAN- and PROFI-FLEX, two new systems for this area of application.
Sales launch of the patented innovation ROKA-CO2MPACT® - a unique insulation system ring around the window, optionally with integrated roller shutter or external venetian blind box.
2008
Development of own plinth insulation panels and decorative profiles.
Beck+Heun releases ROKA-TOP-SWING - a rotatable top box system for insertion into old uninsulated roller shutter boxes - for delivery.
2005
Beck+Heun delivers to Tunisia for the first time and opens up a completely new market with North Africa. In order to further expand its presence, the partner company Beck+Heun Tunis is founded soon afterwards.
2005
First sale of the second patented insulation system for the retrofit insulation of roller shutter boxes THERMO-FLEX.
The southern branch moves into the now acquired and modernised premises in Altenmünster/Hennhofen. It covers an area of around 14,000 square metres.
2004
Increased focus on this completely new market and development of the patented renovation system for roller shutter boxes - ROKA-ASS. Beck+Heun is the first manufacturer to invest in products for the professional refurbishment and retrofit insulation of roller shutter boxes.
Front-mounted roller shutter boxes and insect protection systems are added to the product portfolio.
Rollei GmbH' (Rollei for: roller shutters and mouldings) is renamed 'Beck+Heun GmbH Erfurt'.
Beck+Heun GmbH receives the 'TOP100' seal of quality for its outstanding innovative achievements. The award is based on a comparative study by the Vienna University of Economics and Business Administration, which examines the innovation management of medium-sized companies.
2003
With PLATINUM, Beck+Heun developed a stabilisation system for roller shutter boxes that is still unique today.
Development of a lightweight construction kit for external venetian blinds, which makes it possible to integrate this type of sun protection system into the façade and which covers every installation situation - ROKA-SHADOW®.
2002
Beck+Heun offers roller shutter boxes that are closed on the room side.
2001
Beck+Heun is expanding its range to include products in the field of privacy and sun protection, such as external venetian blinds, venetian blinds and awnings.
Development of a new type of side panel system in which height-adjustable bearings can be mounted by means of a practical snap-in function - SPEEDY-CLIP.
1999
The division 'Obstacle Construction' with focus on the production of high-quality products for professional show jumping is introduced.
Relocation of the southern branch to Welden into rented business premises.
1998
Foundation of the Beck+Heun South Branch in a rented hall in Derching.
1995
Delivery start of the new highly insulating slab edge formwork system THERMO S is announced.
1994
The Leben Helfen gGmbH foundation is established to support disadvantaged and needy people.
The Rollei GmbH business building burns down completely in a fire during the night of 4 to 5 February 1994. Opening of a new multi-storey administrative complex at the Erfurt site after only ten months of construction in December 1994. The new prestigious business building has a glazed exhibition hall, a disposition and order acceptance department as well as various sales and consulting offices.
Sales launch of patented brick roller shutter boxes.
Reinhold Beck is awarded the Medal of Merit by the then Mayor of Mengerskirchen, Robert Becker. He receives this honourable distinction for the responsibility he has shown in a special way towards the people of the local area in all decisions.
1993
Beck+Heun is developing a recycling concept for roller shutter boxes that is unique in Germany with a special in-house shredding plant.
For the first time, Beck+Heun produces and sells more than 1 million running metres of roller shutter boxes.
1992
Another hall is being built for the mineral coating of roller shutter boxes.
Beck+Heun achieves a market-leading position and opens up the Polish market together with the partner company SOLIMPLEX.
1991
A modern new building for administration and production is inaugurated at Rollei in Erfurt.
Within four years Beck+Heun renews the entire stock of roller shutter box production machines.
1990
In the new federal states, the former Produktionsgenossenschaft des Handwerks (PGH) - a nationally owned enterprise - is reprivatised and continued as an independent Rollei GmbH. Centrally located in Erfurt's industrial area, the property covers an area of almost 15,000 square metres. Rollei now sells the complete Beck+Heun range, modern elements from the areas of window, door and gate technology as well as shading systems.
On 1 January 1990, the Beck+Heun sole proprietorship is converted into a limited company with the participation of the children - the 2nd generation of the Beck family takes over the management.
1989
An additional warehouse with around 1,000 square metres of space is being built.
1983
The insulating formwork system developed and patented by Reinhold Beck is recognised and awarded as an 'economically valuable invention' by the Hessian Minister of Economics and Technology.
1981
Granting of a protective right to an insulating formwork system specially developed by Reinhold Beck.
1969
Start of production of roller shutter boxes made of Styropor® and self-building of the first production machine for their manufacture.
1968
Willi Heun retires as a partner. Beck+Heun is continued as a sole proprietorship by the Beck family. The name Beck+Heun is already well known at this time.
1965
The foundation stone for today's ROKA Werk, another subsidiary of the Beck group of companies, is laid - with the opening of the metal processing division and the production of stainless steel furniture and electrical appliances for the catering industry.
Expansion of the object of the company to include the manufacture of sheet metal roller shutter boxes.
1963
Construction of the first factory building on the company's own property in the Waldernbach industrial estate.
1962
The foundation stone for the Beck+Heun company is laid by Reinhold Beck and Willi Heun. The object of the company is the industrial production of concrete goods. Relocation of the company headquarters to Waldernbach and expansion of the company's object to include the manufacture of concrete roller shutter boxes.
2021
Launch of the digital webinar program CAMPUS digital.
As part of the succession plan, Jonas Beck will become Head of Digitalization and a member of the Executive Board.
Beck+Heun on the hunt for medals: Achitects' Darling in silver and bronze for WINDOWMENT®, award for innovation at the Vienna Window Congress, Kununu award as TOP COMPANY and OPEN COMPANY.
Start of construction of a new production hall in Mengerskirchen.
2020
The Beck Group's Leben Helfen initiative is 25 years old. Since 1995, it has been supporting people in need, especially disadvantaged and vulnerable children at home and abroad.
2019
The ROKA-TOP® 2 add-on box system enters the next round: ROKA-TOP® 2 PLUS is introduced.
Brick box 4.0: Beck+Heun renews the entire brick box production at the southern branch with robot technology.
ROKA-TOP® 2 RG AIRFOX® S wins the BAKA AWARD 2019 for product innovation.
Burglars will have a harder time in future: Beck+Heun offers roller shutter boxes with RC3 approval.
The complete window system WINDOWMENT® is introduced: First project with 47 complete window elements for the construction of the Inklusionshaus Dorfmitte in Mengerskirchen.
Roller shutter curtains made by Beck+Heun: The first roll former is put into operation. From now on, aluminum roller shutter curtains from the company's own production run off the production line.
2018
Opening of the in-house test center: Resistance to driving rain, sound insulation and thermal conductivity can now be tested and taken into account in the development of new products right from the start.
Philipp Beck succeeds Stefan Orth and joins Bernhard Beck as Managing Director.
Concepts for secure window fastening: Introduction of STABILUM for load transfer.
2017
Expansion of the company premises in Mengerskirchen to include the "CAMPUS" building for internal and external training courses, additional office space and a production hall for guide rail manufacture.
2016
The ROKA-THERM® lightweight roller shutter box is modified: ROKA-THERM® 2 offers more stability and additional variants.
Introduction of the company health management system FoxyFit.
2014
Beck+Heun has a new flagship in its add-on box range: The neopor system ROKA-TOP® NEOLINE 2 is a powerhouse in terms of insulation, stability and ease of installation.
The top box bestseller ROKA-TOP® is now also available in an optimised new edition: ROKA-TOP® 2.
The problem of force-locking window fastening for window-roller shutter box combinations causes controversy in the industry. Beck+Heun develops a stabilising bracket that protects large box elements against extreme weather. It is certified by the PIV Institute and is integrated into the box during the foaming process.
Beck+Heun makes it possible to ventilate with minimal heat loss: The decentralised AIRFOX® ventilation system contains a heat exchanger. It is now available as additional equipment for the complete ROKA-CO2MPACT® system and is integrated into the reveal.
2013
Beck+Heun launches the CAMPUS training series for customers and interested parties. More than 100 participants have already registered for the first semester.
Beck+Heun invests in the machinery for roller shutter box production. A total of five new systems are to meet the increased order situation and ensure resource-saving production.
2012
50th anniversary of the Beck Group.
Inauguration of the 7,000 square metre production and office building in Mengerskirchen.
The complete system ROKA-CO2MPACT® SA is introduced - the renovation variant of the sister product ROKA-CO2MPACT®. This means that an all-round insulation package is now also available for the replacement of windows as part of a façade renovation.
The roof of the new building in Mengerskirchen will be equipped with 920 photovoltaic modules.
2011
Beck+Heun launches sales of the first roller shutter box series made of Neopor®. ROKA-NEOLINE® and its sister series made of brick, ROKA-LITH NEOLINE, cover all common masonry types and dimensions. The systems achieve remarkable Psi and U thermal values.
2010
The southern branch expands its premises. The location in Hennhofen is now expanding to around 26,800 square metres.
Beck+Heun is applying its expertise in thermal insulation and efficiency in related areas - the BIMAX-THERM® basement ceiling insulation will be included in sales in the autumn.
The popular product area of roller shutter box renovation is being expanded with two new developments. In addition to THERMO-FLEX, Beck+Heun offers SAN- and PROFI-FLEX, two new systems for this area of application.
Sales launch of the patented innovation ROKA-CO2MPACT® - a unique insulation system ring around the window, optionally with integrated roller shutter or external venetian blind box.
2008
Development of own plinth insulation panels and decorative profiles.
Beck+Heun releases ROKA-TOP-SWING - a rotatable top box system for insertion into old uninsulated roller shutter boxes - for delivery.
2005
Beck+Heun delivers to Tunisia for the first time and opens up a completely new market with North Africa. In order to further expand its presence, the partner company Beck+Heun Tunis is founded soon afterwards.
2005
First sale of the second patented insulation system for the retrofit insulation of roller shutter boxes THERMO-FLEX.
The southern branch moves into the now acquired and modernised premises in Altenmünster/Hennhofen. It covers an area of around 14,000 square metres.
2004
Increased focus on this completely new market and development of the patented renovation system for roller shutter boxes - ROKA-ASS. Beck+Heun is the first manufacturer to invest in products for the professional refurbishment and retrofit insulation of roller shutter boxes.
Front-mounted roller shutter boxes and insect protection systems are added to the product portfolio.
Rollei GmbH' (Rollei for: roller shutters and mouldings) is renamed 'Beck+Heun GmbH Erfurt'.
Beck+Heun GmbH receives the 'TOP100' seal of quality for its outstanding innovative achievements. The award is based on a comparative study by the Vienna University of Economics and Business Administration, which examines the innovation management of medium-sized companies.
2003
With PLATINUM, Beck+Heun developed a stabilisation system for roller shutter boxes that is still unique today.
Development of a lightweight construction kit for external venetian blinds, which makes it possible to integrate this type of sun protection system into the façade and which covers every installation situation - ROKA-SHADOW®.
2002
Beck+Heun offers roller shutter boxes that are closed on the room side.
2001
Beck+Heun is expanding its range to include products in the field of privacy and sun protection, such as external venetian blinds, venetian blinds and awnings.
Development of a new type of side panel system in which height-adjustable bearings can be mounted by means of a practical snap-in function - SPEEDY-CLIP.
1999
The division 'Obstacle Construction' with focus on the production of high-quality products for professional show jumping is introduced.
Relocation of the southern branch to Welden into rented business premises.
1998
Foundation of the Beck+Heun South Branch in a rented hall in Derching.
1995
Delivery start of the new highly insulating slab edge formwork system THERMO S is announced.
1994
The Leben Helfen gGmbH foundation is established to support disadvantaged and needy people.
The Rollei GmbH business building burns down completely in a fire during the night of 4 to 5 February 1994. Opening of a new multi-storey administrative complex at the Erfurt site after only ten months of construction in December 1994. The new prestigious business building has a glazed exhibition hall, a disposition and order acceptance department as well as various sales and consulting offices.
Sales launch of patented brick roller shutter boxes.
Reinhold Beck is awarded the Medal of Merit by the then Mayor of Mengerskirchen, Robert Becker. He receives this honourable distinction for the responsibility he has shown in a special way towards the people of the local area in all decisions.
1993
Beck+Heun is developing a recycling concept for roller shutter boxes that is unique in Germany with a special in-house shredding plant.
For the first time, Beck+Heun produces and sells more than 1 million running metres of roller shutter boxes.
1992
Another hall is being built for the mineral coating of roller shutter boxes.
Beck+Heun achieves a market-leading position and opens up the Polish market together with the partner company SOLIMPLEX.
1991
A modern new building for administration and production is inaugurated at Rollei in Erfurt.
Within four years Beck+Heun renews the entire stock of roller shutter box production machines.
1990
In the new federal states, the former Produktionsgenossenschaft des Handwerks (PGH) - a nationally owned enterprise - is reprivatised and continued as an independent Rollei GmbH. Centrally located in Erfurt's industrial area, the property covers an area of almost 15,000 square metres. Rollei now sells the complete Beck+Heun range, modern elements from the areas of window, door and gate technology as well as shading systems.
On 1 January 1990, the Beck+Heun sole proprietorship is converted into a limited company with the participation of the children - the 2nd generation of the Beck family takes over the management.
1989
An additional warehouse with around 1,000 square metres of space is being built.
1983
The insulating formwork system developed and patented by Reinhold Beck is recognised and awarded as an 'economically valuable invention' by the Hessian Minister of Economics and Technology.
1981
Granting of a protective right to an insulating formwork system specially developed by Reinhold Beck.
1969
Start of production of roller shutter boxes made of Styropor® and self-building of the first production machine for their manufacture.
1968
Willi Heun retires as a partner. Beck+Heun is continued as a sole proprietorship by the Beck family. The name Beck+Heun is already well known at this time.
1965
The foundation stone for today's ROKA Werk, another subsidiary of the Beck group of companies, is laid - with the opening of the metal processing division and the production of stainless steel furniture and electrical appliances for the catering industry.
Expansion of the object of the company to include the manufacture of sheet metal roller shutter boxes.
1963
Construction of the first factory building on the company's own property in the Waldernbach industrial estate.
1962
The foundation stone for the Beck+Heun company is laid by Reinhold Beck and Willi Heun. The object of the company is the industrial production of concrete goods. Relocation of the company headquarters to Waldernbach and expansion of the company's object to include the manufacture of concrete roller shutter boxes.
