"More than 100 years experience"

1894

Lehmann & Voss & Co. was founded as a trading company

1990

The European sales organisation is 
extended with the founding of foreign 
subsidiaries (LEHVOSS)

1903

Start of production of magnesium oxide

1992

DIN EN ISO 9001 certification granted (now DIN EN 9001 : 2000)

1907

Opening of a technical application laboratory for the rubber and cable industry

1999

Acquisition of Pennine Darlington Magnesia Ltd.

1922

Commencement of marketing carbon blacks

2002

Production site in France for pre-dispersed rubber chemicals

1954

Introduction of precoat filtration in Germany and start of marketing of paint and coating additives

2004

Joint Venture in the USA for the production of high-performance thermoplastics

Acquisition of Chem Import in Italy

1965

Commencement of marketing ingredients for the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries

2005

Foundation of LEHVOSS Beijing Chemical Co. Ltd.

1973

Start of the manufacture of additive masterbatches for the plastic industry

2008

Acquisition of Paroxite in UK

1984

Start of production of high-performance thermoplastics