The apt Group, headquartered in Monheim am Rhein, celebrated its 50th anniversary on 01.07.2022. The company was founded in 1972 by Werner Hiller as Hiller + Maldaner oHG in Langenfeld. Over the years, the company has developed into a multinational group of companies in the aluminum industry. Through acquisitions and the further development of existing sites, the group produces, processes and distributes aluminum profiles and products for the construction, transport, automotive and industrial sectors.
On 01.07.2022 the time had come. Between 11:00 and 16:00, the 50th anniversary of the group of companies was celebrated at all locations in Germany, the Netherlands and the Czech Republic. Michael Zint, CEO of the apt Group “I am delighted to be celebrating this milestone in apt’s history with so many dedicated employees. Together with its employees, the Group has achieved a great deal to get to where it is today. It will continue to expand its market position in the future with a focus on growth.”
Company founder Werner Hiller laid the foundations for the company in 1972 with an aluminum extrusion press and a small team and then continued to expand the company. As early as 1978, the space in Langenfeld became too small and the company moved to Monheim am Rhein. Production still takes place at this location today under the name apt Extrusions GmbH & Co KG. Thomas Boddenberg, Managing Director of apt Extrusions GmbH & Co. KG “We are proud of our past and look forward to continuing to expand the production site in Monheim with the entire team. Here’s to the next 50 years!”
In January 2000, Werner Hiller handed over the management of the company to Frans Kurvers, who laid the foundations for further expansion and internationalization. In 2003, the foundations were laid for the apt Products division with the acquisition of a further processing plant in Eckental. This was followed in 2004 by the further development of the Extrusion Division with the acquisition of an extrusion plant in Roermond (NL). 2006 saw the further expansion of the Products Division with the acquisition of a Czech plant. To prepare for future growth, the organization was restructured in 2017 with a holding structure. Today, the Group consists of a total of five companies.
The apt Group’s products are just as versatile as its employees. It is impossible to imagine everyday life without them – whether it is aluminum profiles in window frames, guide rails in car sunroofs, heat sinks for switchgear or aluminum profiles for soccer goals – apt is involved everywhere. Technologically, apt is able to map the entire value chain – from the raw material to the end product. This includes development, recycling, aluminum extrusion, mechanical processing, surface finishing (anodizing vs. powder coating), assembly and logistics. With around 1,000 employees, it generates a turnover of approximately 250 million euros per year.
If you have any questions, please contact:
Felix Watermeyer, Marketing Manager
felix.watermeyer(at)apt-alu-products.com
+49 2173 / 999 66 1888