Formation of the company
by Theodor Rapp in Lauterbach near
Schramberg, Germany. Manufacturing of parts for the tool construction
and the mechanical engineering industry.
1952
Establishment of a subsidiary
manufacturing facility in Haslach, Germany.
Siegfried Rapp becomes the general manager of the company. Production
of steel, high-grade-steel and brass screws, nuts and other turned
parts.
1960
Development and production
of magnetic storage systems for entertainment
equipment. Extension of the production range with new products for
the
mechanical engineering industry and specialty production in small
series.
1962
Production of loudspeakers
and stereo boxes. The plastics sector was
increased by the development of designer clocks.
1969
The Company´s main focus
at the production site in Haslach becomes
technology development of high precision metal parts for weapon supply.
This line of business still presents one of the company's main sectors.
1977
Company owner Siegfried Rapp
dies in a tragic plane crash. His wife
Lucia Rapp takes over as the managing director.
1995
The company was sold to the
Knoblauch family. Continuous development of
the sectors precision mechanics and system service.
2003
The company was sold to Bruno
& Wolfgang Bau. Company name
changed to Rapp Praezisionstechnik GmbH.
New HQ and production place is located in >Bad-Rippoldsau
Schapbach.
2006
Certification according to
DIN EN ISO 9001:2000
Today, the company with a strong
and competent workforce
and modern production facilities readily faces the challenges
of the
changing market.