History
1904
company founded by Franz Merten and Paul Storck as “Stanz und Emaillierwerk” in Drensteinfurt; first production of enameled table ware
1934
economic independence from suppliers by incorporation of stamping department
1944
manufacturing of ammunition boxes for armed forces during second world war, extensive destruction by bombardments
1945
resumption of production on a small scale, production of coal shovels and coffee bottles
1946
start-up of first enameling furnace after Second World War
1948
significant economic growth due to increasing demand for pots and pans
1949
capacity expanded by building a second enameling furnace
1955
extension of stamping department by purchasing of modern hydraulic presses
1962
construction of U-type furnace and development of factory to a major enamel coating company in Germany
1970
since seventies products are sold under brand name KOCHSTAR®
1972
extension of production by using increased market potential and construction of second U-type furnace
1973
start of production of electric heated preserver equipment and mulled wine pots, development to a leading manufacturer of preservers
1975
construction of new warehouse to cover a fast and efficient order processing
1980
initial operation of full automatic two-color application equipment with built in underfloor furnace
1984
strong increase in export to USA
2001
enlargement of product portfolio by manufacturing of components for German car industry
2003
development of ceramic coating KERAMICO®
2007
takeover by Omeras GmbH
2011
further development of technology to manufacture enamel cookware with copper core bottom
2013
relocation of whole cookware production from Omeras GmbH to Umformtechnik Merten & Storck GmbH, worldwide export of high quality cookware under trademarks Kochstar, Schwerter Email, Geithainer and Hamptons
2014
first production of heavy cookware (>3,00mm wall thickness) with external pouring rim finishing and manufacturing of pressure cookers
2015
market launch of world first line CC UP by combination of special sandwich bottom structure including copper core and external drip free pouring rim
