Taking tradition into the future

1980 l Founding of RAMPF Kunststoffsysteme GmbH

Rudolf Rampf founds “RAMPF Kunststoffsysteme GmbH” in Grafenberg, which is located between Stuttgart and Reutlingen. The one-man operation is based in the old Grafenberg gymnasium. Rudolf mixes the first polyurethane casting resins by hand and development takes place at night.

1996 l Integration of EPUCRET

The integration of EPUCRET GmbH, located in Rechberghausen, marks the first milestone for the RAMPF Group. As a manufacturer of mineral casting machine beds, the company enables RAMPF to expand its product portfolio. This know-how generates synergies that are also used in the manufacture of reactive resins. Now based in Wangen, near Göppingen, EPUCRET is a global market leader..

1999 l Site expansion

The Grafenberg site is expanded, with the construction of a large two-story production complex and a four-story administrative building. Covering an area of 650 square meters, the new laboratory becomes the heart of the business. The Technical Center of RAMPF GIESSHARZE, which acts as an interface between development and application, is also extended to create a Service Center for customers.

2001 l Launch of the Rudolf Rampf Foundation

Rudolf Rampf has been a committed member of Grafenberg's town council for years, but that is not enough for him. Seeing particular potential in the younger members of society, he creates the RUDOLF RAMPF FOUNDATION for the “advancement of young people”.

Further highlights: Construction work starts on Plant II in Grafenberg. The group of companies now has a combined workforce of around 100.

2003 l RAMPF Group expands

RAMPF Services and RAMPF Tooling become members of the RAMPF Group at the beginning of the year, followed by RAMPF Dosiertechnik and RAMPF Ecosystems in July.

The first overseas subsidiary is set up in the USA. Initially based in Holland, Ohio, RAMPF Group, Inc. is now located in Wixom, Michigan.

2005 l RAMPF Giessharze's 25th anniversary / first step toward business succession

RAMPF Giessharze celebrates its 25th anniversary. 

As a first step toward handing over the business to the next generation, Michael Rampf joins RAMPF Holding as CEO. He is primarily responsible for quality management, IT, marketing, and the global focus of the RAMPF Group.

The group's internationalization continues in October with the opening of a new Japanese subsidiary in Osaka. Matthias Rampf, the youngest son of founder Rudolf Rampf, becomes Managing Director of the RAMPF Group Japan as of January 1, 2006.

2006 l RAKU-TOOL® sales launch / foundation of RAMPF Automation

Things really start moving forward.
RAMPF Tooling launches global sales of the full range of RAKU-TOOL® products on January 1, 2006 with its own sales operations.

RAMPF Automation is founded in Neumarkt, Austria. The company specializes in special-purpose machines and customized conveyor systems.

2007 l RAMPF (Taicang) Co., Ltd. opens in China

The group opens its own site in China. RAMPF (Taicang) Co., Ltd. initially focuses on the production and sale of mineral casting machine beds for the Asian market.

2008 l Successful business succession

Matthias Rampf becomes Chief Executive Officer of RAMPF Holding. 

Horst Bader, formerly Managing Director of RAMPF Giessharze GmbH & Co. KG, becomes Chief Financial Officer of RAMPF Holding with responsibility for finance, controlling, and strategic purchasing. 

Rudolf Rampf is presented with Baden-Württemberg's business medal for his services to SMEs. 

RAMPF Group, Inc., the RAMPF Group's American subsidiary, invests one million dollars in establishing its own production capacity. Polyurethane foam gaskets are the first product to be manufactured at the 2,800 square meter factory.

2009 l RAMPF Group takes over Form-In-Place Gasketing Division of Chemque / new Innovation Center at headquarters

Effective January 2009, the RAMPF Group takes over the Form-In-Place Gasketing Division of Chemque Inc. The aim of this acquisition is for RAMPF to establish itself as the global market leader for foam gaskets. Chemque's foam gaskets represent the ideal addition to RAMPF's comprehensive product portfolio, which now also includes FDA- and UL-listed systems. Production and sales activities at two locations are planned. The European market is supplied by RAMPF Giessharze GmbH & Co. KG. in Germany, while the U.S. subsidiary, RAMPF Group, Inc. (Wixom, Michigan), deals with customers in the NAFTA region.

In October, the RAMPF Group holds a ceremony at its headquarters in Grafenberg to officially open its new Innovation Center. The new building represents an investment of eight million euros and is intended to result in further technology advances. At 5,520 square meters, it nearly doubles the existing floor space and it is used above all for laboratories and application technology. RAMPF Tooling and RAMPF Giessharze, both of which have their corporate headquarters in Grafenberg, are thus able to cater even more specifically to customer requirements.

2011 l Rudolf Rampf retires from active operational management

Company founder Rudolf Rampf retires from active operational management and hands over responsibility for the RAMPF Group's business operations to his sons Michael and Matthias. Matthias also becomes CEO of RAMPF Ecosystems GmbH & Co. KG in Pirmasens.

2012 | Production expansion for large-volume casting at RAMPF Tooling / another record year for the RAMPF Group

• By expanding production in the large-volume casting segment, RAMPF advances this ground-breaking technology on the market and responds to the trend toward CAD and milling technology.
• Plant II of RAMPF Dosiertechnik officially opens in June. The company holds two technology days with demonstrations of dispensing technology know-how. 
• As at June 30, 2012, the group of companies has a combined workforce of 525. The consolidated annual sales for FY 2011/2012 is 120 million euros (12 percent up on the previous year).
• On June 30, 2012, Rudolf Rampf steps down as CEO of RAMPF Holding, handing over the company reins to Michael Rampf, Matthias Rampf, and Horst Bader. This transition and the inclusion of an advisory board in the RAMPF Group's structure takes the business succession into its fourth phase.