Achter & Ebels is founded
In 1899, the textile mill of Conrad Ebels and Victor Achter laid the foundations for the company which is known today as AUNDE.
The first customer from the automotive industry
For the first time, Achter & Ebels supplied the automotive industry with automotive upholstery fabrics.
First major automotive order
The first major order from the automotive industry.
Craftsmanship of stuffing
A tamper is reworking subtleties.
Weaving
The first looms were powered by steam.
Drawing in
The warp threads are drawn into the weaving harness in the passing section.
Dye house
Real craftsmanship in the dye works.
Weaving
The weaving mill is modernising.
First subsidiary in Spain
With the foundation of the first subsidiary in Spain, the internationalisation of the AUNDE Group begins.
Acquisition of ESTEBAN
With the acquisition of the seat manufacturer ESTEBAN, Achter & Ebels takes the first step towards becoming a supplier of complete seat systems for buses and passenger cars (VW Polo).
Acquisition of ISRINGHAUSEN
The AUNDE Group acquires the ISRINGHAUSEN Group and with it the development and production of seat systems for commercial vehicles and technical springs. The rise to a global player in the industry begins.
Acquisition of the FEHRER Group
The AUNDE Group acquires FEHRER, one of the world's leading specialists in the development and production of components for vehicle interiors.
Founding of the AUNDE Group SE
With the founding of the AUNDE Group SE, the company with 116 plants in 29 countries stands for an international range of innovative interior solutions.
