New business unit structure
The former BU Automotive becomes BU Mobility. The portfolio with the lead brands NORMFEST and SCAR will be expanded to the entire vehicle sector.
New top management in the RECA Group
With the departure of Ernst Wiesinger, Walter Bostelmann takes over the management of the RECA Group.
100 year anniversary of Kellner & Kunz
The leading company Kellner & Kunz celebrates its 100th anniversary with its customers and employees.
Digitalisation is booming in the RECA Group
The RECA Group is a leading supplier in automated C-parts supply and e-business.
Logistics expansion at Kellner & Kunz AG
Kellner & Kunz is expanding the logistics centre at its headquarters in Wels, Austria.
Milestone in turnover has been achieved
The RECA Group reaches the € 650 million turnover mark.
Spain: Acquisition of Walter Martinez
The company specialises in the supply of fasteners for the automotive industry.
Trading partner strategy is introduced
The RECA Group launches the implementation of its trading partner strategy.
Ernst Wiesinger assumes overall responsibility for the RECA Group
Turnover milestone: > € 500 million.
RECA Italy is founded
The companies Fink and Sofim are merged to form the new company of RECA Italy.
Incorporation of Airproduct Switzerland
Full-range supplier of accessories for ventilation, air-conditioning, fastening and assembly technology.
New RECA Group management
Ulrich Häfele (RECA NORM) and Ernst Wiesinger (Kellner & Kunz AG) establish the RECA Group in its present form.
Incorporation into the RECA Group
Change of name from Anchorfast to GB-RECA, and integration of SCAR as an automotive division within RECA Spain.
Normfest in Austria
The company is incorporated as an automotive division at Kellner & Kunz in Austria.
The RECA Group continues to grow
RECA Romania, China, Bulgaria and Turkey are founded together with Normfest Austria, and Steenkist Netherlands is incorporated.
The founding of additional companies was the focus of attention
RECA Slovakia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Serbia and Slovenia, Normfest Czech Republic and SCAR Spain are founded.
Expansion continues
RECA companies are founded in the Czech Republic, Hungary, Switzerland, Belgium, Croatia and Poland, Fime, Fink and Sofim in Spain and Normfest in Pol
Siller & Laar becomes part of the RECA Group
The traditional fastener, tool and hardware specialist from Augsburg becomes part of the RECA Group.
New industry – Cargo is included
Incorporation of Scar Italy – specialist for products in the cargo sector.
Exploiting synergies
RECA NORM and Kellner & Kunz launch joint product & marketing activities.
New automotive sector is integrated
RECA NORM acquires Normfest Germany – specialist for automotive products.
Founding of RECA NORM in Germany
Merger: Seven small dealers become one big one – the company RECA NORM is created.
Expansion of the RECA Group can begin!
Kellner & Kunz AG – the Austrian screw and tool specialist is the first company of the RECA Group.