Timeline 1970 1970 The GmbH & Co. KG (limited partnership) is founded Company headquarters: Abdinghof in Versmold (in the founder’s home) Founded by Alfred Willich Employees: approx. 5 1973 1973 The company moves into a new building in the region’s industrial zone The first synthetic coatings are produced (following the example of Milano salami) 1980 1980er The first edible coatings are produced 1988 1988 The production building expands 1999 1999 Volker Willich joins the Executive Board Wax is added to the product range 2003 2003 Production is automated 2004 2004 EU approval is received HACCP is introduced 2006 2006 Production is modernised and expanded 2010 2010 First IFS certification 2013 2013 The first oil-based marinades are produced 2014 2014 Cooperation with Clarys Food Ingredients Foundation of the holding company CeWeCon 2015 2015 First organic and halal certifications 2016 2016 An apprenticeship scheme is launched for industrial clerks Employees: approx. 20