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EXPERTISE
AND RELIABILITY 

SINCE 1889

HISTORY

Now in its fourth generation, HÖLSCHER ROPES remains a family-run business.

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1st generation 

Gerhard Josef Hölscher

 

Foundation of the HÖLSCHER rope-manufacture in Horstmar, Leer

1889

Construction of a covered ‘Reeperbahn’ for the production of ropes

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1920

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First production hall for braiding and rope-making in Horstmar-Leer

1960

2nd generation 

Josef Hölscher

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The range is being expanded to include woven webbing

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1993

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3rd generation 

Heinz Hölscher

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Construction of a production hall with 

2.400 m²

2005

4th generation 

Thomas Hölscher

 

New 3,500 m² warehouse at the location in Schöppingen 

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2014

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New company premises in Schöppingen with a production area of 4,500 m²

1950

Expansion of the production area in Schöppingen by more than 5,000 m²

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2026

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