1806 Plouquet is founded

Foundation of the international company by Christoph Friedrich Ploucquet,
a cloth dyer and cloth maker, in Heidenheim, Brenz.

1840 From trade to manufacturing

Installation of a commission weaving mill with 300
mechanical weaving looms. Purchase of a piece dye works.

Diversification into dyes, materials, lining materials, and waterproof impregnation.
First activities in export markets.

Construction of new industrial dyeing and finishing plants.
Company starts to manufacture outdoor and sports materials.

Construction and purchase of weaving mills with 1,000 looms.
First experiences with wood pulp and artificial silk.

Purchase of factory in Zittau and foundation of
textile finishing company Ploucquet GmbH.