About us

The company was founded on 8 January 1941 by Mr Paul Röltgen, laying the foundation for a business that still stands for quality and consistency today. Since then, Röltgen has continued to develop, combining tradition and technical expertise in a meaningful way.

After the war, a new beginning took place on Gräfrather Straße in Solingen, as reconstruction opened up new prospects. Production was gradually resumed there, enabling the company to continue growing and expanding its experience.

Later, the company moved to larger premises on Friedrich-Ebert-Straße in Solingen as it continued to grow. This provided more production space, enabling processes to be improved and capacity to be expanded.

This was followed by the construction of the company’s own new building on Harzstraße in Solingen, as increasing space requirements and modern production demands necessitated new structures. This enabled workflows to be optimised, resulting in more efficient processes and further growth.

With the arrival of the second generation, Ms Gabriele Röltgen joined the company, combining experience with new ideas. This preserved the family tradition while at the same time driving forward the further development of the company.

Siegfried Baehr’s arrival at the company brought new impetus, complementing the existing expertise and entrepreneurial experience. In 1968, Siegfried Baehr and Gabriele Röltgen married, creating a close family connection that shaped the further development of the company.

The first expansion of operations on Harzstraße in Solingen became necessary as the company continued to grow. This created additional production space, enabling capacity to be expanded and processes to be improved.

With the German premiere of the first computer-controlled dot peen marking machine, the company reached an important milestone, as new possibilities for automated marking emerged. This enabled markings to be implemented more precisely and efficiently, providing optimal support for modern production processes.

The company celebrated a special milestone on its 50th anniversary, because half a century of successful development is anything but a matter of course. It became clear how strongly tradition and cohesion shape the company, making this anniversary an unforgettable experience.

Second expansion of operations on Harzstraße in Solingen.

Harzstraße was renamed Paul-Röltgen-Straße in honour of the company founder’s life’s work. His name will thus remain permanently associated with the location, while the company’s history lives on in plain sight.

With the development of the first FlexiTab XL tablet press, the company took an important step forward in innovation, as it was able to precisely meet new production requirements. This resulted in a flexible solution that allows tablets to be manufactured efficiently and reproducibly.

With the construction of its first photovoltaic system, the company set an example for sustainability, as it can now generate part of its energy requirements itself. This conserves resources, combining environmental awareness and economic activity in a meaningful way.

With Frank and Marc Baehr taking over management, a new chapter began, bringing together fresh ideas and many years of experience. This preserves the family continuity while actively driving forward the strategic development of the company.

The third expansion of the Paul-Röltgen-Straße facility was implemented because the company had continued to grow and additional capacity was needed. This created new production and work areas, enabling processes to be optimised and future requirements to be better met.

The photovoltaic system was expanded in order to further increase the proportion of sustainable energy generated in-house. This allows the company to cover a larger portion of its electricity needs itself, thereby reducing its environmental impact and energy costs in the long term.

All lighting has been converted to LED technology, as it is significantly more energy-efficient and durable. This reduces electricity consumption and maintenance costs, thereby lowering operating costs and conserving resources.

The 75th anniversary marked a very special milestone, because three quarters of a century of company history deserves a fitting celebration. The legendary party on the ‘beach’ brought together employees, friends and partners, ensuring that this day will be remembered for a long time to come.

With the introduction of the second generation of the FlexiTab XL, the successful tablet press has been consistently further developed to meet new requirements for precision and efficiency. Users benefit from optimised functions, making production processes even more reliable and economical.

With the launch of the machine parts and moulds product range, the portfolio has been specifically expanded, as many customers want complete solutions from a single source. This allows components and tools to be optimally coordinated with each other, making production processes more efficient and reliable.

With the introduction of the specially developed fibre laser for nameplates, a precise and efficient marking solution has been introduced, as there is increasing demand for permanent and easily legible markings. This allows nameplates to be marked quickly and reproducibly, ensuring quality, traceability and process reliability.