Quality, that shapes!

About us

Quality, that shapes!

Under this motto, we have been producing embossing tools and machines as well as tablet presses for the most demanding customers worldwide for over 80 years.

Founded in 1941 by Mr Paul Röltgen, our company began by producing hand-operated stamps in all designs. The early years were marked by war, and production had to be halted in 1944 due to the war. Slowly, the misery into which fascism had plunged Germany and the world became apparent.

After the terrible war was lost and peace returned, the period of reconstruction began in Germany. Paul Röltgen reopened his workshop after the currency reform in 1949 and began manufacturing hand stamps again. Röltgen quickly became known among Solingen steel manufacturers as a quality supplier. This did not go unnoticed, of course, and soon Paul Röltgen was supplying his goods to many well-known companies throughout Germany and then all over the world. Naturally, the workforce also grew steadily.

The second generation

With the arrival of the second generation, daughter Gabriele and son-in-law Siegfried Baehr, and the construction of the company’s own building in Solingen Merscheid, the product portfolio was quickly expanded and the customer base enlarged. In addition to hand stamps and embossing tools, the first marking machines were traded and later also designed, built and distributed by the company itself.

In 1983, a partnership was entered into with Edward Pryor Ltd. from Sheffield, which was the first company to offer computer-controlled dot marking machines on the German market. This made it possible for the first time to program individual markings on a computer and apply them to almost any material. Laser marking was added in the 2000s.

In 1991 and 2008, the company premises were significantly expanded and modernised.

The third generation

The third generation is now at the helm: Mr Frank Baehr joined the company in 1995 and Mr Marc Baehr in 1997. They have been managing directors of Röltgen GmbH & Co. KG since 2007 and are proud of their 41 employees, many of whom they trained themselves.

Production takes place exclusively in Solingen, Germany. Röltgen attaches great importance to providing qualified vocational training for its own apprentices (approx. 10% of the workforce) and regular further training for its mostly long-standing employees. We work closely with schools and universities to promote young talent before and during their training.

Röltgen marking systems are used in the automotive and aviation industries, in steel and mechanical engineering, and in modern packaging machines in the pharmaceutical, food and cosmetics industries. In addition to the extensive standard range, approximately 80% of production consists of special and custom-made products.

Sustainability

It is no coincidence that the entire production process is geared towards sustainability and the responsible use of the environment and resources. Röltgen was already a pioneer 30 years ago with an efficient cleaning system for electroplating wastewater. In addition, there is a 30,000-litre rainwater collection system for industrial water use in the company and a 700-square-metre photovoltaic system, which is used for modern machinery that also meets ecological requirements.

Since 2015, Röltgen has been sourcing its remaining electricity requirements exclusively in the form of green electricity, and the gas used for heating is CO2-compensated. By converting all lighting to LED technology, electricity consumption has also been significantly reduced.

As you can see, Röltgen is fit for the future and we look forward to a good partnership with you.