Over 70 years of success
Our history
Since its foundation by Wilhelm Knepper in 1951, today's Knepper Group has developed from a regional family business into a leading group of companies. With a clear vision and a focus on customer orientation, quality and innovation, the company has experienced continuous growth and further development over the decades.
Our corporate development
Milestones
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1951
Company founded by Wilhelm Knepper
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1997
Relocation to the new headquarters in Lippstadt
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1998
Introduction of construction waste recycling
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1999
Certification as a specialist waste disposal company
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2004
Carsten Knepper joins the management board
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2006
1. Expansion of the depot
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2008
1. Expansion of the head office
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2013
2. Expansion of the depot
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2015
The team grows to 100 employees
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2016
Annual sales reach EUR 20 million for the first time
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2017
Knepper achieves SCC certification
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2018
2. Expansion of the head office
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2019
Turnover of EUR 40 million achieved for the first time
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2020
Foundation of WK Erdbau GmbH - The Knepper team grows to over 200 employees - A new scale moves into the recycling center
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2021
Foundation of Knepper WerPro GmbH & Co. KG
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2022
Certification as a "family-friendly company"
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2023
Ludger Mintert joins the management team. His focus: service & administration.
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2024
Workforce grows to 300 employees and Group sales reach EUR 80 million for the first time.
Shaping the future together
The Knepper Group stands for innovation, growth and success. Whether as an employee, customer or partner - together we can set new standards and lead projects to success.
