Salamander Unternehmensgeschichte

Innovation. Design. Sustainability.

Salamander Industrie-Produkte GmbH, a predominantly family-owned company with its headquarters in Türkheim, Unterallgäu, is one of the leading European system providers for highly energy-efficient window and door systems made of plastic.

As a reliable partner for window manufacturers, Salamander sets a standard with quality, high delivery capability, competent service, and a powerful product range based on its customers' needs. Salamander's customers use the profiles in renovation as well as in new construction, in residential and commercial building projects with the systems Salamander bluEvolution and evolutionDrive.

Globally, Salamander employs around 1,580 staff, including about 40 apprentices at several locations, and distributes its profile systems in over 85 countries worldwide.

1903

Industrialisierung eines hochwertigen erlebbaren Lederschuhs

Jacob Sigle, Max Levi und Rudolf Moos bringen den ersten Salamander Schuh für 12 statt 20 RM auf den Markt

A man is working on a brown leather shoe on a wooden table in a workshop.
Close-up of a beige, textured fabric with a subtle pattern, possibly used for upholstery or interior design.

1923

Patentierung eines eigenen Leder Recycling Materials

1937

Geburt der Lurchihefte zur Entlastung gestresster Mütter

A green book cover with a cartoon lizard holding a hat and a flower, titled "Lurchis Abenteuer" in German.
A woman in a blue dress and black heels sits on a chair holding a brown leather handbag with a horse charm.

1960

Hohe Damenabsätze führen zum Einsatz von PVC / Kunststoffspritzguss

1973

Mit der Kunststoffexpertise werden Fenster und Türsysteme entwickelt

A man in a denim shirt and tool belt is opening a window in a room with a couch and brick wall.
A close-up view of a concrete wall with rusty metal bars and a building in the background.

1989

Mit dem Fall des eisernen Vorhangs verliert Salamander seine Monopolstellung im Ostblock

2004

Die Salamander Gruppe wird von der ENBW zerschlagen. Die Fenstersparte übernimmt Dr. Heyo Schmiedeknecht

Three business people shaking hands in front of a table with papers and a laptop, with another person writing in the background.
The logo for 100% Salamander Industries, featuring a pixelated salamander wearing a green vest and holding a tool, with the company name in bold green letters above it.

2017

100 Jahre Standort Türkheim. Übergabe der Anteile an die Söhne Götz & Till Schmiedeknecht