1861: Foundation in Kleinkarlbach
Carl Friedrich Spiess – the man who gave Spiess Chemicals its name – establishes the company as a “business manufacturing earth pigments” calling it “C.F. Spiess & Sohn GmbH & Co”. It was none other than Julius von Liebig who inspired and motivated him to do so. At that time, the company mainly produced paints and varnishes in Kleinkarlbach.
1914: C.F. Spiess becomes market leader in the paints and varnish industry
Business is flourishing: In 1914, turnover has increased that much that the company becomes the market leader in the German paint and varnish sector.
After 1948: Start of thio-chemical activities
After the end of the Second World War efforts are made to rebuild the ailing company. Part of this new beginning is a new research project centred around thio-compounds. At that time, few could have foreseen that this research project would pave the path for the company’s future success.
After 1954: Own department for thio-compounds
The results of the research project are not only promising but also very much sought-after: To meet the growing demand in this field, a separate business unit is set up that focuses entirely on organic thio-compounds.
1987: Foundation of a self-contained company
After further growth of the department for thio-compounds, a separate company called “Dr. Spiess Chemische Fabrik GmbH & Co” is set up in 1987, the name of which is changed to “Dr. Spiess Chemische Fabrik GmbH” in 1999.
2006: Sale to GECHEM
In 2006 GECHEM, a local company that is also based in Kleinkarlbach, acquires Dr. Spiess Chemische Fabrik GmbH and has been consistently investing into the development of the company and its production capacities.
2019: Expansion of plant facilities and storage capacities
With further strategic development in mind, Spiess Chemicals embarks on a continuous expansion of its plant facilities and storage capacities. This enables the company to significantly increase its production and storage capacities.
Today: Targeting sustainable growth
Spiess Chemicals does not know how to stand still. Hence, our company is advancing all the time – economically, socially and ecologically.
