Our History
Deeply rooted. Healthy growth.
At R. Ulrich & Co. GmbH we’ve been at home in the veneer trade since 1938.
Milestones
From 1938 until today.
Introduction TINT
Introduction of dyed veneers under our brand name TINT.
Guido Eckermann strengthens the Sales Team
Guido Eckermann becomes a new member of the Ulrich sales team.
2018
Tony Xantheas strengthens the Sales Team
Tony Xantheas becomes a new international member of the Ulrich sales team.
2018
80th Anniversary of the Company
October 2014
The Edwards family resigns from the IVC Group
Mai 2013
Interzum Design Award for Motion
Introduction of Motion Panels during Interzum in Cologne, with presentation of the Interzum Design Awards.
February 2013
Member of the Support Group of the Tischler Guild North
Since February 2013, R. Ulrich & Co. GmbH has been a member of the support group of the Tischler Guild North.
2013
IVC as Trading Warehouse
IVC relocates its own production to the new ITV Factory in Pennsylvania and is now a pure trading warehouse.
02.06.2013
Lutz Neukirchner leaving active position as Managing Director
2012
Member of the IFN
Since 2011, R. Ulrich & Co. GmbH has been a member of the Initiative Furnier + Natur e. V. (IFN).
2012
Showroom Conversion
Total new facelift /conversion of the showroom (gallery).
2011
Member of the Federation of the German Wood Industry
R. Ulrich & Co. GmbH has been a member of the Federation of the German Wood Industry since 2011.
2011
Sale ChinUSA Plant
The ChinUSA plant is sold.
2010
PEFC Certificate
Since 2010, R. Ulrich & Co. GmbH has been PEFC certified.
2009
IVT becomes part of the IVC Group
IVT becomes part of the IVC Group. Ulrich Furniere thus continues to secure the supply of the best round timber.
08.11.2006
Pitt Neukirchner becomes Managing Director
Pitt Neukirchner becomes Managing Director of the R. Ulrich & Co. GmbH.
01.23.2006
Tim Neukirchner becomes Managing Director
Tim Neukirchner becomes Managing Director of the R. Ulrich & Co. GmbH.
2006
Relocation Transtadio Furniere Herford
Transtadio Furniere Herford is relocated to the Ulrich site in Hamburg.
2004
Construction ChinUSA Plant
The ChinUSA veneer factory and warehouse is built.
2003
Office Reconstruction
Interior and exterior reconstruction of the offices in Stenzlering 21, Hamburg.
06.17.2003
FSC Certificate
Since 17.06.2003 R. Ulrich & Co. GmbH is FSC certified.
2003
Expansion of Company Premises
Takeover of Paci building and expansion of Ulrich warehouse and office space to almost 6000 m² (5912) warehouse and presentation area.
08.22.2001
Tim Neukirchner as Managing Director at Transtadio Herford
Tim Neukirchner becomes Managing Director of Transtadio Herford.
Summer 2000
Reconstruction of Company Premises
The summer yard for loading and unloading is converted into a closed hall.
02.18.2000
Construction Furnierwerk Prignitz Veneer Factory
The Furnierwerk Prignitz (FWP) veneer factory is built in Falkenhagen, Germany.
2000
Pitt Neukirchner returns to the Ulrich site
Pitt Neukirchner returns to the R. Ulrich & Co. GmbH site in Hamburg.
02.20.1999
1. Internet Presence
Since 1999, R. Ulrich & Co. GmbH has had its own presence on the Internet.
1996
Construction ITV veneer factory
The IVT veneer factory is built in Mercer, Pennsylvenia.
1995
Pitt Neukirchner as Sales Director at IVC
Pitt Neukirchner becomes Sales Director at IVC.
1995
Foundation of the IVC Group
The Edwards, Columbo and Neukirchner families found the IVC Group. Their companies IVC, Ulrich, Transtadio srl. and Transtadio Herford become part of the IVC Group.
1992
Relocation of IVC headquarters
Sale of the veneer factory in Coldwater and relocation of the IVC headquarters to South Hill, Virginia.
11.29.1988
IVC South Hill veneer factory and warehouse built in Virginia
The IVC South Hill veneer factory and warehouse is built in South Hill, Virginia.
07.31.1986
Management
Lutz Neukirchner becomes the sole Managing Director.
06.25.1986
Renaming
Conversion of the limited partnership into today's R. Ulrich & Co. Ltd.
1985
Death of Margarete Ulrich
Margarete Ulrich dies in 1985.
1979
Construction of IVC veneer factory
IVC veneer factory is built in Coldwater Michigan by Bo Edwards, Sergio Colombo and Lutz Neukirchner.
01.24.1975
New Location
Opening of the present location of Ulrich & Co. In the former European veneer centre Stenzelring.
16.04.1967
Death of Rudolf Ulrich
Rudolf Ulrich dies on 16.04.1967.
03.01.1963 – 08.31.1965
Training of Lutz Neukirchner
Lutz Neukirchner joins as a trainee.
1954
Margarete Ulrich becomes Co-Partner
Margarete, long-time employee and wife becomes co-partner.
1948
Management & Renaming
Reinhold Lohfink devotes himself to other tasks, Rudolf Ulrich is the sole shareholder and names the company R. Ulrich & Co. in its present name.
1944
Management
Paul Meier leaves the company.
09.01.1938
Company Formation
Foundation of Ulrich Lohfink und Co.