1881
Ischebeck Titan Is Born
Blacksmith Friedrich Ischebeck purchases a small drop forge and tools factory specialising in vice production in North Rhine, Westphalia.
Also in 1881 – The first photophone message was sent over 200 yards from one building to another, by Alexander Graham Bell1912
Ernst Ischebeck builds a malleable cast iron foundry for his own production. The foundry still manufactures cast iron products, also in small and large batches for external customers.
Also in 1912 – The zip was invented1930's
Ischebeck becomes involved in civil engineering for the first time. Production of the first steel trench struts. Later, trench shoring systems in steel and aluminium are added to the product portfolio.
1930's – Invention of the electron microscope and radar1950's
Ischebeck expands its range of products to cover buildings and structures. Firstly, telescopic props in steel, in the meantime pioneering modular formwork systems in aluminium.
1950's – Discovery of the DNA double helix structure and first broadcast of colour TV1980's
Advances in Ground Engineering
The first Ischebeck geotechnical solutions appear on the market. Having begun with TITAN grouted anchors, the core product today is the innovative TITAN micropile.
1980's – The introduction of the compact disc, shifting the emerging computer industry 1990
UK Company Set Up
On November 16th 1990 Ischebeck Titan Ltd officially registered its Formwork and Ground Engineering divisions within the UK. Ischebeck Titan Ltd has, in 30 years has evolved into an international group of companies.
1990 – The birth of the World Wide Web1990's
Expanded Further into Europe
International expansion through subsidiaries and distribution partners. Initially just within Europe, later with representatives all over the world.
1990's – The invention of Google search engine, use of text messaging
2005
Expansion into Middle East
Ischebeck Titan Ltd supplied a major portion of the formwork and falsework to the new Dubai Airport project. During this involvement the full potential that the Middle Eastern region offered was quickly realised and in 2006 Ischebeck Titan Middle East (LLC) was launched.
2005 – First Apple iPod was showcased
2006
Acquisition Of Ischebeck Inform
February 2006 saw Ischebeck Titan make the domestic acquisition of Cambridgeshire based Inform UK Ltd. Since 1982 Inform have been successfully supplying formwork plus a comprehensive range of consumable concrete and reinforcement accessories both in the UK and overseas.
2006 – Launch of YouTube and the Tesla Roadster electric sports car
2016
Expansion into Australia
Ischebeck Titan Australia was founded in 2016 and is a wholly owned subsidiary business of Ischebeck Titan UK Ltd. Operating from Brisbane, ITAus is supplying Formwork and Ground Engineering solutions across Australia.
2016 – Biodegradable food packaging becomes a viable option, including 6-pack rings2019
New Headquarters
Due to consistent business growth in recent years and in line with expansion plans, the Ischebeck Titan Head Office recently moved into a new purpose-built 64,000 sq ft headquarters. The site comprises of a 57,000 sq ft distribution centre and 7,000 sq ft office, housing Senior Management, Marketing, Operations, Finance and HR departments.
Read more
2019 – Scalable growth of lab-grown, plant-based alternatives
2020
30th Anniversary Celebrations
An unprecedented, unusual and challenging year for the world, Ischebeck Titan celebrates its 30th anniversary year, on the back of the COVID-19 pandemic.
2020 – The world pauses as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic