History

1925 
Founder Hans Pfefferkorn establishes the firm in Dortmund. During the next 10 years, as General Agent for Auto Union, a network of dealers for motorcycles and motor vehicles is built up. Later the firm would specialise in D.K.W motorspares.

1945 
After the war, Hans Pfefferkorn re-establishes and builds up a new operation in Bad Pyrmont.

1952 
Following the "new trend" in motorization. Hans Pfefferkorn takes over the General Ageny for Italian Scooter accessories.

1958 
Exclusive distribution of WASO-Safety locks, Sweden.

The end of the 50's
Stagnation of the 2-wheeled market. Our supply program is expanded to include Motor vehicle spare parts and accessories.

1961 
Re-location of the company leadquarters to Bodenwerder. The delivery and storage follows at a company area of 10.000 m².

1963 
Hans-Udo Pfefferkorn takes over the reins of power. During the following years an assortment of approx 2.000 accessories carrying the company brandname are placed on the market. The venture is successful due to a nationwide network of representatives.

1975 
50 year jubilee. The firm has buying sources in Europe and Abroad, with emphasis on the Far East, where it has it`s own Business Offices.

1999 
Passing on of the company to the daughters Claudia Pfefferkorn and Gaby Krüger-Pfefferkorn.

2000 
75 year jubilee.

2002 
Takeover of the company Kanister-Rentschler, Korntal    Rentschler Logo

2003 
Exclusive distribution of www.carpointeurope.com, Holland

2004 
Exposition of the Automechanika in Frankfurt

2005 
80 year jubilee

2010
85 year jubilee

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