From joinery to furniture manufacturer
König + Neurath has developed from a cabinet manufacturer into an integrated and internationally active supplier of office furniture and room systems. Discover our company history. It also reflects the changing world of work - and at the same time helps to shape it.
We will continue on this path as a family business in the future and develop the working environments of today, tomorrow and the day after tomorrow.
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100 years König + Neurath
1925The beginning of a success story
König + Neurath has developed from a manufacturer of modular furniture into a holistic and internationally active supplier of office furniture and room systems. Discover our company history. It also reflects the changing world of work - and at the same time helps to shape it.
We will continue on this path as a family business in the future and develop the working environments of today, tomorrow and the day after tomorrow.
1947Entry by Egon König
When Egon König, son of Heinrich König, joins the company, the production area is 3,000 square metres. The years of the economic miracle boost business.
1955The years of the economic miracle
König + Neurath primarily supplies public authorities and administrations, later banks, insurance companies and industrial enterprises also become customers.
1969Expansion of the site
Construction of a further 10,000 m² plant - today's head office and exhibition space.
1978
The company continues to expand. In 1978, Egon König becomes the sole owner.
He also changed the production process from order-related production to series or mass production. This was considered a minor sensation.
1982
In California, designer Hartmut Esslinger develops the Apple computer, and for König + Neurath in Karben he designs the innovative KING ALPHA table programme with height adjustment and integrated cable management. The first European sales partnerships were established in London, Great Britain. The logo had to be changed for the presence on the English market.
1986König + Neurath becomes a full-range supplier
The KING BETA furniture programme becomes a bestseller. Customers appreciate the quality and function of the product and the reliable delivery. The SIGMA office chair is introduced in 1986.
1992
Construction of a modern office furniture factory in Weißensee (Thuringia) with 25,000 m² and 190 employees. The first production lines were for cupboard systems and desks. Egon König contributed to reunification with a great deal of commitment.
1996New structures
König + Neurath becomes an unlisted public limited company. All company shares are in family hands.
The company emphasises its commitment to sustainability with DIN ISO 14001 certification.
2000Turn of the millennium
As a founding member of the ‘Environmental Alliance Hesse’, König + Neurath commissions Hesse's largest photovoltaic system.
With STANDBY.OFFICE, König + Neurath develops a compact, flexible workplace. The design by internationally renowned architect Hadi Teherani defines a completely new product category.
2007Expansion of production capacity
With the construction of the new production hall, the total area increases to 150,000 m².
The new showroom opens in Amsterdam.
2012Implementation of laser technology
The cutting centre for individual solutions was installed to increase efficiency. König + Neurath is taking the next step with the implementation of laser technology.
2016Grandchildren's generation becomes active
With Viktoria König, Ludwig König and Erik Schönfeld, the grandchildren's generation works in the company and takes on more responsibility.
State-of-the-art furniture production with a unique vertical range of manufacture takes place on 120,000 square metres. Automated processes point the way to the future.
2019Emotional farewell to an extraordinary entrepreneur
A few days after his 86th birthday, the König + Neurath family had to bid farewell to Egon König. For over 72 years, he developed the company into a leading provider of office furnishings with a great deal of passion, perseverance, innovative drive and entrepreneurial vision, thereby playing a key role in shaping the industry. He was always aware of his social responsibility towards his employees.
2022Opening of the WORK.CULTURE.CAMPUS.
Showroom and event space. König + Neurath can be experienced in all its facets in the newly designed 2,800 square metre showroom. In 2022, the 1,800 square metre, fully automated high-bay warehouse with around 5,000 pallet spaces was put into operation.
2024Digitalisation in production
Autonomous transport systems regulate the internal movement of goods. Implementation and programming by K+N employees.
König + Neurath discusses current trend topics at the successful Barcamp Tour and positions itself as a trendsetter.