Foundation
During the 1960s production of high temperature-resistant polymers began in Europe and North America. The processing methods used to produce these new thermoplastics were far from perfected. For instance, there was no way of manufacturing many of the high-quality glass and carbon-filled materials we use today.
1966 – Ensinger oHG is founded in Ehningen
After gaining technical and management experiences in industry over several years, Wilfried Ensinger is intrigued by the possibilities surrounding the newly emerging technical plastics and determines to set up a production process for semi-finished products and machine elements of high quality. In 1966, the engineer launches his own company in Ehningen (near Boeblingen). Using a spare garage, he develops new extrusion methods using equipment he has designed and constructed himself. From the very beginning, Ensinger works closely with raw material manufacturers and users of plastics.
1970 – Move to Nufringen
By relocating the company headquarters from Ehningen to nearby Nufringen, Ensinger is able to multiply its production capacity. Alongside the new building complex for production and management, generously dimensioned storage space is also available at the Rudolf-Diesel-Straße site. By acquiring surrounding warehousing and factory space, the family firm is able to expand at the same location over the following decades.
