1930
The start of our story: Twentsche Kabelfabriek
Johannes Cornelis van der Lof has been running a cable installation and fitting company from the start of the 20th century. Building on this experience, he establishes the Twentsche Kabelfabriek (TKF) in 1930, together with his business partner Jan Derk Odink. Despite the Great Depression, sound business acumen ensures the company grows quickly and resiliently.
1953
TKF quoted on the Amsterdam Stock Exchange
NV Twentsche Kabelfabriek lists on the Amsterdam Stock Exchange to support international growth.
1980
NV Twentsche Kabel Holding (TKH) is founded
N.V. Twentsche Kabel Holding (TKH) is founded following the acquisition of a number of companies in the Netherlands and Germany. Mr A.J.M. van der Lof, CEO of TKF and the son of Mr J.C. van der Lof, is appointed CEO of TKH.
1984
Acquisition of VMI: tire building systems specialist
TKH acquires VMI Group based in Epe, the Netherlands, whose main focus is on pioneering tire-manufacture systems. Today, VMI is a global leader in the tire manufacturing industry.
1985 - 2000
Acquisitions and expansions drive further growth
TKH begins to concentrate on international growth by means of acquisitions. In 1986, VMI Americas is established to underpin expansion in the USA. In the 1990s the company starts to expand operations in China via copper cable manufacturer ZTC and VMI. Chinese fiber-optic cable facility TFO was launched in 1999, expanding TKH’s footprint further in Asia
2001 - 2012
TKH becomes TKH Group: an international technology group
TKH evolves into to a global technology leader, providing innovative solutions for the Telecom, Building, and Industrial Solutions sectors and focused on four high growth markets: communications, healthcare, security, and efficiency.
2005
TKH Group NV
In 2005, to mark the transformation of the company and its global operations, TKH changed its name to TKH Group NV. Mr J.M.A. van der Lof, son of Mr A.J.M. van der Lof (and grandson of Mr J.C. van der Lof) becomes CEO of the new TKH Group, having been CEO of TKH since 2001.
2012
TKH Shares
In June 2012, TKH shares are included in the Midkap Index (AMX) of Euronext
2012 - 2024
Smart technology company
The TKH portfolio begins to take shape around three core innovative technologies, providing integrated solutions in the fields of smart vision, smart connectivity, and smart manufacturing. Significant investments in the development of in-house software and R&D mark the start of our transformation into the smart technology company we are today.
2012 - 2024
Smart technology company
A series of acquisitions add several automation companies to our portfolio. Those making important contributions to technological innovation include vision companies LMI Technologies (Canada), Allied Vision (Germany), and Commend Group (Austria). Driven by innovation, TKH Group continues to focus on the development of in-house hardware and software, maintaining market leading positions at the cutting-edge of technology.