1934 Founded in Berlin (Schäfer's Apotheke), Production and sale of DDD skin care preparation

1951 Company move to Frankfurt

1963 Company move to Neu-Isenburg

1971 Entry into the detergent and cleansing agents market with purchase of the “Stain Devils”

1973 Start of distribution of “Blistex” lip care brand

1981 Purchase of “Bullrich Salz” OTC brand

1982 Launch of the Dr. Beckmann brand with the innovative Dr. Beckmann stain remover

1984 Initial international activities

1991/92 Expansion of Dr. Beckmann to a brand umbrella. First TV advertising campaign

1992 Launch of the Dr. Beckmann household cleaner range