1919

Foundation of the CARL MERTENS company in Solingen by
Carl Mertens *1878 † 1944

1938

Introduction of cutlery manufacture by his son
Curt Mertens sr. *1906 † 1978

Construction of the cutlery
production facility

Completion of a new
construction section

The new generation takes over the management:
Curt Mertens jr. *1953

Takeover of the brand and range of products from the traditional Solingen cutlery and gift article factory GRASOLI

Construction of a new works hall

The company's 75th anniversary

Certification acc. DIN EN ISO 9001

New Corporate Design with
today's logo

Detlev Stocke, businessman from Coburg, becomes a partner in the company

90 years of Carl Mertens