Reimbold & Strick is a medium-sized company based in Cologne and a part of the multinational corporation Torrecid.
With 125 years of company history, we are an innovative partner and long-term supplier of products and services for the glass sector, plastics, coatings and for the entire ceramic industry.
Through a powerful application engineering department which supports our customers in the introduction of innovations, we can respond promptly to new developments in terms of technology and design. With our customized product range and individual advice, we serve our customers worldwide from the following industries:
- Tiles
- Roof tiles
- Tableware
- Sanitary ware
- Stove tiles
- Hobby/Craft
- Pottery/Porcelain
- Porcelain Enamels
- Refractory
- Abrasives
- Metallurgy
- Electronics
- Automotive
- Bio & Dental ceramics
- Glass
- Pigments & Coatings
Mission
Torrecid has the following mission:
Provoke the change through the global leadership in innovation to generate new solutions and future trends to provide the best competetive advantages and the maximum added value.
History
July 2021
Social Media WELTE
New, digital communication channels are opened up. Through social media we address our customers directly and get in touch with end customers.
February 2021
125 years of Reimbold & Strick
The company Reimbold & Strick can now look back on 125 years of history.
March 2020
Redesign of WELTE logo
The logo of the WELTE brand gets a new face. It continues to accompany its customers with high-quality products for the ceramic hobby sector.
June 2019
Photo studio completion
In order to offer customers a comprehensive range of services, a photo studio is set up in cologne. This can be used to photograph materials and then digitize them.
June 2018
“Alfa de Oro” 2018
The Torrecid Group wins “Alfa de Oro” award for the new environmentally friendly ink series “Ecoink-Cid”.
June 2015
Opening of the showroom in Cologne
Presentation of the STYLE-CID concept in the subsidiary of REIMBOLD & STRICK
June 2014
Service extension through Design Center
Establishment of the german-languaged design service in Cologne for digital printing
January 2008
Relocation of the company headquarters from Cologne-Kalk to Cologne-Gremberghoven
January 2005
Acquired by the global Torrecid Group, S.A.
January 1994
ISO certification
Introduction of quality management according to DIN DIN ISO 9001:2000
January 1974
Founding of the CCT (Colores Cerámicos de Tortosa, S.A.)
Founding of the CCT (Colores Cerámicos de Tortosa, S.A.), specialized in the development, production and sales of inorganic pigments and paints.
January 1970
Takeover of the company Heinz Welte, Ing.
This was the start of today´s division “WELTE Glaze and Color”, which serves the hobby and pottery market with a wide range of ready-to-use products.
January 1945
Reconstruction after the Second World War
After the building had been completely destroyed during World War II, reconstruction began under the most difficult circumstances.
January 1896
Foundation of the company by Carl Reimbold and Adolf Strick
It was first produced tin oxide, which was then an indispensable opficier for enamels and glazes.
Torrecid Group
Since 2008 Reimbold & Strick has been part of the international Torrecid Group, headquartered in Alcora (Castellón), Spain. We have 28 other subsidiaries in different countries that serves customers worldwide.