A genius idea

Our company history

Berthold Koch develops the BEKOMAT

From garage to market leader

An idea became innovation

Everything started in 1982 in a small backyard garage in Düsseldorf, Germany. With many experiments and simple means, Berthold Koch develops the first electronically level-controlled condensate drain out of a brilliant idea: the ground-breaking BEKOMAT. This invention not only solves one of the biggest problems of compressed-air processing - it also represents the first step on the way to success of one of the leading companies for compressed air and compressed-gas technology throughout the world.

BEKO was and is an independent family business and I want it to stay that way. We have defined our objectives, paved the way to get there and set clear milestones. Together with our customers and partners, we will continue and retain this course. Upstanding, reliable and independent of any foreign interests.

Berthold Koch (*25. April 1950 │┼26. Oktober 2007)

Our history

An idea became innovation

  • 1982

    How it all started.

    It all began in 1982 in a small backyard garage in Düsseldorf. With many experiments and simple means, Berthold Koch developed the first electronically level-regulated condensate drain from an ingenious idea: the groundbreaking BEKOMAT. 

  • 1986–1993

    Launch of the BEKOMAT

    The BEKOMAT is introduced to the market. Production grows and new employees join the team. Relocation within Düsseldorf. The steady growth of the company makes it necessary to move to new, larger premises in Neuss towards the end of the 80s.

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  • 1993–1998

    Portfolio and space expansion

    The growing success quickly requires additional production and logistics areas, the building is expanded. In addition to the further development of condensate technology products, BEKO TECHNOLOGIES sets standards in compressed air treatment for the first time with the DRYPOINT M compressed air membrane dryer and the CLEARPOINT compressed air filter and remains on the road to success throughout the 1990s.

  • 2000–2006

    The world is in upheaval.

    Markets and supply chains are shifting and BEKO TECHNOLOGIES is establishing new subsidiaries and production sites to optimize logistics.

    The expanded product range and the global commitment consequently lead to a change of the company name: BEKO Kondensattechnik GmbH becomes BEKO TECHNOLOGIES GmbH.

    BEKOKAT is introduced to the market.

  • 2006–2007

    All from one source

    Oil-free compressed air is used especially in applications with process safety. The BEKOKAT catalytic converter realizes constant oil-free and sterile compressed air by total oxidation of hydrocarbons into carbon dioxide and water. The CLEARPOINT V activated carbon adsorbers are suitable for particularly large volume flows. In addition to a minimum residual oil content of only 0.003 mg/m³, they are convincing due to the low differential pressure with extremely low energy costs.

  • 2008–2012

    Logistical & production challenges.

    Logistical and production challenges lead to the opening of new production sites in India (Hyderabad), the USA (Atlanta) and Germany (Netphen). This was followed by the expansion of the production area in Neuss to 9500 square meters, the opening of a production facility in China (Shanghai) and the establishment of BEKO Instruments in Löffingen, a production facility for measuring technology. BEKO TECHNOLOGIES has always remained committed to its high quality standards.

  • 2018

    Introduction to 2018

    In 2018 after a construction phase of several years, the company site has grown to 22000 sqm. In addition to the HQ in Neuss, there are 2 other manufacturing facilities in Germany, as well as in the USA, India and China. Due to the global setup, the company successfully comes through the subsequent Corona crisis.

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