June 1967
Foundation of COMBOIS (Interessengemeinschaft führender europäischer Holzbearbeitungsmaschinen-Großhändler/Interest Group of leading European distributors of woodworking machinery) in Frankfurt, Germany – through an initiative by Heinrich Kuper with the mission to exchange technical know-how and practical experience between the members.
President: Heinrich Kuper
Board Members: Mr. Orlent + Eugène Chambon
Secretary: Mr. Barfuss
The Foundation Companies are
- Austria: Riemer & Fegerl, Vienna
- Belgium: Robor N.V., Antwerp
- Denmark: Larsen, Hørnig
- France: Chambon S.A., Paris
- Germany: Heinrich Kuper GmbH & Co.KG, Rietberg
- Netherlands: Klingelnberg-Klauss B.V., Rotterdam
- Italy: Elmag S.p.A., Milan
- Norway: A. Falkenberg Eftf. A/S, Oslo
- Spain: Sagrera, Sbadell
- Sweden: AB Sigfrid Stenberg, Nässjö
- Switzerland: Heid AG, Münchenstein
In September the 1st AGM takes place in Rietberg, Germany hosted by Heinrich Kuper GmbH & Co. KG. Another meeting in October with all founding companies in Frankfurt, Germany fixes all details for the cooperation amongst the members.
