1952
Foundation of LANKWITZER by Norbert and Mina Rokeach in the Berlin district of Lankwitz.
1974
Dr. Leo Rokeach assumes leadership following his father's death.
1978
Began exporting NEOPLAST products to the Soviet Union.
1990
Established distribution operations in Poland.
1992
Acquired Osterwieck Lacke GmbH (originally est. 1847), gaining production facilities in Leipzig and Osterwieck.
1993
Set up distribution channels in Czech Republic and Slovakia.
1994
Expanded into Russia and Ukraine markets.
1995
Certification according to DIN EN ISO 9001.
1996
Began distribution in Belarus.
2000
Takeover of SCHIEMANN Industrielacke GmbH (founded in 1921) with Hanover production site.
2002
Established distribution in China.
2006
Inaugurated the most modern industrial coating factory of Germany in Osterwieck.
2007
Rebranded as 'Lankwitzer Premium Coatings' with new logo; relocated Hanover operations to Osterwieck.
2010
Launched manufacturing in Beijing, China.
2011
Created joint venture in São Paulo, Brazil.
2019
Founded Lankwitzer USA Ltd.
2020
Opened Moscow logistics center; established Lankwitzer Mexico.
2022
Acquired Teleplast GmbH & Co. KG from Braunschweig.