2025
Expansion of production and logistics
Expansion of production, logistics and administration by a total of 13,400 m²: a 9,252 m² hall for powder coating, assembly and order picking, a 1,680 m² shipping area and a 21 m high automatic pallet warehouse with 4,136 storage spaces.
The new space integrates a blasting and powder coating plant, automated conveyor technology between APL and shipping, and 13 ramp gates for efficient loading.
In addition, a 3-storey office/social wing (465 m² per floor) is being built and a 700 kWp photovoltaic system is strengthening the sustainable energy supply.
2023
Construction employee car park
The completion of the employee multi-storey car park makes it possible to build a logistics/storeroom building, in the context of a buildings enlargement in east direction, on the current parking lot afterwards.
2016
Expansion of the administration
The two-storey administration building is extended by a third storey. Here is our “sales team” among themselves.fetra employs a total of 200 people at the Borgholzhausen location.
2014
fetra continued to grow
Today there are over 18,000 m² of production and storage space available for the manufacture of the transport equipment. fetra employs 166 people at the Borgholzhausen location.
2010
Opening of the fetra competence center
Completion of the conversion of the acquired neighboring property into a competence center and satellite warehouse. Extension by 1,730 m
2008
Extensive modernization
Extensive modernization and expansion of the production and warehouse to around 10,500 m². 142 employees manufacture around 1,000 different hand-held transport devices.
2004
fetra France S.a.r.l
Foundation of the subsidiary fetra France S.a.r.l.
2002
Expansion of production and administration
Continuous expansion of production and administration to 7,150 m² and 111 employees.
1996
Hinrich and Jochen Fechtel join the company
Hermann Fechtel's two sons join the company. Hinrich Fechtel (1992) heads production, Jochen Fechtel (1996) heads sales.
1994
fetra Nederland B.V.
Foundation of the subsidiary fetra Nederland B.V. and expansion of the Europe-wide sales network.
1991
Moving into the new company
Relocation to the newly built factory at Borgholzhausen station. The company had quadrupled its production area and number of employees in a few years, to 4,400 m² and 76 employees.
1984
Relocation to Borgholzhausen
Relocation to Borgholzhausen. The 1,000 m² company employs 13 people.
1979
The fetra brand is launched
The fetra modular system for transport devices is created. fetra products are shipped disassembled and can be easily assembled. Nevertheless, the plug connections are just as stable as if they were welded.
1970
Expansion of the manufactoring and Sales of Transport equipment
Early 1970s: Expansion of the manufacturing and sales of transport equipment. The first catalogs will be published.
1960
Hermann Fechtel takes over the business
In 1960 Hermann Fechtel took over the business from his father. The mechanical engineer is converting production to tubular steel transport equipment.
1954
Heinrich Fechtel founds the company
Company founded by the trained actuary Heinrich Fechtel. Together with three employees, he produces wooden sack barrows in a 420 m² lease in Bielefeld.
