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Innovation since 1884
Our story began back in 1884, when Josef Suwelack founded the “Dampfmolkerei Billerbeck AG” steam-powered dairy. The driving force behind the impressive development that followed was the Suwelack founder family. Over several generations, they established innovation and progress as “typically Dr. Suwelack” attributes. Further important growth momentum came from the efforts of Dr. Arend Oetker from 1986 onwards.
Positive attributes of the family company – such as innovative spirit, thoroughness, flexibility and speed – continue to shape Dr. Suwelack to this day. We recognise new developments early on and zone in on opportunities for our customers and the company.
Dr. Suwelack has long since established itself as an internationally leading manufacturer of high-grade coffee and excellent natural ingredients. Needless to say, we do not rest on our laurels. In the future, we will continue to focus on innovation and on broadening our core area of expertise. Just typical Dr. Suwelack.
From its pioneering years up to its emergence as an international player
Year
Event
1884
Josef Suwelack founds “Dampfmolkerei Billerbeck AG” steam-powered dairy
1927
Dr. Otto Suwelack’s first dried milk production begins
1963
First 2-tunnel freeze dryer for curd cheese and coffee
1978
New plant opens
1986
Dr. Arend Oetker joins as partner and drives the company’s international growth. The family has been the sole shareholder since 2006.
New technologies and international growth
Year
Event
1997
Construction of the coffee extraction unit “CAP 1”
2002
Capacity expansion in freeze drying, spray drying and vacuum belt drying
2007
“CAP2” triples capacity for coffee
2011
New technology in the form of drum drying for sourdough, introduction of cleanroom technology and SAP
2013
Expansion of drying capacity for sourdough
2014
Expansion of clean room technology capacity
2016
Expansion of spray drying capacities with a new spray tower
2019
Opening of the “encapsulated cleanroom factory”
2021
Construction of a new social building