2011

We take the storage category to another level with the launch of our new range of Premium Storage and PPE. C.K Magma combines optimal functionality with creative style to deliver a range of eye-catching, premium quality products that are truly smarter by design.

Launch of Easifit replacement cylinders as part of the Kasp range.

2010 

Relaunch of the Avit range in stunning consumer packaging with full merchandiser support and we added a wide range of PPE products. C.K also developed and launched to huge acclaim the innovative Gel Grip tapes. C.K Classic was also relaunched on smart new merchandisers.

2009

Driven by research through an extensive panel of trade professionals, we develop dextro a range a premium quality screwdrivers.

All change in our sales team this year to huge benefit to our daily communications with our customers.

2008

We launch the new look Carl Kammerling to the international market with a new catalogue and a new website. Avit wins the British Hardware Federation award for the best new product for 2008 at the DIY and Garden Show.

2007

We launch the Sabretooth Saw. Sabretooth wins the Professional Builder Top Product Award 2007 in the Building with Timber category. We launch a new addition to the Combicutter range based on our extensive customer research: The Combicutter Max. The Combicutter3 wins the Best New Product Award at the 2007 SELECT Electrotechnical Awards in association with CABLEtalk. We achieve brand leadership in the Electrical Wholesale Channel with C.K tools. We're awarded Preferred Supplier Status for Hand Tools by Wolseley Group's Electric Centre. We re-launch the successful Avit brand with new, retail friendly packaging. Kasp comes back on TV and Tesco takes Kasp as their in-store padlock brand. The Kasp High Security Padlock wins the Silver Award at the 2007 Industry Awards.

2006

We shake up the padlock market with our launch of the Kasp padlock brand. The launch is supported by extensive TV advertising, a first in the market place. We launch the Combicutter – and create a whole new product category in the Electrical sector. The Combicutter is voted Top Product of 2006 by the readers of Professional Electrician and Installer magazine. We launch our category leading Tool Systems range, featuring the best selling Technician’s Toolcase.

2005 

We launch the Avit brand of good, no nonsense tools designed increase impulse purchases with its attractive packaging and even more attractive pricing. We win the Achievement Wales Award for Employer of the Year for the 2nd time. The Bright Sparks Scheme for colleges is launched to help train the electricians of the future. We re-brand the C.K tools range.

2004 

We win the Achievement Wales Award for Export.

2003

CeKa Works Ltd and Carl Kammerling GmbH & Co. KG form a partnership to become Carl Kammerling International Ltd. We win the Achievement Wales Award for Employer of the Year for the first time and our former Chairman, Arnold Kämmerling, is awarded the Achievement Wales Award for Business Person of the Year.

2000 

We move into C.K House, a custom-built 37,000 sq ft warehouse and office building.

1993

The company gains International Quality Standard ISO 9002.
Arnold Kämmerling is awarded the M.B.E.

1990 

With a staff of over 100 people the company is the largest private employer in Pwllheli.

1967 

Wilhelm Kämmerling dies and Arnold Kämmerling and Marion Ingeborg Meyerratken take over the reins.

1963 

After successful development the business becomes a Limited Company with a staff of around 50 people.

1954 

The business is re-located to Pwllheli with a total staff of 6 people.

1951 

Wilhelm Kämmerling opens a UK office in Chiswick, West London.

1947 

The business is re-established in Wuppertal.

1943

All 8 premises in Wuppertal are destroyed in a bombing raid.
The family evacuate to Melningen which later falls behind the Iron Curtain and the company is closed down.

1935 

Five years after his father’s death, Wilhelm Kämmerling buys P.L.S as the two companies are doing similar work and serving the same markets.

1904

Carl Kämmerling leaves P.L.S to set up his own business in Wuppertal selling tools under the C.K brand.

1875

Carl Kämmerling enters the business as a young apprentice. His career progresses and he is sent to England to sell the company’s tools and later takes charge of exports.

1790 

Peter Ludwig Schmidt (P.L.S) is founded in Wuppertal Germany by the Schmidt family who were farriers and swordsmiths.