History

Cramolin® has stood for quality in the field of electronics over the past 75 years. Our sprays are covering a wide range of application, e.g. R&D, manufacturing, as well as MRO and assembling. Much has changed in the field of electronics since the foundation of Cramolin in the 1940s; for us a continuous improvement of our brands is therefore also indispensable.

The invention of the first two Cramolin® Products in the 1940s was initiated by Richard Schaefer’s experiences as radio operator during the war. Cramolin® “Spezial” (nowadays 102 Cleaner) and Cramolin® “FL” (nowadays 101 Contaclean) were developed as corrosion and contact protection substances. 

Cramolin® through the ages

1941

Development of the Cramolin® brand and foundation of the Company R. Schaefer & Co. in Muehlacker, near Pforzheim

1956

Patent application for Cramolin® as a brand

1983

Purchase of premises in Muehlacker-Lomersheim for the further extension of the company

 1997

The Morgan Group acquired Cramolin®

1999

Acquisition and implementation of Cramolin® distribution channels through Illinois Tool Works, Glenview USA 

2000

ITW Chemische Produkte GmbH has been appointed as the new sole distributor of Rocol® products in Germany

2003

Acquisition of Varybond® Chemie AG through ITW and implementation of the Varybond® brand in Muehlacker

2006

ITW Chemische Produkte GmbH & Co. KG has been appointed as the new sole distributor of Scrubs® in Germany, Austria and Switzerland

Today

Cramolin® is well-established in markets all around the world