Beckmann-Kenko GmbH

In 1965, Satomi Tsuchibe founded the Kenko Corporation in Tokyo. In 1977, Beckmann Chemikalien KG was founded by Wilhelm J. Beckmann in Bremen. Both companies are pioneers in the chemical trade in their countries and begin cooperating closely with each other as early as the 1980s.

In 1965, Satomi Tsuchibe founded the Kenko Corporation in Tokyo.

Founding of Beckmann Chemikalien KG by Mr. Wilhelm J. Beckmann.

In 1981 Beckmann Chemikalien KG relocated its headquarters to Bassum. The company is developing, and the growth requires the construction of a larger office building. The new premises are ready for occupancy in 1998 and feature the latest in equipment and state-of-the-art technical infrastructure.

In 1981 Beckmann Chemikalien KG relocated its headquarters to Bassum.

Kenko founded the subsidiary Soft Gel Technologies Inc. in Los Angeles in 1994, a leading contract manufacturer and supplier of customer-specific dietary supplements. Soft Gel Technologies is GMP certified and specializes in the production of soft capsules, where it holds many patents and supports its customers in development and formulation, as well as through clinical studies.

Kenko founded the subsidiary Soft Gel Technologies Inc. in Los Angeles in 1994, a leading contract manufacturer and supplier of customer-specific dietary supplements.

Expansion and move into larger office building

The new premises are ready for occupancy in 1998 and feature the latest in equipment and state-of-the-art technical infrastructure.