30 years
Knappe + Lehbrink
Stories are meant to be told
Our story – Knappe + Lehbrink Promotion GmbH
Behind every successful company are people, ideas, and shared values. For 30 years, Knappe + Lehbrink has been writing its own success story.
Many milestones, exciting developments, and countless shared experiences have made us who we are today. Join us as we look back at the most important moments in our company’s history and the events that have shaped our journey to this day.
A Long-Established Company Celebrates Its Anniversary
Reflections, Joy, Gratitude.
In 2026, we’ll celebrate 30 years of Knappe + Lehbrink!
What defines us today as a medium-sized company didn’t happen overnight. Our story began in 1996 when Oliver Lehbrink and Klaus Knappe founded the company Knappe + Lehbrink POS – Managing OHG.
Even back then, one thing was clear: we wanted to build something of our own, driven by conviction and passion.
From modest beginnings, we have gradually developed into a company that is now firmly established in the market and trusted by our customers.
Over the years, we have continually invested—in new facilities, modern technology, and more efficient processes. Not as an end in itself, but to remain reliable, deliver quality, and keep pace with market demands. This continuous development has strengthened us and made us a reliable partner for our customers.
For us, being a medium-sized company means taking responsibility, remaining approachable, and thinking long-term.
Our History Over the Years
Steady Growth and Success
2026
Anniversary: 30 Years of Knappe + Lehbrink
The company was founded on October 1, 1996, by
Klaus Knappe and Oliver Lehbrink
2025
Acquisition of display manufacturer pod GmbH in Braunschweig (independent business operations of pod Display GmbH & Co. KG)
Investment in four latest-generation digital machines
Purchase of a property in Bad Oeynhausen and expansion of our storage and production areas by a further 3,500 m²
2024
25 years of Knappe + Lehbrink Promotion GmbH
Expansion of the photovoltaic system by a further 994 modules
2022
Expansion of the vehicle fleet/conversion to electric vehicles
Investment in the latest generation of machines
2021
myclimate certification
2020
Introduction of LEAN management
2018
Certification in accordance with DIN EN ISO 9001 : 2015
Integration of KL Service GbR into Knappe + Lehbrink Promotion GmbH
2016
Investment in new machine technology
Construction of an approx. 2,500 m² production hall
2013
Integration of employees from WT Display GmbH Bad Oeynhausen
2012
Company moves into an approx. 700 m² office and administrative building, constructed in accordance with the EnEV 2020
2011
Takeover of the business activities of Deco Novo Display
Installation of a state-of-the-art photovoltaic system
The company moved into a 6,000 m² external warehouse in May of 2011
2009
Simone Knappe joins the management team
Start of cooperation between Knappe + Lehbrink and Deco Novo
2008
External capacity expansion of the warehouse and assembly space by up to another 2,000 pallet spaces
2006
Expansion of production and warehouse space to up to 6,000 pallet spaces
2005
Expansion of another 150 m² office space
2001
Construction of a new 5,000 m² administrative and production building with high-bay warehouse
1999
Name change to Knappe + Lehbrink Promotion GmbH
1996
General partnership founded by Klaus Knappe and Oliver Lehbrink
