History KNAPP Connectors
Friedrich Knapp invents his first product, a connector spring.
Receives his first award at the Exhibition of Inventions in Vienna. The President of Austria, Dr. Rudolf Kirchschläger, visits his stand at the event.
Patents the MOBI-CHAMP, the first self-tightening furniture connector compatible with the Lamello system.
The MOBI-CHAMP is presented publicly for the first time at the Expobois exhibition in Paris.
Friedrich Knapp GmbH is founded, establishing the foundation for future growth.
KNAPP exhibits at its first international trade fair.
Expansion into Germany with a new branch office and distribution network led by his daughter Elisabeth.
The first KNAPP product catalogs are published for retail customers.
Participation in the Holz-Handwerk trade fair in Nuremberg.
Launch of KNAPP’s first website.
Introduction of the first connector system for timber construction, revolutionizing cross-grain wood fastening. Receives German Technical Approval from DIBt.
A French subsidiary is established to support international growth.
KNAPP opens a central warehouse in Amstetten, Austria, improving worldwide distribution.
Company name changes from Friedrich Knapp GmbH to KNAPP GmbH.
Restructuring of KNAPP GmbH in Aschheim, creating a German subsidiary.
KNAPP USA Inc. is established by Paul Knapp, expanding KNAPP’s presence in North America. By this time, Friedrich Knapp has filed numerous patents and trademarks, securing the company’s position as a leader in connector innovation.