Our history

The chronicle of Senoplast

Black and white picture of the beginnings of Senoplast.Black and white picture of the beginnings of Senoplast.
Wilhelm Klepsch standing next to the construction of a new production building.

A true
success story

In 1956, at the age of 18, Wilhelm Klepsch founded the family business Senoplast in Kaprun. At that time, the use of plastics was not yet as widespread as it is today.

Wilhelm Klepsch, a founder and visionary, thought ahead. His idea was to collect and recycle old plastic material.

This also gave rise to the name Senoplast. It is a combination of the Latin word "senex" — meaning "old" — and "plast," a colloquial term for plastic.

Aerial view of an industrial complex with solar panels, surrounded by green fields and mountains under a clear blue sky.

Tradition meets innovation

Since constructing its first production hall, Senoplast has undergone a transformation, evolving from a local production company into a global leader in coextruded sheets and films.

Thanks to its many years of proven research and development expertise, Senoplast is now regarded as both a supplier of semi-finished plastic products and an integrated system partner.

Since 2013, Günter Klepsch has successfully continued the tradition of the family business.

70 years of experience

in plastics technology

The most important milestones in the company's history:

1956

Founding Senoplast

by Wilhelm Klepsch in Kaprun and the start of a success story

1972

production launch

of coextruded sheets

1977

First patent

for coextruded Senosan® ABS/PMMA sheets used in sanitary applications

1978

relocation

to Piesendorf –

the headquarters today

1984

production capacity

was expanded and production capacity increased

1992

certificate

Senoplast received a certificate for its introduction of a quality management system in accordance with ISO.

1998

Founding Senco R&D

as a research and development company

1999

extrusion line

For the production of

sheets with a width of over 3300 mm

2000

Senoplast in Mexiko

The foundation of Senoplast, S.A. de C.V. in Querétaro, Mexico.

2004

extrusion line

for the production of special films

2006

Senco (Europe) GmbH

Founded - Production for the automotive industry under clean room conditions, distribution of senotop®

2011

senosan GmbH

Foundation of Senosan GmbH -

Focus on the furniture industry

2013

New managing director

Günter Klepsch takes over as managing director. Wilhelm Klepsch gets chairman of the supervisory board.

2016

60 years Senoplast

company anniversary

2019

Senoplast in China

Foundation of Senoplast New Material (Suzhou), China

2025

Global group

Today, Senoplast is a globally active group of companies with a clear commitment to its location in Piesendorf.

Picture of Wilhelm Klepsch

My greatest success was to open the company in Piesendorf and thus become an employer for so many families. When such plans work out, it makes me happy. However, success only arises if you have the necessary intrinsic motivation, and of course luck is also part of it.

KR DI Wilhelm Klepsch, 1938 - 2024

The company’s founder, KR DI Wilhelm Klepsch, shaped the business for decades with foresight and a strong sense of responsibility.
He passed away in 2024  – his visionary thinking and dedication continue to live on in the company’s philosophy.

I believe that people need to take a more prominent role again. Values such as honesty, reliability, and respect are of great importance to us. This applies internally to our employees and externally to our business partners. Moreover we want to be a true partner to all our customers and suppliers - on an equal footing and with handshake quality.

Mag. Günter Klepsch
CEO Senoplast Klepsch & Co. GmbH

SENOPLAST ON THE MOVE
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