A PASSION FOR PRECISION

For more than 150 years, one thing has remained constant at Capaul: we keep our promises! When processing mechanical components for a wide range of industries, you, as our customer, can always be assured that we manufacture serial parts and assemblies for you with the highest precision at fair prices. As a medium-sized company we can react quickly and flexibly, guaranteeing you reliable, on-time delivery.

WE STAND FOR QUALITY

The Capaul team: quality is guaranteed by 90 people! Creative minds with a wealth of expertise guarantee high-level precision work across our 6,000 m² production area – 2,000 m² of which is air-conditioned. Of course, all our products are manufactured strictly in accordance with any specifications, complying with the most stringent test criteria and monitored in accordance with ISO EN9100:2016. Located in Eupen, in east Belgium, our family-run company is right on the doorstep of the industrial regions of Liège, Maastricht and Cologne.

OUR VALUES – YOUR SUCCESS

Profitability and pride in a job well done are core values in our company philosophy and we are delighted to share these with you. As our customer, you benefit from affordable, innovatively manufactured products and orders processed strictly within the agreed delivery terms.
The key to our mutual success is a professional team, which passionately cares for the uncompromising precision of your products from start to finish. Our guiding principle: we strive to surpass people’s expectations – whether these are customer, employee or supplier expectations.

OUR HISTORY

  • Eugène Graf founds the company EUGENE GRAF & CIE – a “Fabrique de scies à métaux et outils” (manufacturer of hacksaws and tools) in Hütte, a district in Eupen.

    1868

  • The Eupen entrepreneurs, Herbert and Käthe Rom, become the new owners – business converted into a public limited company.

    1973

  • GRAF & CIE becomes “Werkzeugfabrik Capaul” (from Capellmann-Paulus) – the business is now owned by Erich Capellmann, born 30/08/1903 in Düsseldorf and married to Maria Christine Paulus.

    1929

  • Taken over by Anne Rom and Ludwig Henkes. At this point, the company employs 12 shop-floor workers, 1 office worker and 3 apprentices.

    1988

  • New building in the industrial zone on Eupen’s Herbesthalerstrasse. Entire production relocated to modern production halls.

    1995

  • Hall 2 commissioned.

    2000

  • All company shares acquired by Henkes & Co KG-SCS.

    1997

  • Hall 3 commissioned.

    2003

  • ISO certification EN 9100:2003 covering precision mechanics, tool manufacture and production of electro-mechanical machines.

    2004

  • Recertification in accordance with EN 9104 standards and the EN9100 V 2003 reference systems.

    2007

  • Ludwig Henkes becomes the chairperson of the Eupen-Malmedy-St.Vith General Employers’ Association.

    2005

  • Fully air-conditioned hall commissioned with an area of 1,500 m² and a temperature of 20°C +/- 0.5°C.

    2010

  • Air-conditioned production area expanded from 1,500 to 2,000 m².

    2017

  • €4 million investment in machinery.

    2018-2019

  • Recertification in accordance with EN 9100:2016 standards.

    2018
  • 1868

    Eugène Graf founds the company EUGENE GRAF & CIE – a “Fabrique de scies à métaux et outils” (manufacturer of hacksaws and tools) in Hütte, a district in Eupen.

  • 1929

    GRAF & CIE becomes “Werkzeugfabrik Capaul” (from Capellmann-Paulus) – the business is now owned by Erich Capellmann, born 30/08/1903 in Düsseldorf and married to Maria Christine Paulus.

  • 1973

    The Eupen entrepreneurs, Herbert and Käthe Rom, become the new owners – business converted into a public limited company.

  • 1988

    Taken over by Anne Rom and Ludwig Henkes. At this point, the company employs 12 shop-floor workers, 1 office worker and 3 apprentices.

  • 1995

    New building in the industrial zone on Eupen’s Herbesthalerstrasse. Entire production relocated to modern production halls.

  • 1997

    All company shares acquired by Henkes & Co KG-SCS.

  • 2000

    Hall 2 commissioned.

  • 2003

    Hall 3 commissioned.

  • 2004

    ISO certification EN 9100:2003 covering precision mechanics, tool manufacture and production of electro-mechanical machines.

  • 2005

    Ludwig Henkes becomes the chairperson of the Eupen-Malmedy-St.Vith General Employers’ Association.

  • 2007

    Recertification in accordance with EN 9104 standards and the EN9100 V 2003 reference systems.

  • 2010

    Fully air-conditioned hall commissioned with an area of 1,500 m² and a temperature of 20°C +/- 0.5°C.

  • 2017

    Air-conditioned production area expanded from 1,500 to 2,000 m².

  • 2018

    Recertification in accordance with EN 9100:2016 standards.

  • 2018-2019

    €4 million investment in machinery.