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.
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.
Wir setzen als Innovationstreiber neue Maßstäbe in robusten Fertigungsprozessen für nachhaltige und zukunftsweisende Produkte unserer Kunden.
Somit sichern wir unser Arbeitsplätze über Generationen hinweg.
Rentabilität und Schaffensfreude sind Werte unserer Unternehmensphilosophie, die wir gerne an Sie weitergeben. Sie als Kunde profitieren von bezahlbaren, innovativ gefertigten Produkten und einer Auftragsabwicklung unter strenger Einhaltung der vereinbarten Lieferbedingungen.
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.
1868The Eupen entrepreneurs, Herbert and Käthe Rom, become the new owners – business converted into a public limited company.
1973GRAF & 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.
1929Taken over by Anne Rom and Ludwig Henkes. At this point, the company employs 12 shop-floor workers, 1 office worker and 3 apprentices.
1988New building in the industrial zone on Eupen’s Herbesthalerstrasse. Entire production relocated to modern production halls.
1995Hall 2 commissioned.
2000All company shares acquired by Henkes & Co KG-SCS.
1997Hall 3 commissioned.
2003ISO certification EN 9100:2003 covering precision mechanics, tool manufacture and production of electro-mechanical machines.
2004Recertification in accordance with EN 9104 standards and the EN9100 V 2003 reference systems.
2007Ludwig Henkes becomes the chairperson of the Eupen-Malmedy-St.Vith General Employers’ Association.
2005Fully air-conditioned hall commissioned with an area of 1,500 m² and a temperature of 20°C +/- 0.5°C.
2010Air-conditioned production area expanded from 1,500 to 2,000 m².
2017€4 million investment in machinery.
2018 - 2019Recertification in accordance with EN 9100:2016 standards.
2018Eugène 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.
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.
The Eupen entrepreneurs, Herbert and Käthe Rom, become the new owners – business converted into a public limited company.
Taken over by Anne Rom and Ludwig Henkes. At this point, the company employs 12 shop-floor workers, 1 office worker and 3 apprentices.
New building in the industrial zone on Eupen’s Herbesthalerstrasse. Entire production relocated to modern production halls.
All company shares acquired by Henkes & Co KG-SCS.
Hall 2 commissioned.
Hall 3 commissioned.
ISO certification EN 9100:2003 covering precision mechanics, tool manufacture and production of electro-mechanical machines.
Ludwig Henkes becomes the chairperson of the Eupen-Malmedy-St.Vith General Employers’ Association.
Recertification in accordance with EN 9104 standards and the EN9100 V 2003 reference systems.
Fully air-conditioned hall commissioned with an area of 1,500 m² and a temperature of 20°C +/- 0.5°C.
Air-conditioned production area expanded from 1,500 to 2,000 m².
Recertification in accordance with EN 9100:2016 standards.
€4 million investment in machinery.