Our milestones:
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2024
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Introduction of the innovative nBOX drawer system -
2018
More than kitchen
nobilia presents holistic living concepts and a bathroom range for the first time -
1967
Specializing in fitted kitchens
Specialization in fitted kitchens and change of name to nobilia-Werke J. Stickling KG -
1945
Foundation
Foundation of Johann und Willy Stickling OHG
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More Design
2024
nobilia introduces the new nBOX drawer system and sets new standards with numerous innovations in the upcoming collection. At the end of the year, extensive renovation work begins in the factories, setting new standards in the area of modernization. -
Connecting factories
2022
Opening of the company's own bridge over the A2 to connect plants I and III. -
Believing in growth
2021
Plant III in Gütersloh and Plant V in Saarlouis are put into operation. This means that nobilia now has four production sites in Germany. -
More than kitchen
2018
nobilia presents holistic living concepts and its own bathroom range for the first time. The production volume increases to 3,300 kitchens per day.
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Opening of the test laboratory
2009
The in-house exhibition 2009 marks the opening of the test laboratory, which is unique in the kitchen furniture industry. All new developments are subjected to extensive test procedures here on 230 m². Only furniture that has passed the qualification tests in the nobilia test laboratory is included in the new collection. -
More space, more kitchens
2006
Plant II is put into operation in Verl-Kaunitz, creating 50,000 m² of production space. In addition, the office space of the administration building in Verl-Sürenheide is expanded by around 2,400 m². -
Production records
1994
Record-breaking: around 1,000 kitchens leave the factory every day. -
At home in Verl
1985
The old factory in Avenwedde closes its doors. This means that the entire kitchen furniture production is now based exclusively in Verl-Sürenheide. -
First in-house exhibition
1973
For the first time, an in-house exhibition is held on the company premises, where the company's own products are presented to specialist dealers on 2,000 m² of exhibition space - the beginning of a tradition that still exists today. -
Generation change
1970
On the occasion of the company's 25th anniversary, the current Plant I is built on a 51,000 m² site in Verl-Sürenheide. Heinz and Werner Stickling also take over management responsibility. -
Specializing in fitted kitchens
1967
Almost a quarter of a century after its foundation, the company specializes in fitted kitchens and now bears the name nobilia-Werke J. Stickling KG and the two sons Heinz and Johann Stickling have joined the company. -
Foundation
1945
The success story of nobilia began in 1945 in Avenwedde, when Johann and Willy Stickling founded a joinery.
They produced sewing cabinets and small pieces of furniture in a rented hall. The company grew to seven employees in the very first year. With the founding of Johann und Willy Stickling OHG, they laid the foundations for a future full of precision craftsmanship and innovation.
