Foundation of "Deutsche Verpackungsmittel Gesellschaft" (DVG, German Packaging Materials Company) at factory building 45 in Röthenbach (95 % Diehl, 5 % H. Dietrich)
Production of ammunition boxes for the German Armed Forces
1964
Inclusion of fibre containers in the product portfolio
Development and production of hazardous goods enclosures and high-quality packaging systems for the German Armed Forces, Diehl and the defence industry (the only manufacturer in Germany)
1982
DVG is now 100 % owned by Diehl
Recognised test centre of the Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing (BAM)
Authorised to test packaging made of wood, plywood, wood fibre materials, metal and plastic that is used to transport dangerous goods made of solid materials
2001
Transfer of the company to Diehl Munitionssysteme
2003
Relocation to factory building 42 in Röthenbach
2005
Packaging systems division is integrated into Diehl BGT Defence.
2007
Commissioning of a CNC machining centre
Dimensions of the machining area 6,175 x 1,850 x 300 mm
2011
Commissioning of a state-of-the-art paint line for crates
2012
Completion of a modern production hall for containers
Capacity increase in container production by 50 %
2015
Extensive reconstruction of administration building with meeting rooms/social rooms and outdoor area
2016
Completion of a further warehouse (light hall) with an area of 450 m²
2019 extension to existing building with a further 300 m²
2018
Completion of the new painting area in a separate hall for FRP, carbon fibre and metal parts (painting booths 4,000 x 7,000 x 2,800 mm and drying plants)
2020
Commissioning of a new 5-axis machining centre
Dimensions of the machining area 7,400 x 2,450 x 300 mm
2025
Expansion of the production hall for containers
Extension for drying of containers and storage area