Over 70 years of success

Our history

Since its foundation by Wilhelm Knepper in 1951, today's Knepper Group has developed from a regional family business into a leading group of companies. With a clear vision and a focus on customer orientation, quality and innovation, the company has experienced continuous growth and further development over the decades.

Our corporate development

Milestones

  • 1951

    Company founded by Wilhelm Knepper

  • 1997

    Relocation to the new headquarters in Lippstadt

  • 1998

    Introduction of construction waste recycling

  • 1999

    Certification as a specialist waste disposal company

  • 2004

    Carsten Knepper joins the management board

  • 2006

    1. Expansion of the depot

  • 2008

    1. Expansion of the head office

  • 2013

    2. Expansion of the depot

  • 2015

    The team grows to 100 employees

  • 2016

    Annual sales reach EUR 20 million for the first time

  • 2017

    Knepper achieves SCC certification

  • 2018

    2. Expansion of the head office

  • 2019

    Turnover of EUR 40 million achieved for the first time

  • 2020

    Foundation of WK Erdbau GmbH - The Knepper team grows to over 200 employees - A new scale moves into the recycling center

  • 2021

    Foundation of Knepper WerPro GmbH & Co. KG

  • 2022

    Certification as a "family-friendly company"

  • 2023

    Ludger Mintert joins the management team. His focus: service & administration.

  • 2024

    Workforce grows to 300 employees and Group sales reach EUR 80 million for the first time.

  • 2025

    Stephan Dringenberg joins the management team. His focus: demolition & dismantling.

    Shaping the future together

    The Knepper Group stands for innovation, growth and success. Whether as an employee, customer or partner - together we can set new standards and lead projects to success.