History

A look back – our development at a glance

HISTORY

A look back – our development at a glance

// HOW IT ALL BEGAN

Our success story

fuma-Bautec was founded in 2000 by Frank Stegemann and Jürgen Rath – with the first products from their own garage and a clear vision: to provide tilers with practical solutions. Direct connection to the trade has been part of our corporate DNA from the very beginning.

With each product development, the company grew – new markets were opened up, the warehouse expanded, and the range of professional tile installation products extended. The two-man team evolved into a dynamic medium-sized company with an international customer base.

Since 2024, fuma-Bautec has been under new management: Michael Demeter and Hüseyin Akin continue to lead the company with great commitment and vision – based on established structures and the aspiration to preserve the character of a family business with heart and lived handshake quality.

// 2000 – THE STARTING SIGNAL FOR FUMA-BAUTEC

With the founding by Frank Stegemann and Jürgen Rath, the success story of fuma-Bautec begins. The vision: to create innovative, practical solutions for tile installation – from the industry for the industry.

// 2008 – START OF IN-HOUSE PRODUCTION

In the same year, in-house manufacturing of stainless steel profiles begins. At the same time, fuma-Bautec enters the markets in Austria, Switzerland, and the BeNeLux region – a significant milestone for export business.

// 2015 – EXPANSION OF LOGISTICS FACILITIES

With the construction of an additional warehouse (800 m²), fuma-Bautec responds to increasing demand while optimizing logistics processes. This creates a sustainable foundation for further growth.

// 2018 – ENTRY INTO THE FRENCH MARKET

Internationalization continues to advance: in 2018, fuma-Bautec successfully enters the French market. Clear evidence of the growing demand for high-quality installation systems from Lüdinghausen.

// 2019 – NEW BUILDING WITH EXPANDED WAREHOUSE SPACE

In 2019, fuma-Bautec completes a 1,500 m² new building. In addition to additional warehouse capacity, modern picking areas and a dedicated showroom are created. An important step toward further optimization of internal processes and strengthening customer relationships.

// 2020 – INTERNATIONALIZATION TO THE NEXT LEVEL

fuma-Bautec strategically expands its export business to additional international markets. The company increasingly positions itself as a globally operating provider of complete solutions for tile installation.

// 2023 – MARKET ENTRY IN THE USA

With successful entry into the US market, fuma-Bautec opens a new chapter in its internationalization strategy – bringing "Made in Germany" to another important economic region.

// 2025 – INVESTMENT IN THE FUTURE

The construction of an additional warehouse with integrated office wing expands the total area by approximately 2,400 m². With this, fuma-Bautec once again sends a strong signal of continuous growth, customer proximity, and innovative strength.

Our Management

Michael Demeter and Hüseyin Akin lead fuma-Bautec with heart, intelligence, and a clear focus on practice. Together with our dedicated team, they ensure that everything runs smoothly.

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