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, Jürgen Rath, and Ralf Geggus. Frank Stegemann and Jürgen Rath developed the vision of a practical product line for tile installers and, as managing directors, built up the company’s day-to-day operations on the ground. Ralf Geggus, managing director of fuma Hauszubehör GmbH, was the inspiration behind the company’s name. 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 founding 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, Jürgen Rath and Ralf Geggus 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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