The focus is on people
„We make sure that people feel comfortable and secure at home and when travelling”. The JAB ANSTOETZ Group formulates this guideline on the occasion of the company’s 80th anniversary and thus points the way to the future. The focus is on people and their needs. A beautiful home gives a feeling of security, an intact nature and social togetherness are the prerequisites for this.
2020er-Jahre
Unser Weg in die Zukunft
2026 feiert JAB ANSTOETZ sein 80-jähriges Bestehen – ebenso wie die BW Bielefelder Werkstätten, die auf 70 Jahre Unternehmensgeschichte zurückblicken.
Seit Anfang 2025 ist die neue Lagerhalle der BW Bielefelder Werkstätten in Betrieb.
Im Jahr 2024 investiert BW Bielefelder Werkstätten in den Ausbau erweiterter Produktions- und Lagerflächen und schafft damit die Grundlage für zukünftiges Wachstum sowie optimierte Produktionsabläufe.
Im Jahr 2023 wird der Claim „THE DESIGN COMPANY“ zur Erweiterung der Markenidentität eingeführt.
2022 markiert den Start von JAB ANSTOETZ Acoustics und den Eintritt in den Bereich innovativer Akustiklösungen für Architekten und Planer.
Zum 75-jährigen Jubiläum im Jahre 2021 blickte JAB ANSTOETZ auf eine Erfolgsgeschichte als globaler Anbieter stilvoller Inneneinrichtung zurück.
2010er-Jahre
Gebündelte Kompetenz
2019 erweiterte das Unternehmen die Produktionsabteilung für innenliegenden Sonnenschutz und begann, neben fertigen Vorhängen, Flächenvorhängen und Rollos auch Plissees „Made in Bielefeld“ anzubieten. Im gleichen Jahr erfolgte die Übernahme und der weltweite Vertrieb der Marke climatex®, deren Textilinnovationen das begehrte und nur sehr selten vergebene „Cradle to Cradle®“-Zertifikat in Gold erhielten.
2017 wurde JAB ANSTOETZ Türkei in Istanbul eröffnet. Zuvor gründete JAB ANSTOETZ 2016 JAB ANSTOETZ Singapore mit Showrooms in Singapur und Shanghai und eröffnete zudem eine Niederlassung in China.
Bereits 2015 begann der Bau des Golf House Flagship-Stores gegenüber der JAB ANSTOETZ Zentrale in Bielefeld.
In 2013, the acquisition of the Adramaq brand opens up new opportunities in the private and commercial sectors – particularly against the backdrop of promising growth in the market for LVT design flooring. A biogas combined heat and power plant was commissioned in 2012 to supply the company's premises with electricity and heating energy. In 2010, Golf House, Europe's leading golf retailer, became part of the JAB ANSTOETZ Group.
THE 2000s
VARIETY IN EVERY RESPECT
2009, the product range is expanded to include interior sun protection, such as panel curtains, roller blinds, and pleated blinds, under the JAB ANSTOETZ Systems brand.
The company opened the Jabinis daycare centre in 2009 and is pushing ahead with its expansion into Hungary.
In 2007, JAB ANSTOETZ acquired the Johannes Wellmann brand and has since continued to operate it under the name Soleil Bleu.
Shortly after celebrating its 60th anniversary with around 1,300 employees worldwide, JAB ANSTOETZ acquired the Interprofil brand in 2006, which was integrated into BW Bielefelder Werkstätten under the name ipdesign.
The traditional Gardisette brand was added to the brand portfolio in 2005
In 2004, a photovoltaic system was installed, producing 410,000 kWh of environmentally friendly electricity annually.
THE NINETIES
SETTING THE COURSE FOR A NEW ERA
At the beginning of the new millennium, the JAB ANSTOETZ Group continues to grow: as early as 1999, the Dutch fabric manufacturer Chivasso – with the Chivasso and Carlucci brands – became part of the group through shareholdings.
In 1998, following the death of Heinz Anstoetz, the company was renamed JOSEF ANSTOETZ KG. Heinz Anstoetz had already celebrated his 50th anniversary with the company in 1996 and subsequently retired from operational business.
In 1993, the largest expansion of the company headquarters to date took place.
In 1991, Stephan Anstoetz, Heinz Anstoetz's third son, also joined the company.
The 1990s began with two new establishments: JAB ANSTOETZ opened branches in Belgium and Spain.
THE EIGHTIES
AN IDEA TAKES SHAPE
1989 Chris-Jacob Schminnes joins the company. This now counts 935 employees.
In 1989, the company was further strengthened by the arrival of Claus Anstoetz, Ralph Anstoetz's brother.
In 1985, Ralph Anstoetz, Heinz Anstoetz's son, joined the company.
THE SEVENTIES
SOLID GROWTH
The non-profit Matthias-Anstoetz-Foundation was also established in 1979. It is committed to social projects and sustainable promotion.
In 1977, the new BW Bielefelder Werkstätten building at Potsdamer Straße 180 is completed. Two years later, JAB International Furnishings successfully enters the UK market.
JAB ANSTOETZ Carpets was founded in 1974, while the workforce grew to 507 employees. As early as 1973, the founding of Società Creazioni JAB in Milan and Rome promoted international business. In 1971, the computer age arrived at JAB with the first UNIVAC computer system.
THE SIXTIES
EXTENDED PERSPECTIVES
In 1968, JAB opens its first foreign branch: the Société des Créations JAB with showrooms in Paris and Lyon. One year later, JAB Dekorationen is founded - a production department that supports contract furnishers in the manufacture of high-quality decorations and upholstery.
In 1961, JAB begins to systematically develop the export market. The high-quality home textiles and upholstered furniture also meet with great interest internationally. By 1965, the workforce had grown to 157 employees, more than quintupling in just five years.
THE FIFTIES
FOUNDATIONS FOR NEW POSSIBILITIES
In 1959, construction begins on a large-scale business complex in Bielefeld-Oldentrup. Potsdamer Strasse 160 becomes JAB's new headquarters, while the first showrooms open in Germany at the same time.
In 1956, Heinz Anstoetz expands the JAB ANSTOETZ portfolio to include upholstered furniture and founds BW Bielefelder Werkstätten. In doing so, he lays the foundation for handmade furniture with the highest quality standards.
Nach dem plötzlichen Tod von Josef Anstoetz im Jahr 1955 übernimmt Heinz Anstoetz die Leitung des Unternehmens. Bereits 1951 war er in das Unternehmen eingetreten und führte das Familienunternehmen anschließend in die Zukunft.
1940er-Jahre
Aufbruch in die Zukunft
Um weiter expandieren zu können, verlegt Josef Anstoetz den Firmensitz in die Rohrteichstraße 35a.
1949 floriert das Geschäft bereits so stark, dass die angemieteten Räume in der „Spinnerei Vorwärts“ nach nur drei Jahren zu klein werden.
Josef Anstoetz schreibt 1946 das erste Kapitel der Unternehmensgeschichte. Unter dem Namen JAB – der Kurzform für Josef Anstoetz Bielefeld – gründet er einen Großhandel für Dekorations- und Möbelstoffe.