META presents itself in a new design: fresh, modern branding and an updated visual identity now reflect our further development and innovative strength.

Our competence centre in České Budějovice covers up to 50% of its energy requirements with its own photovoltaic system on the roof. This underlines our commitment to sustainable energy use.

META-Regalbau joins the project initiative "Pathways to a climate-neutral company". This commitment underlines our determined move to integrate sustainable practices and achieve our climate neutrality goals.

This expansion strengthens our presence in the region and enables us to focus our products and services specifically on the Baltic market.

META-ILS is the result of years of experience in various areas of project planning in order to offer the customer the conveyor technology or intralogistics solution that best meets their needs.

This significant event recognises more than a century of innovation, growth and commitment and marks a milestone in our company's history.

This expansion improves our customer service in the region and enables us to offer targeted support and customised solutions directly on site.

The META MULTIFLOOR impresses with its flexibility, diverse expansion options and impressive cost efficiency.

This new branch expands our presence in Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg and offers customised solutions for the Benelux market.

This expansion strengthens our market position in both countries and enables us to tailor our products and services to local needs.

The relaunch of META Calc as an online configurator has enabled customised configurations directly via the internet browser at metacalc.meta-online.com since 2018. This tool offers user-friendly and flexible planning options for our customers.

This foundation marks an important step in our expansion and enables us to focus our products and services specifically on the Spanish market.

This new location close to our headquarters increases our capacity and improves our efficiency in order to respond even better to the needs of our customers.

The competence centre for steel construction is now opening at the new location in České Budějovice, Czech Republic. This modern location strengthens our expertise in steel construction solutions and offers innovative concepts for demanding projects.

META Nordic. This new branch strengthens our presence in Denmark and offers customised storage solutions for the Nordic market.

META Storage Solutions Inc. in Atlanta. This move expands our international reach and presence in the North American market.

A 3D planning tool that enables our customers to visualise and plan their projects precisely and clearly based on our order catalogue.

Our new calculation programme makes it much easier to prepare quotations. It enables fast, precise calculations and optimises the ordering process.

META Sisteme de Rafturi S.R.L. This new subsidiary expands our presence in Eastern Europe and offers customised storage solutions for the Romanian market.

Sebastian Loh takes over responsibility from his father Joachim Loh. This change marks an important step in the company's succession and future direction.

META Storage Systems UK Ltd. this new subsidiary strengthens our presence in the UK market and offers innovative storage solutions for our local customers.

The creation of the Shelf Inspection department marks a significant step for META. This new department will focus on the regular inspection and maintenance of racking systems to ensure the highest safety and quality standards.

The establishment of META Czech Republic as a competence centre for steel construction is completed. META is thus strengthening its own expertise and expanding its capacities in the field of steel construction so that it can continue to offer innovative solutions for demanding projects.

This step marks the end of an important phase in our company's history and heralds a refocusing of our resources on future projects.

META Systemy Magazynowania Sp. z o.o. This new subsidiary expands our presence in Poland and offers innovative storage solutions for the growing market.

The first e-commerce facility in Bad Hersfeld is completed. This state-of-the-art facility optimises our logistics processes and strengthens our ability to meet customer requirements quickly and efficiently.

In May, META invites you to an "Open Day" to celebrate the official opening of the new office building. Visitors will be able to tour the modern premises and learn more about our expanded capabilities.

META SPEED-RACK is a plug-in wide-span rack that offers large-area storage options for bulky parts and particularly large and heavy items.

META skladovaci technika s.r.o. This new unit includes its own production and strengthens our presence in Central Eastern Europe with innovative storage solutions.

META COMPACT is the ideal office shelf for organised storage of files, folders and documents.

META launches its first website at www.meta-online.de. This new platform provides comprehensive information on our products and services and improves online presence and customer communication.

The shell for the new office building in Arnsberg will start in September. This project represents significant progress in our spatial expansion and will considerably improve the working environment.

META MULTISTRONG is the practical solution for long goods storage, suitable for light as well as heavy and medium-heavy long goods up to heavy profiles and sheet goods.

META MULTIPAL is an efficient shelving solution for the efficient, organised and adaptable storage of pallets and unit loads.

The Dellwig-Langschede plant of Thyssen Umformtechnik is taken over by Joachim Loh. This acquisition strengthens the company's position in the market and adds new production capacities and expertise to the portfolio.

On 2 February 1997, the "Toolmaking" department becomes an independent company, Lotec Loh GmbH & Co. KG. This step marks the foundation of a new, independent company with a focussed product range.

META celebrates 100 years of success from 1896 to 1996 with a big anniversary celebration on 3 May. This significant event honours a century of innovative developments and company growth.

This certification confirms our strict quality standards and efficient processes, emphasising our commitment to the highest product and service quality.

META becomes part of the JOACHIM LOH COMPANY GROUP, with Joachim Loh as the owner. This merger strengthens the market position through bundled expertise and shared resources.

META MINI-RACK is a wide-span rack that offers large-area storage options for bulky parts and particularly large and heavy items.

META now manufactures the first two-storey systems with two levels. This innovation improves space utilization and offers an efficient solution for demanding storage requirements.

META CLIP is a versatile shelving system consisting of a frame and shelves, which can be assembled without tools thanks to simple plug-in assembly.

META-Lagertechnik Ges.m.b.H. is founded to offer innovative warehouse solutions and state-of-the-art technology for efficient warehouse management and logistics in the Austrian market.

The META FIX shelving system is screwed together completely from the outside using an offset screwdriver.

The company is now called META-Regalbau GmbH & Co. KG. The focus is now on the manufacture of shelving, which underlines the company's realignment and specialisation.

The company launches the first production of modular steel shelving. This innovation revolutionises storage technology with flexible, adaptable and efficient shelving systems.

The company is now trading as Metall-Industrie GmbH. This renaming marks an important turning point and emphasises the company's expanded capabilities and future direction.

A new cold rolling mill for steel strip is built. This plant significantly increases production capacity and quality, resulting in improved efficiency and competitiveness.

In 1896, Caspar Schnettler and August Linneborn founded Caspar Schnettler & Co. Nagelfabrik, a company that soon became known for its quality and innovation in the field of upholstery nails, special nails and drawing board pins.