We have been a pioneering force in the wheel and tyre industry since 1961. Today, we are market leaders in some of our fields of expertise and markets. Just like back in the days, we still have a great team bound by a passion to develop, manufacture and deliver clever wheel and tyre solutions.
1961
Founded
1962
STARCO acquires C. G. Enterprises Ltd. (British subsidiary).
STARCO establishes in Poland and our Eastern Group.
2002
Starts up in Russia and opens new factory in Croatia.
2004
Acquires subsidiary in Belgium and starts up STARCO Sweden.
2005
Expansion in various countries.
2006
Expansion in Russia – and new subsidiary in Ukraine.
2008
Acquires subsidiary in France.
2011
New factory in Sri Lanka.
2012
Central warehouse in Winsen, relocated from Lüneburg Germany, and starts up in South Africa.
2015
New management team in place. Peer Ejlersgaard was part of the board until his sudden death in 2016.
2016
Primary aftermarket activity sold off to Bohnenkamp. STARCO exits South Africa too, and later STARCO phases out most replacement market activity in remaining countries. Focus in on OEM customers and national distributors.
2017
On 31st March 2017, STARCO phases out all traditional replacement activity except in the UK, sales of solid tyres for fork lift trucks in Poland, aftersales services of trailer and caravan assemblies in Benelux, and sales of dual wheel solutions and made-to-measure across Europe.