The Success Story
Founding
Founding of the “Westfälischen Süssrahm-Margarine-und Pflanzenbutter-Fabrik” (Westphalian sweet cream margarine and vegetable butter factory) by Wilhelm Lindemann for the manufacture of quality margarines for Westphalian households
Expansion
Expansion of product range with cooking fats and baking margarine
Own vehicles
Establishment of comprehensive national logistics network with own vehicles (WESTFALIA Frischdienst – fresh food transport services)
Expansion of range
Extensive modernisation (two-shift system, IT-based production, warehouse, shipping) and expansion of range to include convenience products
Own baking agent
Construction of own baking agent plant for production of baking mixtures, fillings and masses
Rename
Renamed to “Westfälische Lebensmittelwerke Lindemann”
Certification IFS
Certification IFS
Certification BRC
Certification BRC
Investment programme
Investment programme with expansion of storage tanks, production capacities and methods
Certification RSPO
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Opening of shop
Opening of shop on company site in Bünde
Takeover
Takeover by Bunge, a leading American-based global company in the agriculture and food sector