The Company’s origins:
1919 – the trading company Gottfried Schill KG is founded in Stuttgart.
1952 – competitors found Schippert & Stetter KG.
1975 – the two companies merge to become VBH Vereinigter Baubeschlag Handel.

1982 – the export business is launched with the first Western European branches.
1987 – within Germany VBH sells its products from its head office in Korntal-Münchingen. Sales increase six fold since the merger in 1975.
1988 – the VBH companies are integrated into a public limited company.
1989 – the Company is floated on the stock exchange.
1990 – following the reunification of Germany VBH expands its extensive sales and logistics structure to Eastern Germany and subsequently to Eastern Europe.
1993 – VBH becomes European market leader thanks to its steady international expansion. Further companies are acquired and branches established in Western and Southern Europe, as well as in Russia.
1996 – VBH employs 1,652 staff worldwide and has over 40 branches in Germany. esco Metallbaubeschläge GmbH is also integrated into the Group.
1997 – VBH opens branches in China and Singapore, enabling it to serve the Asian market. It also expands its presence in Southeast Europe.
1998 – the VBH-esco Technology Centre, which develops exclusive products for the window market together with renowned industry partners, is founded.
2000 – VBH establishes a branch in Australia.

2001 – the crisis in the German construction industry forces VBH to implement restructuring measures. By contrast, sales outside of Germany grow steadily, particularly in Eastern and Southern Europe. A branch is founded in Dubai, UAE.
As of 2004, VBH turns changes from a trading company into a service provider, thus countering the market-led decline in Germany. VBH is a key partner for many customers, whom it supports with innovative services and solutions.
2008 – VBH employs around 3,000 staff worldwide, achieving sales of Euro 880 million. VBH generates around 60% of its sales outside Germany. The Company is represented by 130 branches in 40 countries.

VBH Holding India Pvt. Ltd., established in November 2006, is a subsidiary of VBH Holding AG Germany, Europe’s largest distributor of Door and Window hardware fittings and accessories.

In line with VBH’s core competencies, the operations focus was toward the emerging manufacturing sector for uPVC Windows and Doors within the country. At the point of establishing the operations, the manufacturing of uPVC Windows & Doors was just 2 years old having been launched in mid 2004 by a local manufacturer. Within a short space in time, VBH established itself as the dominant supplier of uPVC hardware and accessories to this emerging market.

After achieving success within the uPVC segment, the operations diversified with the introduction of an Aluminium Window Hardware range supported by its brand partner GIESSE and in combination with its own VBH branded range. In addition, the operations expanded further with the introduction of its own VBH branded Ironmongery range of hardware and fittings for the large Manufacturing and Developer segment.

VBH India remains dedicated and focused toward the various market segments and continues to strive toward providing the customer base with a quality range of hardware and fittings for all applications.