2008
Foundation of our first German Training Centre Middle East in Dubai/ U.A.E.

2007
Foundation of our first representative office in Beijing/ People´s Republic of China

2006
Extension of our training center at Würzburg location I/Germany, Frankfurter Straße

2005
12th September, inauguration of the new plastic technology center

2003
11th August, construction of the new plastic technology center in the trade area in the east of Würzburg

2001
Construction of manufacturing technical school (to open in 2002)

1996
22nd May, formal opening ceremony of the annex and anniversary celebrations

1994
Opening of the certification centre at SKZ. The cornerstone ceremony is held for the SKZ annex

1991
Foundation of the branch in Peine

1990
Foundation of the SKZ branches in Dresden and Halle

1989
Aquisition of the Carl-Duisberg house right next to the SKZ

1987
SKZ becomes one of four testing centres world-wide recognised by the International Hockey Federation (FIH)

1980
First "Würzburg Plastics Forum". Training for plastics quality inspectors starts

1974
The annex in Würzburg enters into operation. First SKZ test marks

1972
Opening of the Baden-Württemberg branch in Stuttgart. SKZ becomes a member of the Association of European Plastics Institutes ADICEP

1968
SKZ becomes a member of the material testing agency union (VMPA)

1967
First preparation course for the plastic industry master craftsman examinations. Testing centre for DVGW

1966
Pipe testing centre

1965
Beginning of the advanced programme for skilled workers and management from the third world

1964
The technical school is established with manufacturing machines and test laboratories

Officially recognised testing institute for plastics

Collaboration with the quality communities in the Quality Association for Plastic Products registered society (QKE)

1961
The foundation of the association for the promotion of the Süddeutsche Kunststoff-Zentrum in Munich

First training courses for the trade in workshops of the Handicrafts Chamber in Würzburg