History
2024
At the SiLibeads plant, the heating system was replaced in 2024 with a combination of a heat pump and pellet heating. The new combination reduces emissions by around 200 tonnes of CO₂eq per year.
2023
Acquisition of the Bioglitter™ business unit from Ronald Britton Ltd and RJA Plastics GmbH
2022
SiLiglam PURE BIO SPARKLE receives OK biodegradable WATER certification from TÜV Austria
2020
Certification according to ISO 14001 Successful launch of the new Type M department at the SiLiglit plant
2018
Installation of a photovoltaic system
2017
ISO 50001 energy management certification
2015
Successful certification of the development, manufacture and distribution of SiLiglit, SiLiglam and SiLiglam Pure cosmetic glitter in accordance with ISO 22716.
2013
Commissioning of the new SiLiglit plant on Bayreuther Straße, thereby separating the SiLibeads and SiLiglit business areas.
2012
Five million investment in the new SiLiglit plant. Successful certification of SiLibeads glass beads by the NSF.
2010
Successful certification of our production and distribution of glass spheres as primary packaging materials for pharmaceutical products in accordance with ISO 15378. The implementation of GMP principles in the production and control of primary packaging materials for medical products is of central importance for the safety of patients who use medical devices and medicinal products due to the direct contact between the product and the packaging material (risk of contamination). The application of GMP principles for pharmaceutical packaging materials guarantees that the requirements of the legal provisions and the pharmaceutical industry for medicinal products are met and fulfilled. The certification according to ISO 15378, carried out by an independent institute, confirms that our company complies with the recognised GMP rules and that Sigmund Lindner GmbH has an effective and efficient management system in place. Our customers can rely on this!
2009
Sigmund Lindner GmbH is awarded a certificate by the Chamber of Industry and Commerce of Upper Franconia (IHK) as part of the ‘Großer Preis des Mittelstandes’ competition organised by the Oskar Patzelt Foundation. 14 June: Commitment and enthusiasm – 300 runners take part in the 1st SiLi Run to mark SiLi’s 155th birthday in Warmensteinach.
2007
Completion of the new glitter production facility and inauguration of the company canteen. Founding of SiLi Technologies for R&D.
2006
Expansion of production capacities for ceramic balls. Market launch of SiLibeads Type ZS – zirconium silicate balls. Expansion of the Warmensteinach site and numerous investments in production and storage facilities as well as in state-of-the-art plant technology. The number of employees rises to over 90.
2005
Market launch of SiLibeads ceramic beads type ZY Premium for applications in the pharmaceutical, cosmetics and food industries. Establishment of the joint venture Jingong Tiantai SiLi Glass Beads Factory in China.
2004
150th anniversary and inauguration of production and warehouse buildings with a total area of 7,000 square metres.
2003
Market launch of technical ceramic balls and inauguration of the clean room for glass balls for pharmaceutical use; founding of SiLi Italia.
2002
Completion of development work for technical ceramic balls and start of series production.
2001
Establishment of the Cer-O-Glass joint venture in Tennessee, USA; completion of the production facility for technical ceramic balls.
2000
SiLi UK is founded; completion and inauguration of the new administration building.
1996
Certification according to DIN ISO 9001:1994 and first successful deliveries of Type I glass glass balls to the pharmaceutical industry for insulin ampoules.
1995
Acquisition of Dragon-Werke and relocation of production to the Warmensteinach site.
1991
Introduction of environmentally friendly vibratory polishing for technical glass beads.
1982
Introduction of rotary kiln technology for the production of technical glass beads.
1978
Establishment of a distribution network for aluminium and polyester glitter in Europe.
1970
Start of production of technical glass grinding beads for agitator ball mills.
1968
Demolition of the melting tank for glass bead production for decorative applications.
1963
Construction of the first melting tank for glass beads.
1960
New construction of the production hall for glass diamond, now called glass glitter.
1920
Since then, the products have been exported to countries such as England, South America and India.
1905
Start of production of glass diamantine.
1854
Company founded by Sigmund Lindner and start of production of decorative coloured glass beads from melting pots using spindle technology.
