Lapp India Pvt Ltd

In 1959 Lapp set out a definite brand policy

Giving the products brand names was a completely new idea at the time, but it allowed them to be distinguished from the competition more easily. Oskar Lapp was again one of the front runners and became one of the first people to offer this kind of catchy branding. These brand names are still in use at Lapp today. The most well known brand is ÖLFLEX®, which has secured a place in the history of the sector.

1963-1965 Foundation further companies

In 1963 Oskar Lapp founds Lapp Cableswerke GmbH in the Galileistraße. It produces cables and conductors to customer requirements in a rented workshop. In 1963, Oskar Lapp founds the company contact GmbH to produce the rectangular connectors. By 1965 Oskar Lapp is employing a staff of 30. The company headquarters is moved from their house to Schulze-Delitzsch-Straße in Stuttgart Vaihingen.

1979 – ÖLFLEX Inc. USA becomes the first overseas subsidiary

This early step into globalisation was very unusual for a German SME. Business in the US was successful right from the start.

Oskar Lapp loved the foreign market and had a good feel for the needs of his clients. Once again, an uncompromising customer focus and committed client service reaped rewards for the company. This is the foundation of the success strategy that was to take Oskar Lapp and his company around the world.