Enke History
Since 1924. Built on experience. Thinking ahead to the future.
Since its foundation in 1924, Enke has stood for quality, reliability and solutions that prove their worth in practice. Over the decades, this long-established family business has developed into a specialist in waterproofing, Coating and adhesive technology.
Enke’s history is characterised by technical progress, close collaboration with the trades and a clear mission: to develop products that work on site and deliver consistently reliable results.
The timeline highlights key milestones, developments and decisions that continue to shape Enke to this day. A company history built on experience and always looking to the future.
5th Enke Impulse Camp
For the second time since 2023, the Enke Impuls Camp is taking place at the Nürburgring.
A Century of Poetry with a System
A milestone for the company – and a celebration for everyone who makes Enke possible.
99 years of Enke
A year before the big anniversary – with plenty of experience, but even more ideas.
Digital rather than stagnation
The ‘Red Hell’ becomes a live studio – Enke brings training sessions straight to your screen, despite the pandemic.
Enkolan: Faster sealing
The Enkolan system is expanding to include its own Accelerator – for even more efficient Coats.
Arctic Seal for the German market
The emergency sealing for extreme weather conditions is now also available nationwide.
Primer for (almost) everything
Universal Primer 2K ensures good adhesion to 95 % of all substrates – the combination fleece also makes installation easier.
Impulse, Part Two
The Enke Impuls-Camp Regio is inspiring young talent in Stuttgart and Berlin – HiLite floors is undergoing design enhancements.
90 Years of Enke – Focus on the Next Generation
With its first Enke Impuls Camp, the company is making a targeted investment in the next generation of talent in the sector.
Shorter drying times, expanded product range
New accelerators and the soivent free Enkolan system are expanding Enke’s product range.
Social media is becoming a top priority
Enke is going live on Facebook and YouTube – authentic, direct and personal.
HiLite floors at BAU
The new range of designer flooring is making a successful debut at the world’s leading trade fair.
System solution for balconies
The Enketop coating system combines texture, protection and design.
80 Years of Enke
The company is celebrating its anniversary and consolidating its position in the European market.
Greater efficiency for professionals
Enke presents its range of prefabricated non-woven moulded parts – for simpler detailing on site.
Responsibility within the family
Following the death of Hans-Helmut Kainzinger, his son Hans-Ulrich took over the management of the company.
Waterproofing even without a gradient
Enkopur® makes it possible, for the first time, to install continuous waterproofing on flat roof surfaces – first project: 5,000 m².
Major projects set the tone
Enkryl® is applied to surfaces at VW Wolfsburg, VW Shanghai and Opel Bochum.
A generational change with prospects for the future
Founder Johannes Enke has died – his nephew Hans-Helmut Kainzinger is taking over.
Enkepren is making a name for himself
Waterproofing using Enkepren and a non-woven fabric insert is becoming the norm – particularly for precast concrete garages.
All eyes are on Europe
The establishment of Enke-France marked the start of the company’s export activities – a step towards new markets.
The consequences of the war are affecting production
Towards the end of the Second World War, operations came to a virtual standstill.