60 years of Schöck

What began on 2nd April 1962 with a small construction crew of five bricklayers has developed over the past six decades into a globally active company with over 1,100 employees supplying more than 40 markets. The vision of founder Eberhard Schöck to make building better and more modern still shapes the company today: with numerous innovations, Schöck has set and continues to set new standards in the construction industry and also plays a pioneering role in the important issues of digitisation and sustainability.

High-quality Schöck products for use in the areas of insulation and load bearing in buildings are now being manufactured at six sites in four European countries. Another production site in is being set up in the US. A passion for innovation is the strength and heritage of the company.

Reliable partner for construction with innovative solutions

As a civil engineer, Eberhard Schöck always had an eye on current practice. Right from the start, his idea was to rationalise construction, to reconcile cost-effectiveness and easy handling, and to meet the demand for energy efficiency at an early stage. This was the basis for his inventions in basement construction and also, a little later, his revolutionary idea of thermal separation to avoid thermal bridges on projecting structural High-quality Schöck products for use in the areas of insulation and load bearing in buildings are now being manufactured at six sites in four European countries. Another production site in is being set up in the US. A passion for innovation is the strength and heritage of the company.

Reliable partner for construction with innovative solutions

As a civil engineer, Eberhard Schöck always had an eye on current practice. Right from the start, his idea was to rationalise construction, to reconcile cost-effectiveness and easy handling, and to meet the demand for energy efficiency at an early stage. This was the basis for his inventions in basement construction and also, a little later, his revolutionary idea of thermal separation to avoid thermal bridges on projecting structural elements. The Schöck Isokorb was born, followed by Tronsole as a system for impact sound insulation and this principle still forms the basis for numerous other new developments. As equal partners, experts from Schöck always keep an eye on practical needs and an ear open for employees from the various departments. Aspects of concrete application experience flow into innovative technologies, additional services and even new materials at a very early stage. Above all stands the personal motto of the founder: “Don’t get stuck in the same old rut”.

Milestones through uncompromising quality

Experience is also one of the most important building materials at Schöck. But nobody rests on their laurels – on the contrary. The driving force here is above all the idea of developing innovative solutions further and transferring new technologies to other areas of application. The latest innovations show how correct this approach is: the Isolink for thermal bridge-free façade attachment relies on glass fibre composite material, which has already proven itself in other areas; the Sconnex product family is a logical further development of the technology that is in Isokorb and therefore also prevents the formation of thermal bridges on concrete walls and supports. These products are making a significant contribution towards climate-neutral construction and are becoming the benchmark for the highest requirements. Quality applies far beyond product development: the transfer of specialist knowledge and Schöck installation masters as a service ensure that the potential is fully exploited in practice. In this way, Schöck guides the transformation process with complete reliability.

Schöck – continually reinventing itself since 1962

Schöck views innovations holistically. In order to meet the challenges of the future, the company focuses not only on product innovations but also on the further development of services and processes. Because at Schöck, the focus is not just on employees but also on customers and their needs. The transfer of specialist knowledge and the introduction of the “product engineers for planners” and “installers for processes” services are now indispensable consulting services. At the same time, logistics are continuously being optimised, leading to a highly reliable delivery service. Schöck also used digital tools early on to simplify processes. Examples are the comprehensive BIM library and the variety of calculation software. The introduction of the innovative, web-based design software Scalix in 2021 marked the next and current milestone.

Economic growth – increasing responsibility

The company’s success is not only shown by the numbers. It also includes its corporate image based on common values, which are the foundation of the company’s activities. At its core, Schöck’s conviction can be summed up in simple terms: the focus is on people. Countless examples of how this sentence shapes the corporate culture can be found in many areas. Respect and space for personal development are rather abstract terms: the understanding is demonstrated in concrete terms in the form of remuneration, pension plans, healthcare management and attractive provisions for the work-life balance. Benefits that are a matter of course at Schöck. Assuming responsibility however also means showing social commitment in the form of charitable foundations: the promotion of education in various national and international projects is a subject close to the hearts of the founder, the entrepreneurial family and the current management as well as being a sustainable investment in the future.

60 years – and ready for the future

Eberhard Schöck founded his company in April 1962 and initially ran it together with his wife Sabine. The requirements for modern construction have, of course, changed in many ways over the years – the innovative drive has always been to keep up with the changes, often being one step ahead. The company is now of great significance internationally. The extent to which this also applies to the region is shown, not least, by the renaming of the company address of the site in Baden-Baden to “Schöckstraße” (Schöck Street). Unfortunately, the company founder is no longer able to celebrate the 60th anniversary as he passed away in January 2022. But his vision and innovative spirit are still present and will continue to inspire the company’s direction in the future. Mike Bucher, CEO of Schöck AG, together with all employees, is continuing what began 60 years ago. With customers and partners from the construction industry, Schöck is ready to meet the challenges in the areas of sustainability and digitisation with future-oriented solutions.