| 1956 |
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Foundation of company Böckmann in Lastrup in the southern Oldenburg region. During the first years, the main business had been the horse-shoeing and the repair of agricultural machinery. |
| 1960 |
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The Böckmann brothers (right to left: Tönne, Klaus, Gilbert und Roger) got their first Shetland pony, named Raudi, with which they made their first riding experience. |
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The Böckmann brothers (right to left: Tönne, Klaus, Gilbert und Roger) got their first Shetland pony, named Raudi, with which they made their first riding experience. |
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Böckmann developped one of the first commercial trailers out of a cattle trailer. At this time, Böckmann sold their trailers under the brand name ABLAS (Anton Böckmann LAStrup) |
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In order to improve the comfort for the horses while travelling and to protect them from wind and bad weather, the horse trailer was completed by a closed canvas shelter. |
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Breeders and horsepeople asked for possibilities to transport 2 horses at the same time and Böckmann developed a trailer with double axle for 2 horses. |
| 1965 |
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Mid of the sixties, Böckmann presented the complete trailer range on agricultural exhibitions. |
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In the field of carriage manufacture, Böckmann had been one of the market leaders until the production was closed mid of the seventies. Böckmann tested their carriages in the past personally – a philosophy which was transferred to the prototype trailers of nowadays. Only if they stand the test, they are further developed up to market maturity. |
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Again, on the basis of an own requirement, Böckmann developed a special transport solution for carriages. |
| 1970 |
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The remove of the Böckmann production into the new factory in the industrial area of Lastrup permitted better conditions for the production. A serial production had been established. |
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Böckmann presented their first horse trailer with fiberglass roof. Not only the optic and longevity, but especially the horses' comfort had been improved considerably |
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At the first Equitana Word Equestrian Fair, Böckmann presented a new developed aluminium horse trailer. Together with different companies which were dedicated to the horses, Böckmann participated at the very first Equitana Fair in Essen. Today, the Equitana is the world leading equestrian exhibition. |
| 1975 |
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Böckmann produced their first truck bodies for cattle transport. |
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Böckmann produced their first full fiberglass trailer for two horses. |
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Tönne Böckmann took over the stallion stables founded by his father and developed them to one of the most successful private stud-farms in Germany. |
| 1980 |
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Klaus Böckmann returned to the company after having finished his studies in mechanical engineering. Today and in collaboration with Roger Böckmann he is running the business of the Böckmann Fahrzeugwerke. |
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After his technical studies, Roger returned to the company. Today, he is running the business together with his brother Klaus. |
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Developed mid of the eighties – today standard feature for the trailers: The security stall bar system (anti-panic-system) is adjustable in height (registered and legally protected) and improves the transport for big horses and ponies. |
| 1985 |
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Motivated by the own requirements, Böckmann developed the first truck bodies for up to 10 horses. |
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For Lufthansa, Böckmann developed new flight-containers for horses, which were used for the first time for the Olympic Games in Seoul. In 1996, Lufthansa ordered even more containers for Atlanta. |
| 1990 |
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The founders: Anton and Brigitte Böckmann at the 40th anniversary of the Böckmann Fahrzeugwerke in 1996. |
| 2000 |
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The legendary and popular Master model is re-developed |
| 2003 |
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Top high light at the Equitana fair: Böckmann presents the new lowered comfortable suspension chassis (CFFplus), which offers the horse a comfortable access to the trailer and a relaxing journey. |
| 2004 |
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Security for the horse and comfort for the rider: The improved original Böckmann rubber flooring at the rear ramp is a further innovation, which had been developed from the day to day business with horses. |
| 2006 |
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50th anniversary:
50 years first class transportation. |
