1982
The foundation of Dewert: At the beginning of the eighties, Mr. Eckhard Dewert had already begun developing the first single drives for treatment chairs and couches. In order to facilitate his wife Margaretha's work in the cosmetics business, Mr. Dewert started to tinker with motorizing cosmetic couches in his garage.
1986
The foundation of OKIN: Dietmar Koch, Eckhard Dewert's former sales manager, had started his own business named Niko, which he renamed OKIN a few years later. The company OKIN was founded in Gummersbach Germany.
1987
The first Dewert single drive, called "Dymat", was invented.
1988
The first Dewert double drive, called DUOMAT, was invented.
1991
The first OKIN double drive, called OKIMAT, was introduced for the bedding sector.
1993
Sale of Dewert to Phoenix Mecano AG.
1994
DEWERT's single drive MEGAMAT is launched on the market.
1996
Expansion of the product portfolio to include handsets, control units and accessories (1996-2000).
2000
The "Deskdrive" electric office systems are launched on the market.
2002
Refined Mechanics Hi- Tech established.
2006
OKIN and Refined started a brand partnership.
2009
Merger of Dewert and OKIN, with headquarters in Kirchlengern North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.
2010
Joint venture established between the Phoenix Mecano Group and OKIN Refined Electric Technology Co.,Ltd. in Jiaxing, China.
2010
The MEGAMAT5 is launched under the DewertOkin brand.
2011
Introduction of the DUOMAT9.
2014
Integration into the system technology: The product concept of "one-stop solution" was put forward for the first time in the industry, and it was a great success.
2016
China's first fully automated motor production line is in operation, which means OKIN has a higher standard of control over the quality and cost of core components.
2017
The office building was completed and put into use with a construction area of 36,000㎡.
2018
Phoenix Mecano AG strengthens its mechanical components division by acquiring a majority stake in Mei Hu Machinery Co. Ltd VR, China, which specializes in the manufacture of functional parts and complete assemblies made of sheet steel.
2019
Introduction of the MEGAMAT20 intelligent drive.
2019
Expansion of the product portfolio to include mechanisms in the seating segment.
2019
Introduction of the DC20 heavy-duty lifting column for the medical sector.
2019
Add Office spraying line in Wangdian, Jiaxing, China.
2019
Set up the production base in Vietnam with the area of 10,000㎡.
2020
Foundation of DewertOkin Technology Group Ltd. in Jiaxing, with preparations for listing on the newest technology stock exchange in Shanghai.
2020
Set up the second production base of Office in High-tech Zone, Xiuzhou district.
2020
Acquisition of BEWATEC ConnectedCare GmbH in Telgte North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany – thus securing access to a digital hospital infrastructure. The BEWATEC Group, together with the existing DewertOkin division, will become a centre of expertise for software and app development for medical applications.
2021
Orientation of the company towards a sales company with service functions for the headquarter DewertOkin Technology Group and affiliated companies.
2022
We're looking forward to what's ahead!