1950

Gustav Schrattenecker founded the Lohnsburg joinery with only 1 apprentice. In a workshop no bigger than 7.5 x 12 m and complete with a planing machine, a wooden-frame dressing tool and a band saw with a petrol motor, the then 31-year old makes the transition to self-employment.

1960

Start of mouldings production.

1969

The Rieder exhibition saw cassette ceilings showcased for the first time under the current company name tilo. Shortly after the exhibition, the company started bulk production of cassette ceilings.

1980

The Company soon becomes a major employer in the region. While in 1970 it employed 27 people, the figure in 1980 had reached 160.

1989

Franz Schrattenecker takes over the helm from his father. His motto: "Always question the old and constantly look for innovative solutions."

1992

tilo specialises in the production of engineered floors made of natural raw materials like wood, cork and linoleum. Quality products now sold throughout Europe.

1995

Founding the tilo subsidiary FOX HOLZ located in Neuhofen. FOX HOLZ, a specialist company for floors, walls, ceilings, has also primarily made a name for itself as a specialist in the area of room acoustics and access floors. Managing Director is Mag. Josef Werner.

http://www.foxholz.at

1997

Opening a sales office in the Czech town of Jihlava (Iglau). Managing Director of tilo s.r.o. is Eng. Zdenek Vondrák.

http://www.tilo.cz

2000

On the 50th anniversary of tilo, the new three-storey office block, a low energy wooden construction, is completed.

2001

With a production volume of 1,250,000 m2 of natural flooring, tilo is the largest manufacturer of natural flooring in Austria.

2008

Mag. Michael Matzner is appointed 2nd managing director and will be responsible for the areas marketing and sales in the future.

2009

Introduction to the tilo-EASY-FIX-installation system for prompt and simple installation of the Xterior wood decking.