30 years of SKA

  • 1995

    Rolf Schäfer, Gunnar Kolb and Klaus Ade founded the Seats, Construction, Aluminium, Lightweight Construction GmbH – SKA for short.

  • 1998

    Passenger seats for subways and commuter trains expand SKA’s product portfolio.

  • 2000

    Participation of the world market leader for truck seats, ISRINGHAUSEN, in SKA Sitze GmbH, thereby making SKA a member of the AUNDE Group.

  • 2005

    SKA moves into the newly built company buildings in Wörth am Rhein.

  • 2006

    SKA takes over the motorhome driver seat market from ISRINGHAUSEN.

  • 2009

    SKA takes over the railway market for driver seats from ISRINGHAUSEN.

  • 2014

    The next generation of driver seats for motorhomes is released. First deliveries of bus driver seats with customized upholstery to MAN.

  • 2015

    SKA's production and warehouse facilities will be expanded by 1,530 m² and the office space will be increased by 330 m².

  • 2016

    Start of the development of belt frames for the motorhome industry.

  • 2020

    SKA opens a second location in the Daimler Wörth industrial park.

  • 2023

    Expansion of the production and storage area in the Daimler Wörth industrial park.

  • 2025

    SKA celebrates its 30th anniversary.

Highlights

1995

Founding of SKA Sitze GmbH

In 1995, SKA's story began in a small office of just 40 square meters with a single employee. These humble beginnings laid the foundation for what would develop into a successful company in the years to come.

1996

Development of plastic bucket seats

In 1996, SKA achieved an innovation in the field of plastic bucket seats. The development of the NV100 model, a purely plastic bucket seat for low-floor city buses, was designed as a self-supporting system based on the modular principle. The seat was also used in the city catamaran in Brisbane, Australia, and was adapted as a passenger seat for the Econic refuse collection vehicles.

SKA began assembly in 1996 and acquired its first major customers. These included renowned companies such as Neoplan, Tüscher, and Ernst Auwärter.


1996

Just in Sequence (JIS) for DaimlerChrysler

In the same year, SKA also offered Just-in-Sequence (JIS) services to Grammer. SKA handled final assembly and variant development of Grammer driver seats for DaimlerChrysler at the Daimler truck plant in Wörth.

Just-in-Sequence (JIS) is a further development of Just-in-Time (JIT), in which parts are delivered not only at the right time but also in the correct installation sequence.

2005

New building and 10th anniversary

In 2005, SKA celebrated its tenth anniversary and marked this milestone with the move to a new company building in Wörth. The new building was specifically tailored to the company's needs and, with a total area of ​​2,700 m², offered a significant expansion of capacity.

The new building laid the foundation for further growth and strengthened the company's position as a leading provider of seating solutions in the region.

2009

SKA and KSC

In the 2009/10 season, SKA sponsored Karlsruher SC (KSC), which at the time was playing in the 2. Bundesliga. KSC finished the season in a respectable 10th place in the league table.

2015

20 years of SKA

On October 30, 2015, SKA celebrated its 20th anniversary. The key handover took place during this celebratory event. Among the invited guests was Rolf König, Managing Director of the AUNDE Group.

2015

Expension of the production and warehouse halls

The year 2015 marked a milestone in SKA's history. The company not only celebrated its 20th anniversary but also significantly expanded its operational space: the production and warehouse facilities grew by 1,125 m², and the office space by 330 m².

2025

30th anniversary

In 2025, SKA celebrated its 30th anniversary. Together with all employees, family members, and friends, the successful existence of SKA Sitze GmbH was celebrated. The company looks to the future with confidence and looks forward to the next 30 years.