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Creation
The Jakob Bengel company was created in 1873 as a factory for watch
chains. The mechanical production allowed for low cost fabrication and developed
a huge market very fast, which transcended the European borders in a short time. |
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The 2nd
generation
During the 2nd generation the production of chains was expanded by producing
costume jewelry. A recently rediscovered jewelry collection from the 1920s
and 1930s in Art Deco and Bauhaus style was mostly exported to France. |
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The 3rd
generation
In 1954 a new period of prosperity started: the era of anodized aluminum
started. Products made of aluminum, then anodized in an acid bath, could
be colored into any color shade. This development boosted the market of
the costume jewelry. |
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The 4th
generation
In 1978 the 4th generation took control of the chain and jewelry factory
Jakob Bengel.
But the business of costume jewelry has long been transferred to cheap labor
countries, but the fashion with decorative chains held on. It was only in 1993
when the market suddenly collapsed like never before. And nothing changed during
the following decades.
To preserve the
building infrastructure and production facilities for future generations,
several initiatives were started from different sides. In 2001 the
Jakob Bengel Foundation was created. |
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The industrial
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