1886

Founding in Halle an der Saale by Carl Wilhelm Caesar and his cousin Otto Loretz, focusing on trade and commerce, processing (and also partial cultivation of herbs), in particular for pharmaceutical applications.

1953

Nationalization and renaming of the company by the former GDR. Relocation of Rudolf Caesar, C.W. Caesar's son, to BRD and new start in Michelstadt/Odenwald.

1959

Relocation to Hilden/Rheinland. Expansion of the company and extension of business activities (especially raw materials).

1962

Takeover by the von der Linde family.

1998

Takeover of the Vaselinfabrik Wasserfuhr ‑ then over 100 years old - in Bonn (production: ointments, fat oils).

2016

• Construction of a new administrative building at the Hilden site
• Construction of a new production facility at the Hilden site
• Conversion of the production facility at the Bonn site in accordance with the requirements of the current EU GMP Guidelines

Today, a total of 230 employees work for Caelo across both locations.