About us

People are important to us

Our staff is motivated to make the unbelievable believable. It is our endeavour to involve our staff in decision making processes. Decisions are made quickly and deep in the organisation. We understand ourselves as a learning organisation. By the constant increase of productivity we maintain and generate jobs. We are always open to changes.

Partner = Value

We listen to our customers. Our aim is it to delight our customers every day once more. Our customers are used to our innovative solutions. Flexibility is a constant part of our business culture. We regard the internet as a chance to contact all our customers directly. Our trade partners are a reliable part of  our value added chain. We aim at a long term cooperation with our suppliers. We always obtain suggestions for improvements from our suppliers, e.g. how to save resources. We pursue the total costs together with our suppliers. We reach our business targets much faster by partnership!

Quality in all areas

We are obsessed by the high quality and functionality of our products. We know the value of our products. The solution of problems has priority. We always improve details. Easy handling and low follow-up costs are the key to our customer's reduction of costs. Our variety of products pushes the constant renewal of our product range. We are obviously the leader in our key markets.

We love showcases!

Our Profile

The company ST-Vitrinen Trautmann GmbH was founded in 1979 by Siegfried Trautmann in Bielefeld-Brake. Siegfried Trautmann modified an old garage for the production of a small selection of showcases and display cabinets, which he built himself in the early years. Within a very short period of time, he established himself and his new products in this specialized market segment.

The breakthrough came with a contract from the Bielefeld Tram Company to build timetable display showcases (Model ST) which would be placed on all of the tram stop platforms throughout Bielefeld. Similar contracts were soon to follow, one of which was for the supply of the complete network of new showcases and display cabinets for Wuppertal’s well known overhead rail system. After the contract with Wuppertal, the company received a steady flow of orders from its customers. This was primarily because of the unique patented framework and form systems, which were especially designed to the customer’s needs and specifications.

A larger selection of showcases and display cabinets followed.

During the 1980’s the company produced high quality specialized showcases for the company "Mont-Blanc", many of which are still in use in airports all around the world.

Due to the growing volume of contracts, Siegfried Trautmann’s soon became too small. In 1983 the company moved into a bigger production hall.

The individualized company strategy and concept of predefined and specialized production of showcases and display cabinets soon found a stable footing in this area in the open worldwide market. The initial production of showcases and display cabinets were intended for outdoor as well as indoor use. Later, open-air display clocks were included in the production range.

In the beginning of the 1990's, due to the increased numbers of orders received, an extension to the company was planned and quickly carried out. A new office complex and various production halls were added.

In 1994 a further expansion of the company took place when TK-Oberflaechen became a partner. This company specialized in powder coating of metal. In the year 2000, an additional expansion of a new logistic center was completed.

ST-Vitrinen currently employs a total staff of 80 employees, an individualized (single run) and a series production line. A dynamic team of designers, technicians, engineers and specially trained and qualified employers in different areas guarantee the perfect design and production of our products.

Our main customers are transport services, supermarket chains, museums, large industrial companies, cities and communes. ST-Vitrine’s products come to use wherever a specialized type of display or showcase, either as stand alone or electro-mechanical, for advertisement and information purposes is needed.

Special and originally designed showcases and display cabinets to your individual requirements can also be produced for our private customers, clubs and dioceses.

No business would be complete without individualized consulting and planning services for your showcase and display cabinet needs.