Official sports flooring for the CrossFit Games
Our fitness flooring is the official sports flooring for the CrossFit Games.
History
REGUPOL BSW has been a 100% family-owned business from day one. Founder Karl Pöppel acted as Managing Director from 1954 until his retirement in the early 80s, followed by his son Hans-Herbert Pöppel, Managing Director from 1965 - 1989. Members of the Board of Directors today are Ulf Pöppel, LL.M., CEO; Rainer Pöppel, CEO; Dirk Pöppel, M.Sc., CFO. Sebastian Pöppel, Christian Pöppel and Niels Pöppel are REGUPOL BSW shareholders and Sales, Purchase and Production Directors, thus representing the fourth generation of the Pöppel family to serve REGUPOL BSW and its subsidiaries. Generation number five is in the cradle, kindergarten and primary school. It is our aim that one day this generation will continue the tradition as well.
Timeline
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REGUPOL is a Family Business
In 1954, the “Berleburger Schaumstoffwerk” was founded by Karl Pöppel and Carl Schneider.
Our Success Model is simple
We employ creative, dedicated, experienced, and highly motivated employees that have the ability to offer suitable solutions to our clients.
The REGUPOL-Family is growing
In recent years, there have been significant additions to the REGUPOL family of companies.
Helping Kids Feel Safe on Playgrounds
Whether it's fall protection tiles or seamless fall protection flooring, children can feel safe on our surfaces that have been tested, and are DIN/EU-certified fall protection.
REGUPOL Sports Flooring is in 142 of 194 Nations
When people are asked what comes to mind when they think of REGUPOL, many think of "sports flooring".
Anniversary
65 years of BSW
REGUPOL Zebra Athletics LLC
Incorporation of REGUPOL Zebra Athletics LLC in Minneapolis, MN, USA.
Our customers trust us
One thing is certain, the customer relationships that have existed for decades show that our partners trust us.
Advertising partnership with Usain Bolt extended
For the fourth time, BSW has extended the advertising deal with Usain Bolt. For REGUPOL, this partnership is almost an affair of the heart.
CrossFit Games
REGUPOL becomes the official flooring sponsor of the CrossFit Games.
REGUPOL Schweiz AG
Incorporation of REGUPOL Schweiz AG in Dietikon, Switzerland
Niels Pöppel
Niels Pöppel, M.Sc., joins the Management Team of BSW as Director of Business Development for Sports and Acoustic Products.
REGUPOL Acoustics Middle East
Incorporation of REGUPOL Acoustics Middle East in Dubai
Elbphilharmonie
The “Elbphilharmonie” is a cultural landmark in the “HafenCity” quarter of Hamburg, Germany. It is one of the largest, and acoustically most advanced concert halls in the world.
Sebastian Pöppel
Sebastian Pöppel, LL.M, joins the Management Team of BSW as Director of Business Development for Protective Layers, Load Securement and Sports Mats.
BSW Shanghai Company Ltd
Incorporation of BSW Shanghai Company Ltd in China.
Christian Pöppel
Christian Pöppel, M.Sc. joins the Management Team of BSW as Director of Purchasing and Production.
BSW acquires another piece of land
BSW acquires another 230,000 sq ft (in qm: 23.000) piece of land in Bad Berleburg, Germany to build what is today the Logistic Centre of the company.
Usain Bolt
BSW signs an advertising contract with Usain Bolt.
World Championships in Athletics
At the 2009 World Championships in Athletics, sprint legend Usain Bolt sets the world record in both the 100m and the 200m dashes on the Blue REGUPOL track at “Olympiastadion Berlin”.
Incorporation of REGUPOL America LLC in Lebanon, PA, USA
After selling its shares to the previous joint venture partner, BSW undertakes a fresh start to serve the markets in North America and Mexico.
Burj Khalifa in Dubai
Dubai is probably the most famous city in the United Arab Emirates, and home to the highest building in the world, the Burj Khalifa.
Seamless safety surfacing
Installation of the first seamless safety surfacing by BSW, called "playfix".
REGUPOL running track
The blue REGUPOL running track at “Olympiastadion Berlin” has become a symbol for athletics in Germany, and throughout Europe.
Incorporation of REGUPOL Australia Pty Ltd in Sydney, Australia
After years of selling products to Australia, BSW decides to start its own subsidiary "down under".
Incorporation of BSW Parks Ltd., Hongkong
BSW starts to manufacture REGUPOL moulded products in Hongkong for the Far Eastern Market.
everroll gym flooring
The first Installation of gym flooring (everroll).
Joint venture in the US
BSW starts the first manufacturing joint venture in the US.
BSW starts business with the former Soviet Union
BSW was among the first German companies who pioneered business in what is today Russia.
Anti-Slip Mats
BSW begins selling Anti-Slip Mats.
REGUPOL Safety Tiles
BSW starts to make and sell the first REGUPOL Safety Tiles.
Acquisition of land and building at Bad Berleburg-Sählingstraße
The 400,000 sq ft facility (in qm: 40.000) over time becomes home to all of BSW's foam and rebonded foam manufacturing equipment.
REGUPOL protective layers
BSW sells the first REGUPOL protective layers for flat roofs (membrane protection).
Installation outside of Germany
The first REGUPOL running tracks are installed outside Germany, in the Philippines and Columbia.
“Olympic Games“ in Munich
The first international sports event that involves REGUPOL surfaces: The “Olympic Games“ in Munich.
Construction of Section I
Construction of Section I of today's REGUPOL Plant in Bad Berleburg-Raumland is completed.
Regupol running track
The first REGUPOL running track is installed in Germany.
Martial Arts Mats
Sale of the first BSW Tatami Martial Arts Mats.
Product offerings
REGUPOL Impact Sound Insulation, and REGUPOL Sports Surfaces are officially launched as product offerings — This is considered the beginning of the REGUPOL era!
Development Regupol Elastic Tiles and Interlocking Pavers
REGUPOL Elastic Tiles and REGUPOL Interlocking Pavers are developed and first used for children playgrounds.
BSW starts to export its products
Initial export markets are countries in Central Europe.
First REGUPOL sports surfaces
BSW begins to manufacture and sell the first REGUPOL sports surfaces for multipurpose pitches in Germany.
BSW starts to develop REGUPOL
REGUPOL is a resilient, versatile, heavy duty material suitable for a wide range of various applications.
Production of rebonded foam
Production of rebonded foam — BSW develops a wide range of rebonded foam products. The first plant and offices are built at Hilgenacker, Bad Berleburg.
Incorporation of BSW
Berleburger Schaumstoffwerk GmbH (BSW) Incorporated in Bad Berleburg, Germany.