About us
Global market leader thanks to a clever idea
The principle is simple, the function outstanding, the idea pure genius. The patented quick fastener has made us the world leader in the sector. Here you can find out how it all started.
2024
Billions of quick fasteners worldwide
Since 1953, Württembergische Allplastik GmbH has sold more than three billion quick fasteners in almost every part of the world.
2021
German Innovation Award for the Allplastik Blitzbinder® detectable quick fastener
Württembergische Allplastik GmbH received two prestigious awards for its detectable quick fasteners: the German Innovation Award and the Plus X Award. Aimée Lefnaer became the company’s sole Managing Director.
2012
Development of the Allplastik Blitzbinder® detectable quick fastener
A new member of the management team: Aimée Lefnaer
Württembergische Allplastik GmbH developed the “Allplastik Blitzbinder® detectable quick fastener”, which was to become particularly popular in the food industry.
The founder’s daughter, Aimée Lefnaer, became a member of the management team.
2006
Business presence in Chicago, IL
To ensure that it was available to its customers locally, Württembergische Allplastik GmbH established a business presence in Chicago, IL.
1995
New management team
The company’s founder, Otto Lefnaer, bowed out of the running of the business. His wife, Angelika Lefnaer, and son, Björn Lefnaer, took over at the head of the company. The company continued to grow successfully.
1992
Company headquarters in Herrenberg
Württembergische Allplastik GmbH transferred its headquarters from Stuttgart to Herrenberg.
1953
Otto Lefnaer, inventor of the quick fastener
Qualified engineer, Otto Lefnaer, founded Württembergische Allplastik GmbH. He invented useful items for everyday use as well as children’s toys and manufactured these using an injection molding process. He soon had the idea of developing a new closure system. He invented the world’s very first quick fastener, patented it under the name Allplastik Blitzbinder® and manufactured it in various sizes and colors.