- The company was originally founded as JET Kunststofftechnik Ulrich Kreft GmbH by Ulrich Kreft in Bad Oeynhausen (Germany)
- GRP moulded components, initial manufacture of light domes
- 12 employees
1970
1978
Development of own SHEV systems for light domes (Firejet)
1980
- Relocation to Tengern (Germany)
- Approval from the German Insurance Association (VdS) as an installer of SHEV systems
1985
Merchandising of own continuous rooflight system
VARIO-NORM
VARIO-NORM
1987
- Plant extension of 2.200 square metres
- Approval for SHEV system according DIN 18232
1989
Sale of JET Kunststofftechnik to Yule Catto plc
1995
Acquisition of Berlin-based RAWA GmbH as the first regional JET distribution company
1997
Acquisition of Nuremberg-based SM Lichtkuppelzentrum GmbH
as the second regional JET distribution company
as the second regional JET distribution company
1998
Acquisition of Kirchzarten-based Steinbrecher GmbH as the
third regional JET distribution company
third regional JET distribution company
2000
Sale of JET Kunststofftechnik
by Yule Catto plc to CRH plc.
by Yule Catto plc to CRH plc.
2002
JET Schaumstoff Formteile GmbH is founded
as a spin-off of JET Kunststofftechnik
as a spin-off of JET Kunststofftechnik
2005
- JET Kunststofftechnik changes its name to
JET Tageslicht & RWA GmbH - Incorporation of Brakel Aero GmbH into the JET Group
2008
- Production extended by 3.000 square metres to a total of 18,000 m²
- Incorporation of GRESCHALUX GmbH into the JET Group
- Foundation of a distribution subsidiary in Poland (JET Polska)
- 470 employees
2010
The JET Group celebrates the 40th anniversary of its founding. The JET Group receives the BGHW safety prize awarded by the German institution for statutory accident insurance and prevention for the trade and distribution sectors, for its innovative JET-SAFETY-SET
2011
‘H2 Equity Partners’ takes over the JET Group from CRH