Our history
We are pioneers. Since 1968.
Founded as Expotechnik by designer Heinz H. Soschinski in Taunusstein, Germany. Today as ET GLOBAL a leading global premium service provider for live marketing solutions.
Our history
Pioneers since 1968
1968 | The first idea
Heinz H. Soschinski from Taunusstein has an idea: renting out trade show booths. On 15.01.1968 he founds the company Expotechnik.
1968 | The first invention
The modular, reusable trade show stand: the System 1000 inspires companies. It is produced in Taunusstein.
1970 | Expotechnik inspires
The exceptionally bold and futuristic design for Diehl at CeBit impressed customers and industry experts alike.
1978 | Expotechnik goes USA
with the first exhibition stand from its own production in Taunusstein in Atlanta for General Electric.
1988 | Location in the USA
Expotechnik goes international: Expotechnik America Ltd. is founded in Atlanta, USA.
1990 | System 7000
With the new system and the new 7m long lightweight girder, completely new concepts become feasible.
1993 | The first iF Award
Expotechnik wins the prestigious Industrie Forum Design award for the new Concept 8.
1994 | iF Product Design Award
Concept 80 creates uniform ceiling landscapes for inspiring lighting concepts.
1995 | First appearance of the Concept 80 Twin
Another exhibition stand innovation, it celebrates its premiere for Engel Austria.
1996 | Expansion to Asia
with the establishment of the new site in Singapore.
1997 | Melbourne location
The group of companies now also has a location in Australia.
1998 | Another iF Award
for a new development from Expotechnik: product islands.
1999 | And again an iF Award
This time for the new Concept 6 exhibition system.
2000 | Red Dot Design Award
For the innovative double storey system 80 Twin.
2000 | Japan location
Expotechnik Japan Ltd. in Tokyo was founded.
2001 | Second site in AustraliaStandort in Australien
In addition to Melbourne, there is now a further customer service location in Australia, Sydney.
2003 | Second site in Asia
The business activities of customers in Asia are expanding. With a headquarters in Shanghai, we guarantee optimal project support on site.
2008 | The first logistics center
goes to the start in Taunusstein/Orlen.
2010 | Generation change Management
Heinz H. Soschinski hands over to the next generation.
2017 | Expotechnik becomes ET GLOBAL
The group of companies has long since become a global player.
2018 | Move to Frankfurt
Opening of the new headquarters in Frankfurt am Main.
2018 | Foundation E3 Capital
With the foundation of the holding company E3 Capital, a group of companies for international live marketing solutions develops.
2020 | New logistics center
Opening in Langgöns with 20,000 m2 of space for storage, logistics and production. One of four warehouses in Germany for the E3 Group.
2020 | Consolidation of the E3 Group
Capital increase with the new sole shareholder Pemberton Capital Advisors with the brand relaunch E3 WORLD. Location consolidation to USA, Europe, GCC and Asia.
2023 | Efficiency - the key to success
Michael Wellbrock will be Managing Director Operations & Logistics.
2023 | Connectivity - for even more success
Frank Marreau becomes Managing Director of ET Global - responsible for Client Service & Business Development.
"Good live communication stirs emotions for lasting experiences."
Head of Business Development