barkMg

A success story in magnesium

The history of our company

1924

Foundation of the company Karl Hopt GmbH by Karl Hopt, production of variable capacitors for the world market.

1961

Production of magnesium die castings for the own needs of the company Karl Hopt GmbH on cold chamber machines.

1967

Development of the first hot-chamber die casting machine for magnesium, together with the Frech and Mahle companies.

1986

New foundation of the company C&C Bark Metalldruckguss und Formenbau GmbH by Dipl. Kfm. Borries Bark

Company owner:
Dr.-Ing. Carlo Bark
Dr.rer.pol. Cyrus Bark
Renate Bark, née Hopt

1988

New construction foundry and degating plant

2000

ISO 9002 and QS 9000 certification

2003

New building CNC production hall

2015

New construction warehouse

2019

Entry of investor Torun Group - change of name to "Torun Bark Magnesium GmbH

2022

Repurchase of shares by the Bark family - change of name to "Bark Magnesium GmbH

2024

G-Plast enters as a partner to improve processes and realize synergies together