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