1887: Ernst Hirtler KG soap factory and fine tallow is founded

1946: the company is taken over by 17-year-old Horst Hirtler and his mother

1975: Horst Hirtler dies, Helga Hirtler takes over the company

1980: Curta GmbH (later Jade) buys 70% of the company

1983: Jade (Cassella) buys the remaining 30%.

1984: the company becomes a 70% subsidiary of Beiersdorf

1989: Beiersdorf buys the remaining 30%

From January 1st, 2007 Hirtler became
an 100% affiliate of Budelpack Holding B.V., NL.

From April 2010 Possehl-Group takes over all assets and business activities. Hirtler GmbH changes its name into HIRTLER SEIFEN GmbH