History
Reinhardt Ehlis establishes in Barcelona a business representing German hardware products.
His son Hans Ehlis transforms the representation business into an import company.
Pedro Ehlis begins a restructuring of the company, devoting all efforts exclusively to serving the hardware retailer.
Cadena 88 is created, a hardware purchasing and service central.
Celebration of ExpoCadena, the first business fair for Cadena 88 associates.
Alejandro and Ignacio Ehlis take over company management, becoming the fourth generation of the family business.
Development of the online sales platform and digital services of Cadena 88.
Construction begins on a new 60,000 m² logistics center in Illescas (Toledo).
Ehlis acquires a stake in CECOFERSA, the Central Purchasing Agency for Industrial Supplies in Spain and Portugal
Celebration of Ehlis' 125th Anniversary
Ehlis acquires a stake in BdB, a central purchasing agency for construction materials in Spain and Portugal.
