History

In 1975, Ulrich Littau founded the LBL Elektrotechnik company in Elmshorn together with a business partner. Unfortunately, the business Partners split in 1989. The L&S Elektrotechnik Littau & Sohn GmbH is founded and resumes business operations. Holger Littau, son of the company founder, joins the management ranks, thus ushering in the era of the second generation. Company headquarters are moved to Bevern near Barmstedt.

In 1999, growing markets cause a continuous rise in demand which makes new office space necessary and thus yet another relocation to Kiebitzreihe. By this time, Holger Littau has taken over as sole captain at the helm of the company.

In 2009, the product range has been extended to the filter Technology segment.

In 2010 and 2012 space restrictions necessitated purchasing the neighboring properties upon which a new facility hall and a warehouse could be erected. With 5,500 square meters the new property easily accommodates a production/storage and office compound of 2,300 square meters with ample space for the wider product portfolio while leaving space in reserve for future expansion plans.

As of 01 January 2016, HLE Holger Littau Elektrotechnik GmbH were merged with L&S Elektrotechnik Littau & Sohn GmbH, which was renamed as LITTAU GmbH. With the consolidation of both companies, we would like to create even more efficient company structures for our customers, suppliers and employees in the future. By optimising our processes and procedures, we will create a further improved customer support and a holistic, transparent service portfolio.

Following the expansions in 2010 and 2012, a 600 m² warehouse was built in 2014 to create additional space for our production. Seven years later, even this area is no longer sufficient – which is why the warehouse is now being extended by another 500 m². The facility, originally constructed in 2014, is now fully utilized by our continuously growing filter department.

In the rear section of the first floor of the warehouse built in 2014, a modern, light-filled office was created in 2025. The open layout fosters a pleasant working atmosphere and encourages collaboration. To be even closer to our products and to our colleagues in the warehouse, our filtration department has moved into the new premises—another step toward efficient teamwork and growth.