The HYLATECHNIK company was founded in Ilsfeld by Paul Chrubasik in the year 1966. Previously Paul Chrubasik worked as was foreman in the press shop at the August Läpple company in Heilbronn. During that period he gained a vast amount of experience in press- and tool making. He invented and built the first blanking stroke dampers which have today become a standard component in presses. In 1971 the first own production facility was built at the present site. Over the years it was continuously expanded. In 1972 the first press was built. Technologies such as proportional-hydraulics and digital stroke monitoring were applied in presses - a novelty in those days. Today HYLATECHNIK presents itself as a modern firm that has an international reputation as a specialist and solution-provider in the metal forming industry.