About us.
Moving forward together.
Safe solutions for the storage and transport of hazardous substances
Engineering expertise meets agricultural tradition. The founding principle: using GRP as a material instead of wood 
Corporate values Respect │ Trust │ Sincerity │ Tolerance │ Open-mindedness
The CEMO Group is one of the leading manufacturers of professional systems for the safe hazardous material storage. We are the specialists when it comes to the safe storage and transport of fuels and operating materials, chemicals and lithium-ion batteries.
An unusual success story, all thanks to wine: Erhard Mödinger replaced heavy wooden barrels and grape vats with lighter, durable GRP containers – an idea that laid the foundations for CEMO’s success.
Moving forward together. Swabian ingenuity combined with respect for people.
We treat one another fairly, inspire one another and solve problems together.
Safe solutions for the storage and transport of hazardous substancesEngineering expertise meets agricultural tradition. The founding principle: using GRP as a material instead of wood Corporate values Respect │ Trust │ Sincerity │ Tolerance │ Open-mindedness
The CEMO Group is one of the leading manufacturers of professional systems for the safe hazardous material storage. We are the specialists when it comes to the safe storage and transport of fuels and operating materials, chemicals and lithium-ion batteries.
An unusual success story, all thanks to wine: Erhard Mödinger replaced heavy wooden barrels and grape vats with lighter, durable GRP containers – an idea that laid the foundations for CEMO’s success.
Moving forward together. Swabian ingenuity combined with respect for people.
We treat one another fairly, inspire one another and solve problems together.
Safe solutions for the storage and transport of hazardous substancesEngineering expertise meets agricultural tradition. The founding principle: using GRP as a material instead of wood Corporate values Respect │ Trust │ Sincerity │ Tolerance │ Open-mindedness
The CEMO Group is one of the leading manufacturers of professional systems for the safe hazardous material storage. We are the specialists when it comes to the safe storage and transport of fuels and operating materials, chemicals and lithium-ion batteries.
An unusual success story, all thanks to wine: Erhard Mödinger replaced heavy wooden barrels and grape vats with lighter, durable GRP containers – an idea that laid the foundations for CEMO’s success.
Moving forward together. Swabian ingenuity combined with respect for people.
We treat one another fairly, inspire one another and solve problems together.
Growth through innovation.
An unusual success story.
Since 1960.
The success story of CEMO began with grape pomace and GRP drums: In Weinstadt, a wine-growing region in Baden-Württemberg, Erhard Mödinger had the idea of replacing the wooden barrels used by winegrowers and farmers to store and transport liquids with lighter and more durable GRP containers. Initially a two-man business, the company – then known as CHEMO – quickly became well-known and successful in Weinstadt and the surrounding area.
Today, with over 300 employees, CEMO is one of the leading companies in the field of hazardous material storage, with production and sales sites in Germany, Austria, France and the United Kingdom.
We attach just as much importance to the protection of people and the environment as we do to the use of high-quality materials.
The 1960s
The Berlin Wall divides Europe, whilst the moon landing opens up new horizons. The ’68 movement calls for social change – a decade caught between division and a new beginning.
1960
Erhard Mödinger set up a two-man business in rented workshop premises in Weinstadt to manufacture grape-crushing vats and GRP drums for viticulture and agriculture.
1964–1965
Construction of the first factory building in Strümpfelbach
1968
Production of the first patent-protected GRP heating oil tanks certified in Germany.
The 1970s
The oil crisis is reshaping the economy, whilst terrorism is shaking Europe to its core. At the same time, environmental awareness is growing – the first green ideas are emerging.
1970
The second Chemowerk plant (now CEMO) is being built on a 42,000 square metre site in Schnelldorf (Bavaria) for the production of heating oil tanks. Production begins with an initial workforce of around 20 employees.
1975
Developments in the range of viticulture equipment, such as the Muli, grape trolleys and tipping systems, enabled the efficient transport of grapes from the vine to the wine press.
1977
Development of the CHEMO heat storage range, including complete control and regulation systems.
The 1980s
The fall of the Berlin Wall brought the Cold War to an end. Chernobyl served as a warning to exercise caution, whilst computers became part of everyday life.
1982
Establishment of the sales company for France, CHEMO S.A.R.L., in Villefranche-sur-Saône (now CEMO France)
1985
Manufacture of safety tanks for diesel storage
The 1990s
Germany is growing closer together, and Europe is drawing nearer. The internet is revolutionising communication and the economy – a new era is dawning.
1990
Development of an environmental protection programme for the storage of substances hazardous to water (GRP buns, used battery containers, hazardous waste collection points).
1997
Launch of the KT heating oil tanks – the first one-piece GRP tanks go into series production
1999
ISO 9001 certification
The 2000s
9/11 changed the course of world politics; the euro has brought Europe closer together economically. Social media is emerging – the world is becoming more interconnected than ever.
2001
Launch of the DWT tank – the first GRP double-walled tank with a sandwich construction
2006
Development and manufacture of AdBlue® refuelling systems|refilling systems
2007
Completion of the new logistics centre at the Schnelldorf site
2008
Change of the brand name ‘Chemo’ to CEMO
2008
Establishment of CEMO UK, the sales company for the UK, in Gloucester
The 2010s
Migration, Brexit and climate protests have defined the decade. Digitalisation is advancing – bringing with it both opportunities and risks.
2010
Anniversary Year 1960–2010: 50 Years of CEMO
2012
Inauguration of the first PE rotational moulding plant at the Schnelldorf production site
2013
Development of a new generation of tanks for diesel, AdBlue® and lubricants: CEMO CUBE
2015
Expansion and modernisation of the logistics centre in Schnelldorf
2019
The first products for the storage and transport of lithium batteries are being launched: F90 battery safety cabinets, safety drums and steel collection containers
The 2020s
The new, patent-protected pressure relief system “lockEX” is bringing about a lasting change to the safe storage of lithium-ion batteries.
2023
CEMO receives the Top 100 seal of approval
2025
Berger is becoming CEMO: CEMO is thus sending a clear signal regarding the further expansion of its international presence and the establishment of CEMO Austria as an independent subsidiary.
2026
In 2026, a second production site – CEMO Stahlproduktion – will be established. Containers for hazardous substances and safety containers will be manufactured to the highest standards of precision at the new plant in Thuringia.