The right partner
COTTA creates progress, but, above all, fulfills all needs.
Real passion, ability and courage are needed to give idea stability. It takes the right attitude, qualified people and experienced partners to create something excellent.
History of the Cotta Group
The history of COTTA is one full of passion, innovation and courage. We have grown steadily and are represented in 30 countries throughout the world. Our thoughts and actions are always focused on the people and behind the scenes. The respectful cooperation, good relationships and shared demand for quality bring us together.
1991
Founded as a commercial agency MCA in Bendern, Liechtenstein, by Mr. P. Gschwend
1991
Takeover of commercial agency from various upholstery brands from the Schieder Group
1996
Initial production of independent models in leather
2000
Construction of our first upholstery factory on 5,000 sqm.
2001
Start of production in our first factory
2004
Expansion of existing upholstery factory as well as new construction of factory 2 on a total production area of 40,000 sqm.
2007
Acquisition of 2 upholstery factors from the insolvent Schieder Group
2012
Cotta Group’s first appearance at the imm Köln trade fair
2015
Construction of the Minimaxx upholstery factory
2018
Addition and expansion of two more factories
2018
Takeover of Sinkro in Sarajevo, Bosnia-Herzegovina for the production of beds and upholstered furniture
2019
Foundation of Designwerk AG with independent production
2019
Takeover of Steinpol from the Steinhoff Group
2019
Construction and conversion from Sinkro Sarajevo and expansion to 30,000 sqm. Production area
2019
Expansion of the Minimaxx upholstery factory
Group FACTS
Managing director:
Patrick Poltera (marketing/sales),
Walter Schlegel (finance / human resources)
Number of employees 2021: 5.593
Production facilities:
15 factories with a total production area of 287,000 sqm