During the time referred to as "golden fifties", August Schrader and Friedrich Klemme started to manufacture moulds for the rapidly growing container glass industry. From the beginning Schrader offered an outstanding combination of quality products delivered on time. Before long a satisfied clientele grew. As early as 1959 the first manufacturing facility was built.

In 1972 Dieter Schrader, a mechanical engineer, joined the company. Horst Schrader, his econimist brother, followed in 1979. The company welcomed the second generation and soon the two "juniors" invested in the new CNC technology. Within a short time the company developed into a high-technology enterprise.

Since 1984 Schrader have established a separate centre to train their young employees. In 1994 a specialised machines division was added. This facility designs and builds CNC machines for a range of in - house purposes. In addition specific CNC machines are built for the container industry such as the "Volume Master" which measures mould volume.

Initially Schrader served the German speaking markets in Europe. In 1988 an association was formed with Wasmuth Partner Engineering (WPE). In addition to providing export marketing Wasmuth Partner Engineering design mould equipment and provide froming assistance for all known forming processes.