2009

Completion and commissioning of the new logistic centre containing 23,000 new high-bay storage areas and featuring optimised shipping logistics.
Introduction of the new adapter EQUES®EasyConnectors 32 A for the 60mm-System compact.

2008

Introduction of CrossLink Technology and the 60mm-System compact. Company foundation in Russia. Set-up of regional offices in Malaysia and Singapore. Construction of a new high-rack storage is started to double the storage capacity.

2007

Introduction of adapters EQUES®PowerConnector and further 4-pole components for the 60mm-system. Presentation of the new booth concept at Hanover Fair 2007

2006

Implementation of AMBUS®EasyLiner Bus-mounting fuse holder for cylindrical fuses.

2005

Set-up of regional offices in Moscow and Dubai.
Implementation of an innovative production layout with fully automatic production infeed by an automated transport system.
Redevelopment of the busbar system to meet the new UL 508A standard as well as CUSTO®EasyBase and AMBUS®PowerSwitch.

2004

Existing corporate design re-worked.

2002

Metal manufacturing outsourced to the partner company MTA Annaberg.
Expansion of activities to China and South East Asia.
Integration of Class J fuses to UL in the 60mm-system.

2001

Plastic manufacturing outsourced as the independent company „Sinit“.
Development of SECUR®PowerLiner - a world novelty.

2000

Foundation of associated company MTA Annaberg.
Company founded in the Netherlands (Wöhner Benelux).
Successful introduction of SECUR®LeanStreamer and AMBUS®EasySwitch.

1999

Companies founded in the USA, Italy and Spain.

1998

Introduction of the QUADRON®VolBreaker.
New technologies revolutionize the market of NH-fuse switch disconnectors.

1997

Introduction of EQUES®ControlSystems.

1996

Companies founded in India and Austria.

1995

Companies founded in China and Great Britain.
Development and implementation of a corporate design for a common worldwide representation of the company.

1994

Fully automatic logistic centre is completed and commissioned. Certification to ISO 9001.
Company founded in France (Wöhner France).
Frank Wöhner, son of Klaus Wöhner, joins the company as partner.

1989

Expansion of the 60mm-system technology to 1600 A and the T- and double-T- profile.

1986

High-rack storage building for unfinished goods and materials is completed.
Introduction of the first busbar adaptors.

1983

Patent of clip-on mechanism enables mounting on 5 mm and 10 mm busbars.

1980

Production of the 60mm-busbar system technology, where Wöhner is market leader.

1979

Introduction of the first NH-fuse switch disconnectors made of plastic material.

1978

Production of the first D-fuse bases made of plastic material.

1977

Purchase of the Georg Schade Company, Karlsruhe; Transfer of production facilities to Rödental.

1975

Manufacture of NH-fuse bases.

1970

Initial processing of thermosetting plastic.

1964

First plastic injection moulding machine is purchased.

1958

Production of main branch terminals.

1954

Construction for automated turnery and in-house tool construction for metal production.

1951

Expansion of the manufacturing halls, first in-house metal production
(fabrication shop, thread cutting facility, electroplating shop, tool construction facility).

1939

A new operational building with offices is built.

1934

Construction and Production of the first fuse bases with a minimum need of space and continual development of D-Safety- Technology.

1929

Alfred Wöhner founds an electrical installation business in his house.