The history of WEBER-HYDRAULIK
DIE GESCHICHTE DER WEBER HYDRAULIK GRUPPE
2019
2019
FOUNDATION OF RESCUE DIGITAL SYSTEMS GMBH
In order to meet the trend towards digitalisation within the WEBER RESCUE SYSTEMS segment, RESCUE DIGITAL SYSTEMS GmbH was founded in July 2019. The joint venture with another branch in Bad Neuenahr is responsible, among other things, for the development of apps and online applications in the field of fire departments and other aid organizations.
2018
2017
Realignment of the WEBER-HYDRAULIK Group
WEBER-HYDRAULIK GMBH successfully implements strategies for restructuring and focusing on its core competencies as a development partner and system provider. In this step, the company is separating from peripheral businesses.
2007
2007
Acquisition of LOG Hydraulik GmbH and FLUID TEAM Automationstechnik GmbH
Acquisition of the companies LOG Hydraulik GmbH in Unterahrain and FLUID TEAM Automationstechnik GmbH in Konstanz, thus extending the product range to include control blocks, valves and hydraulic aggregates as well as application-specific system solutions.
2005
2005
New factory in Poland
Establishment of the WEBER HYDRAULIKA Sp. z o.o. in Poland for the production of bottle jacks and hydraulic cylinders.
1999
1999
Joint venture with the company A.R.T.
Establishment of a joint venture with the company A.R.T. in the U.S. for assembly and distribution of rescue devices.
1995
1995
Chinese partner
Cooperation with a Chinese partner for the production of car jacks.
1990
1990
Acquisition of the company MADIX
Acquisition of the GDR car jack manufacturer MADIX in Dresden and subsequent concentration of the complete production of car jacks at MADIX.
1974
1974
Hydraulic rescue equipment
Start of production of hydraulic rescue equipment.
1970
1970
New production site
Relocation to a new production site in Güglingen.
1969
1969
Establishment in Losenstein
Establishment of WEBER-HYDRAULIK GMBH in Losenstein, Austria.
1966
1966
Acquisition of the company Strassacker
The acquisition of Strassacker-Ölhydraulik in Esslingen results in a broader entry in the production of hydraulic cylinders.
1965
1965
Driver’s cab tilting system
Production of the first driver’s cab tilting system.
1950
1950
Diversification of the product range
Besides lifters of all kinds, release devices for brake cylinders, barber chair pumps, support cylinders, stamp setting tools for mining and many other products are also manufactured.
1944
1944
Resettlement
Resettlement operation to Güglingen, 50 km north of Stuttgart. The operation in Stuttgart is severely damaged after heavy bombing. A few useful machines could be saved.
1939
1939
Establishment
Emil Weber establishes the “Fabrikation hydraulischer Hebezeuge” in Stuttgart-Untertürkheim.