Acquisition of the company Strassacker The acquisition of Strassacker-Ölhydraulik in Esslingen results in a broader entry in the production of hydraulic cylinders.
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.
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.