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elobau history
1972 - elobau Elektrobauelemente GmbH & Co. KG is established and develops the first magnetic switch on a dry reed contact basis for hay distribution equipment.
1977 – elobau increases production by building its own tools with plastic molding machines and within the same year introduces the world’s first proximity safety switch
1980 – a plunger switch with dry reed contact technology originally developed for gear boxes gives life to a new product segment: vehicle components
1989 – The existing product line was increased by the addition of the Intrinsically Safe (explosion proof) (Ex) switches
1990 – elobau’ s first FNR played a significant breakthrough part in its increasing presence within the Vehicle industry, thus enabling elobau to extend its share of the market while being a landmark in the development of the joystick program.
1995 – The addition of Hygienic Sensors to the Machine safety line provided a higher quality standard product for the Food Industry
1996 - The first non-contacting joystick and new suction pipe is introduced and elobau once more proves the reliability of the reed technology
1998 – In order to keep up with the industry demand, elobau increases its Machine safety sensor portfolio by adding the 2-N/O contact system.
2002 - Machine safety innovation: the first safety bus system of the new product line, elosafe, improves the conventional safety technology.
2004 – The first mercury-free tilt switch is now on the market
2005 – The launching of the Machine safety “design” sensor introduced a change from pure functionality to aesthetics design
2006 – N4, a new tilt switch combines high technical standard with a new sleek design
2008 - elobau adds a second production plant and new office facilities bringing more capacity to Leutkirch
2014 – elobau redefines safety products, introducing eloProtect m and eloProtect e, magnetic and RFID safety sensors with a new dimension of proven reliability and performance.
Management
1972 – 1992 Mr. Fritz Hetzer is the founder and sole company Executive Director
1992 – 2003 Fritz Hetzer manages the company along with son Michael Hetzer
2003 - present Michael Hetzer is the sole Executive Director
As an expanding, globally active, medium-sized family business with more than 600 employees, we develop and manufacture sensor technology and operator interface controls for the industrial machine and off-highway vehicle sectors. Our high-quality products are characterized by a high vertical range of manufacture and are manufactured in a carbon-neutral manner in Germany. With our innovative, non-contact sensor products, we support our customers worldwide in manufacturing industrial machines and vehicles that set standards in terms of performance, operator comfort, safety and quality.
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1972 - elobau Elektrobauelemente GmbH & Co. KG is established and develops the first magnetic switch on a dry reed contact basis for hay distribution equipment.
1977 – elobau increases production by building its own tools with plastic molding machines and within the same year introduces the world’s first proximity safety switch
1980 – a plunger switch with dry reed contact technology originally developed for gear boxes gives life to a new product segment: vehicle components
1989 – The existing product line was increased by the addition of the Intrinsically Safe (explosion proof) (Ex) switches
1990 – elobau’ s first FNR played a significant breakthrough part in its increasing presence within the Vehicle industry, thus enabling elobau to extend its share of the market while being a landmark in the development of the joystick program.
1995 – The addition of Hygienic Sensors to the Machine safety line provided a higher quality standard product for the Food Industry
1996 - The first non-contacting joystick and new suction pipe is introduced and elobau once more proves the reliability of the reed technology
1998 – In order to keep up with the industry demand, elobau increases its Machine safety sensor portfolio by adding the 2-N/O contact system.
2002 - Machine safety innovation: the first safety bus system of the new product line, elosafe, improves the conventional safety technology.
2004 – The first mercury-free tilt switch is now on the market
2005 – The launching of the Machine safety “design” sensor introduced a change from pure functionality to aesthetics design
2006 – N4, a new tilt switch combines high technical standard with a new sleek design
2008 - elobau adds a second production plant and new office facilities bringing more capacity to Leutkirch
2014 – elobau redefines safety products, introducing eloProtect m and eloProtect e, magnetic and RFID safety sensors with a new dimension of proven reliability and performance.
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Management
1972 – 1992 Mr. Fritz Hetzer is the founder and sole company Executive Director
1992 – 2003 Fritz Hetzer manages the company along with son Michael Hetzer
2003 - present Michael Hetzer is the sole Executive Director
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TodayAs an expanding, globally active, medium-sized family business with more than 600 employees, we develop and manufacture sensor technology and operator interface controls for the industrial machine and off-highway vehicle sectors. Our high-quality products are characterized by a high vertical range of manufacture and are manufactured in a carbon-neutral manner in Germany. With our innovative, non-contact sensor products, we support our customers worldwide in manufacturing industrial machines and vehicles that set standards in terms of performance, operator comfort, safety and quality.
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Facts and Figures about elobau
- Global headquarters in Leutkirch in Allgäu (Southern Germany)
- North American headquarters in Waukegan, Illinois
- Founded 1972
- 3 production plants
- 10 sales subsidiaries
- Executive management: Michael Hetzer, Dietmar Weik, Dr. Thilo Ittner
- Approx. 670 employees worldwide
- Represented in 31 countries
- 77 million euros in sales (2013)
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