FROM PAID TOOLING TO GLOBAL PLAYER

50 years of Härter

2018


The Härter company expands with Müller Formenbau in Germany.

Opening of the HÄRTER Logistikzentrum.

2014


Expansion of metal-plastic technology at company headquarters in Königsbach-Stein.

Celebration of company’s 50th anniversary.

2013


Poland site expansion.

2012


Preferred Supplier Award from Bosch, INA and Schneider Electric.

2011


Wolfgang Härter becomes chairman of the advisory board.

Martin Härter becomes CEO of the Härter Group.

2008


International expansion of metal-plastic technology: Hybrid technology at all sites.

2005


Company founder Wolfgang Härter receives the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany.

2004


Entry into metal-plastic technology.

Founding of Härter Technika Wytlaczania Sp. z o.o.sp.k. in Legnica/Poland.

Founding of Härter Asia Dongguan Limited in China.

Certification of company headquarters in Königsbach-Stein for TS 16949 (automotive quality system requirements).

Härter celebrates its 40th anniversary in October.

2002


Expansion of headquarter production plant to over 25,000 square meters.

Establishment of transport and logistics center.

Opening of training center.

2000


Founding of Härter Stamping LLC in Michigan/USA.

1999


The product area for part stamping production is spun off and expanded with packaging and assembly areas.

Founding of Härter Stanztechnik GmbH.

Compliance with DIN EN ISO 9001 and QS 9000 achieved.

1989


Steady expansion of manufacturing: The manufacturing floors are extended and a new administrative building accommodates the growth.

Introduction of DIN EN ISO 9002.

1977


Härter creates room for the increased production volume by moving into a new production plant in Königsbach-Stein.

1964


Founding of Härter Werkzeugbau GmbH in Ispringen.

HÄRTER TODAY – FACTS AND FIGURES


1500 employees
72 apprentices
100 stamping machines
60 wire-cutting EDM systems
300 annual number of progressive tools made
2000000000 annual number of stamping parts produced