MAKING HISTORY
Visionary through tradition.
The history of KLINGER in Gumpoldskirchen and the company milestones are outlined here.
1957 - 1984
- Hubert Klinger-Lohr becomes the new managing director of the Group.
- Expansion of manufacturing sites and build-up of a European distribution network with 24/7 service.
- Development of PTFE sealing materials and introduction of KLINGERsil®, the world's first asbestos-free jointing material.
- Production of large industrial-scale ball valves - KLINGER Ballostar®.
1984 - 2012
- Merger of the automotive segment with the German market leader Elring.
- Opening of a new, modern production plant for large-scale ball valves as an expansion of the R&D unit in Gumpoldskirchen.
- Introduction of a revolutionary high-temperature sealing material, KLINGER® Quantum.
- Opening of new subsidiaries in Russia, Thailand and China.
