Hager Group worldwide
Hager Group worldwide
Hager Group
Hager Group is a leading provider of solutions and services for electrical installations in residential, commercial and industrial buildings. Our range of solutions and services extends from energy distribution to cable management and from security systems to building automation.
As an independent family-owned and family-run company based in Blieskastel, Germany, we are one of the industry’s innovation leaders. 11,400 employees generate sales of around 1.9 billion Euro. Our components and solutions are produced at 25 locations around the globe and customers in 136 countries all over the world trust in them. We owe our success to their trust.
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Competent and committed employees all over the world
Distribution of Hager Group employees worldwide.
History
1955
Hager oHG, elektrotechnische Fabrik is established as an electrical engineering works in Saarbrücken-Ensheim (Germany).
1959
Hager Electro is established in Obernai (France). The first step towards a marketing network that will eventually span Europe.
1980s
Hager Group systematically began to supplement its range of products in the 1980s. Sales companies were founded in key European markets.
1992
Acquisition of Lumetal (Italy), a specialist in distribution boards made of metal and polyester. Since the mid-90s: Hager Group has established its own sales platforms in the United Arab Emirates (Dubai), Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, China, Australia and New Zealand.
1996
Acquisition of the German brand manufacturer Tehalit (wiring systems and cable ducts).
1998
Integration of Flash in Saverne (France) – manufacturer of electronic components. Acquisition of Ashley & Rock in Ulverston (UK) – range of products expanded to meet British Standards.
2002
Integration of switch manufacturer Polo (Poland).
2004
Takeover of Weber (Switzerland) – switchgear manufacturer – and Atral (France) – manufacturer of safety technology.
2005
Takeover of Anmacher (Switzerland), manufacturer of switches and sockets.
2006
Acquisition of all shares in Eletromar – market entry in Brazil – and takeover of Efen Group (Germany) – fuses and fuse-related power distribution.
2007
Hager Group becomes a European company: SE = Societas Europaea. Hager Group’s new factory in Pune (India) goes into operation.
2010
Acquisition of Berker, a German manufacturer of electrical switches
2012
Acquisition of Elcom (Germany) – specialist in modern communication systems and creative entryway designs. Acquisition of locate solution (Germany) – specialising in Ambient Assisted Living solutions.
2013
Takeover of three companies (Teles, Prodis, A.V.I. Sécurité) and one of the divisions of Artys – specialists in the area of products and services for remote monitoring.
2014
Cooperation with ABN Braun AG in the field of ‘outdoor electricity’. Hager Group takes over the development and production in this area at the Nuremberg site.
2015
Acquisition of Bocchiotti Group, an Italian family owned and run company with 50 years of experience in wiring and small distribution boards.
2016
Acquisition of the French company Azimut Monitoring, a leading company in the field of air quality and noise monitoring for smart buildings and smart cities. Strategic partnership with Bluelinea, a French specialist in the domain of solutions and services dedicated to home comfort for the elderly.