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HUMMEL once
Customized metal turned parts for the fitter in the electrical, heating and sanitary fields.
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HUMMEL today
Small to medium-sized company operating worldwide with the main emphases:
Development, production and distribution of innovative technical products
or building installation and industrial applications.
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North of Freiburg, in the middle of the area where the three countries of
Germany, France and Switzerland meet, is Waldkirch in the Black Forest. Here
is the headquarters of HUMMEL which today can look back on more
than 50 years of company history.
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1948
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With the founding of the Anton Hummel metal goods factory and the production of form turned pieces and products for heating, sanitary and electrical installation.
First sales’ successes:
 Combination locks
Lighters
Pasta machines
Door jacks
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1960
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The product mix is divided into three main groups:
Electric installation, heating and sanitary fittings and customized turned parts.
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1970
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Increase in the production of synthetic parts. Granting of the patent for rotatable ventilating valve.
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1973
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With Helmut Hummel the second generation entered the business.
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1987
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Investment in a fully automated electroplating production line.
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1994
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Founding of HUMACO Kälte- und Klimazubehör (Refrigeration and air conditioning accessories)
Reconstruction of the logistics center in Denzlingen for HUMMEL Elektrotechnik.
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1995
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HUMMEL is subdivided into different areas of business.
Founding of HUMMEL Hungary, Budapest
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1999
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Founding of HUMMEL Connector Systems Shanghai Co., Ltd.
Founding of the advertising agency intermedia marketing.
Development and fabrication of circular connectors.
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2000
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Founding of HUMMEL Connector Systems s.r.l. Turin.
Founding of HUMMEL Connector Systems do Brazil Ltd.
Reconstruction of the logistics center in Denzlingen for HUMMEL Heizung + Sanitär Armaturen.
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2004
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Construction and entering of the distribution center in Denzlingen by HUMMEL Elektrotechnik GmbH and HUMMEL Heizung- und Sanitär Armaturen GmbH.
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2006
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Construction of a new building for the company Hummel Connector Systems Ltda. In Tatuí.
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2008
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Founding of HUMMEL Holding AG.
Founding of HUMMEL AG.
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