Milestones of the Berger Group
Berger writes history
Since founded by Alois Berger in 1955, Berger has always represented growth and perseverance. Our steadfast and unshakable foundation has allowed us to prove ourselves as a competent partner, always focusing on furthering development and innovation, especially in the most difficult of times.
1955
Founding of the company
Founding of the company by Alois Berger in Kaufbeuren-Neugablonz with operating area of 105 m² and two trained workers
1957
New construction in Ottobeuren
New construction in and move to Ottobeuren, production area: 420 m², 21 employees
1959
Apprentice training
- Further investments in single-spindle automatic lathes and in quality assurance
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Beginning of the training of apprentices at Berger
1965
A reason to celebrate
More than 2 million DM turnover for the first time
1968
Cooperation with Bosch
- Introduction of multi-spindle automatic lathes
- Start of cooperation with Bosch
1969
A new administration building
Construction of a new two-storey administration building in Ottobeuren
1976
The first Hydromat rotary transfer machine
- Commissioning of the first "Hydromat" rotary transfer machine from Pfiffner
- Entry into grinding technology with the founding of Berger Feintechnik GmbH Ummendorf
1976
Berger Grinding competency
Start of grinding technology with founding of Berger Feintechnik GmbH in Ummendorf
1979
Berger goes international
Founding of the first production facilities outside Germany: A. Berger Precision Ltd. in Brampton, Canada
1985
Expansion of the Ottobeuren location
- Move into the newly built production hall with clean room and air-conditioned production area at the Ottobeuren location
- Start of production of in-house hardening facility
1989
Entry into high-tech machining
Founding of A. Berger GmbH & Co. KG high-tech machining in Memmingen
1991
Expansion of production in Memmingen
Start of superfinishing with honing and grinding at the Memmingen location
1993
A major step in Quality Management
Certification for the first time to ISO 9002 at the Ottobeuren, Memmingen and Ummendorf locations, forerunner of ISO 9001
1994
Machine parts and modules
- Entry into the production of machine parts, ball screw drives, hollow shaft motors and modules by the acquisition of the Wertach plant
- More than 10 million EUR turnover for the first time
1994
Founding of location in USA
Building of our Spartanburg location, in South Carolina, USA
1996
CNC multii-spindle automatic machines
Commissioning of the first CNC multi-spindle automatic machine
1997
Expansion of the Memmingen location
Hall rebuilding for the first Bergomat CTC16 and its commissioning at the Memmingen location.
2000
Founding of Berger Holding
- Founding of Berger Holding, Memmingen
- Corporate headquarters created in Memmingen location
- Move into the new production hall with 11,000 m² at the Memmingen location
2001
Berger goes to Eastern Europe
Purchasing of property in Kedzierzyn-Kozle, Poland and founding of A. Berger Polska Sp. z o.o.
2003
Further certifications
Certification to ISO/TS 16949 for the first time at the Ottobeuren, Memmingen, Ummendorf and Wertach locations and the hardening facility at Memmingen
2004
Berger becomes bigger
- More than 70 million EUR turnover for the first time
- Completion of a new hall with a modern office building at the location in Poland
- Setting up of various departments for the production of complex modules at the Memmingen location
- Certification to ISO/TS 16949 for the first time at the location in Canada
2005
The 50th anniversary of the founding of the company
Publication of the chronicle "50 years of precision – The story of a success"
2007
Protection of the environment at Berger
Introduction of an environmental management system to promote sustainability at various locations
2008
Increase in production area
Expansion of the production area through new construction to more than 68,000 m²
2011
New construction at the location in Poland
Increase in the production area by 5,400 m² through new construction at the location in Poland
2012
Expansion into Asia
Founding of the location in China with its own production facilities
2012
Aerospace certification in Canada
Certification for the first time to AS9100C (aerospace certification) at the location in Canada
2013
Implementation of SAP
Begin the implementation of SAP with the first location in Memmingen
2014
New construction in Ummendorf
Expansion of the Ummendorf location with building on green land (5,500 m²)
2014
Generation change
The management of Berger Holding is handed over from Alois Berger to his children Karin Berger-Haggenmiller (commercial) and Oswald Berger (technical)
2014
The Order of Merit awarded to Alois and Edith Berger
The Bayerischer Verdienstorden (Bavarian Order of Merit) is awarded to Alois and Edith Berger by Bavarian state premier Horst Seehofer
2015
Company anniversary
Company celebrates "60 years of Berger"
2015
Energy management at Berger
Introduction of an energy management system
Certification of the German plants to ISO 50001
2016
Company restaurant Memmingen
Opening of a modern company restaurant at the Memmingen location
2017
Expansion at four Berger locations
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Expansion of the Kunshan location (China) through new construction to 10,400 m²
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Setting up in-house metal-hardening facilities at the location in Poland
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Modernization of the administration building at the Ottobeuren location
- Modernization of production facilities floor space in Canada
2018
Expansion at the Ottobeuren location
Expansion of the Ottobeuren location to a total of 16,000 m² through new construction
2019
Innovation office in Kempten
Opening of innovation office in Kempten
2020
65 years of Berger
Given the unfortunate global Covid-19 pandemic, we have unfortunately decided to forgo our celebrations for this momentous occasion
2020
Certifications at the Canadian location
Berger Canada is granted registration into the Controlled Goods Program with the Federal Government and successfully obtains the Workplace Conditions Assessment
2022
Management Reorganization
Dr. Klaus Rudolf Mäusl joins the Management Board as of June 1, 2022. Oswald Berger leaves the Management Board on August 31, 2022 and moves to the Advisory Board. Karin Berger-Haggenmiller remains in the Management Board until 01.10.2023 and then moves to the Advisory Board
In the planning stages ...
Expansion at the Memmingen and Wertach locations