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Company History<\/h1>\n

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The Karl & Albert KRUCH Ges.m.b.H. & Co. KG. (today: KRUCH Railway Innovations GmbH & Co. KG) is a traditional Austrian company based in Vienna. Since its founding in 1869 we stand for best quality, optimal customer service and timely delivery. With these virtues we can assert ourselves for over 140 years and have survived the fall of the Empire and 2 world wars. <\/span><\/p>\n

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1869<\/strong>
Foundation<\/h2>\n

Carl Kruch, originally from Germany, marries the widow of a locksmith. Together, they establish the company Kruch in Meidling, Vienna.<\/p>\n

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1889<\/strong>
Karl Ludwig Albert Kruch<\/h2>\n

Karl Ludwig Albert Kruch takes over the company of his father.<\/p>\n

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1932\u20131980<\/strong>
Karl & Albert Kruch<\/h2>\n

The two brothers Karl Kruch and Albert Kruch continue running the company. At the time, Karl Kruch was still successfully assuming every facet of management himself \u2013 from sales to material management, personnel matters, payroll accounting, etc. up to bookkeeping without the help of any electronic tools. <\/p>\n

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1981<\/strong>
Hans-Heinrich R\u00f6hl<\/h2>\n

After the company had been operated successfully for 3 generations by the Kruch family, Hans-Heinrich R\u00f6hl takes over KRUCH in 1981. He continues to pursue the Kruch family\u2019s innovative spirit and invests in machinery. <\/p>\n

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1869<\/strong>
Foundation<\/h2>\n

Carl Kruch, originally from Germany, marries the widow of a locksmith. Together, they establish the company Kruch in Meidling, Vienna.<\/p>\n

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1889<\/strong>
Karl Ludwig Albert Kruch<\/h2>\n

Karl Ludwig Albert Kruch takes over the company of his father.<\/p>\n

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1932\u20131980<\/strong>
Karl & Albert Kruch<\/h2>\n

The two brothers Karl Kruch and Albert Kruch continue running the company. At the time, Karl Kruch was still successfully assuming every facet of management himself \u2013 from sales to material management, personnel matters, payroll accounting, etc. up to bookkeeping without the help of any electronic tools. <\/p>\n

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1981<\/strong>
Hans-Heinrich R\u00f6hl<\/h2>\n

After the company had been operated successfully for 3 generations by the Kruch family, Hans-Heinrich R\u00f6hl takes over KRUCH in 1981. He continues to pursue the Kruch family\u2019s innovative spirit and invests in machinery. <\/p>\n

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1990<\/strong>
Production<\/h2>\n

KRUCH opens a new 2,000m\u00b2 production site in 1230 Vienna. The halls planned and built by Hans-Heinrich R\u00f6hl can hold large components with a unit weight of more than 5t and enable optimal material flow. <\/p>\n

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1993<\/strong>
Patent<\/h2>\n

The patent for the first developed hanger clamp (HKL-01) is granted. \u00d6BB then approves the clamp and HKL-01 becomes the \u201cstandard clamp\u201d. <\/p>\n

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1994<\/strong>
Production contract award<\/h2>\n

KRUCH is thrilled to be awarded its first framework contract for the production of trackside signals by \u00d6BB. From then on, KRUCH produces 400 to 800 signal masts every year over a period of 20 years, along with all mechanical accessories. <\/p>\n

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1994<\/strong>
Automation<\/h2>\n

KRUCH starts consequently automatising its steelwork with the first IGM welding robots from Wr. Neudorf. Later, the company used a total of 4 welding robots. <\/p>\n

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1990<\/strong>
Production<\/h2>\n

KRUCH opens a new 2,000m\u00b2 production site in 1230 Vienna. The halls planned and built by Hans-Heinrich R\u00f6hl can hold large components with a unit weight of more than 5t and enable optimal material flow. <\/p>\n

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1993<\/strong>
Patent<\/h2>\n

The patent for the first developed hanger clamp (HKL-01) is granted. \u00d6BB then approves the clamp and HKL-01 becomes the \u201cstandard clamp\u201d. <\/p>\n

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1994<\/strong>
Production contract award<\/h2>\n

KRUCH is thrilled to be awarded its first framework contract for the production of trackside signals by \u00d6BB. From then on, KRUCH produces 400 to 800 signal masts every year over a period of 20 years, along with all mechanical accessories. <\/p>\n

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1994<\/strong>
Automation<\/h2>\n

KRUCH starts consequently automatising its steelwork with the first IGM welding robots from Wr. Neudorf. Later, the company used a total of 4 welding robots. <\/p>\n

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1995<\/strong>
Production expansion<\/h2>\n

The fully utilised production spaces are extended to 3,500m\u00b2. In addition to hanger clamps, wheel tension devices and signal masts, KRUCH is also awarded a framework contract for the production of drive train bearings. <\/p>\n

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1999<\/strong>
World record<\/h2>\n

KRUCH develops and patents the successful pan-European hanger clamp HKL-02; the first adjustable heavy duty hanger without thimble in the world. The HKL-02 later broke the inofficial world record for the quickest hanger installation in catenaries. <\/p>\n

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1999<\/strong>
Quality management<\/h2>\n

During his mechanical engineering studies, Jan R\u00f6hl implements quality management according to ISO 9001:1994 in the company and analyses every single business process as an ideal introduction to company management.<\/p>\n

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2001<\/strong>
Jan R\u00f6hl<\/h2>\n

Jan R\u00f6hl takes over the management of KRUCH and seamlessly continues the company\u2019s successful concept. The internationalisation of KRUCH begins and the first trade fair exhibition of KRUCH products and solutions takes place at SWISS RAIL in Basel. <\/p>\n

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1995<\/strong>
Production expansion<\/h2>\n

The fully utilised production spaces are extended to 3,500m\u00b2. In addition to hanger clamps, wheel tension devices and signal masts, KRUCH is also awarded a framework contract for the production of drive train bearings. <\/p>\n

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1999<\/strong>
World record<\/h2>\n

KRUCH develops and patents the successful pan-European hanger clamp HKL-02; the first adjustable heavy duty hanger without thimble in the world. The HKL-02 later broke the inofficial world record for the quickest hanger installation in catenaries. <\/p>\n

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1999<\/strong>
Quality management<\/h2>\n

During his mechanical engineering studies, Jan R\u00f6hl implements quality management according to ISO 9001:1994 in the company and analyses every single business process as an ideal introduction to company management.<\/p>\n

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2001<\/strong>
Jan R\u00f6hl<\/h2>\n

Jan R\u00f6hl takes over the management of KRUCH and seamlessly continues the company\u2019s successful concept. The internationalisation of KRUCH begins and the first trade fair exhibition of KRUCH products and solutions takes place at SWISS RAIL in Basel. <\/p>\n

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2003<\/strong>
Export contract<\/h2>\n

The first export commercial representation is signed in the Netherlands. 2-3 international representations are added annually. <\/p>\n

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2011<\/strong>
New company site<\/h2>\n

The KRUCH office building is built with a total surface of 1,000m\u00b2. The concept is based on the very visionary original plan by Hans Heinrich R\u00f6hl from the time the land was acquired in 1989\/90. <\/p>\n

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2013<\/strong>
Mobility 4.0<\/h2>\n

The development of EFS (Energy Flow Simulation) begins and the business area Mobility 4.0 is established.<\/p>\n

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2015<\/strong>
Sensor technology<\/h2>\n

Another milestone in KRUCH\u2019s history: The first KRUCH sensor product is installed.<\/p>\n

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2003<\/strong>
Export contract<\/h2>\n

The first export commercial representation is signed in the Netherlands. 2-3 international representations are added annually. <\/p>\n

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2011<\/strong>
New company site<\/h2>\n

The KRUCH office building is built with a total surface of 1,000m\u00b2. The concept is based on the very visionary original plan by Hans Heinrich R\u00f6hl from the time the land was acquired in 1989\/90. <\/p>\n

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2013<\/strong>
Mobility 4.0<\/h2>\n

The development of EFS (Energy Flow Simulation) begins and the business area Mobility 4.0 is established.<\/p>\n

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2015<\/strong>
Sensor technology<\/h2>\n

Another milestone in KRUCH\u2019s history: The first KRUCH sensor product is installed.<\/p>\n

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2016<\/strong>
Subsidiaries<\/h2>\n

Following the successful conclusion of projects in the area of Energy Flow Simulation, the subsidiary KRUCH SIDOS S.L. is built in Barcelona, the main location of EFS.<\/p>\n

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2016<\/strong>
Export quota<\/h2>\n

For the first time, the export quota is >50%. The company has contracts with 16 foreign representations. <\/p>\n

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2016<\/strong>
ZEN 11 Holding<\/h2>\n

KRUCH RAILWAY INNOVATIONS is founded together with ZEN 11 Holding GmbH for the world-wide marketing of EFS and sensor products.<\/p>\n

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2016<\/strong>
Subsidiaries<\/h2>\n

Following the successful conclusion of projects in the area of Energy Flow Simulation, the subsidiary KRUCH SIDOS S.L. is built in Barcelona, the main location of EFS.<\/p>\n

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2016<\/strong>
Export quota<\/h2>\n

For the first time, the export quota is >50%. The company has contracts with 16 foreign representations. <\/p>\n

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2016<\/strong>
ZEN 11 Holding<\/h2>\n

KRUCH RAILWAY INNOVATIONS is founded together with ZEN 11 Holding GmbH for the world-wide marketing of EFS and sensor products.<\/p>\n

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