History
Our long company history is characterized by continuous growth. The business has made a name for itself in Germany and abroad with its considerable manufacturing expertise and the high quality of its products.1957
Hans Ringhoffer Sr. lays the foundation for the company as it is today. The focus of activity is initially on gear manufacturing.
1970s
The company concentrates increasingly on the manufacture and sale of gear components.
1982
Hans Ringhoffer Jr. actively enters the business, which employs 27 staff.
1980s
The development of export markets in neighbouring European countries brings further growth.
1997
The business is certified according to DIN EN ISO 9002.
1998
Five become eight. The business moves to the new premises in the industrial area.
2004
Ringhoffer employs 130 staff in a two-shift operation.
2005
Gear rack manufacture moves to Plant 2.
2007
We celebrate our 50th anniversary.
2010
Positive recovery in our plants following the financial crisis.
2011
Founding of our subsidiary, RINGHOFFER Präzisionstechnik GmbH. In Plant 3, about 20 employees manufacture additional precision milling and lathe parts.
2013
Ice storage heating is installed in Plant 3.
2014
Compressors are renovated allowing for wasted heat energy to be resused.
2015
The third generation enters the company through Nina Ringhoffer. Responsible for: Corporate Communications and Marketing.
2017
Always with the ravages of time. In 2017 we celebrate our 60th anniversary. For this occasion, the previous appearance, the company logo, has been modernised.
2020
Company merger. The previous subsidiary RINGHOFFER Präzisionstechnik GmbH is merged with RINGHOFFER Verzahnungstechnik GmbH & Co KG.