Turn the page: Arburg celebrates 100th anniversary with amazing events

The company's three managing partners, Juliane Hehl, Renate Keinath and Michael Hehl, kicked off the evenings with an amusing question-and-answer session and explained in authentic and personal way all the things that have made Arburg what it is for a century and the path it is taking for the next 100 years.

On behalf of all employees, Managing Directors Gerhard Böhm (left), Jürgen Boll (2nd from left) and Guido Frohnhaus (right) thanked Managing Partners Renate Keinath (3rd from left), Juliane Hehl (4th from left) and Michael Hehl (2nd from right). There was a standing ovation when Gisela Hehl (3rd from right) was asked to come on stage.

There, a world premiere for two anniversary machines was revealed. Sales and Technology Managing Directors Gerhard Böhm and Guido Frohnhaus introduced the two anniversary machines in an animated conversation. The hybrid Allrounder 470 H in "Comfort" and "Premium" performance variants, featuring many technical innovations that are only available from Arburg.

Guido Frohnhaus stated that Allrounder 470 H features up to 50% less energy footprint than the hydraulic machine, up to 12,000 kilograms less CO2 emissions, and a new oil management concept requiring around 35% less oil.

Gerhard Böhm believes that the anniversary machines would be of particular interest to customers looking for an energy-saving alternative, who appreciate an electric clamp and want the cost effectiveness of the hydraulic injection unit. An "Ultimate" performance variant and other sizes will follow later this year.

Furthermore, a photo review of the 100 years of history was shown. Karl Hehl invented the company name ARBURG in 1943, combining the first syllable of his father Arthur Hehl's first name (AR) with the last syllable of the town name of Lossburg (BURG). The lettering has remained almost unchanged to this day. (Photo: Arburg’s official Facebook)

Over the years, the buildings of Arburg have changed quite a bit. The place where the Customer Center, which was opened in 2009, stands today, was the site of the company building in the 1950s. The "Duo Lux" lettering on the building indicates that the company were still mainly manufacturing flashguns at that time. (Photo: Arburg’s official Facebook)

Arburg realized early on that exchanging ideas and information with customers and visitors in person at trade fairs is very important. The company, therefore, took part in its first K trade fair back in 1959. (Photo: Arburg’s official Facebook)

As early as 1960, Arburg had the innovative idea of designing an injection molding machine with a pivoting clamping unit and interchangeable injection unit. The idea of the ALLROUNDER was then born. Its first machine, the ALLROUNDER 200, was sold from 1962 onwards. (Photo: Arburg’s official Facebook)