Always on the move
From a small business founded in 1953 to a medium-sized, global group with several companies that has won multiple awards as a supplier: the Hechingen success story.
2024
The start-up Molabo is integrated into the Hechinger Group as a wholly-owned subsidiary.
2023
2020-2023: setting the economic course, acquiring new projects and further company investments.
2022
Construction of a new production site (by the end of 2024) and establishment of the Ciudad Juárez site in Chihuahua, Mexico.
2022
Extension in Hungary with around 2,000m2 moreproduction and storage space for the integration of new projects.
2020
Integration of MEKU Electronic Systems (focus on PCB assembly), MEKU Mechatronic Systems (focus on stamping technology, including fixture and tool construction) and MEKU Plastics Technology (focus on injection molding technology, including tool construction)
2019
Initial investment in the start-up Molabo, which uses innovative 48-volt technology to develop and produce a new generation of low voltage electric drives.
2018 - 2019
Expansion and relocation of Hechinger Electronic: Construction of a new plant at the Dauchingen site with a floor area of 5,000 square meters
2018
Strategic realignment and adaptation to the changing market environment with the aim of "Fit for Future".
2016 - 2017
Hechinger on course for growth: with 1,200 employees and a turnover of 160 million euros.
Completion of the new production plant at the Dauchingen site: to the highest energy standards and with a floor area of 10,000m2.
Complete integration of the Förderer company into the Hechinger Group and relocation of the site to Dauchingen.
2015
Foundation of the subsidiary Hechinger China.
2011 - 2013
Largest single project in the company's history: product development and realization in the area of assemblies.
New development project with Bosch.
New application project in the field of exhaust aftertreatment.
2009
Construction of a new administration building (as an energy-plus building) and a warehouse.
Expansion of the production area to a total of 7,500m2.
Building extension by a further 5,500m2 and relocation of the subsidiary Hechinger Automotive GmbH to the Schwenningen site.
Majority shareholding in the company Förderer Söhne GmbH & Co KG.
2008
The company founder Helmut Hechinger passes away.
2005
Honored with the Eaton Award (MCi) as one of the top 30 suppliers worldwide.
2004
Entry into the production of assemblies and systems according to customer specifications - based on existing expertise in coils, electronics and electromechanics.
As CEO, Markus Duffner is responsible for the Hechinger group of companies.
2003
Another supplier award from Bosch in the year of the company's 50th anniversary.
2001
Preferred supplier status for printed circuit boards (electronic assemblies).
1995 - 1997
Founding of the subsidiaries Hechinger Electronic, Hechinger Hungary and Hechinger Automotive.
1989 - 2004
Bosch Supplier Award, which was regularly repeated in subsequent years.
1982
Development and production of modern radio-controlled clock movements.
1981
Move to the newly built, modern company building in Junkersstrasse.
Expansion of the workforce to 120 employees.
Turnover increases to DM 20 million.
Construction of additional production and storage areas in 1987.
1978
25th company anniversary
1977 - 1978
1978: Development and start of production of micro-stepping motors.
1977: Development and start of production of large quartz clock movements.
1967
Development and start of production of the highly successful hysteresis synchro motors.
1960
First company building in KreuzstraĂźe in Villingen-Schwenningen.
Expansion of the workforce to 15 employees.
Increase in turnover to 200,000 DM.
1953
Helmut Hechinger founds the company with the winding of coils in his own bedroom and a turnover of DM 2,000.
