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1922 On December
17, 1922 - two independent manufacturers "Maschinenfabrik München - Moosburg
GmbH" and "Sämaschinenfabrik Moosburg" joined forces to create
"STEINBOCK AG" Moosburg.
The first couple of years found Steinbock producing farm equipment. By hear say the
name " STEINBOCK " was selected by agreement of the four founding members.
The name represents astrological sign of the oldest member. The
"Steinbock" symbol in German represents "Capricorn". |
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1925 Dr. Michael Schottenhamel takes over day to day operations and becomes majority share holder after a 2-year
stay in the USA. Based on his experience in automation and material handling the
production is changed to include car jacks and skid trucks.
In the same year Diplom-Ingenieur Jakob Leof takes over the technical & engineering
departments. |
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1929 The main production
emphasis shifts from agriculture to jacks, as well as floor transports. The company now
employs 122 workers. |
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1933 This article found in
an announcement from the Leipziger Messe (tradeshow), indicates the direction the
company has taken towards material handling and product flow analysis. (Logistic Systems
& Storage). |
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1934 Steinbock is world
leader in the production and design of auto/truck lifts. |
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1939 The first apprentice
workshop is equipped. The fundamental development of a skilled labor pool and the
introduction of a team work philosophy becomes the focus of the companies personnel
department. |
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1940 The
"Steinbock-Family" becomes the social focus of the factory. This is synonymous
with the working environment of the company.
This is a view of the in-house canteen
which served the home style environment. |
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1943 The first German
electric forklift truck, developed and built in Moosburg as a prototype. Because of the
War the vehicle never went into production. The factory at this time employed over 300
people. |
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1949 After the German
currency reform: Forklift vehicle became the primary focus of the company. The first
series of electric forklifts are produced. |
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1951 Steinbock develops
and produces forklift truck attachments. The picture shows an electric forklift with
sideshift attachment.
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1953 Forklift trucks with
IC engines are added to the product line. The first vehicles are built in conjunction with
the IRION Corp. Additional models are soon developed and produced in-house under the
STEINBOCK brand name. |
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1954 The first completely
"STEINBOCK" Diesel leaves the production line. The vehicle is equipped
with a Hatz-Diesel motor sporting 18 HP and a lift capacity of 1,000 kg (2,200 lbs.). The
vehicle was delivered to the "Herkules-Brauerei", Kassel - Germany a beer
brewery. After 20 years of service the vehicle was retired with an unknown address. In
search of company historic artifacts, the vehicle was uncovered in a storage facility in
the mid 90's. In 1997, for the companies 75 year anniversary the vehicle was moved to
Moosburg as part of a celebration. The vehicle remains in Moosburg in a fully functional
capacity. |
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1955 The legendary
"Piccolift" an extremely compact 3-wheel electric forklift, also introduced into
the USA begins production. Many vehicles can still be found working today. Should you be
the proud owner of a "Piccolift" please contact pmh@pmh-co.com
for a special thanks. |
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1956 A forklift truck is
only as good as the service the customer receives. PMH / Steinbock strive to expand
quality service with the selection of qualified and trained local service organizations. .
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1957 Development of the
first truck mounted cranes. |
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1960 Steinbock sets up an
additional manufacturing facility in Galway, Ireland. This branch is designed to produce
electric forklifts.
The "Triolift" big brother model to the popular "Piccolift" enhances
the capability and lift capacity of the 3-wheel electric vehicles. . |
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1961 An additional
manufacturing facility opens in Roding, Germany for the production of Pallet Jacks and
automatic doors. |
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1965 The Diesel forklift
with "Synchrolift" is introduced. The truck included special attachments for the
construction industry. |
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1967 At this time, the
most modern tip and tilt - forklift test facility in the world is placed in operation.
Each vehicle type that leaves the production line is subjected to rigorous testing.
Protocols set the stage for stringent safety conscious manufacturing. |
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1968 The duration test is
a fully automatic circular test track developed by Steinbock which includes routines for
lift, tilt, travel and special attachments. Later this area is dubbed the "Devils
Workshop" all vehicles must pass tough component testing prior to the release into
production.. |
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1971 Dr. Michael Schottenhamel, majority stock holder and founding member dies unexpectantly. Steinbock delivers
on a large order placed by the Swiss Army. These special all terrain forklifts were
designed to meet harsh mountain and winter environments. |
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1972 Steinbock is the
supplier of forklift fleets to the Olympic Summer Games in München. The forklifts are
used by the extensive media community as well as various organizations for the setup and
movement of materials. |
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1976 STEINBOCK enters the
warehouse and system forklift arena. Based on the popular 3-wheel counterbalanced lift
truck "Triolift", the first of the Narrow Aisle Vehicles known as Turret Trucks,
is developed under the model name "Depotlift". Electronic giant Siemens receives
the first vehicle which remains in operation today. |
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1977 Together with
government agencies interested in the further development of ergonomic work environments.
A Research and Development project, for the reduction of noise / vibration that is
associated with to lift truck applications is undertaken. The work provides valuable
guidelines, still used by government agencies and applicable today, for modern forklift
operator compartments. |
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1980 The Steinbock
"Eurosprint" Diesel Forklift is the first IC engine forklift to maintain less
then 80 dB(A) "NOISE" level environment.. |
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1982 The quickest forklift
in the World with a top speed over 50 km/h was produced for the German Army as a troop and
tank support vehicle. This mobile all terrain vehicle prompted large orders from various
government agencies. |
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1983 Steinbock is included
in the international Boss Group. This corporate giant has production facilities in Spain,
England, and Germany. The group produces the most comprehensive complete forklift programs
available in the World. Equipment includes Pallet Jack transports to 50 ton container
handlers. |
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1984 Distribution and
services outlets are converted from factory to individual ownership. Further development
of customer service programs. |
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1990 The
"Service-Center" main facility addition "Stammwerk Moosburg" with its
own class rooms and centralized spare parts distribution center connected to our customer
service organizations. |
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1994 Steinbock Boss becomes
the first forklift manufacturer in Germany to be awarded the ISO 9000 certificate.. |
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1995 The first shovel at
the ground breaking ceremony for the new state of the art production facility Moosburg
Germany. |
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1997 Completion of the
facility and inauguration of the production coincides with the factories 75th anniversary.
"Year of the Bock". |
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