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SUCCESS STORY: 75 YEARS OF INNOVATION

From its roots as a simple one-man operation back in 1945, Fronius has grown to become an integral part of the industrial landscape. Over the past three quarters of a century, we have developed as a family business from a regional specialist repair shop into a player on the global stage. Our story starts with the company’s founder, Günter Fronius, who made a living as a repair and maintenance man. Then came the idea that changed everything: the trained electrical engineer built a device for recharging car batteries, allowing them to be used for longer. And with that, Fronius was born.

Günter Fronius

GÜNTER FRONIUS

“You need education, ability, knowledge, and desire; then you can achieve something in life.”

Strauß, Fronius

BRIGITTE STRAUSS & KLAUS FRONIUS

“If we look at how the company has evolved under the care of the latest generation over the last few years, there is only one thing we can say: We are proud!”

Elisabeth Engelbrechtsmüller-Strauss - CEO of Fronius

ELISABETH ENGELBRECHTSMÜLLER-STRAUSS

“What we are and what we stand for is based on my grandfather’s belief in sustainability. We remain committed to this sense of responsibility today.”

INTERVIEW: THE FAMILIES FRONIUS & STRAUSS

Seventy-five years of Fronius are inextricably linked to 75 years of family history – a story which has already entered its third generation. With every change at the top of the company, it is important to overcome new challenges.

Each generation follows its own path. In this video interview, the owner families of Strauß and Fronius provide exclusive insights behind the scenes of our success.

 

75 Jahre Fronius Interview Family Video 2

Part 2: Innovative energy unleashed

 

Part 1: Once upon a time ... in Pettenbach

Part 1: Once upon a time ... in Pettenbach

3 GENERATIONS: FRONIUS IN AN ERA OF CHANGE

Public announcement of company launch

NOTICE

“I have opened a specialist repair shop for radios and electrical equipment at the ’Rankleiten’ hotel. All repairs are carried out by me personally at any time, both in my workshop or at your premises. I ask my valued customers to turn to me with complete confidence.”

Günter Fronius: Year of founding

THE BEGINNINGS

On June 20, 1945, Günter Fronius signed the above notice, thus opening the first chapter in a story of success that has continued to this day, now under the stewardship of the third generation of Günter’s family.

It all began in the Austrian market town of Pettenbach, where our headquarters are still located today. Günter Fronius lives and works here after taking over an old military barracks as payment for some repair work.

At the time, charging car batteries was not a matter of course – a fact that he does not want to accept. The trained electrical engineer therefore develops simple battery chargers using the resources at his disposal. Building on this same technology, he expanded his product range in 1950 to include welding transformers.

Over the following decades, Fronius grows steadily into a respected medium-sized company.

Klaus Fronius und Brigitte Strauß: Years of growth

YEARS OF GROWTH

In 1980, Günter Fronius handed control of the company to his children, Brigitte Strauß and Klaus Fronius. The siblings pursue a strategy of growth and internationalization, with numerous subsidiaries being established around the world.

At the beginning of the 1990s, the two CEOs start to place an additional emphasis on the pioneering topic of solar energy. Written off by some at the time as nothing more than dreamland, this sector has since established itself as an important branch of the business.

 

Elisabeth Engelbrechtsmüller-Strauss - CEO of Fronius

SHAPING THE FUTURE

In 2012, the baton was passed to the next generation: Elisabeth Engelbrechtsmüller-Strauß. As the granddaughter of the company’s founder, she has continued to set a course for growth and remains true to our commitment to innovation, quality, and service.

This means that we are constantly researching into cutting-edge technologies from which new business ideas can be derived. Our mission, which unites more than 5,400 professionals in more than 30 countries around the world, is clear: to research and control electricity as the fuel of the future.

 

Put simply, Fronius uses its products to convert solar energy into alternating current, supply battery-powered intralogistics vehicles with new energy, and use electricity from the outlet for revolutionary welding processes.

While the basic concept has remained the same, countless opportunities for change have presented themselves over the years. We are no longer ’just’ a manufacturer, but have instead long been recognized as a high-tech enterprise. All our products are based on highly complex software solutions, data management systems, and apps for user-friendly solutions. We hold a total of 1,264 patents.

OUR MILESTONES

1945

announcement of foundation

Establishment

Günter Fronius lays the foundation stone.

1946

First Fronius charging device

Battery charging technology

The beginnings of Perfect Charging.

1948

First Fronius employee

 

The first shoots of growth.

1950

First Fronius welding machine

Welding technology

The beginnings of Perfect Welding.

1951

First Fronius apprentice

First apprentice

The training offensive begins.

1962

First Fronius inert gas welding machine

Inert gas welding systems

A milestone in welding technology.

1980

Fronius Management in 1980

Second generation

A new era

1981

Fronius Transarc 500

Transarc 500

THE milestone in welding technology.

1990

Foundation of Ukrainian subsidiary

Expansion

Establishment of the first subsidiary

1992

Solar panel

New business area

The beginnings of Solar Energy

1995

Inverter, Fronius Sunrise mini

Sunrise

The first inverter

1998

First completely digital Fronius welding machine

Welding revolution

Welding technology becomes digital

2001

Inverter, Fronius IG

Fronius IG

Inverter sets new standards

2005

CMT Advanced

Cold Metal Transfer

The triumph of “cold” welding

2010

Virtual welding

Virtual Welding

Digital training for welding technology

2012

Elisabeth Engelbrechtsmüller Strauß

Third generation

A new era

2013

Fronius Selectiva Three Phase Charger

Selectiva

New standards in battery charging technology

2015

Fronius tps/i

TPS/i

Welding with robots

2018

Fronius Solhub

Solhub

Hydrogen hub of the future

Fronius site in Pettenbach

EMPLOYEE MAGAZINE: SPECIAL EDITION FOR THE 75-YEAR ANNIVERSARY

With a special edition of our employee magazine POWER, we are taking a journey into the past. We go back to our roots in the Austrian market town of Pettenbach and visit our first subsidiary in Ukraine.

We shed light on the changes in our corporate culture and explain the secrets of our technological advances.And we shine the spotlight on those who contribute so significantly to our success: our employees.

Browse or download the magazine now! We hope you enjoy this special edition.

 

 

Business Units

  • PERFECT WELDINGPerfect Welding TPS 320i
  • SOLAR ENERGYFronius Rooftop Solution
  • PERFECT CHARGINGFronius Battery Charging Station

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