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News Release from: Zeitlauf UK
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 23 March 2007
50 years for small gear motors
specialist
Small gear motors specialist Zeitlauf has celebrated 50 years of business with an open-air event in the company's hometown of Lauf, followed by a fireworks display.
Zeitlauf, the small gear motors specialist, has celebrated 50 years of business by holding an open-air event in the company's hometown of Lauf, just outside Nurnberg, Germany Zeitlauf has humble beginnings, established in 1957 as a producer of time-switches, before developing a wide range of spur, angle and planetary gearheads, as well as providing custom solutions to materials handling, medical, printing and access systems applications
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 21 May 2007 at 8.00am (UK)
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As part of its Jubilee celebrations, 500 guests enjoyed an extravagant fireworks display, mulled wine, traditional German bratwurst and dare-devil fire eating acrobatic displays.
Thomas Horz, managing director of Zeitlauf, gave guests an insight to the company's achievement over the last 50 years; "In addition to top qualifications, the dedication and readiness of all employees to accept responsibility are the key to success." Chris Robinson of Zeitlauf UK believes it is an important milestone "for a business to turn 50 is testament to the quality of its products and services.
With our commitment to customer service and a willingness to take on new challenges, I can see Zeitlauf remaining at the forefront of the industry long into the future.".
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