History

2016

Systematic expansion of the mobile communication solutions portfolio for Ex areas

The highlight: Agile X IS, the world’s first tablet PC for use in Zone 1

2015

BARTEC presents at ACHEMA 2015 pioneering solutions providing sustainable safety and efficiency

2014

Acquisition of ORB, one of the leading Physical Property Analyzers companies in the world

Biggest acquisition in company's history: BARTEC acquires Italien TOP Group completing its portfolio

2013

Acquisition of Pixavi, the world leading supplier of mobile communication devices for Ex areas

2012

BARTEC has been recognices in the group of "TOP 100" for a second time

The private equity firm Charterhouse will be the new owner of BARTEC

2011

BARTEC is listed in the "Encyclopedia of World Market Leaders"

BARTEC BENKE establishes itself as the most important provider in process analysis technology

2010

Acquisition of Technor Safe Ex AS, the Norwegian market leader of explosion-proof equipment and systems

2009

Awarding as on of the 100 most innovative medium-sized companies in Germany

Opening of a new production facility in Shanghai/China and acquisition of Vodec Industrial Communications Ltd.

2008

Swiss Private Equity firm Capvis acquires majority of BARTEC

Foundation of an own sales unit in India

2007

Mobile Computer with WLAN technology wins several innovation contests

2006

Newly developed Panel PC series POLARIS with Wireless Communication wins several innovation awards

Largest order in company history: BARTEC sells analyzer systems with a total order value of over 15 million US $

2005

30 years of BARTEC - 30 years of success in safety technology

2004

Foundation of the BARTEC Academy

Establishment of a joint venture in China: Development and production of new products for the safety of the Chinese mining sector

2003

Take-over of business sectors of Benke Instrument & Elektro in Reinbek/Hamburg and foundation of the new business sector BARTEC BENKE

2002

Allianz Capital Partners, the privatee equity company of Allianz group joins the BARTEC Group as the new majority shareholder

1999

Integration of Siemens mining in Menden

1997

New production site in Slovenia

1996

New BARTEC production sites in Menden and Gotteszell

Start of the LEUNA project (Turnkey project): 10 million €

1994

First sales unit in America: BARTEC in Tulsa/USA

1993

TÜV certification according to DIN ISO 9000 ff.

1987

First sales unit in the Far East: BARTEC in Tokyo

1979

Realization of the idea "Europe is home":
Foundation of BARTEC Netherlands and BARTEC France

1978

BARTEC starts its own training

1975

BARTEC’s company history started in 1975 with the development and production of a switch to prevent explosions at petrol stations.