Motor company celebrates 50 years

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, 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 was 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.

Today, Zeitlauf is the world's leading supplier of geared motors and solutions, Zeitlauf products being found driving diverse equipment ranging from photocopiers, dialysis and patient handling devices to lift and train door mechanisms across Europe, Asia and the Americas.

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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