A look back
The company Maschinenfabrik Spaichingen, today known as MS, was founded in 1965 and, only one year later, had made a name for itself as a mechanical engineer for the textile industry. Its expertise in the field of ultrasonic technology already dates back more than 20 years. Good work has become a tradition – and we want to continue it.
1965
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The Maschinenfabrik Spaichingen GmbH is founded by the Mayer family of entrepreneurs in Albstadt.
1966
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Production of circular knitting machines begins. It ends in 1973.
1974
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Instead of circular knitting machines, automatic sock machines are now produced – until 1984. The connection with the textile industry remains intact.
1984
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As part of the realignment of the company, three new divisions are established: In addition to ultrasonic welding machines, these include engine parts in the commercial vehicles sector and electronics sector.
1984
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From now until 1993, in contract manufacturing for IBM Germany, multilayer ceramic circuits (printed circuit technology) are manufactured. This includes precision machining under cleanroom conditions.
1994
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With the production of the first rocker arms and valve bridges for MAN and Mercedes-Benz, the automotive industry is added as an important customer segment.
1997
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In order to expand the sales and service operation, a new site is set up in Michigan, USA, today named MS Industries Inc.
2005
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The order to produce the entire camshaft housing for the Daimler-Benz "world engine" DDC/HDEP marks a key milestone in the history of the engine technology division. Production starts just one year later.
2008
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The company, and also the welding technology division, is acquired by the then GCI, today's MS Industrie AG.
2008
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In Zittau, Germany, the MS Powertec GmbH is founded. Two years later, the production plant will be expanded.
2009
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The welding technology division is extended with the addition of a separate area for the packaging industry.
2011
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The activities of today's MS Spaichingen GmbH and MS Industries Inc. are shifted to the "Schweißtechnik" and "Motorentechnik" divisions.
2012
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he Maschinenfabrik Spaichingen is changing its name and will be known from now on as MS Spaichingen GmbH.
2013
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MS Industries Inc. moves within Michigan, from Fowlerville to Webberville.
2014
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MS Schweißtechnik and MS Motorentechnik become the MS Ultrasonic Technology Group and the MS Powertrain Technology Group.
2015
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The MS Spaichingen GmbH - and thus the MS Ultrasonic Technology Group – switch location to the neighboring Trossingen/Schura. A new era begins.
