The first year
Dr. Rudolf Wobser establishes the Messgerätewerk Lauda Dr. R. Wobser KG in the small Baden town of Lauda.
The first systems for industry
Since 1964, LAUDA has also been building industrial heating and cooling systems for technical laboratories and production.
The first measuring instruments
Market launch of groundbreaking LAUDA innovations: the first tensiometer and the first film balance.
Dr. Gerhard and Karlheinz Wobser take over the management
After the death of their father, the brothers take over the management and divide the areas of responsibility.
The first year under today’s new name
Change of name due to product range expansion: from ›Messgerätewerk Lauda Dr. R. Wobser KG‹ to ›LAUDA DR. R. WOBSER GMBH & CO. KG‹ .
Dr. Gunther Wobser is appointed Managing Director
Karlheinz Wobser retires. Dr. Gunther Wobser, since 1997 at LAUDA, is appointed managing director.
Subsidiary LAUDA France
Foundation of the first subsidiary ›LAUDA France‹ to support and advise customers and agencies in the market.
50 years of LAUDA
The 50th anniversary is celebrated on March 1, 2006.
Global expansion course with new subsidiaries
Foundation of LAUDA América Latina C.A., LAUDA China Co. Ltd. and LAUDA-Brinkmann LP, USA.
Dr. Gerhard Wobser resigns from office
After 39 years, Dr. Gerhard Wobser hands over the function as President & CEO to his son Dr. Gunther Wobser.
Acquisition of LAUDA Ultracool
With the acquisition of LAUDA Ultracool S. L. in Barcelona LAUDA adds industrial chillers to its portfolio.
New subsidiary in Great Britain
In Birmingham, the eighth foreign subsidiary LAUDA Technology is founded.
New building structure
Inauguration of a modern logistics center and a new production hall.
Reorganization of divisions
LAUDA implements a reorganization of its divisions, establishes a subsidiary in Italy, expands with Dr. Marc Stricker the management and with the purchase of the US company Noah Precision the product range by thermoelectric thermostats.
Independent company for measuring instruments
The new subsidiary LAUDA Scientific takes over the development, sales and service activities for LAUDA Measuring instruments.
LAUDA celebrates its 60th birthday
LAUDA has its 60th company anniversary on March 1, 2016.
Progress with Peltier technology
An innovative thermo-electric circulation thermostat, the LAUDA LOOP, enables location-independent temperature control.
New branding, expansion of the General Management
A new corporate design is intended to portray the uncompromising quality and comprehensive expertise of LAUDA all over the world. The former Director Finances of the LAUDA Group, Dr. Mario Englert, has been appointed Chief Financial Officer.
Acquisition of GFL and new device design
With the acquisition of the long-established company GFL Gesellschaft für Labortechnik mbH, LAUDA is expanding its expertise in the field of laboratory temperature control. At the same time, LAUDA is setting new standards in equipment design with the introduction of the new product line Integral.
Dr. Ralf Hermann becomes new CSO
Dr. Ralf Hermann is appointed to general management. As Chief Sales Officer, he bundles the company's customer-facing activities.
