Company history

Through innovations and a wealth of experience in the area of manual, semi-automatic and fully-automated manipulators, we have established ourselves as a worldwide leader in this field.

2018

Re-establishment of Research and Development department with the emphasis on robotics and electro-mechanical handling technology

Successful certification to meet DIN EN 1090-2 EXC2 and EN ISO 3834-3

2016

INNOVATION IN MOTION 20 years of EFS GmbH

Successful re-certification in accordance with ISO 9001:2015

2013

Formation of an EFS subsidiary in China

2012

Expansion of the handling technology business sector in China

Extension of the office buildings by 300 square metres

Development of the CNC manufacturing area: adaptation for components up to a length of 2000 mm

2008

Development of an in-house weld shop and paint shop through the purchase of an additional production building which is 350 square metres

2006

Expansion of the product range with special installation gauges, manual gauges and manual assembly aids

Extension of the ratioLIFT range with a semi-automatic lifting axle with a load capacity of 900 kg

2005

Formation of an EFS subsidiary in the USA

2003

Extension of the production area by a further 400 square metres through the purchase of an additional manufacturing building

Inclusion of training in the commercial sector

2002

Expansion of the modular design for the ratioLIFT range

Provision of internships for various educational pathways

Inclusion of training in the industrial sector

2000

Relocation of the administration department in a new building which has 600 square metres of office space at the Nordheim site

Successful certification in accordance with ISO 9001

1999

Relocation of the production and design areas from Leingarten to Nordheim into their own large manufacturing building with an area of 800 square metres

1997

Successful introduction of EFS handling technology in the automotive industry

1996

Formation of EFS Gesellschaft für Hebe- und Handhabungstechnik mbH