![Murrelektronik employees in conversation Murrelektronik employees in conversation](/fileadmin/_processed_/a/f/csm_Stage_History_Murrelektronik_5dd7c4bc5f.jpg)
Murrelektronik unites yesterday, today and tomorrow …
In 1975, Franz Hafner began Murrelektronik with a vision. Today, we are a worldwide company that is still owner-managed and driven by that vision.
Time line
![Pioneer product: RC-S01/220 Pioneer product: RC-S01/220](/fileadmin/images/xtransparent.gif.pagespeed.ic.caUNu6RMeB.png)
1975
Company founded | Pioneer product: RC-S01/220
![Flag of Switzerland Flag of Switzerland](/fileadmin/images/xtransparent.gif.pagespeed.ic.caUNu6RMeB.png)
1976
First international branch office in Switzerland
![Murrelektronik's first trade show both Murrelektronik's first trade show both](/fileadmin/images/xtransparent.gif.pagespeed.ic.caUNu6RMeB.png)
1977
First appearance at a trade show: Eltec, Dortmund and EMO, Hanover (Germany)
![First interface product First interface product](/fileadmin/images/xtransparent.gif.pagespeed.ic.caUNu6RMeB.png)
1978
Second product line, Interface Technology, is introduced | 30 employees working in Oppenweiler
![Handball player from Oppenweiler in action Handball player from Oppenweiler in action](/fileadmin/images/xtransparent.gif.pagespeed.ic.caUNu6RMeB.png)
1982
Murrelektronik becomes the sponsor for the TV Oppenweiler handball team
![Flag of China Flag of China](/fileadmin/images/xtransparent.gif.pagespeed.ic.caUNu6RMeB.png)
1983
Branch office opened in China | First trainee is hired
![Valve plug connector Valve plug connector](/fileadmin/images/xtransparent.gif.pagespeed.ic.caUNu6RMeB.png)
1984
Third product line, Valve and Sensor Connectors, developed
![First automation technology product First automation technology product](/fileadmin/images/xtransparent.gif.pagespeed.ic.caUNu6RMeB.png)
1985
Beginning of automation technology | Number of employees rises to 148
![Power supply Power supply](/fileadmin/images/xtransparent.gif.pagespeed.ic.caUNu6RMeB.png)
1986
Murrelektronik enters the world of power with switch mode power supplies
![New headquarters building 1989 New headquarters building 1989](/fileadmin/images/xtransparent.gif.pagespeed.ic.caUNu6RMeB.png)
1989
Moved to the current building with 270 employees | Pioneering fieldbus technology
![Murrelektronik building in Stollberg, Germany Murrelektronik building in Stollberg, Germany](/fileadmin/images/xtransparent.gif.pagespeed.ic.caUNu6RMeB.png)
1993
Murrelektronik acquires the KSG company in Stollberg, Germany
![Interface product from Murrelektronik Interface product from Murrelektronik](/fileadmin/images/xtransparent.gif.pagespeed.ic.caUNu6RMeB.png)
1994
Branch office is opened in the USA | Interface technology line is expanded
![Flag of Brazil Flag of Brazil](/fileadmin/images/xtransparent.gif.pagespeed.ic.caUNu6RMeB.png)
1995
Branch office opened in Brazil | Commitment made to Casa do Zezinho, a Brazilian children’s charity
![Murrelektronik's new company logo Murrelektronik's new company logo](/fileadmin/images/xtransparent.gif.pagespeed.ic.caUNu6RMeB.png)
1997
Murrelektronik’s new logo and website are introduced
![New trade show booth concept New trade show booth concept](/fileadmin/images/xtransparent.gif.pagespeed.ic.caUNu6RMeB.png)
1999
New trade show concept is created | 400 employees in Oppenweiler
![MVK plastic fieldbus module MVK plastic fieldbus module](/fileadmin/images/xtransparent.gif.pagespeed.ic.caUNu6RMeB.png)
2001
The Murrelektronik group expands to 1,000 employees worldwide | MVK plastic fieldbus system launched
![MVK Metal fieldbus module MVK Metal fieldbus module](/fileadmin/images/xtransparent.gif.pagespeed.ic.caUNu6RMeB.png)
2002
Start of SAP | MVK Metal, a product for demanding environments, launched
![Automation Award 2004 Automation Award 2004](/fileadmin/images/xtransparent.gif.pagespeed.ic.caUNu6RMeB.png)
2004
Cube67 wins the coveted Automation Award
![Groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of the logistics centre Groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of the logistics centre](/fileadmin/images/xtransparent.gif.pagespeed.ic.caUNu6RMeB.png)
2005
Groundbreaking for the new logistics center in Oppenweiler | Murrelektronik celebrates it’s 30th anniversary
![iF Worlds Design Guide logo iF Worlds Design Guide logo](/fileadmin/images/xtransparent.gif.pagespeed.ic.caUNu6RMeB.png)
2006
Cube67 receives the IF Design Award
![Murrelektronik's hot air balloon Murrelektronik's hot air balloon](/fileadmin/images/xtransparent.gif.pagespeed.ic.caUNu6RMeB.png)
2007
Murrelektronik's hot air balloon takes off | Introduction of MICO
![Murrelektronik is among the TOP 100 Mid-Sized Companies Murrelektronik is among the TOP 100 Mid-Sized Companies](/fileadmin/images/xtransparent.gif.pagespeed.ic.caUNu6RMeB.png)
2008
Murrelektronik is among the TOP 100 Mid-Sized Companies in Germany | Austrian branch office is opened as a CEE hub
![Employee with Connectivy logo Employee with Connectivy logo](/fileadmin/images/xtransparent.gif.pagespeed.ic.caUNu6RMeB.png)
2009
CONNECTIVITY campaign begins
![Flag of Turkey Flag of Turkey](/fileadmin/images/xtransparent.gif.pagespeed.ic.caUNu6RMeB.png)
2010
Entry into active safety technology | Branch office is opened in Turkey
![Connectivy as the backbone of systems Connectivy as the backbone of systems](/fileadmin/images/xtransparent.gif.pagespeed.ic.caUNu6RMeB.png)
2012
“CONNECTIVITY by Murrelektronik” becomes a system consulting brand
![Employees with the Automation App Award Employees with the Automation App Award](/fileadmin/images/xtransparent.gif.pagespeed.ic.caUNu6RMeB.png)
2013
The “Connectivity” App Wins the Automation App Award in Germany | Murrelektronik has grown to 1,700 employees worldwide
![Award for the best B2B online shop Award for the best B2B online shop](/fileadmin/images/xtransparent.gif.pagespeed.ic.caUNu6RMeB.png)
2014
Murrelektronik receives the “Best B2B Shop in the Electronic Industry” award
![Best Place To Learn Award Best Place To Learn Award](/fileadmin/images/xtransparent.gif.pagespeed.ic.caUNu6RMeB.png)
2015
Murrelektronik receives the “Best Place to Learn” award | Murrelektronik celebrates its 40th Anniversary
![Industry Award 2018 Industry Award 2018](/fileadmin/images/xtransparent.gif.pagespeed.ic.caUNu6RMeB.png)
2018
Cube67 Diagnostic Gateway OPC UA wins the 2018 Industry Award in Germany
![Murrelektronik employees in new R&D Center Murrelektronik employees in new R&D Center](/fileadmin/images/xtransparent.gif.pagespeed.ic.caUNu6RMeB.png)
2019