The Funkwerk name was there from the beginning

When you see a passenger information display at a train station, the probability is high that it is Funkwerk technology. The same applies to sound systems for announcements and their complex control systems. Over 80 percent of all trains on routes that are equipped with the digital GSM-R standard, maintain their connection to control centres with train radio communication devices made by Funkwerk.

Many innovative ideas that determine the standard today originated in our development department. Funkwerk has been producing electronic devices at the Kölleda location since 1948. Back then, under the name “Funkwerk Kölleda”, we developed and constructed radio communication devices, radios and even hearing aids. In 1992, Bavarian entrepreneur and engineer Hans Hörmann took over the company from the trust and founded the Hörmann Funkwerk Kölleda GmbH. It was important to Hans Hörmann that the “Funkwerk” brand, which is steeped in tradition, be integrated into the new company name.

In 2000, Funkwerk AG was founded. After rapid growth, where many companies were integrated into the Funkwerk Group little by little, the decision was made in 2015 to restructure with concentration on the key business areas of train radio communications, security technology and passenger information. Today, Funkwerk AG is listed in the mid-market segment m:access of the Munich stock exchange (WKN:  575314).

Longstanding history

The Funkwerk name was there from the beginning

When you see a passenger information display at a train station, the probability is high that it is Funkwerk technology. The same applies to sound systems for announcements and their complex control systems. Over 80 percent of all trains on routes that are equipped with the digital GSM-R standard, maintain their connection to control centres with train radio communication devices made by Funkwerk.

Many innovative ideas that determine the standard today originated in our development department. Funkwerk has been producing electronic devices at the Kölleda location since 1948. Back then, under the name “Funkwerk Kölleda”, we developed and constructed radio communication devices, radios and even hearing aids. In 1992, Bavarian entrepreneur and engineer Hans Hörmann took over the company from the trust and founded the Hörmann Funkwerk Kölleda GmbH. It was important to Hans Hörmann that the “Funkwerk” brand, which is steeped in tradition, be integrated into the new company name.

In 2000, Funkwerk AG was founded. After rapid growth, where many companies were integrated into the Funkwerk Group little by little, the decision was made in 2015 to restructure with concentration on the key business areas of train radio communications, security technology and passenger information. Today, Funkwerk AG is listed in the mid-market segment m:access of the Munich stock exchange (WKN:  575314).

From VEB to a technology group of companies – a company with a history

1945

Founding of Neutrowerk GmbH, three years later nationalisation into VEB Funkwerk Kölleda, specialist for sound technology, hearing aids and intercom systems

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1981

Funkwerk produces the first train radio communication systems

 

 

 

1992

Establishment of Hörmann Funkwerk Kölleda GmbH, integration in the Hörmann Group

 

 

 

 

 

2000

Founding of Funkwerk AG and listing on the Frankfurt stock exchange

 

2002 - 2015

Funkwerk establishes international business for train radio communications, passenger information and video surveillance systems

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2017

Funkwerk enhances the group with a company that specialised in IoT

 

History in pictures

From VEB to a technology group of companies – a company with a history

1945

Founding of Neutrowerk GmbH, three years later nationalisation into VEB Funkwerk Kölleda, specialist for sound technology, hearing aids and intercom systems

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1981

Funkwerk produces the first train radio communication systems

 

 

 

1992

Establishment of Hörmann Funkwerk Kölleda GmbH, integration in the Hörmann Group

 

 

 

 

 

2000

Founding of Funkwerk AG and listing on the Frankfurt stock exchange

 

2002 - 2015

Funkwerk establishes international business for train radio communications, passenger information and video surveillance systems

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2017

Funkwerk enhances the group with a company that specialised in IoT

 

History in pictures

From VEB to a technology group of companies – a company with a history

1945

The Neutrowerk GmbH is founded. Its core business: the construction of consumables from aircraft material remnants and single-circuit radios.

1948

Nationalisation to VEB Funkwerk Kölleda as a specialist for sound reinforcement technology, hearing aids and intercom systems.

1981

Funkwerk produces the first train radio communication systems.

The government’s stated goal is to equip the entire main route network of the GDR with technology from Funkwerk by 1990.

1992

Three years after the fall of the Berlin Wall, Hörmann Funkwerk Kölleda GmbH is founded and integrated into the Hörmann Group.

2000

The Funkwerk AG is founded. This is followed by an initial public offering on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange: a start with significant issue profits.

2002 to 2015

Funkwerk establishes international business for train radio communications, passenger information and video surveillance systems.

2017

Funkwerk enhances the group with a company that specialised in IoT.