Our History
- 1969
Bühler & Co. Founded
Bühler & Co. was founded in Ratingen as a distributor for Purolator industrial filters, Behr industrial coolers, and Bell fittings and manufacturer as well as manufacturing level switches and water alarms for hydraulics
- 1970
Servomex Gasanalysentechnik founded
Servomex Gasanalysentechnik founded as a distributor and service agency for Servomex Ltd. as a subsidiary of Bühler & Co.
- 1972
Branch plant opened
Branch plant opened in Engen near Lake Constance
- 1976
Operations Merged
Both operations were merged and renamed to Bühler Mess- und Regeltechnik GmbH & Co. KG. Expansion of the Engen plant
- 83/84
Restructuring
Herbert Bühler took over all business shares. Main office in Ratingen.
- 1986
New Facilities
Opening new facilities in Ratingen-Tiefenbroich. Concentration of all activities in the new Headquarters with 2400 m² production facility; Engen plant closed.
- 1991
Conversion
The Company converted to Bühler Mess- und Regeltechnik GmbH and the company structure reorganised. Focus on new developments and production in two divisions: Gas Analysis and Fluidcontrol.
- 1995
End of an Era...
The Company’s founder Herbert Bühler passed away, leaving behind a well established Company.
DIN EN ISO 9001 certification by Lloyds Register Quality Assurance Ltd. and approved as supplier to KTA 1401 - 2005
China Sales Office
Sales office opened in Beijing, China
- 2006
Change of Name
The Company’s name was changed to Bühler Technologies GmbH to underline the global activities
- 2007
US Subsidiary founded
Buhler Technologies LLC founded in Rochester Hills, Michigan
- 2008
Expansion
The production plant 2 opened in Ratingen Tiefenbroich near Headquarters
- 2012
Certification
Certified as Authorised Economic Operator (AEO C)
- 2013
Expansion
Sales office opened in France
Opening of 3rd facility, concentration of sales and administration in Ratingen-Tiefenbroich
Approved as Known Consignor - 2014
Sales Office Russia
Sales Office II France - 2018
Sales Office Middle East, Brasil & Nigeria
- 2019
Company formation Bühler Innovation GmbH
- 2021
Company formation in France
Establishment of Buhler Technologies SAS in France
FAQ: Company History
- How did the company evolve from a trading company to a manufacturer?
In 1991, the company reorganized its structure and shifted its focus from primarily trading activities to the development and production of its own products for the business areas of Gas Analysis and Fluidcontrol.
- When did Bühler Mess- und Regeltechnik become today’s Bühler Technologies GmbH?
In 2006, the company changed its name and has since operated as Bühler Technologies GmbH.
- How did Bühler Technologies expand its international presence?
Over the years, the company established sales offices and subsidiaries in several countries, including China (2005), the United States (2007), France (from 2013 and 2021), Russia (2014), and additional locations in the Middle East, Brazil, and Nigeria (2018).
- Which important milestones have shaped the company’s history?
Key milestones include the founding of Servomex Gas Analysis Technology (1970), the merger of the business divisions (1976), ISO 9001 certification (1995), the renaming to Bühler Technologies GmbH (2006), and the establishment of Bühler Innovation GmbH (2019).