Company Profile

1962Foundation of the companyThe ‘60’s were marked by the rapid development ofsemi-conductor and switchgear technology.In this fast-paced and innovative environmentGunther Schroff founded a company that marketedtransistor regulated power supplies.1970 - 1980Standardisation opens the doors to theworld marketAs experts, Schroff contributed their knowledge tothe standards committees of DIN and IEC and sopromoted the global spread of the Euroboard.Schroff marketed this new product platform basedon these standards throughout Europe.Milestones in 19’’ technology –Gunther SchroffColin WeeksWarehouseSchroff UK Ltd.Hemel Hempstead (GB)Hubert JasnaultKey Account ManagerSchroff SASBetschdorf (F)Ying AugensteinDeputy Business ManagerPentair Enclosures ChinaQingdao (CN)Schroff production, 19651965The birth of the europac systemThe frame construction of existing modules soonbecame unsuitable for new, miniaturised componentson printed circuit boards. A more rationalform of construction was required.Schroff engineers quickly developed a 19” subracksolution under the brandname “europac”. Theeuropac brand became synonymous with this newform of construction.1979 - 1980Foundation of Schroff France and Schroff UKSchroff extended their lead in Europe. Schroff’sdesign and development capabilities were centralised,whilst production and distribution functionswere further supported locally by newly formedorganisations in France and Great Britain.4