History

of TGW Logistics Group

History
Now:TGW Logistics Group employs more than 1,350 people and generated a turnover of 296.8 million €. in the year 2010/2011.
2012:Founding of a new branch in Hobro (Denmark)
 Founding of a new branch in Shanghai (China)
 Founding of a new branch in Rotkreuz (Switzerland)
2011:Expansion in Brazil: Partnership with CSI from Sao Paolo (Brazil)
 Founding of a new branch in Istanbul (Turkey)
 New STINGRAY shuttle solution by TGW
2010:Founding of a new branch in Gothenburg (Sweden)
 Founding of a new branch in Nanjing (China)
 Founding of a new branch in Courcouronnes (FR)
2009:New model of the stacker crane: Mustang Evolution
2008: Founding of a representative office in Poznan (Poland)
2007: Founding of a new branch in Leicestershire (UK) Integration of TGW Systems Integration GmbH
2006: Founding of a new branch in Spilamberto (Italy)
2005: Expansion in USA: Purchase of Ermanco, Inc. (TGW-ERMANCO, INC.)
2004: Founding of TGW-Future-Foundation Founding of a new branch in Hildesheim (Germany)
2003: Founding of a new branch in Barcelona (Spain)
2002: New generation of stacker cranes
2001: Founding of TGW, Inc. as a branch in the USA, to improve sales and service opportunities in North America
2000: New load handling device “Twister“ for cartons and totes Tote Conveyor System 2000 in new design Reorganization of internal management to stay ahead of an increasingly fast-paced industry
1999: Founding of a branch office in Korb (Germany), now situated in Waiblingen
1998: New load handling device: “Spectra“ TGW is still growing and moves into additional space
1997: Compact small parts storage and retrieval system: “commissioner“ Revolutionary load handling device: combi-telescope Pallet conveyor system: roller formed profile for chain conveyors
1996: Stacker cranes “mustang“ and “stratus“ in light construction form with steel masts
1995: New office complex and new production works
1992: Awarded first contract worth over 15 million DM
1990: Awarded first contract worth over 10 million DM
1989: Stationary drive stacker crane: “mustang“
1987: Founding of TGW Transportgeräte GmbH, Siegen, Germany
1985: First aluminium mast stacker crane: “alupfeil“
1981: First tote stacker crane
1980: Awarded first contract worth over 2 million DM
1976: Company expansion and move to new location
1970: First mechanical roller conveyor
1969: TGW starts with a staff of 10