Foundation of the firm “Dr Heinz Müller, Werkstatt für Eletrotechnik“ by Dr Heinz Müller in a small barn in Heskem near Marburg.
The repository capacitor circuit was invented. Begin of the production of electric fence energisers used with low maintenance dry-cell batteries for the first time.
Implementing of the new firm „horizont gerätewerk Dr Heinz Müller“ in Korbach and winning the DLG award for the development of the dry-cell battery energiser U30/l.
With the development of the battery driven energiser “Ultra-Automatic S” with a high-pressure die casting case, one of the most successful products on the market is born.
Dipl.-Ing. Robert Müller and his brother Dr Rudolf Müller took over the management board after the death of their father.
The newly developed "Horimaster" electric fryer with a patented 4-fold efficiency is the worldwide sales success of the 80s.
"horizont agrartechnik" was established as distribution company for electric fencing and agricultural technology products.
"horizont ROLOS" was established in Poland as production facility for electric fencing accessories and as distribution company in Eastern Europe.
A new high bay warehouse for more than 3.600 palette-storing positions was put into operation.
The intelligent "horiSMART"-devices were brought successfully on the market with turbo after delay. These devices have the possibility to switch to higher energy after approximately 60 seconds if a disturbance in the fence is detected.
The firms HOTLINE ELECTRIC FENCING Ltd. (Great Britain), CLAIR d.o. (Slovenia) und ADIC (France) were integrated into the horizont group.
Dipl.-Kfm. Steffen Müller leads the “Division gerätewerk” as managing director in the 3rd generation.
The intelligent “GPS/SMS”-devices were introduced to the market with integrated status messaging, radio control and alarm message per SMS if a change in location is detected.
70 years of horizon! This was celebrated with a gigantic "open day", which attracted many visitors!
horizont introduces a new company-wide logo. Subsidiaries in England concentrate their activities. At EuroTier horizont presents the new SMART-fencing device series. Renaming of the business units Klemmfix to Traffic Safety and Agrartechnik to Animal Care.
Our new design is here! With new sales-active packaging, you will find the right product for every application.
We celebrate our 75th anniversary! 75 years of quality, innovation and reliability.