MILESTONES OF A SUCCESS STORY

With a tradition of innovation to the world market leader

  • Company is founded

    1931
  • Production of the first balancing weights.

    1949
  • Wilhelm Herz sets world record with balancing weights from HOFMANN POWER WEIGHT.

    1951
  • Production of the first safety weight (2-piece) for MERCEDES-BENZ.

    1960
  • Development and production of the first adhesive weight for PORSCHE.

    1966
  • Development of knock-on weights for AUDI and VOLKSWAGEN.

    1978
  • Development of the first zinc balancing weights on the basis of the EU ELV Directive.

    2001
  • To be prepared for the future, a new and modern production site in Veitshöchheim is opened.

    2006
  • Exclusive supplier of the Formula 1 class.

    2011
  • Introduction of the SPEEDLINER® tape.

    2012
  • Expansion of the product range to include valves.

    2014
  • Expansion of the product range to include TPMS Service Kits.

    2015
  • First fully automatic application of balancing weights for OEMs.

    2016