01.07.1948
Formation of the company by Robert Krüger and Heinrich Salecker

until 1972
Company management by Heinrich Salecker

1973
Assumption of the management by Jörg Salecker

1975
Launch of extrusion machine MFS 0201

1992
Take-over of the company by Paul Asmuth

1993
Complete redesign of confectionery machines and adaptation to safety standards
Supply of first loading and unloading system for steam autoclave

1994
Delivery of a can washing and drying system

1995
Expansion of the hydraulic press program

1996
Launch of an IR-Scorch - technology (ISM)

1997
Launch of KST system - Coating machine for back plates - silk screen process

1998
Take-over of the range of Ketter: Moulds for marzipan products
Supply of the first rolling line for pet food

2001
Establishment of a test laboratory at K&S

01.02.2003
Supply of the first fully automatic cookie line with integrated dragee placing system

01.05.2003
Take-over of the company by Jörg Maskow

01.07.2003
Reorganisation of K&S in 3 divisions
1. Moulding machines
2. Machinery for the production of brake pads - Pick’n Place/Conveyingsystems
3. Special machinery

01.08.2003
Orientation of the company to worldwide export of the systems and machines

01.09.2003
Start of the innovation process concerning the manufacturing at K&S

01.10.2003
Start of world wide distribution and attendance at exhibitions overseas

01.03.2004
Launch of high-capacity double screw extruder EXS

01.06.2004
Implementation of an ERP system at K&S

21.04.2005
presentation of high speed rolling line at the Interpack 2005

01.08.2005
Increase of the number of trainees at K&S to 6
Supply of liquid and glucose coating machine GGM

01.09.2005
World novelty: combination press HPU 0250 for rail applications

01.10.2005
Supply of first eccentric vibrating table EXT

01.12.2005
Revision of machine line MFT

01.03.2006
Launch of line MFT 0100

01.04.2006
Development of upgrade kits for HPU - press to double cavitation

01.05.2006
Launch of table-top extrusion machine MFS 0050

01.09.2006
Launch of 3D moulding machine TPR 0500, e.g deco roses

01.12.2006
Start of development of a new cereal-moulding line

01.06.2007
Presentation of the new moulding machine GFT for cereals and pliable Mixes

01.07.2007
Implementation of a 3D-CAD software within Engineering Division

01.09.2007
Start of development of the first system for peeling of almond- and apricot seeds: MEA line

01.10.2007
Supply of the first distribution of 3D high capacity two-roller moulding machine DUW

01.12.2007
Supply of the first dumpling production line

01.01.2008
Team of K&S continues to rise to 40 employees

01.03.2008
Start of development of seeds applicator DOH line

01.04.2008
Redesign and reprint of K&S catalogue

01.05.2008
Development of sales personnel to 6 persons

01.07.2008
Foundation of Krueger & Salecker Automation GmbH & Co. KG

01.08.2008
Roofing ceremony of the building under construction in Bad Schwartau

01.09.2008
Permanent staff of the Engineering Division rise to 10 employees

01.10.2008
Cereal moulding machine GFT also available as Cantilever construction mode

01.12.2008
Relocation of the company to Bad Schwartau, now on 15.000 sqm

01.01.2009
Redesign and reprint of K&S catalogue

01.02.2009
Design of a cake production line

01.03.2009
Introduction of a fruit bar moulding machine and date-stone separator line

01.04.2009
Sale of the first GFW cereal moulding machine

01.05.2009
Presentation of the moulding machine MFW with automated baking tray transport

01.06.2009
Supply of a hydraulic press for truck brake pads in twin cavity design featuring a press capacity of 600 t

01.07.2009
Supply of a hydraulic press for rail brake pads in combination design featuring integrated stamping- and marking press

01.08.2009
Launch of the almond and apricot kernel peeling machine series MEA

01.09.2009
Redesign and reprint of K&S catalogue

01.11.2009
Supply of fruit mix moulding machine for warm mixes 95°C

01.01.2010
Workforce in engineering department increases to 12

01.03.2010
Development of machines for the molding of detergents

01.06.2010
Presentation of the new GFT-series using the modular principle

01.09.2010
Delivery of the new GFT-series

01.12.2010
Introduction of the ERP-system Microsoft Navision "RTC"

01.01.2011
Presentation of a robot-quadruple-long-term-press for disk brake pads for trucks using the modular principle