From development startup to

in-house manufacturing partner.

Chief Financial Officer

Wilfried Petsching

“We started in 1999 with five employees, a clear vision, and a strong passion for development. Today, with over 50 employees, we stand for certified quality, cutting-edge technology, and reliable OEM electronics – Made in Germany.”

Our

success story:

1999

Founded in Gummersbach – with five employees and a clear vision: Embedded software at the highest level.

2003

Awarded the Founder’s Prize by Kreissparkasse Köln and Sparkasse Gummersbach-Bergneustadt.

2005

Move to a larger headquarters – growing team, growing demands.

2008

Launch of in-house electronics production: from software to complete solutions – all at our Gummersbach site.

First certifications: ISO 9001:2008 and ATEX 94/9/EC

2012 – 2015

Recognized multiple times as “A Supplier of the Year” by our customer BOMAG – a testament to our quality and reliability.

2014 & 2016

Participation in Security Essen – the world’s leading trade fair for security technology. We present our solutions to an international audience of industry professionals.

2017

Start of construction of our new headquarters – designed for growth, collaboration, and efficiency.

2018

Move into our new headquarters in Gummersbach – more space for ideas, technology, and people. Official inauguration with customers, partners, and employees.

2019

Investment in the SIPLACE SX1 placement line – enabling scalable, high-performance manufacturing at the highest level.

2021

Rebranding and new structures: with 48 employees, we enter the next phase of growth – ready for the challenges of tomorrow.

2023

Our first apprentice IT specialist joins TeraTron – investing in local talent.

2024

January 1: Change in management – Peter Konrad takes over as Managing Director. Securing the future through new investments in production: second SIPLACE SX1 and a modern potting system. Commissioning of our own photovoltaic system – with a clear focus on sustainability.

2024 – 25 years of TeraTron

A quarter century of technology with purpose: we celebrate our anniversary – together with our team, customers, and partners!

2025

We welcome our new apprentice in a newly established training field – an important step toward the future. At the same time, we launch production of our key cutting machines, expanding our portfolio with another innovative product.

For over 25 years, TeraTron has grown with its challenges – driven by innovation, partnership, and responsibility. Our story is shaped by a passion for technology, entrepreneurial foresight, and people who want to make a difference. We look forward to the next 25 years – perhaps with you by our side.

Logistik

Bau-& Landmaschinen

Fahrzeugbau

Industrie

Gesundheitswesen

Transport

IT-Sicherheit

Forschung