Just like many other comapnies, we started out small. But Hekatron was founded in an old schoolhouse in Sulzburg, rather than a garage.
1963
Founded as Pyrotector Europe GmbH in Bielefeld with Managing Director Horst Köhr.
1964
The company moves to Sulzburg.
1965
Pyrotector Europe becomes a member of the Swiss Securitas Group.
1978
The company separates from its US licensor and is renamed Hekatron.
The Securitas Group becomes a majority shareholder.
1993
Hekatron is fully integrated into the Securitas Group.
The DIN EN ISO 9001-compliant quality management system is launched.
1998
The DIN EN ISO 14001 compliant environmental management system is launched.
2001
The company is split into Hekatron Vertriebs GmbH and Hekatron Technik GmbH.
2011
For the first time ever, we are featured in the list of Best Workplaces in Germany complied by Great Place.
2012
Occupational health and safety management is certified in compliance with OHSAS 18001.
2015
The new core of Hekatron Manufacturing is created: the new production hall with 5x 2000 m2 SMD lines.