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 History 


Transnorm System Inc. is committed to designing, selling and manufacturing superior products to meet customer requirements on time, error free, every time. As the global leader Transnorm System is committed to increasing the value of our company by maximizing each individual contribution through innovation and excellence while continuing to maintain a competitive advantage.

1969
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Founding of TRANSNORM SYSTEM GmbH with DM 100,000.00 subscribed capital
1971
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Development and market launch of the belt curve conveyor and worldwide patenting of the product concept
1984
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Founding of the wholly owned subsidiary TRANSNORM SYSTEM Ltd. In England
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Completion of the new office building in Harsum
1989
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Founding of the wholly owned subsidiary TRANSNORM SYSTEM Inc. in Grand Prairie, Texas, USA and expansion as a production site.
1990
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Completion of the large final assembly hall in Harsum
1992
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Founding of the wholly owned subsidiary TRANSNORM SYSTEM B.V. in the Netherlands
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KCapital increase to DM 2 million
1994
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Founding of TRANSNORM SYSTEM Sdn. Bhd. In Kluang, Malaysia as a joint venture with 60% majority participation and expansion as a production site
1997
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Takeover of the remaining 40% of TRANSNORM SYSTEM Sdn. Bhd in Malaysia from the joint-venture partner
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Purchase of the entire TRANSNORM Group by Swisslog, Switzerland
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Market launch of the TS 1600 curve family and establishment of the aluminium design in Europe
1999
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TRANSNORM SYSTEM GmbH receives primary certification according to ISO 9001
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TRANSNORM SYSTEM is awarded the biggest contract in the history of the company by Vanderlande Industries. Belt curve conveyors and belt in-feed units with a total value of more than USD 30 million for the UPS Worldport in Louisville, USA
2000
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TRANSNORM SYSTEM GmbH is awarded a contract for the largest return handling system in Europe at OTTO VERSAND in Hamburg, with a value totalling Euro 9.4 million
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TRANSNORM SYSTEM Inc. receives initial ISO9001 registration
2002
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Presentation of the SmartSort concept (modular multline distributor) at the CeMat exhibition in Hannover
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Completion and acceptance of the major contract in Louisville with a total of 3,300 belt curve conveyors and official dedication of the facility under the name UPS Worldport
2003
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Market launch of the TS 1500-140 belt curve conveyor family in the USA and establishment of the aluminium design in USA with quick release belt technology
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TRANSNORM SYSTEM Inc. receives ISO9001:2000 certification of quality system
2004
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Sale of TRANSNORM by Swisslog and takeover by management within the framework of a management buyout with support through a financial investor
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Launching of a completely new corporate design and a logo in the new corporate identity colours blue-green/grey with the tagline “TRANSNORM – your best move”
2005
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Market launch of the innovative ModuLine product concept with the patented VertiBead drive solution at CeMAT 2005
2007
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US operation expansion and relocation to Arlington, Texas facility