From the beginning we have dedicated all our efforts towards creating robust solutions for demanding customers. In the early years it was predominantly motors and generators that drove us forward; then fast and reliable encoders able to withstand extreme operating conditions were quickly added to the program.
Initially, we produced analog versions as was usual back then. Since the 1980s the increasing new opportunities presented by digital technology have gradually brought changes to the product range. Mechanical and electronic accessories were added as well as engineering and assembly services. Today, we offer complete encoder system solutions for worldwide greenfield and modernization projects.
Establishment of the Hübner Asia Business Unit to expand our presence in Asia.
2021Corona pandemia speeds up new ways of customer communication
2020
Johannes Hübner Giessen has reorganized and restructured.
2019Electronic position switches ERC / 100 staff / export share >75%
New universal encoder systems U-ONE(-SAFETY)-Compact / Johannes Hübner Beteiligungs GmbH (holding company) founded
New administration building forms the basis for further growth / first encoder with ATEX/IECEx certification
Absolute encoder / overspeed switch with safety certification (SIL/PL)
Hübner Giessen has more than 50 agencies worldwide
2014
Bearingless encoder systems MAGA with absolute value
2011
First encoder with safety certification (SIL/PL) introduced / Johannes Huebner Corporation founded in USA
2010
Bearingless, incremental encoder systems MAG with magnetic scanning technology
2009
Johannes Hübner Foundation established
2003
First generation of U-ONE universal encoder systems
2001Programmable encoders added
1993
FOC signal transmission introduced for encoders
1992First EGS series devices, which have remained successful to the present day (electronic overspeed switches)
1991
Expansion of encoder system solutions including attachment parts
1990
We begin to serve international markets
1988Digital technology enters the product range (FG series)
1979Daughter Olga Riedl-Hübner becomes general manager
1971
Founder Johannes Hübner receives the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany
1967
Subsidiary company opened in Giessen with focus on heavy industry
1957
Johannes Hübner Fabrik elektrischer Maschinen GmbH founded in Berlin
1934