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.
Corona pandemia speeds up new ways of customer communication

Johannes Hübner Giessen has reorganized and restructured.
Electronic 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

Bearingless encoder systems MAGA with absolute value

First encoder with safety certification (SIL/PL) introduced / Johannes Huebner Corporation founded in USA

Bearingless, incremental encoder systems MAG with magnetic scanning technology

Johannes Hübner Foundation established

First generation of U-ONE universal encoder systems
Programmable encoders added

FOC signal transmission introduced for encoders
First EGS series devices, which have remained successful to the present day (electronic overspeed switches)

Expansion of encoder system solutions including attachment parts

We begin to serve international markets
Digital technology enters the product range (FG series)
Daughter Olga Riedl-Hübner becomes general manager

Founder Johannes Hübner receives the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany

Subsidiary company opened in Giessen with focus on heavy industry

Johannes Hübner Fabrik elektrischer Maschinen GmbH founded in Berlin