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1992<\/div>
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Founding of the engineering office Hopf<\/div>

Started with two core areas of expertise: engineering services and factory planning.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

2002<\/div>
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Founding of ALZTEC GmbH<\/div>

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\nCompany founders Ernst Hopf and Georg Aignesberger laid the foundation for the company’s development into a leading manufacturer of custom machinery.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

2003<\/div>
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Early Automotive Projects<\/div>

Design and construction of custom systems for heavy loads and ATEX requirements for automotive manufacturers.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

2005<\/div>
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Introduction to Silicon Processing<\/div>

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Expansion into new technology fields, specifically the silicon sector.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

2008<\/div>
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Internationalization<\/div>

Implementation of initial projects in Asia (Taiwan, South Korea, Japan, China) with a focus on specialized machinery for polysilicon processing.<\/p>\n

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For the first time, the contract value of a single project has exceeded 1 million euros.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

2012<\/div>
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10 Years of ALZTEC<\/div>

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In a secret employee initiative, the \u201cmascot\u201d Schrotti is created from leftover project parts and presented to the company\u2019s founders as a gift for their 10th anniversary.
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\nStart of projects in the Middle East.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

2013<\/div>
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Large-scale projects in the millions<\/div>

Implementation of custom-built machines and systems worth millions, including for well-known automakers.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

2015<\/div>
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Corporate Acquisition<\/div>

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Long-time employees Herbert Sommer, Markus Albisser, and Reinhard Heindl are taking over the leadership of the company.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

2016<\/div>
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New corporate headquarter<\/div>

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Construction and move-in to the current corporate headquarters in the Am Waltershamer Feld industrial park in Trostberg, featuring an assembly hall of approximately 1,000 m\u00b2.<\/p>\n

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Launch of the first projects in the field of ultra-high-purity silicon semiconductors.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

2017<\/div>
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Entry into the U.S. Market<\/div>

Securing major semiconductor contracts in the United States.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

2018<\/div>
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Expansion of the Company Premises<\/div>

Expansion of the company premises to over 10,000 m\u00b2.<\/p>\n

Commitment to Trostberg as a business hub through membership in the Trostberg Business Development Association.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

2019<\/div>
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Steady Growth<\/div>

Completion of the first major project with a contract value of over 10 million euros.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

2021 to present<\/div>
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Award for Innovation<\/div>

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Annual award for entrepreneurial innovation excellence, presented with the R&D Seal of the Federal Ministry of Research and Development.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

2022<\/div>
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20 years ALZTEC<\/div>

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To mark the company\u2019s 20th anniversary, the logo and website are updated. In addition, the tagline \u201cTHE TRUEMAKER\u201d is introduced. The employees surprise the company with a secret project: The \u201cTHE TRUEMAKER\u201d tagline is installed in front of the building as life-size 3D letters\u2014a symbol of their shared commitment to making things happen.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

2023<\/div>
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Founding of ALZTEC Service Corporation (U.S.)<\/div>

ALZTEC is opening a branch office in Michigan, USA, to better serve its customers in North America. Reinhard Heindl will take over as head of the newly established subsidiary.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

2024<\/div>
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Building Modernization & Patents<\/div>

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Installation of a photovoltaic system and three charging stations at the company headquarters to promote sustainable energy and environmentally friendly mobility.<\/p>\n

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Initial filing of patents.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

2025<\/div>
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BVMW Member<\/div>

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Joining the Federal Association of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (BVMW e.V.) as a member company.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t

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