“Be the first to do the right thing at the right time.”
Kurt A. Körber
Founder of today’s Körber Group
Anniversary film
A unique story
80 years of Körber – a unique journey
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Time jumps
80 years of Körber
From basement workshop to a global technology leader
On 14 July 1946, Kurt A. Körber makes his first sales call from a telephone booth in Hamburg — laying the foundation for today’s Körber Business Area Technologies. From a small workshop, his vision grows into a global success, driven by the MAX filter assembler in 1956.
Close to the customer from day one. The opening of the first international site in Richmond, Virginia, marks the beginning of Körber’s global growth.
For founder Kurt A. Körber, business success and giving back to society go hand in hand. By founding the Körber-Stiftung, he anchors this commitment for the long term.
Two interconnected rings with the name “Körber” at the center become the company’s visual symbol. They reflect the close connection between Körber, its Business Areas, and Körber-Stiftung.
In the 1970s Körber enters new industries and technologies. The founding of Körber AG in 1987 unites all companies under one strategic leadership. Since 1995, Körber AG has consistently guided the company’s overarching goals and strengthened its commitment to innovative and sustained growth.
On 10 August 1992, Kurt A. Körber passes away in Hamburg at the age of 82. From that moment, Körber-Stiftung is the sole shareholder of Körber AG.
With the acquisition of Swiss companies Rondo and Dividella, Körber expands into pharmaceutical packaging. This lays the foundation for today’s Business Area Pharma.
Langhammer, a leading supplier of transport and palletizing systems, joins Körber. A key step in shaping today’s Business Area Supply Chain and expanding our ability to address multifaceted customer needs.
Körber unites its more than 100 sites under a single brand, strengthening its global visibility and identity.
Körber commits to reaching net-zero CO₂e emissions across its value chain by 2040, reinforcing its long-term sustainability ambitions.
In line with our vision of “Market leadership through technology leadership”, Körber defines the framework for the next decade.
On 14 July 1946, Kurt A. Körber makes his first sales call from a telephone booth in Hamburg — laying the foundation for today’s Körber Business Area Technologies. From a small workshop, his vision grows into a global success, driven by the MAX filter assembler in 1956.
Close to the customer from day one. The opening of the first international site in Richmond, Virginia, marks the beginning of Körber’s global growth.
For founder Kurt A. Körber, business success and giving back to society go hand in hand. By founding the Körber-Stiftung, he anchors this commitment for the long term.
Two interconnected rings with the name “Körber” at the center become the company’s visual symbol. They reflect the close connection between Körber, its Business Areas, and Körber-Stiftung.
In the 1970s Körber enters new industries and technologies. The founding of Körber AG in 1987 unites all companies under one strategic leadership. Since 1995, Körber AG has consistently guided the company’s overarching goals and strengthened its commitment to innovative and sustained growth.
On 10 August 1992, Kurt A. Körber passes away in Hamburg at the age of 82. From that moment, Körber-Stiftung is the sole shareholder of Körber AG.
With the acquisition of Swiss companies Rondo and Dividella, Körber expands into pharmaceutical packaging. This lays the foundation for today’s Business Area Pharma.
Langhammer, a leading supplier of transport and palletizing systems, joins Körber. A key step in shaping today’s Business Area Supply Chain and expanding our ability to address multifaceted customer needs.
Körber unites its more than 100 sites under a single brand, strengthening its global visibility and identity.
Körber commits to reaching net-zero CO₂e emissions across its value chain by 2040, reinforcing its long-term sustainability ambitions.
In line with our vision of “Market leadership through technology leadership”, Körber defines the framework for the next decade.
Reflecting on yesterday, building tomorrow
80 years of Körber, timeless stories
Read real stories about Körber and the people behind our growth. New stories will be published step by step throughout the year.
What comes next
Shaping our future with LIFE 2035
At Körber, we don’t just adapt to change; we actively shape the future. We are convinced that innovation thrives where entrepreneurial thinking meets bold ideas. And we believe in the power of technology to drive the world forward.
