Foundation, growth and awards

History

The Bluhm Weber Group can look back on a long history and has always focussed on the future through its innovative strength and actions.
Find out about the most important milestones, growth and other highlights.

The history of the Bluhm Weber Group

2024 TOP 100 award for innovation - Weber Marking Systems

Award

2024

Outstanding innovative strength

The Bluhm Weber Group was honoured with the coveted TOP 100 award as one of the TOP 100 most innovative companies in the German SME sector.

2024 Kununu TopCompany Award - Weber Marking Systems

Award

2024

Honoured as a TOP employer

Our employees have rated us as an outstanding employer, putting us in the top 5% of the most popular companies on the job portal Kununu.

CEOs of Weber Marking Systems Eckhard and Volker Bluhm

Milestone

2023

Generation change

Company founder Eckhard Bluhm ensures a smooth transition: his son Volker Bluhm leads the company into the future as the new Managing Director.

Labelling machine Legi Flex High Performance in action

Innovation

2020

Innovation in the field of labelling systems

Presentation of the Legi Flex High Performance labelling system for e-commerce mail order and expansion of large character printing systems to include the Piezo Performance (PP) series.

Black and white label applied on cardboard

Award

2017

Innovation in the field of labelling systems

The Legi-Air 4050 CWS over-the-corner label dispenser is honoured with the "BEST OF 2017" award as a particularly innovative IT solution.

European expansion of labelling and coding expert Weber Marking Systems

Growth

2010

Expansion of the service area

Thanks to numerous start-ups and expansions, e.g. in Bulgaria, France and Italy, the service area in Europe has been continuously expanded since 2010.

Innovative labelling systems from Weber Marking Systems

Award

2005

Innovation in coding

The Compactline 2.0 based on HP technology is honoured with the Innovation Award of the 'Initiative Mittelstand'.

RFID wireless label from Weber Marking Systems

Innovation

2004

First solutions for RFID radio tags

Presentation of the first solutions for the automatic printing, programming and application of RFID radio tags.

Markoprint logo

Extension

2003

Development in the area of coding

Expansion of inkjet systems based on Hewlett-Packard technology. Establishment of in-house development and production in the area of coding through the acquisition of Markoprint.

Distribution network of labelling and coding expert Weber Marking Systems

Growth

2003

Expansion of the global distributor network

Expansion of the service and sales network in the DACH region through the establishment of a service and sales company in Switzerland and expansion of the worldwide distributor network for coding systems.

Production labelling systems of Weber Marking Systems in action

Extension

2001

In-house production of labelling systems

The acquisition of Geset Etikettiersysteme expands the company's mechanical engineering expertise in the field of labelling systems.

Family company and labelling and coding expert Weber Marking Systems

Milestone

2000

Second generation Bluhm family joins the company

With Andreas, Carsten and Volker Bluhm, the second Bluhm generation takes up positions of responsibility in the family business.

Headquarters of labelling and coding expert Weber Marking Systems

Growth

1990

Expansion in Western Europe

Strong expansion: own companies are founded in Denmark, Belgium and the Netherlands.

Foundation of a German-American joint venture between Bluhm & Co. and Weber Inc.

Milestone

1980

Foundation of joint venture

Foundation of a German-American joint venture between Bluhm & Co. and Weber Inc. with the focus on expanding label production and developing the export business. The Bluhm Weber Group is born.

Company foundation - Weber Marking Systems

Milestone

1968

Foundation Bluhm

Eckhard Bluhm recognises the potential and founds his own company for marking technology.

Joseph Weber Sr. (Weber Adressing Machine Company)

Milestone

1932

Foundation Weber

Joseph Weber Sr. opens his own business in Chicago, calling it the Weber Adressing Machine Company

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