Martin Stähle, the founder of Hidrostal and a native of the Canton of Glarus, Switzerland, travelled to Peru and later back to Switzerland to inspire us all with his success story of innovation and belief in independence. To this day our mission to serve our customers and protect our environment is inspired by his legacy.
Early 1950s
Martin Stähle sets up first operation (engineering office) in Lima, Peru
1955
Martin Stähle receives a development contract for a pumping system capable of handling fish without damage, resulting in the development of the screw-centrifugal impeller
Mid to late 1950's
Set up of first sales and production facilities
1961
First patent of the Screw Centrifugal Pump
Early 1960's
Construction of current Hidrostal works in Lima, Peru including foundry
1967
Foundation of Hidrostal AG in Neunkirch, Switzerland to serve industry and emerging environmental market in Europe for sewage and sludge treatment. Pump components are imported from Lima and assembled in Neunkirch. Pumps are first used in the sewage sector.
1970s
Development of a Hidrostal submersible electric motor line in order to handle the requirement of submerged operation in the Prerotation System. Increased market presence in Europe by appointing distributors in countries such as Germany, Austria, Holland, Denmark and France.
1980s
Increased market presence worldwide by appointing distributors in USA/Canada and Asia.
1991
Start of a production site in Hungary
1993
Erection of a foundry in Neunkirch, Switzerland, enabling Hidrostal AG to meet special demands for high chromium, cast stainless steel and other special alloys
1996
Building of a new ecologically optimised paint facility in Neunkirch, Switzerland
1998
Reorganisation of the Hidrostal Group by foundation of Hidrostal Holding AG
2001
Opening of a new production site with a large pump test bay in Qingdao, China
2001
Acquisition of Bedford Pumps Ltd in the UK
2004
New foundry inaugurated in Neunkirch, Switzerland
2007
Introduction of V-impellers for abrasive applications
2008
Passing away of founder and inventor Martin Stähle and reorganisation of the Board of directors and management of the company
2008
Foundation of Hidrostal Spain
2009
Patenting of the Remote Prerotation
2012
Production facility in Hungary is doubled in size
2013
Launch of the patented FreeFlow technology with SharkFin and JetDisk
2014
Acquisition of Eekels Netherland Betsy business, Thy Denmark and of Heber2000 Germany
2014
Foundation of Hidrostal Netherlands and Hidrostal Australia
2015
Launch of the PreroClean Single and Dual Tanks
2015
Foundation of Hidrostal USA, Acquisition of Servicios Hidrostal Peru
2016
Acquisition of Veje Engineering Denmark, Foundation of Hidrostal France
2017
Foundation of Hidrostal Belgium and Austria, Acquisition of Hidrocast Poland
2020
Foundation of Hidrostal Sweden, Acquisition of Avonmouth Engineering Services UK
2020
Start of multi year factory modernisation project in Neunkirch, Switzerland
2020
World record daily output in cellulose product Bracell Star with Hidrostal pumps
2020
Launch of the new robust submersible Tuma motor line for higher efficiencies
2021
Commissioning of automated shaft production at the Neunkirch site, Switzerland
2022
Commissioning of 3D sand printer at Neunkirch, Switzerland
