KROPF SOLUTIONS – 30 YEARS OF SUCCESS
A LOOK AT OUR MILESTONES
Much has happened in the company over the past few years since the foundation of KROPF Solutions. We would like to present you the most important milestones of the company’s history here. Find out all about the history of your expert in terms automation.
We are looking back on our last 30 years with pride.
Foundation of the engineering firm for automation technology by Werner Kropf.
Relocation of the headquarters to Oberkotzau and trading under the name Prozesstechnik Kropf, Gesellschaft für angewandte Prozessleittechnik mbH.
Foundation of Prozesstechnik Kropf s.r.o. in Cheb, Czech Republic.
Foundation of Prozesstechnik Kropf Hungária Kft. in Győr, Hungary.
Extensive market relaunch and introduction of the new company logo and brand name KROPF Solutions, Adrian Olschowka, Head of Information Technology becomes the general manager at Prozesstechnik Kropf GmbH.
Construction of a new company building and training centre in Cheb. André Fruh replaces Werner Kropf as managing director of Prozesstechnik Kropf s.r.o., Werner Kropf retains commercial power of attorney.
New building with 45 office workplaces, an apprentice training shop and customer training centre on site.
André Fruh is appointed as another managing director of the Prozesstechnik Kropf GmbH; Martin Stark becomes the Head of the automation department and receives commercial power of attorney.
Company anniversary, 25 years of existence of company Prozesstechnik Kropf GmbH, 10-year anniversary of company Prozesstechnik Kropf Hungária Kft. in Győr, Hungary.
Prozesstechnik Kropf GmbH receives the quality management certification DIN EN ISO 9001 and TISAX label, successful brand relaunch with a new website presence.
Prozesstechnik Kropf Hungária Kft. in Győr, Hungary receives quality and environmental management certification according to DIN EN ISO 9001 and 14001.
Prozesstechnik Kropf GmbH, Oberkotzau. The Finance & Administration department is established, Nadja Weber is appointed head of the department and receives commercial power of attorney.
Prozesstechnik Kropf Hungária Kft. in Győr, Hungary receives health and safety management certification according to DIN EN ISO 45001, Tibor Nagy is appointed as second managing director of Prozesstechnik Kropf Hungária Kft., alongside Werner Kropf.
Company anniversary: 30th anniversary of Prozesstechnik Kropf GmbH, Oberkotzau. Successful QM recertification DIN EN ISO 9001 in July and TISAX recertification on 28 October 2025.
Opening of a new administration and customer centre at the head office in Oberkotzau, as well as the inauguration of a ‘test laboratory’ for virtual commissioning.
Prozesstechnik Kropf Hungária Kft., based in Győr, Hungary. Successful recertification in quality, environmental and occupational health and safety management in accordance with DIN EN ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001.
Prozesstechnik Kropf GmbH, Oberkotzau has been awarded certification for its environmental management system in accordance with DIN EN ISO 14001.
Company anniversary: 20th anniversary of Prozesstechnik Kropf s.r.o. in Cheb, Czech Republic.