RABENSTEINER
CHRONICLE
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2021
Purchase of a new CNC measuring machine
The CNC measuring machine park was expanded by a ZOLLER genius >>pilot 4<<. Non-contact high-end measurement, another investment in the future.
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2021
ISO 9001:2015 Recertification
Successful recertification according to ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System.
In the service of the customer!
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2020
Environmental certification ISO 14001:2015
Successful certification according to ISO 14001:2015 Environmental management system.
For the sake of the environment!
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2020
WE REMEMBER
Our long-time and good soul of the first hour,
Ms. Klaudia Hofmann, unfortunately passed away much too early.
REST IN PEACE – WE MISS YOU!
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2019
Machine park expansion
Purchase of a Swiss TTB high-precision grinding machine "Evolution".
Absolute maximum precision from Ø 0.02 mm.
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2014
Move to new company building
After more than a year of construction, we moved into the new fully air-conditioned company building.
Production and office building were merged from two locations into one.
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2013
Start of construction of new company building
In July 2013 was start of construction of the newly planned company headquarters and production facility to be occupied in mid-2014.
An important step into the future.
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2012
WE REMEMBER
We bid farewell to our dear colleague,Ingrid Huemer-Stern, who left us far too early.
REST IN PEACE – WE MISS YOU!
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2011
Machine park expansion
Machine park expansion with a SAACKE CNC UWIF 5-axis tool grinding machine with increased spindle power.
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2008
First export catalogue
Creation of the first multilingual export catalogue on the manufacturing programme.
The export campaign starts.
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2008
Machine park expansion
The CNC machine park was expanded to include another SAACKE UWIF precision tool grinding machine with chain loader for series production.
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2006
Expansion of CNC machinery
The area of CNC cylindrical grinding was expanded. A STUDER CNC S33 from Switzerland was purchased.
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2005
Trade fair participation at Austrotec
Trade fair presentation in Graz at AUSTROTEC 2005.
Followed by further trade fair participations (INTERTOOL, ViennaTec, Frontale, ...)
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2003
Machine park expansion
Machine park expansion with a WALTER Helitronic Power CNC tool grinding machine.
Especially for surgical instruments.
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2003
Implementation of ISO 9001:2000
Implementation of the ISO 9001:2000 quality management system by Lloyd's Register Vienna.
Auditor Mr. Ing. Norbert Moschini – LRQA.
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2002
Purchase of a CNC measuring machine
Acquisition of the first ZOLLER CNC measuring machine genius3 with image processing sold in Austria.
Delivery after premiere at Intertool 2002 in Vienna.
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2001
Machine park expansion
Constantly increasing quantities require the expansion of the CNC machine park with a SAACKE UWII with loading system.
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1998
Change in the management
Hans Rabensteiner is appointed as the new Managing Director and successor.
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1998
Change in the company management
Hans Rabensteiner Sen. hands over the reins of the company to his son Hans Rabensteiner.
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1996
Entry into medical technology
Production of surgical instruments with CNC grinding technology. Bone marrow rasps/drills and mills for hip arthroplasty.
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1992
Machine park expansion
Machine park expansion with a WALTER Helitronic CNC tool grinding machine.
Especially for surgical instruments.
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1991
Machine park expansion
The area of cylindrical grinding was expanded. A STUDER S S33 from Switzerland was purchased.
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1990
Acquisition of Steyr grinding plant Daimler Puch AG
Purchase of the complete tool grinding plant of Steyr Daimler Puch AG in 4523 Letten and integration of the mechanical equipment.
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1977
Construction of company location
Hans Rabensteiner built the first office and sales building at Schiedlbergerstrasse 10 in 4522 Sierning.
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1969
Foundation
Foundation of a tool trading company by Hans Rabensteiner.
Opening in Neustrasse in 4522 Sierning.