History
Milestones that continue to have an impact today
Our company’s history, spanning over 130 years, is not merely a matter of nostalgia – we see it as a training ground. Over the decades, CHENMITZER ZAHNRADFABRIK has had to constantly reinvent itself and thrive in challenging circumstances. Today, we draw strength from this resilience!
1890
Company foundation under the name “Bernhard Gläss Drehmaschinen” in Chemnitz. The product range comprised various models of lathes, in which helical-cut interchangeable gears were used for the first time.
1945
Expropriation, nationalization and renaming in "Drehmaschinenwerk Chemnitz"
1955
Renamed to VEB Fahrzeuggetriebewerke “Wilhelm Friedel” Karl-Marx-Stadt and incorporated into the IFA Commercial Vehicles Combine
1989
Placed under the Treuhand, renamed “CHEMNITZER ZAHNRADFABRIK”
1992
Privatization and reorientation of the business model towards the development and manufacture of complex gearboxes and gear components
1993
Construction of new premises and relocation within Chemnitz
2000
Engineering becomes a key differentiator for bespoke gearboxes tailored to a wide range of industries
2017
Handover to the next generation. The values of a family business are preserved
2021
Extension and expansion of the production area