2005 | Opening of branch office in Dubai, UAE

With only about 1.5 million residents, 80% of which are foreigners, but with a gross domestic product (GDP) of 269.8 milliards $ (according to www.indexmundi.com, 2013), and rising, the United Arab Emirates belong to an exceedingly significant economic area. Since this year SCHAEFER GmbH establishes a local contact in the United Arab Emirates, in Dubai. With a facility on site, SCHAEFER sets itself to establish its position in the Middle East. SCHAEFER GmbH Middle East shall develop the rapidly expanding markets in Asia for the entire SCHAEFER GmbH. With this new establishment, along with Ireland and the USA, CEO Hansjuergen Schaefer shows that his is a truly internationally active company.

1997 | New CEO

SCHAEFER GmbH, manufacturer of standardized and customized power supply systems, has appointed Dipl.-Ing. Hansjuergen Schaefer (31) with immediate effect as the new CEO of the whole company. From now on he directs the fortunes of the company and provides new impetus concerning the company organization. With Dipl.-Ing. Hansjuergen Schaefer, SCHAEFER GmbH pursues its strategy of further growth. „I’m glad to accept this challenge of continuing to steer SCHAEFER GmbH on the course to success”, according to Dipl.-Ing. Hansjuergen Schaefer.

1989 | Production establishment in Ireland

With the foundation of the production establishment SCHAEFER GmbH Branch Ireland in Bantry, Co. Cork, Ireland, SCHAEFER optimizes its international presence. Under the direction of Pierce Endersen and Robert Murphy SCHAEFER has expanded the production to Ireland. With this step SCHAEFER focuses on flexibility concerning the production of its standardized and customized power supply solutions and further pursues the course to success.

1986 | New Sales establishment in Boston, USA

In this year SCHAEFER opens its new branch office in Boston called SCHAEFER Inc., which administers competent on-site consultation for the American market. Thereby Mr. Schaefer Senior’s intentions were to open the market further at local level and develop business connections in the American region. Customers especially would benefit from this newly created marketability.

1985 | Schäfer GmbH

As from June this year the sole proprietorship under the name of SCHAEFER Elektronik becomes a GmbH (Limited company). In future SCHAEFER products will be merchandised with the intention of market expansion under the roof of the limited liability company lawn.

1971 | New corporate name

As from January this year, the sole proprietorship under the name of FEDERLE changed its name to SCHAEFER Elektronik. SCHAEFER Elektronik was launched. Till this day the company name has asserted itself and has become familiar in the sector of power supply systems in combination with the worldwide respected high-class seal of quality „ made in Germany “.

1969 | Company foundation

The business SCHAEFER GmbH began its existence in 1969 under the name of FEDERLE. Dr. Johannes Schaefer started his business together with his wife Maria Schaefer (born Federle) and two other employees in the summer of 1969 with a will to succeed and the required know-how. More than anything, it was a labour-intensive and obstacle strewn path that eventually produced a worldwide operating company from a small family enterprise.

Our global network

With our headquarters in southern Germany, subsidiaries in Ireland, USA and UAE as well as numerous representatives worldwide, we can provide global support.

Schaefer - Model CW BW 6700 -AC/DC Converters and Battery Chargers.

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