1911 | Maschinenfabrik ALFING KESSLER founded by Karl Kessler (1880-1946) in Wasseralfingen near Aalen, Germany |
1913 | Supply of the first case-hardened crankshaft |
1932 | Focus on the production of crankshafts for aircraft engines |
1935 | Establishment of the special-purpose forge for making crankshaft forgings |
1938 | Foundation of "ALFING KESSLER Sondermaschinen GmbH" (AKS) for the production of aircraft propeller hubs |
1946 | Death of Karl Kessler |
1947 | Mrs Auguste Kessler takes charge of the management |
1951 | One millionth crankshaft manufactured since the company was founded |
1952 | First induction hardening machine for crankshafts |
1960 | Death of Auguste Kessler |
1970 | New facilities for large crankshaft production |
1981 | Foundation of "ALFING Montage-Technik GmbH" (AMT) |
1990 | Building of a new shop for automotive crankshafts |
1995 | Establishment of a separate production department for motor sports and prototypes |
2003 | Reorganization and restructuring of the company |
2003-04 | Expansion of the crankshaft production with special emphasis on car crankshafts |
2004-06 | Expansion of the crankshaft production with special emphasis on large crankshafts |
2006 | Over seven million crankshafts manufactured since the company was founded |
2007 | ALFING continues to invest in expanding its crankshaft production |
2008 | Commissioning of a new machine shop for large crankshafts |
2008 | Commissioning of a new press forge for large crankshafts (4,000 to 8,000 mm) |
2011 | ALFING celebrates its centenary. |
2013 | New opening of Maschinenfabrik ALFING Kessler Shanghai Co. Ltd. on 04/18/2013 |
