45 Years KNAUER - 45 Years of Passion for Innovation
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45 Esteemed customers, partners and friends, For 45 years, KNAUER has worked to establish itself as a medium- sized company on the world market. Numerous innovations and novel developments, for which we’ve received over 20 innovation awards and accolades, are the foundation of our success. This was all only possible with you, our customers and partners, and above all our dedicated employees, who have shown us so much loyalty, commitment and creativity over the years. Our goal at KNAUER has always been to develop innovative in- struments which would be useful for our customers. This vision of developing uncomplicated well-built instruments was comple- mented over the years by our strategy of focusing on our core areas of expertise. The transfer of ownership to the next generation has long been completed. Our daughter Alexandra is now in her twelfth year of managing the company. We are very pleased that she also em- bodies our values and that together with the new General Man- ager Dr. Alexander Bünz, is leading the company into the future successfully. We thank all of those who have joined us on this journey for their loyalty and eagerly look forward to the next anniversary. Yours warmly, Dr. Herbert Knauer and Roswitha Knauer Company founders 45 45 45 45 45 45 45 Years of Passion for Innovation 45 Years KNAUER
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KNAUER 2007/2008 Products and Facts
KNAUER 2007/2008 Management and Current News
452007
• CEO and Owner Alexandra Knauer and Managing Director Dr. Alexander Bünz together manage the company
• German innovation award in the category biotechnology for the latest CHANC€® system, the smallest HPLC in the world
• New development of capillary columns
• Expansion of the production of detectors, pumps, and mechanical assemblies for other manufacturers’ HPLC systems (OEM)
• Large investment in the most modern manufacturing equipment
• Re-design of corporate identity
• Development of systems for fast LC
Product areas
Chromatography instruments: KNAUER is known for its reliable and high-quality instruments and systems for analytical and preparative HPLC aswell as continuous chromatography (SMB).
Chromatography columns and packing materials: KNAUER produces high-performance sophisticated packing materials in-house and can supplycustomers with optimal solutions from one manufacturer.
Software development and customization: KNAUER offers complete soft-ware programs and services for chromatographic applications.
Osmometers: KNAUER develops and delivers osmometers for medicine,physiology, chemistry and polymer chemistry.
Company•85 employees•70% export quota•Worldwide distribution in more than 60 countries•Sponsoring of apprenticeships to develop skilled staff•Production of components, instruments and systems in Germany•Completely self-financed family-owned business
Address and Contact Information
Wissenschaftliche GerätebauDr. Ing. Herbert Knauer GmbHHegauer Weg 3814163 Berlin, GermanyTelephone +49-(0)30-809727-0Fax +49-(0)30-8015010E-Mail [email protected]
Alexandra KnauerEarned her diploma in Business
Administration with an emphasis onbusiness-to-business marketing, or-
ganization and psychology. She is anactive member of several Berlin busi-ness organizations and is committedto various social projects. Member ofthe renowned Advisory Board of the
Federal Institute for Materials Re-search and Testing. She and her hus-band Christian enjoy spending time
with their two children, Lukas (7)and Melina (5).
Dr. Alexander BünzEarned his degree and doctorate in chemical engineering from the Hamburg University of Technology,followed by a postdoctoral appoint-ment at the University of California,Berkeley (USA) and an executiveMBA from the TSM Business Schoolin Twente (Netherlands). Held various positions in the industrial chemistry sector and successfullymanaged a medium-sized manufac-turer of laboratory instruments forseveral years. He and Tatjana are theproud parents of daughter Julika (7).
Expansion of our presence in the traditional HPLCmarket worldwide and establish KNAUER as the pre-mier German HPLC experts. Increased focus on tailor-made solutions and application-specific systems.Development of high performance LC modules andpremium class HPLC systems. Further expansion intothe continuous chromatography, biochromatography,and amino acid analysis markets.Our goal is to double business volume by the year2017 while maintaining and creating more jobs in Berlin. The company will remain financially independ-ent from other organizations as well as external capi-tal. KNAUER will continue to share the company’sfinancial success with each of its employees.
Strategic Alignmentfor the next 10 years
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Esteemed customers, partners and friends,
For 45 years, KNAUER has worked to establish itself as a medium-sized company on the world market. Numerous innovations andnovel developments, for which we’ve received over 20 innovationawards and accolades, are the foundation of our success.
This was all only possible with you, our customers and partners,and above all our dedicated employees, who have shown us somuch loyalty, commitment and creativity over the years.
Our goal at KNAUER has always been to develop innovative in-struments which would be useful for our customers. This vision ofdeveloping uncomplicated well-built instruments was comple-mented over the years by our strategy of focusing on our coreareas of expertise.
The transfer of ownership to the next generation has long beencompleted. Our daughter Alexandra is now in her twelfth year ofmanaging the company. We are very pleased that she also em-bodies our values and that together with the new General Man-ager Dr. Alexander Bünz, is leading the company into the futuresuccessfully.
We thank all of those who have joined us on this journey for theirloyalty and eagerly look forward to the next anniversary.
Yours warmly,
Dr. Herbert Knauer and Roswitha KnauerCompany founders
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45 Years KNAUER – Timeline of a success story
It all started with a worldwide sensa-tion: Dr. Herbert Knauer, then a 31-year-old chemist, develops a uni-versal temperature measurement device which can measure up to1/1000 °C. Shortly thereafter he develops another instrument: anelectronic freezing point osmometer/cryoscopy device for determiningmolecular weights up to 3000 g/mol.With these two developments, thebase for the future success of thecompany, founded by Dr. HerbertKnauer and his wife Roswitha onOctober 1, 1962, is established.
KNAUER is honored with a goldmedal during the Leipzig Trade Fairin East Germany – then a rare honorfor a West German company. Thanksto this award, the East European mar-ket for vapor pressure osmometers isopen to KNAUER.
KNAUER develops additional analysisinstrumentation and marks its firstsuccess with instruments and col-
umns for HIGH PERFORMANCE LIQ-UID CHROMATOGRAPHY (HPLC).
The company, still housed within theKnauer family’s own large residence,
is bursting at the seams. The newcompany headquarters is completedin 1974 and offers 4,500 square me-
ters of working space for production,development and administration.
KNAUER is the first European manu-facturer of HPLC instruments in mod-
ular format which quickly becomewell-known for their outstanding
flexibility. KNAUER’s biggest sellingproduct at the time is the Pump 64.
A new line of instruments for the clinical laboratory is introduced: anautomatic freezing point osmometerand a colloid osmometer.
First column refill service in the worldfor HPLC columns from a wide rangeof manufacturers.The KNAUER column product palettealready includes columns with 2, 4,8, 16, and 32 mm inner diameters.
Introduction of innovative electronicpulsation dampening for HPLCpumps, making more sensitive
measurements possible.
Introduction of a complete range ofproducts for preparative chromato-graphy.
Alexandra Knauer, daughter of thecompany’s founder, is appointed General Manager and manages thecompany together with her father.
Unique on the market: the 8-foldpump head for parallel chromato-graphy. A pump equipped with one of these pump heads can provide theperformance of 8 single piston pumps.KNAUER’s quality management sys-tem is certified according to DIN ENISO 9001.
Completion of the WellChrom HPLCline, one of the most compact HPLCsystems on the market with a scan-ning UV detector.Bernward Rittgerodt joins KNAUER as Managing Director alongsideAlexandra Knauer.As of this year, the company beginstraining apprentices in technical and sales areas.
Introduction of the CHANC€® system,the smallest portable HPLC system inthe world (5 kg).
Alexandra Knauer becomes soleowner of the company.
Starting in 2001, production is in-creasingly moved in-house to ensurequality and improve flexibility.Introduction of another innovation:detectors with fiber optics.
Introduction of the modern SmartlineHPLC series with a diode array detec-
tor with an attractive new look andprice/performance ratio.
Alexandra Knauer is awarded with the firstBerlin Prize for Female Entrepreneurs.
Launch of new HPLC columns for chiral separations.
Development of the smallest SMB system in the world for preparativecontinuous chromatography for theseparation of two-component mix-tures, such as chiral products.
1962 2007
Worldwide launch of the innovativeHPLC connection system DYNASEAL.Starting in 1986, KNAUER spins out several specialized subsidiaries in-cluding “SÄULENTECHNIK Dr. KnauerGmbH” which are later re-integratedinto the parent company.
The unique “Smartline Assistant” can take over a variety of tasks such as sample
preparation, sample injection or fractioncollection.
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1997
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2003
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2004
2001
2005
2006
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1998
Introduction of SmartMix, the versatile patent-pending eluent mixer. Submitted for
the Berlin-Brandenburg Innovation Award 2007.
2007
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45 Years KNAUER – Timeline of a success story
It all started with a worldwide sensa-tion: Dr. Herbert Knauer, then a 31-year-old chemist, develops a uni-versal temperature measurement device which can measure up to1/1000 °C. Shortly thereafter he develops another instrument: anelectronic freezing point osmometer/cryoscopy device for determiningmolecular weights up to 3000 g/mol.With these two developments, thebase for the future success of thecompany, founded by Dr. HerbertKnauer and his wife Roswitha onOctober 1, 1962, is established.
KNAUER is honored with a goldmedal during the Leipzig Trade Fairin East Germany – then a rare honorfor a West German company. Thanksto this award, the East European mar-ket for vapor pressure osmometers isopen to KNAUER.
KNAUER develops additional analysisinstrumentation and marks its firstsuccess with instruments and col-
umns for HIGH PERFORMANCE LIQ-UID CHROMATOGRAPHY (HPLC).
The company, still housed within theKnauer family’s own large residence,
is bursting at the seams. The newcompany headquarters is completedin 1974 and offers 4,500 square me-
ters of working space for production,development and administration.
KNAUER is the first European manu-facturer of HPLC instruments in mod-
ular format which quickly becomewell-known for their outstanding
flexibility. KNAUER’s biggest sellingproduct at the time is the Pump 64.
A new line of instruments for the clinical laboratory is introduced: anautomatic freezing point osmometerand a colloid osmometer.
First column refill service in the worldfor HPLC columns from a wide rangeof manufacturers.The KNAUER column product palettealready includes columns with 2, 4,8, 16, and 32 mm inner diameters.
Introduction of innovative electronicpulsation dampening for HPLCpumps, making more sensitive
measurements possible.
Introduction of a complete range ofproducts for preparative chromato-graphy.
Alexandra Knauer, daughter of thecompany’s founder, is appointed General Manager and manages thecompany together with her father.
Unique on the market: the 8-foldpump head for parallel chromato-graphy. A pump equipped with one of these pump heads can provide theperformance of 8 single piston pumps.KNAUER’s quality management sys-tem is certified according to DIN ENISO 9001.
Completion of the WellChrom HPLCline, one of the most compact HPLCsystems on the market with a scan-ning UV detector.Bernward Rittgerodt joins KNAUER as Managing Director alongsideAlexandra Knauer.As of this year, the company beginstraining apprentices in technical and sales areas.
Introduction of the CHANC€® system,the smallest portable HPLC system inthe world (5 kg).
Alexandra Knauer becomes soleowner of the company.
Starting in 2001, production is in-creasingly moved in-house to ensurequality and improve flexibility.Introduction of another innovation:detectors with fiber optics.
Introduction of the modern SmartlineHPLC series with a diode array detec-
tor with an attractive new look andprice/performance ratio.
Alexandra Knauer is awarded with the firstBerlin Prize for Female Entrepreneurs.
Launch of new HPLC columns for chiral separations.
Development of the smallest SMB system in the world for preparativecontinuous chromatography for theseparation of two-component mix-tures, such as chiral products.
1962 2007
Worldwide launch of the innovativeHPLC connection system DYNASEAL.Starting in 1986, KNAUER spins out several specialized subsidiaries in-cluding “SÄULENTECHNIK Dr. KnauerGmbH” which are later re-integratedinto the parent company.
The unique “Smartline Assistant” can take over a variety of tasks such as sample
preparation, sample injection or fractioncollection.
1962
1970
1974
1986
1980
1976
1992
1996
1990
1987
1997
1999
2003
2000
2004
2001
2005
2006
1995
1998
Introduction of SmartMix, the versatile patent-pending eluent mixer. Submitted for
the Berlin-Brandenburg Innovation Award 2007.
2007
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45 Years KNAUER – Timeline of a success story
It all started with a worldwide sensa-tion: Dr. Herbert Knauer, then a 31-year-old chemist, develops a uni-versal temperature measurement device which can measure up to1/1000 °C. Shortly thereafter he develops another instrument: anelectronic freezing point osmometer/cryoscopy device for determiningmolecular weights up to 3000 g/mol.With these two developments, thebase for the future success of thecompany, founded by Dr. HerbertKnauer and his wife Roswitha onOctober 1, 1962, is established.
KNAUER is honored with a goldmedal during the Leipzig Trade Fairin East Germany – then a rare honorfor a West German company. Thanksto this award, the East European mar-ket for vapor pressure osmometers isopen to KNAUER.
KNAUER develops additional analysisinstrumentation and marks its firstsuccess with instruments and col-
umns for HIGH PERFORMANCE LIQ-UID CHROMATOGRAPHY (HPLC).
The company, still housed within theKnauer family’s own large residence,
is bursting at the seams. The newcompany headquarters is completedin 1974 and offers 4,500 square me-
ters of working space for production,development and administration.
KNAUER is the first European manu-facturer of HPLC instruments in mod-
ular format which quickly becomewell-known for their outstanding
flexibility. KNAUER’s biggest sellingproduct at the time is the Pump 64.
A new line of instruments for the clinical laboratory is introduced: anautomatic freezing point osmometerand a colloid osmometer.
First column refill service in the worldfor HPLC columns from a wide rangeof manufacturers.The KNAUER column product palettealready includes columns with 2, 4,8, 16, and 32 mm inner diameters.
Introduction of innovative electronicpulsation dampening for HPLCpumps, making more sensitive
measurements possible.
Introduction of a complete range ofproducts for preparative chromato-graphy.
Alexandra Knauer, daughter of thecompany’s founder, is appointed General Manager and manages thecompany together with her father.
Unique on the market: the 8-foldpump head for parallel chromato-graphy. A pump equipped with one of these pump heads can provide theperformance of 8 single piston pumps.KNAUER’s quality management sys-tem is certified according to DIN ENISO 9001.
Completion of the WellChrom HPLCline, one of the most compact HPLCsystems on the market with a scan-ning UV detector.Bernward Rittgerodt joins KNAUER as Managing Director alongsideAlexandra Knauer.As of this year, the company beginstraining apprentices in technical and sales areas.
Introduction of the CHANC€® system,the smallest portable HPLC system inthe world (5 kg).
Alexandra Knauer becomes soleowner of the company.
Starting in 2001, production is in-creasingly moved in-house to ensurequality and improve flexibility.Introduction of another innovation:detectors with fiber optics.
Introduction of the modern SmartlineHPLC series with a diode array detec-
tor with an attractive new look andprice/performance ratio.
Alexandra Knauer is awarded with the firstBerlin Prize for Female Entrepreneurs.
Launch of new HPLC columns for chiral separations.
Development of the smallest SMB system in the world for preparativecontinuous chromatography for theseparation of two-component mix-tures, such as chiral products.
1962 2007
Worldwide launch of the innovativeHPLC connection system DYNASEAL.Starting in 1986, KNAUER spins out several specialized subsidiaries in-cluding “SÄULENTECHNIK Dr. KnauerGmbH” which are later re-integratedinto the parent company.
The unique “Smartline Assistant” can take over a variety of tasks such as sample
preparation, sample injection or fractioncollection.
1962
1970
1974
1986
1980
1976
1992
1996
1990
1987
1997
1999
2003
2000
2004
2001
2005
2006
1995
1998
Introduction of SmartMix, the versatile patent-pending eluent mixer. Submitted for
the Berlin-Brandenburg Innovation Award 2007.
2007
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KNAUER 2007/2008 Products and Facts
KNAUER 2007/2008 Management and Current News
452007
• CEO and Owner Alexandra Knauer and Managing Director Dr. Alexander Bünz together manage the company
• German innovation award in the category biotechnology for the latest CHANC€® system, the smallest HPLC in the world
• New development of capillary columns
• Expansion of the production of detectors, pumps, and mechanical assemblies for other manufacturers’ HPLC systems (OEM)
• Large investment in the most modern manufacturing equipment
• Re-design of corporate identity
• Development of systems for fast LC
Product areas
Chromatography instruments: KNAUER is known for its reliable and high-quality instruments and systems for analytical and preparative HPLC aswell as continuous chromatography (SMB).
Chromatography columns and packing materials: KNAUER produces high-performance sophisticated packing materials in-house and can supplycustomers with optimal solutions from one manufacturer.
Software development and customization: KNAUER offers complete soft-ware programs and services for chromatographic applications.
Osmometers: KNAUER develops and delivers osmometers for medicine,physiology, chemistry and polymer chemistry.
Company•85 employees•70% export quota•Worldwide distribution in more than 60 countries•Sponsoring of apprenticeships to develop skilled staff•Production of components, instruments and systems in Germany•Completely self-financed family-owned business
Address and Contact Information
Wissenschaftliche GerätebauDr. Ing. Herbert Knauer GmbHHegauer Weg 3814163 Berlin, GermanyTelephone +49-(0)30-809727-0Fax +49-(0)30-8015010E-Mail [email protected]
Alexandra KnauerEarned her diploma in Business
Administration with an emphasis onbusiness-to-business marketing, or-
ganization and psychology. She is anactive member of several Berlin busi-ness organizations and is committedto various social projects. Member ofthe renowned Advisory Board of the
Federal Institute for Materials Re-search and Testing. She and her hus-band Christian enjoy spending time
with their two children, Lukas (7)and Melina (5).
Dr. Alexander BünzEarned his degree and doctorate in chemical engineering from the Hamburg University of Technology,followed by a postdoctoral appoint-ment at the University of California,Berkeley (USA) and an executiveMBA from the TSM Business Schoolin Twente (Netherlands). Held various positions in the industrial chemistry sector and successfullymanaged a medium-sized manufac-turer of laboratory instruments forseveral years. He and Tatjana are theproud parents of daughter Julika (7).
Expansion of our presence in the traditional HPLCmarket worldwide and establish KNAUER as the pre-mier German HPLC experts. Increased focus on tailor-made solutions and application-specific systems.Development of high performance LC modules andpremium class HPLC systems. Further expansion intothe continuous chromatography, biochromatography,and amino acid analysis markets.Our goal is to double business volume by the year2017 while maintaining and creating more jobs in Berlin. The company will remain financially independ-ent from other organizations as well as external capi-tal. KNAUER will continue to share the company’sfinancial success with each of its employees.
Strategic Alignmentfor the next 10 years
45 45
Esteemed customers, partners and friends,
For 45 years, KNAUER has worked to establish itself as a medium-sized company on the world market. Numerous innovations andnovel developments, for which we’ve received over 20 innovationawards and accolades, are the foundation of our success.
This was all only possible with you, our customers and partners,and above all our dedicated employees, who have shown us somuch loyalty, commitment and creativity over the years.
Our goal at KNAUER has always been to develop innovative in-struments which would be useful for our customers. This vision ofdeveloping uncomplicated well-built instruments was comple-mented over the years by our strategy of focusing on our coreareas of expertise.
The transfer of ownership to the next generation has long beencompleted. Our daughter Alexandra is now in her twelfth year ofmanaging the company. We are very pleased that she also em-bodies our values and that together with the new General Man-ager Dr. Alexander Bünz, is leading the company into the futuresuccessfully.
We thank all of those who have joined us on this journey for theirloyalty and eagerly look forward to the next anniversary.
Yours warmly,
Dr. Herbert Knauer and Roswitha KnauerCompany founders
45
4545
4545
4545 Years of Passion for Innovation45 Years KNAUER
www.knauer.net 01/2
008
KNAUER 2007/2008 Products and Facts
KNAUER 2007/2008 Management and Current News
452007
• CEO and Owner Alexandra Knauer and Managing Director Dr. Alexander Bünz together manage the company
• German innovation award in the category biotechnology for the latest CHANC€® system, the smallest HPLC in the world
• New development of capillary columns
• Expansion of the production of detectors, pumps, and mechanical assemblies for other manufacturers’ HPLC systems (OEM)
• Large investment in the most modern manufacturing equipment
• Re-design of corporate identity
• Development of systems for fast LC
Product areas
Chromatography instruments: KNAUER is known for its reliable and high-quality instruments and systems for analytical and preparative HPLC aswell as continuous chromatography (SMB).
Chromatography columns and packing materials: KNAUER produces high-performance sophisticated packing materials in-house and can supplycustomers with optimal solutions from one manufacturer.
Software development and customization: KNAUER offers complete soft-ware programs and services for chromatographic applications.
Osmometers: KNAUER develops and delivers osmometers for medicine,physiology, chemistry and polymer chemistry.
Company•85 employees•70% export quota•Worldwide distribution in more than 60 countries•Sponsoring of apprenticeships to develop skilled staff•Production of components, instruments and systems in Germany•Completely self-financed family-owned business
Address and Contact Information
Wissenschaftliche GerätebauDr. Ing. Herbert Knauer GmbHHegauer Weg 3814163 Berlin, GermanyTelephone +49-(0)30-809727-0Fax +49-(0)30-8015010E-Mail [email protected]
Alexandra KnauerEarned her diploma in Business
Administration with an emphasis onbusiness-to-business marketing, or-
ganization and psychology. She is anactive member of several Berlin busi-ness organizations and is committedto various social projects. Member ofthe renowned Advisory Board of the
Federal Institute for Materials Re-search and Testing. She and her hus-band Christian enjoy spending time
with their two children, Lukas (7)and Melina (5).
Dr. Alexander BünzEarned his degree and doctorate in chemical engineering from the Hamburg University of Technology,followed by a postdoctoral appoint-ment at the University of California,Berkeley (USA) and an executiveMBA from the TSM Business Schoolin Twente (Netherlands). Held various positions in the industrial chemistry sector and successfullymanaged a medium-sized manufac-turer of laboratory instruments forseveral years. He and Tatjana are theproud parents of daughter Julika (7).
Expansion of our presence in the traditional HPLCmarket worldwide and establish KNAUER as the pre-mier German HPLC experts. Increased focus on tailor-made solutions and application-specific systems.Development of high performance LC modules andpremium class HPLC systems. Further expansion intothe continuous chromatography, biochromatography,and amino acid analysis markets.Our goal is to double business volume by the year2017 while maintaining and creating more jobs in Berlin. The company will remain financially independ-ent from other organizations as well as external capi-tal. KNAUER will continue to share the company’sfinancial success with each of its employees.
Strategic Alignmentfor the next 10 years
45 45
Esteemed customers, partners and friends,
For 45 years, KNAUER has worked to establish itself as a medium-sized company on the world market. Numerous innovations andnovel developments, for which we’ve received over 20 innovationawards and accolades, are the foundation of our success.
This was all only possible with you, our customers and partners,and above all our dedicated employees, who have shown us somuch loyalty, commitment and creativity over the years.
Our goal at KNAUER has always been to develop innovative in-struments which would be useful for our customers. This vision ofdeveloping uncomplicated well-built instruments was comple-mented over the years by our strategy of focusing on our coreareas of expertise.
The transfer of ownership to the next generation has long beencompleted. Our daughter Alexandra is now in her twelfth year ofmanaging the company. We are very pleased that she also em-bodies our values and that together with the new General Man-ager Dr. Alexander Bünz, is leading the company into the futuresuccessfully.
We thank all of those who have joined us on this journey for theirloyalty and eagerly look forward to the next anniversary.
Yours warmly,
Dr. Herbert Knauer and Roswitha KnauerCompany founders
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