1978
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Our company originated, amongst other things, with the development of mounting clips for 3-mm and 5-mm LEDs that do not require an additional holding ring on the rear.
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| 1979 |
Market launch of the first LED indicator system with plastic housings for panel mounting and 9 different reflector resp. bezel designs.
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1980
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Start of production of the first LED array with maximum 5 LEDs, 3-mm type, pitch 5.08 mm, in 3 versions. Predetermined breaking points allow the customer a separation into smaller units.
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| 1984 |
First own Arburg injection moulding machine
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| 1985 |
Second own Arburg injection moulding machine
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1986
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After extensive tests, Signal-Construct changes all front bezels of LED indicators and offers special matt-finished surfaces for improved on/off contrast.
The increasing demand for small LED lamps induces versions with integrated resistor with mounting Ø 5 and 6mm. |
| 1987 |
Development and market launch of a solderless connection system for miniature LED lamps.
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1988
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Installation of an in-house tool shop.
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| 1989 |
Third own Arburg injection moulding machine. |
| 1991 |
Move to new premises at Brückenäckerweg 4. |
1991
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Installation and start-up of the first LED processing and selection machine.
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1992
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A new system of specific connection leads for LED indicators with tab terminals, 2-and 3-pole for reduction of wiring work is added to the range of products.
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| 1993 |
Development of the MINI LED element series DBI, the worldwide smallest PCB LED indicator – width 2.54 mm, height 8.5 mm and depth 14 mm.
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1994
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First Signal-Construct catalogue.
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| 1994 |
The product range is extended by LED assemblies and processing, also as a service provision.
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1994
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Installation and start-up of another LED processing machine as well as a tape & reel machine.
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1995
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The development of machine-processable LEDs on standoff and tape begins. At the end of the year, an in-house developed facility for the automated assembly of LEDs on standoff goes into operation.
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1998
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Implementation of the abas ERP system, real start on 1 January 1999.
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| 2002 |
LED spots series Serie MHA and MHG on socket G4, G5.3, E14 and E27 |
2005
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DIN9001:2000 Certification
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| 2007 |
Relocation of the LED assembly and processing machines to a rented building in 500 m distance of the headquarters.
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2008
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Abas user of 10 years
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| 2008 |
Fifth injection moulding machine
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