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CareerA history of success
1937
Artur Bawart founds the Banner company in Rankweil/Vorarlberg.
Begin of the second term of US president Franklin D. Roosevelt.
Bernd Rosemeyer drives an Auto-Union car at a speed of 440 kph.
Begin of the second term of US president Franklin D. Roosevelt.
Bernd Rosemeyer drives an Auto-Union car at a speed of 440 kph.
1953
Move to Linz/Kleinmünchen in the central region of Austria.
Coronation of Queen Elisabeth II in Westminster Abbey.
Volkswagen reduces the price of the VW Beetle from DM 4,400 to DM 4,200.
Coronation of Queen Elisabeth II in Westminster Abbey.
Volkswagen reduces the price of the VW Beetle from DM 4,400 to DM 4,200.
1959
Building of a new location on the Salzburger Strasse.
The “Mini” is launched onto the market and wins the legendary Monte Carlo Rally four times in succession (1964 – 1967).
The “Mini” is launched onto the market and wins the legendary Monte Carlo Rally four times in succession (1964 – 1967).
1968
Banner produces its first dry charged starter battery and is thus among the European branch leaders.
The first manned Apollo flight takes place with the Apollo 7 mission.
At the Mexico Olympics, Bob Beamon leaps into the 21st century with a long jump of 8.90m.
The first manned Apollo flight takes place with the Apollo 7 mission.
At the Mexico Olympics, Bob Beamon leaps into the 21st century with a long jump of 8.90m.
1976
Development of the production technology for welded polypropylene (PP) batteries.
On the Patscherkofel, Franz Klammer wins downhill gold at the Winter Olympics.
In Western Germany, the wearing of safety belts in the front seats of cars becomes compulsory.
On the Patscherkofel, Franz Klammer wins downhill gold at the Winter Olympics.
In Western Germany, the wearing of safety belts in the front seats of cars becomes compulsory.
1980
Start of production of zero-maintenance Banner batteries on a lead-calcium-zinc basis. With this innovative technological first, the Banner plant sets a new battery manufacturing benchmark in Europe.
Erno Rubik’s “cube” starts its triumphal global conquest.
Austria’s Reinhold Messner becomes the first man to climb Everest alone and without oxygen equipment.
Erno Rubik’s “cube” starts its triumphal global conquest.
Austria’s Reinhold Messner becomes the first man to climb Everest alone and without oxygen equipment.
1988
The zero-maintenance Banner Uniturbo starter battery comes onto the market and solves the problem of model diversity with regard to starter batteries.
Steffi Graf wins all four tennis Grand Slams.
End of the first Gulf War between Iran and Iraq.
Steffi Graf wins all four tennis Grand Slams.
End of the first Gulf War between Iran and Iraq.
1994
ISO 9001 accreditation by the TÜV Product Service.
A referendum decides in favour of Austrian accession to the EU.
The Finn, Toni Nieminen, becomes the first ski jumper to pass the 200 m mark during a ski-flying event on the Planica jump.
A referendum decides in favour of Austrian accession to the EU.
The Finn, Toni Nieminen, becomes the first ski jumper to pass the 200 m mark during a ski-flying event on the Planica jump.
1996
Andreas und Thomas Bawart assume the executive management of the Banner Group.
In the world’s largest company merger to date, the Baslebased chemical groups, Ciba-Geigy & Sandoz, join forces to form Novartis.
Russia becomes a member of the Council of Europe.
In the world’s largest company merger to date, the Baslebased chemical groups, Ciba-Geigy & Sandoz, join forces to form Novartis.
Russia becomes a member of the Council of Europe.
2000
Audi AG presents Banner with its coveted Quality Award for 1999.
Microsoft markets its Windows 2000 operating system.
France wins the European Football Championship final in Rotterdam.
Microsoft markets its Windows 2000 operating system.
France wins the European Football Championship final in Rotterdam.
2004
Banner wins a Stiftung Warentest product test! First place is captured with the Power Bull 62 Ah, the battery with the buffalo symbol.
SpaceShipOne becomes the first privately built aircraft to enter space.
Michael Schumacher wins his 7th World Championship title.
SpaceShipOne becomes the first privately built aircraft to enter space.
Michael Schumacher wins his 7th World Championship title.
2007
Investments of around EUR 7 m at the Linz locations (logistics centre, AGM production).
In Lisbon, Portugal, the new Seven Wonders of the World are selected.
At the initiative of Al Gore, the Live Earth Concert takes place on all seven continents.
In Lisbon, Portugal, the new Seven Wonders of the World are selected.
At the initiative of Al Gore, the Live Earth Concert takes place on all seven continents.
