Chronicle
1978 |
The production of metal Garden Sheds begins in the NORMSTAHL-Works in Niederwaldkirchen. The sales are handled by the marketing department of NORMSTAHL Garage Doors, Moosburg (BRD). During the course of the year the product selection is widened to include a metal composter and seedling bed, both also made from metal. |
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1994 |
Outsourcing of the garden products division in the newly founded BIOHORT Garden Equipment Ltd. which is also now responsible for the distribution and sales. | |
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1995 |
Dr. Josef Priglinger is entrusted with the responsibility of running the company, alongside the specialist trade, the scope of sales and distribution is broadened to include Home improvement and DIY markets (the company’s first success, it is listed by BauMax). The Garden equipment sales now amount to € 1,6 Mio. BIOHORT begins its sales offensive in the German and Swiss markets. | |
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1996 |
The product range is purged and then revised with the introduction of new products. The new Garden Shed model "Europa" is presented at the Garden Trade Fair "GAFA ‘96" in Cologne. | |
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1997 |
The BIOHORT "Leisure Time Box" in 3 different sizes is introduced to the product range. In Germany our products are now listed by BayWA, Hagebau and Dehner. Dr. Priglinger assumes 100% control of BIOHORT, by buying out from NORMSTAHL, at the same time NORMSTAHL sells its garage door production to the Swedish firm CARDO A.S. |
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1998 |
BIOHORT Garden Equipment Ltd. moves into larger premises at Purnstein 43, A-4120 Neufelden. | |
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1999 |
BIOHORT is now listed by the majority of the Austrian DIY- and home improvement marts. BIOHORT is also listed in Germany by the 8 largest marts. Exports to U.S.A. account for €220.000,-. The turnover since the take-over of BIOHORT has now doubled to € 3,65 Mio annually. | |
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2000 |
The new BIOHORT "Rollup Unibox 180" is introduced and leads the way for the new design orientated product development phase at BIOHORT. Beginning of the distribution in France, Italy and the Netherlands. The annual turnover rises to € 4,4 Mio., Exports now account for 67% of this sum. | |
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2001 |
The Garden Shed "Europa" previously available in dark brown is now offered in a modern quartz-grey standard colour. The new storage concept "StoreMax® 160" is introduced in spring to an enthusiastic reception. At its presentation at the "GAFA 2001" in Cologne, the "StoreMax® 160" rapidly becomes a ‘box-office success’ for the company. The previously rented factory space (4000m²) including undeveloped area, plus a plot of land (12.437m²) for future expansion is purchased. |
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2002 |
The export sales of the "StoreMax® 160" are a total success. At the "IHM 2002" in Munich an attractive enclosure for dustbins, the "CoverBox" is presented to a receptive public. Thanks to participation at Trade Fairs in Cologne, Birmingham, Paris and Munich, BIOHORT succeeds in introducing its products into additional sales markets. The company name BIOHORT is now becoming well known throughout Europe and is a byword in trade circles for "high quality storage solutions made out of metal". | |
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2003 |
The Rollup Unibox 180" is replaced by the new "StoreMax® 190". At the behest of customers and in accordance with market trends, the Garden Shed "EUROPA" is now offered in dark green with an grey-white interior finish. To fulfil the demands for a compact storage solution, BIOHORT introduces the "Equipment Locker" in metallic-silver finish at the GAFA 2003 Trade Fair. To ensure that future expansion requirements are guaranteed, "Hall 4" with a production space of 1.350 m² is purchased. |
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2004 |
The new garden railing system "Leonardo" is presented to the trade public at the GAFA 2004 and meets with an enthusiastic response. "Leonardo" is the first metal lattice railing system, which combines uncomplicated and simple self-installation with all the advantages of an aluminium construction. With this new business area "railing system" BIOHORT is now looking to attract trade custom from the building material sector. Furthermore the "StoreMax® 120" specially designed to take 2 dustbins – and the "Equipment Locker" in dark green are introduced to extend the BIOHORT product range. | |
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2005 |
The new Garden Shed "AvantGarde" is the first metal Garden Shed to justify the claim to be regarded as modern architecture! In its metallic silver colour this model is perfectly in step with modern trends. At the Spoga 2005 this elegant design from Biohort was presented to trade visitors for the first time. | |
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2006 |
The model "AvantGarde" is offered for retail in 2 sizes and within the same year becomes Biohort's best-seller. The sales figures for our other products also rise to record levels, enabling the company to present a 36% increase in sales figures. As a result of this success we recruit new personnel to assist us in the areas of production and administration. | |
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2007 |
We make several technical modifications to the fence system "Leonardo", which allow us to satisfy and fulfill the wishes of even more of our customers. The Garden Shed "AvantGarde" is now not only offered in a wider range of sizes but also in the colour dark green. | |
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2008 |
The multitalent WoodStock® is launched. With the WoodStock® Biohort meets the customers' demands for a firewood storage. Thanks to the diverse range of extension possiblities the WoodStock® can also be used as a equipment locker. | |
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2009 |
The new biohort factory is inaugurated and many employees move to the new premises. A new production facility including a warehouse and office space is created. |
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