History 1969 - 1990

1989 In a visionary move, Lars Hansen is the first to employ a microprocessor inside an explosion-proof enclosure

1980 Vacuum contactors improve the lifespan and dependability of Hansen switchgear and compact stations dramatically

1973 Hansen acquires 100% of the company and presents the first Hansen explosion-proof switchgear for mines

1969 Lars Hansen and Rolf Reinders establish the electrical firm Hansen+Reinders in Gelsenkirchen/Germany (Ruhr region)

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