Engineering the future since 1951.
Krones stands for entrepreneurial continuity across generations. The values with which my father founded the company continue to shape Krones to this day – combined with the openness to continually adapt to technological and societal change.
Volker Kronseder Chairman of the Supervisory Board and son of the company founder
1951 – 1965 Developmental years
Developmental years with pioneering technical achievements
1951 – 1965
1966 – 1979 Early growth
Early growth: International locations and new machine types
1966 – 1979
1980 – 1996 Rise to a PLC
Rise to a public limited company and start of the brewery business
1980 – 1996
1997 – 2007 Beverages in PET
Beverages in PET: Innovations for a global market
1997 – 2007
2008 – 2017 The future of sustainability
Recognised early on: The future of sustainability
2008 – 2017
2018 – 2025 Digital solutions
Digital solutions for the industry of tomorrow
2018 – 2025