Prüfrex – Performance in EMS

90 YEARS OF
MARKET SUCCESS

PRUFREX

Intelligence
in drives

PRUFREX is an expert in control intelligence for Small Engines, e-motors, burners and other electronically controlled applications. In 1988 we were the first company to achieve digital control of the ignition spark. Since then we have been driven by the question of how to improve our customers’ products through the control and regulation of sensor and actuator-driven signal processes. As the “brain” of the engine or device we are able to realise powerful ideas and electronics solutions for your application – enabling greater performance capability, lower emissions and greater user comfort.

VISION / MISSION

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Vision – Where do we want to go?

We play a leading role in control intelligence in combustion and electrical engines. Our innovations help protect the environment and contribute to better living comfort worldwide.

Mission – How will we achieve our goals?

We are a driving force in the industry, supporting international industry leaders with our development and manufacturing expertise to help our partners and customers make the best products available in this highly competitive market.

PRUFREX FACTS

Prufrex Facts

260

Permanent employees

4

Locations in Germany and the USA

50

Individual development projects yearly

1.000

Exclusive product developments to date

90

Years of success on the market

68

Customers worldwide

29

Years of experience as a manufacturer of digital controls

23

Highly specialised production centres

24

Internationally recognised patents and many other registered designs and trademark rights

REFERENCES

»PRUFREX WAS AWARDED „SUPPLIER OF THE YEAR“. WE TRUST THAT THIS AWARD WILL SERVE AS AN INCENTIVE FOR PRUFREX TO CONTINUE ITS MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE, AND WE LOOK FORWARD TO FUTURE OUTSTANDING EFFORTS BY PRUFREX.

Mr. Ziegler, Head of Series,
Material Purchasing

»PRUFREX DEVELOPED THE STARTING SYSTEM FOR US. WE THANK PRUFREX FOR THEIR SUPPORT IN THIS MAGNIFICENT MARKET SUCCESS.

Mr. Meyer, Head of purchasing

CERTIFICATES

Quality Management and Environmental Management System

We demand, of ourselves and our products, the constant delivery of exceptional quality, self improvement and customer satisfaction. That is why we are so conscious of our responsibility to people and the environment. You can be sure that we are always ensuring the highest quality in working processes (ISO 9001), that we take care to take measures to save energy and preserve the environment, and that we will always maintain the highest standards of occupational health and safety (ISO 14001).

ISO 9001 Quality Management

ISO 14001 Environmental Management System

HISTORY

The
Prufrex
Story

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1933

THE FOUNDATION OF THE COMPANY

The company is founded in Nuremberg and registers its first Patent (Device A1). It produces Stator and armature testers, motor testers and battery ignition coils.

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1949

Move to today’s headquarters

PRUFREX moves house to the Egersdorf municipality, today's Cadolzburg, near Nuremberg. The company delivers to approx. 60 countries worldwide, the export ratio is approximately 70% of the total production.

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1979/80

An additional location

A further PRUFREX site is opened in Velburg/Oberpfalz. In the new location, the first fully automated potting plant is installed and SMD technology is introduced.

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1988

A start in the age of digital control

PRUFREX develops its first digital ignition system with ASIC design. In 1995, the development of the first embedded micro-controller follows.

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2006

A milestone in full automation

The first fully automated production line comes into operation in the Velburg site. Subsequently, the development of the Velburg plant continues.

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2014

PRUFREX goes USA

With the foundation of PRUFREX USA, PRUFREX begins its activities in the United States. On the 10th of October 2014 the new PRUFREX facility is opened in Virginia Beach (VA).

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2015

10 million IPI® ignition modules manufactured automatically

Impressive confirmation of the value of the PRUFREX automation strategy: The 10,000,000th IPI® ignition module comes off the PX1 production line in Velburg.

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2023

PRUFREX acquires 100% share in mikrolab GmbH

PRUFREX International Export GmbH is pleased to announce the successful acquisition of 100% of the shares of mikrolab GmbH, a well-known development and production service provider for electronics systems which is based in Fürth, Germany.

SUPPLIERS

Purchasing strategy

With product life and development cycles getting shorter, planning for our next generation of products is becoming increasingly complicated. We have recognised that we have to work today with the leading product developers in all sectors.

That way we can ensure that our products are where they are needed at the right time. That is why we want to combine the power of our suppliers with our own strengths. That's why we, as an international technology leader, are looking for the best supplier companies throughout the world.

Prufrex USA, Inc. General Terms and Conditions & Terms and conditions of Sale and Purchase

TO THE GTC

NEWS & EVENTS

PRUFREX is now a participant in the Bavarian Environmental & Climate Pact

Our voluntary achievements in protecting the environment mean that we have been able to meet the requirements to become a participant in the Bavarian Environmental & Climate Pact.

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electronica November 15.-18. 2022 in Munich

We are exhibitor at electronica, the world's leading trade fair for components, systems and applications in electronics.

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STIHL award "Supplier of the Year 2021

On July 28, 2022, five companies were pleased to receive the "STIHL Supplier of the Year 2021" award. Among all STIHL suppliers worldwide, PRUFREX Innovative Power Products GmbH was honored for the third time for outstanding quality, technology, innovation, service and price/performance ratio.

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HYDROGEN WEEK

PRUFREX is event partner at the Week of Hydrogen, which takes place for the fourth time from 06/25-03/07/2022. At various locations in southern Germany, you can experience live and digital projects and activities related to hydrogen.

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SOCIAL INITIATIVE FOR ST OTTO AND ST MARIEN

Social responsibility is a matter that is close to our hearts. We support our regions with numerous activities and strive to provide the maximum support within the scope of our possibilities.

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CONTACTING 2021 – EXCITING JOBS FOR CAREER STARTERS AT PRUFREX

On 18 November 2021, PRUFREX took part in the ContactING job fair for engineering and computer science students and graduates and gave an exciting talk on extracting hydrogen.

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Hydrogen Alliance of Bavaria – a Bavarian hydrogen policy

PRUFREX, a company specialising in control and regulator intelligence for small engines, electric motors, burners, fuel cells and other electronically controlled appliances has joined the Hydrogen Alliance of Bavaria.

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