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Backer-Springfield company history timeline

1917

E. L. Wiegand incorporated Wiegand Electric Company in 1917 manufacturing electric heating elements under the "Chromalox" brand.

In 1917 he started the E.L. Wiegand Corporation operating under the name Chromalox.

1921

Our founder Christian Backer patented the modern day tubular heating element back in 1921.

1938

In 1938, Christian Backer established a separate, wholly owned company called Backer Electric Ltd. in Rotherham in Yorkshire, England.

1961

After Carl Kramer’s death in 1961, Stan Nimrod was appointed MD. Nimrod had been active in the company since its establishment.

1968

Emerson Electric Company purchased Chromalox in 1968.

1969

Norske Backer in Kongsvinger was founded in 1969.

1997

1997 NEW TECHNOLOGYCERAMIC ELEMENTS ACQUISITIONLoval, FinlandNIBE Industrier AB is listed on the Stockholm stock exchange.

2005

2005 BACKER CREATES A NEW LABORATORY In 2005 Backer created a completely new laboratory at the head office in Sösdala, with the purpose to be able to carry out measurements of greater quantities and quality.

2011

In 2011 the Appliance Division was acquired by Backer Sweden and became Backer EHP Inc.

2013

2013 BACKER EHP INC ACQUIRES SPRINGFIELD WIRE INC THe combined companies begin sales under the Backer Springfield brand.

2015

2015 NIBE ACQUIRES MARATHON HEATER INC. Begins operations as Backer Marathon, Inc. under the administration of Backer EHP Inc.

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