Company Story
1853 - SIG was founded by Friedrich Siemens as a small mechanical workshop in Aachen, Germany.
1860 - SIG started producing railway wagons and became a major supplier to the German railway industry.
1880 - SIG expanded its product line to include bridges, cranes, and other heavy machinery.
1900 - SIG began producing electric trams and became a leading manufacturer of electric trams in Germany.
1920 - SIG merged with the Swiss company, Schweizerische Industrie Gesellschaft, to form SIG Holding AG.
1950 - SIG expanded its operations to include the production of elevators and escalators.
1960 - SIG acquired several companies in the elevator industry, becoming a leading global player.
1980 - SIG diversified its product line to include building technology and security systems.
1990 - SIG acquired the Swiss company, Schindler Holding AG, and became a leading global player in the elevator industry.
2000 - SIG expanded its operations to include the production of industrial automation systems.
2010 - SIG acquired several companies in the industrial automation industry, expanding its product line and global presence.