In the past it was the job of the smith to separate andcombine metals. Today it is our challenge to develop and produce the necessary machines for this. Today Jäckle is one of Europes leading manufacturers of hand plasm......In the past it was the job of the smith to separate andcombine metals. Today it is our challenge to develop and produce the necessary machines for this. Today Jäckle is one of Europes leading manufacturers of hand plasma cutting units. 1978 The foundation for this ambitious company was laid in 1978. Reinhard Jäckle set up his own repair and customer service business for welding technology. At the same time the production of the first own welding trans- formers began. 1981 The development and production of plasma cutting units became an important part of the business. The importance of the plasma cutting technology was recognized early. 1982 Jäckle is one of the first German manufacturers of small, economi- cally priced plasma cutting machines. Well-known welding com- panies also used the Jäckle expertise, and Jäckle took charge of the manufacturing and the further development of plasma cutting units for these companies. 1985 In order to offer the whole product range, the development and pro- duction of arc welding units was established. 1989 The old premises became too small. A production hall including offices was built on an area of about 5400 square metres at the present location in Bad Waldsee - Gaisbeuren. More space led to new possibilities: the MIG/MAG welding units were further developed. The result was a complete range of pro- ducts from 160 to 550 A. 1992 Just 3 years later the existing production hall had to be enlarged. An environmentally friendly powder coating plant could then be put into operation. 1996 The production and office area was again enlarged. At the same time a training and exhibition room was integrated. 1997 The first Jäckle TIG welding inverters were placed on the market. 1999 For a maximum utilization of the CNC-machine for sheet metal forming a complete CAD/CAM solution was established in the existing production of casings. In addition Jäckle invested in another powerful CNC–punching machine. 2001 The first Jäckle plasma cutting inverter was developed and mass- produced. The production planning and production control is now carried out using computerized support. The premises were again extended by another 5000 qm by the purchase of a hall. Logistic separation of component manufacturing, final assembly and sales was realized. The sons were appointed general managers. Thus the continuation of the family business is assured. 2003 The first training for traders in Bad Waldsee takes place. 2005/2006 The development and manufacturing of MIG-Pulse machines in Bad Waldsee is established. JÄCKLE participates again successfully in the 16. international trade fair Schweissen & Schneiden in Essen. Jäckle welding and cutting machines are entirely manufactured in Gaisbeuren. Therefore we can guarantee a constantly high quality today and in the future.