80 years of BAUR
Welcome to the anniversary year
BAUR turns 80 this year. We would like to take you on a little journey through time, exploring the history of our family business. We will show you how it all began and point out the milestones that have shaped our journey to become the international brand we are today. Join us as we delve into the second half of the 20th century and the exciting time around the turn of the millennium!
We look forward to continuing our partnership with you in the years to come, providing you with innovative solutions and achieving further success together. We already have several product developments lined up for 2025. We are very much looking forward to sharing these, and it just remains for us to say:
Cheers to 80 Years of Flow!
30 April 2025 was the day. Under the motto Cheers to 80 Years of Flow! we celebrated 80 years of BAUR with our employees and their families.
As we look back on our 80th anniversary, we are full of gratitude for everyone who has accompanied us on our journey: our employees, partners and valued supporters. Our anniversary celebration was a very special event, made even more impressive by the presence and support of so many wonderful people.
For all those who couldn't be there, we'd like to share the highlights! Great pictures and our two aftermovies capture the unforgettable moments of the celebration:
80 years of success
80 years - and always up to date
80 years of concentrated knowledge
80 years, countless career opportunities
80 years of success
The anniversary year 2020 begins with high motivation and a positive outlook. However, the global COVID-19 pandemic does not stop at BAUR. The new normal is: working from home, quarantines, no travelling abroad and a high level of uncertainty about the course of business. The anniversary year cannot be celebrated properly.
Adverse circumstances cannot stop BAUR from improving in many areas. In terms of processes, an important innovation succeeds: CRM software is introduced and enables even better customer service. BAUR has developed into an agile and lively organisation and is ready for the next decade.
In 2021, we modernise our employer branding in order to position our company even more strongly as an attractive employer in the public perception. A professional photo shoot with our employees creates authentic and inspiring images that are used on our new careers website, among other channels. Our job adverts are also given a fresh layout that better reflects the values and culture of our company and appeals to potential talent.
Syscompact 400: Smart solution for cable fault location
In 2022, BAUR revolutionises cable fault location with the new intuitive BAUR BUI-F app, which enables control of the IRG 400 time domain reflectometer installed in the Syscompact 400. Wi-Fi connectivity between Syscompact and the control device ensures maximum flexibility and convenience during TDR measurement. With its precise fault pre-location and pin-pointing methods and its compact design, the system is the ideal solution for efficient use in modern power supply networks.
AFP audio frequency probe: 3D precision
BAUR revolutionises tracing and fault location with the new AFP audio frequency probe and its innovative 3D space coil. Signals from all three axes are displayed and compared in real time – without the need for time-consuming probe alignment. As part of the protrac® all-in-one system, AFP offers a wide range of applications such as precise tracing, short-circuit fault location, and joint search. Flexible frequency settings and intuitive operation make the audio frequency probe an indispensable tool for fast and accurate diagnostics.
Since 2022, BAUR GmbH has been operating a wholly-owned subsidiary in Lima, Peru. With a dedicated team of three specialists, the subsidiary provides services, training, and calibration for customers throughout Latin America. This local presence enables BAUR to serve customers in the region more rapidly and efficiently, while ensuring the same high quality of services.
BAUR continues to grow: In the same year, we open a Service Hub in Italy located in Rome. This new facility enables our Italian customers to have their devices and systems conveniently serviced and repaired on site by a team of trained BAUR experts. The current team at BAUR Italy comprises two sales professionals and three after-sales specialists. They are all highly qualified to meet the needs of our Italian customers.
As of 2022, the BAUR executive management team consists of CEO Markus Baur, Sales Director Gregor Pudlo, and CFO Gernot Hiebeler (who succeeds Wolfgang Walser). At the same time, the extended management team is also established. This team supports and assists the executive management team in all important matters.
In 2022, BAUR receives ISO 14001 certification - a significant milestone for our environmental management system. This internationally recognised standard confirms that we systematically integrate environmentally friendly practices into our business processes and continuously work to improve our environmental performance. By complying with ISO 14001, BAUR is actively contributing to environmental protection and focussing on responsible resource management.
In 2022, we establish our development and service location in Coswig near Dresden. This means that we now have a second location in Germany in addition to our headquarters in Grevenbroich (North Rhine-Westphalia).
In Coswig, we develop new BAUR products and drive innovation together with the teams in Sulz. At the same time, the 6-strong team also offers services for the BAUR product range.
IRG 400 portable: Efficient cable fault location made easy
With the BAUR BUI-F app and the IRG 400 portable time domain reflectometer, BAUR takes cable fault location to a new level in 2023. The portable measuring device enables fast and precise cable fault pre-location on 1- and 3-phase cables. Thanks to intuitive operation via a tablet and wireless connection, it is safe and convenient to use – even in challenging environments. The robust, weatherproof design and the practical transport case make the device the ideal companion for mobile use.
In May 2023, the calibration laboratory of BAUR GmbH is accredited according to ISO/IEC 17025:2017 by the national accreditation body of Austria. Thanks to the International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation Mutual Recognition Arrangement (ILAC MRA), BAUR calibration certificates are now recognised around the globe.
BAUR is now one of the few accredited calibration laboratories in Austria, offering precise and internationally recognised calibrations in the areas of high voltage, voltage, current, and resistance.
The accreditation demonstrates the competence, independence, and performance capabilities of the laboratory and, among other things, includes the calibration of high-voltage measuring systems and oil breakdown voltage testers. Devices from other manufacturers can also be calibrated.
liona VDS-C: Patented technology for advanced partial discharge measurement
With the patented VDS PD coupler, our company sets new standards in partial discharge measurement on cables. Since 2023, it has thus been possible to reliably detect partial discharges – without having to de-energise the cables. Thanks to synchronous measurement, the technology delivers precise results, even when dealing with challenging cable types such as belted cables. Straightforward spot tests save time and enable targeted planning of comprehensive cable diagnostics.
In May 2023, we host our Global Sales Conference in Salzburg, an outstanding event that brings together 140 participants from all over the world. Over four exciting days, we offer a varied programme of seminars, workshops, lectures and evening events. This opportunity not only enables an intensive professional exchange, but also strengthens the cohesion within the BAUR network. The event is a complete success and will remain an unforgettable highlight in our memories.
In 2023 we launch the BAUR Global Academy. Its versatile training programme provides in-depth knowledge about the theory and practice of cable measurement technology. We offer training courses in various countries on the topics of cable fault location, cable testing and diagnostics and oil testing - practical and application-orientated.
In 2024, the Dresden location will be relocated to the city centre of Dresden in order to strengthen the proximity to our partners and universities. The team's innovative product development activities will continue seamlessly at the new location in the Waldschlösschen complex ‘Am Brauhaus’ in Dresden.
80 years of concentrated knowledge
We offer high-quality courses that are specially tailored to your individual needs.
Please note that more training courses are offered in German.
Our course and language portfolio is constantly being expanded so that we can also offer you content in other languages in the future.
Do you have any special requirements or suggestions regarding course content and languages? Please let us know! Your feedback is very important to us so that we can customise our offer even better to your wishes.
Stay informed about innovations and additions to our course portfolio - we will keep you up to date here on our website.
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