FOBA Technology + Services GmbH

Abt. Marketing, Altenaer Straße 168
58465 Lüdenscheid
Germany

www.foba.de

FOBA, a company which operates world-wide, develops, manufactures and markets products for

laser marking and engraving. By consistent concentration on some highly sophisticated fields of application,

FOBA and its superior systems have risen to the very top of its technical sector.

With optimal quality in all aspects of service, we support our customers world-wide.

Our dedicated, qualified employees are always ready to assist in achieving these standards and financial goals.

Important dates in our company’s history

1969 - FOBA (Formenbau und Gravieranstalt) is founded with 15 employees.

1991 - Start of laser technology with the development of laser marking and laser engraving equipment.

1992 - Delivery of our first laser system for deep engraving.

1993 - Delivery of our first machine for lacquer removal and day-and-night design.

1996 - Expansion of the marketing of laser systems to include Europe, Asia and the USA.

1998 - Addition of diode-pumped solid state lasers to the FOBA product range.
FOBA has 128 employees.
Annual turnover increases to 33 million Deutschmarks.

2000 - Addition of diode-pumped solid state lasers to the FOBA product range.
FOBA has 128 employees.
Annual turnover increases to 33 million Deutschmarks.

2001 - The company is renamed as “FOBA Technology + Services GmbH”, concentrating fully on the laser system sector.

2003 - The Canadian company of Virtek Vision International Inc., a leading developer of laser precision solutions, acquires a majority holding in FOBA Technology + Services GmbH.

2005 - FOBA develops a new logo for its brand name - “Laser Marking + Engraving“ clearly demonstrates our goals and core competencies.
We deliver our 2000th laser.

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