Generation change and Globalisation
(1990 – 2005)

With the year of reunification, we have continued to grow as a family business. With the sons of the trio shareholders, the family business remains in the Rechner and Kohler family and is continued by Achim Rechner (CFO), Jochen Rechner (COO) and Dr. Armin Kohler (CEO).

  • 1990: Implementation of ID code traceability – 100 % traceability of each sensor
  • 1990: Foundation of Rechner Korea
  • 1994: Ex barrier with analog output
  • 1996: Certification according to DIN ISO 9001. Within the scope of quality management, we, Rechner Industrie-Elektronik GmbH, strive for continuous improvement of our processes and products. By annual auditing we guarantee the fulfillment of customer requirements as well as the fulfillment of normative and legal requirements of our products.
  • 2000: Laser marking
  • 2000: Foundation of Rechner UK – another Rechner sales office in Great Britain
  • 2000: Founding of Rechner France
  • 2001: Capacitive Extreme Sensors with very large switching distances and for ambient temperatures up to +250°C
  • 2002: Capacitive level sensor with integrated electronics and EX approval
  • 2003: Series 26 = Capacitive sensors with hemispherical active area. Detection of difficult media. Insensitive to material buildup
  • 2004: Introduction of the High Performance Sensors for challenging applications.