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Company history

Since 1979, Schaltungsdruck Storz has developed from a garage operation into a modern manufacturer of high-quality printed circuit boards. What began with the production of simple circuits is now shaped by continuous investment, technological development and long-term customer relationships.

Our history stands for sustainable growth, innovative strength and the commitment to manufacture printed circuit boards reliably and with consistently high quality. Discover the key milestones in our development.

2025
Retrofit of the electroplating line.

Retrofit of the electroplating line.

2022
Commissioning of the second direct imaging system.

Commissioning of the second direct imaging system.

2020
Commissioning of the laser drilling machine for microvias.

Commissioning of the laser drilling machine for microvias.

2019
Visit by the Japanese supplier ORC Manufacturing Co. Ltd. at Schaltungsdruck Storz

40th anniversary of Schaltungsdruck Storz: visit by the Japanese supplier and friends ORC Manufacturing Co. Ltd. for direct imaging systems. Storz and ORC have worked together for more than 30 years - previously, of course, still with films.

2013
Start of series production with Asian partners.

Start of series production with Asian partners.

2009
Introduction of the first direct imaging technology from ORC Manufacturing Co. Ltd.

Introduction of the first direct imaging technology from ORC Manufacturing Co. Ltd.

2000
Construction of a large new 2,000 m² production hall and administration building. New electroplating line.

Construction of a large new 2,000 m² production hall and administration building. New electroplating line.

1995
Fourth construction phase with new warehouse and cleanroom - 60 employees.

Fourth construction phase with new warehouse and cleanroom - 60 employees.

1991
Extension with new office wing and reception area. Start of multilayer production.

Extension with new office wing and reception area. Start of multilayer production.

1990
Screen-printing machine

Purchase of the company’s own screen-printing machine.

1987
First extension - 15 employees.

First extension - 15 employees.

1984
Construction of a new building and relocation to Kenzingen for the production of double-sided printed circuit boards

Construction of a new building and relocation to Kenzingen, around 10 km from the original site, for the production of double-sided printed circuit boards.

1979
Founding of Storz Leiterplatten GmbH

It all began in 1979: Rainer Storz produced the first single-sided circuits in a garage in Teningen, Germany.