Astotec Pyrotechnic Solutions has more than 100 years of experience in pyrotechnics.
2021
ASTOTEC
Schaffler gets a new name to accompany the ASTOTEC rebranding and the new company slogan, FUTURE POWERED BY EXCELLENCE. Astotec Pyrotechnic Solutions is home to more than 100 years of pyrotechnic expertise.
2011
Electronic igniters
Development of fuseheads for electronicdetonators, and entry into a new segment: electronic igniter assembly.
2008
Modernisation
As part of Schaffler’s integration into ASTOTEC (formerly the Hirtenberger Group), the Winzendorf location is completely modernised, including the errection of new production and office buildings.
1995
Fuseheads for the automotive sector
Development and start of production of automotive fuseheads, which are used in pyrotechnic safety systems made by Astotec Automotive (formerly Hirtenberger Automotive Safety).
1917
Winzendorf
Founding of the Winzendorf site in Lower Austria, where products for high precision pyrotechnic ignition devices have been developed and manufactured ever since.
1911
Electric ignition fuses
A patent is filed for the electric ignition fuses; their underlying principle still holds true for the fuseheads produced by Astotec Pyrotechnic Solutions today.
1908
Blasting machines
Production of the Schaffler-brand dynamo-electric blasting machine begins. Today, this machine is the oldest preserved example of a blasting machine in an oak casing.
1902
Founding
Konrad Schaffler founds the company Schaffler in Vienna, Austria.