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History

1995: Founding

In July 1995 "Innovation Technik Design ITD GmbH" was founded in Munich with Wolfgang Eder, Peter Simon and Gerd Rheindt as partners.


classic-cart

1996: "The Primus"

With the two-column classic cart ITD markets the first mobile instrument cart. A characteristic of this product line is a very high degree of flexibility in arrangement and equipment, as well as modularity, which has been the foundation for the complete product programme from the very beginning.


Trade fair Medica

1996: Premiere

ITD participates in Medica in Düsseldorf, the world's most important medical trade fair. In 12 square metres (today ca. 70 square metres) ITD presented for the first time the "classic cart" instrument cart to the broad public, and thereby set the standard.


1997: Partnership

The first foreign sales representative is contracted in the USA, and begins marketing the current product line. In the ensuing years numerous representatives are added worldwide.


uni-cart

1998: Expansion

With the uni-cart instrument cart ITD GmbH develops the first one-column cart for its product line. These are laid out for smaller medical equipment; adjustable outriggers provide the basis for maximum stability in minimum space.


Alfons Brummer

1999: Management

With the addition of Mr. Alfons Brummer, in the second half of the year the company management now has four members. Mr. Brummer leads the Marketing Department..


2000: Quality

ITD wins certification under DIN ISO 9000 for its quality management. In short order follow CE - designation for the products, as well as a Declaration as First-Class Medical Products, under 92/43 EWG Guidelines.

 


2001: Completion

With the manufacture of the modul-port carrying system, ITD now offers a stationary solution for the most varied areas of use. The flexible system construction, the diversity of use, and variety of assembly possibilities make it suitable for almost any requirement.


2002: Cooperation

The Chuo Electronics Co. LTD (CEC) in Japan becomes the first licensing partner to be granted the right of use for the products uni-cart and classic-cart, as well the compact-cart product line developed in 2003.


ITD Production line Johanniskirchen

2002: Move

The newly constructed manufacturing shop in Johannskirchen in Lower Bavaria is opened. In a total of 1,200 square metres delivery of goods can be handled smoothly, and all products can be assembled and shipped. An additional 200 square metres were provided for office space.


compact-cart

2003: Increase

With the compact-cart mobile instrument cart, ITD adds another two-column cart to the product line. This product is characterized by compact construction, multiple work surfaces and outstanding stability, and is available in two basic models.


ITD Inc., USA

2006: New Country

ITD establishes operations in the USA with the founding in November this year of ITD Inc. in Prospect, Connecticut. Since then about seven employees have been working for the subsidiary, caring for numerous noteworthy customers in the American market.


pro-cart

2006: Development

With pro-cart a second one-column cart enters the ITD product portfolio. Features include: the unique carrying column with folding profile with soft rubber covered lips for easy connection of electrical cables, separate cable routing and accommodation of components, such as suction attachments.


compact-cart

2007: Further Development

The compact-cart product line, successfully established in the market, undergoes a comprehensive facelift. The compartments of the supporting frame, electrification, cable management and design are changed in response to the constantly growing market demands.


2008: Extension

The firm ITD GmbH invests heavily in expansion of the manufacturing area at the production site in Johannskirchen. Now with 3,900 square metres, production and storage area has nearly doubled.




Johanniskirchen Expansion

2008: Merger

The firms ITD GmbH and GMT Graf Montage Technik GmbH merge on August 1, 2008, under the common name ITD GmbH. The headquarters is at the Johannskirchen site near Pfarrkirchen; the branch is in Unterhaching near Munich.


pro-cart

2008: Growth I

With the name "Mobile Computing Cart", the pro-cart instrument cart is available for the first time with battery powered electrical supply and electric height adjustment built into the basic frame.


Height adjustment

2008: Growth II

The uni-cart instrument cart is now also available with new mechanical and, for the first time, electric height adjustment.  The stationary carrying system modul-port can also be expanded with an electric height adjustment.


The online product configurator

2009: Expansion of the online product range

Following the relaunch of its Internet site in the middle of the year, ITD GmbH presents an expansion of the online product range at Medica trade fair: Customers and prospective customers are now able to use the newly developed product configurator to design dedicated support systems to suit their own requirements online from the comprehensive standard product range of ITD GmbH.