Hang Start/Language

2008

The complete new range of ring binder and lever arch file assembling machines as well as the latest technology for paper drilling will be displayed at the Print and Media exhibition, Drupa 2008. We are present at EuroBlech 2008, the technology exhibition for sheet metal forming, with our comprehensive solutions for riveting technology.

2000

New models expand the small eyeleting machines' range. The consumables division, comprising article such as eyelets, rivets and paper drill bits, strengthens the market position. "A one-stop-shop" is the key to success.

1990

Special machines are designed for a range of rivet fastenings. Focal points are the automotive supplier industry and the paper processing industry.

1980

Automatic ring binder assembling machines are introduced.

1976

The first automatic ring binder assembling machines are built.

1970

Development of the first paper drilling machines with automatic stack feed.

1965

Production focus is on riveting and eyeleting machines for the luggage industry, automotive industry, for lever arch folder and ring binder manufacturers as well as paper drilling machines for printers and book binders. 120 employees.

1956

The company moves into extended premises. The manufacturing program becomes more diverse. It encompasses automatic inserting machines for eyelets, rivets and press studs as well as paper drilling machines.

1950


The hand eyeleting machines "Piccolo" are introduced. 65 employees.

1944

Hang celebrates its 75th anniversary. 36 employees.

1936

The production of paper drilling machines is started. The export quota reaches 48%.

1928

Business booms due to automatic riveting machines for riveting openers onto shoe polish tins. 40 employees.

1927

Due to a general economic crisis the number of employees drops to 37.

1921

The building on Ulmer Strasse is extended. 59 employees.

1911

New business premises built on Ulmer Strasse. 36 employees.

1902

The first catalogue for "Eyeleting machines, hole-punching machines, taping machines and cord presses" appears. Represented in Berlin, Copenhagen, Brussels, Milan and Vienna.

1899

The first automatic eyeleting machine is built. Eight employees.

1892

Four employees work on repairs and manufacturing platform weighing machines and weigh bridges.

1869

Constantin Hang founded in Göppingen in rented rooms within a mechanical workshop. Repairs of every type are carried out alongside the manufacturing of accessories for spinning machines and weaving looms. Three employees. The company appears for the first time in the city's tax register.

Innovation from tradition

When company founder Constantin Hang entered into an independent business venture in the mid 1800s, he already had a clear idea of what was required for market success: With new ideas and a close identification with the needs of the customers. In those days every production application first required some mental application. And that has still not changed today.