- Fluidtechnik und Automation
Peter-Henlein-Straße 19
78056 Villingen-Schwenningen
Baden-Württemberg
GermanyAddress - +49 7720 698-0Phone
- E-mail
About us
1948
Family owned for three generations
Albert Huber founds the company
Huber & Stadelmann
More than 60 years ago, Albert Huber, the grandfather of the current managing director, started his business as an official distributor of Robert Bosch GmbH. The new company was called Huber & Stadelmann. At that time, he could not have known that he had established the tradition of a family owned business for several generations.
1962
Special foundation of trust
Horst Blickle joins the company
Horst Blickle, Albert Huber´s son-in-law, starts works for Huber & Stadelmann. The next step to becoming a family-run company has been taken.
1966
New competencies
Becoming the specialist representative in the hydraulics sector for the Bosch Group
Under the new name, Albert Huber GmbH, the company becomes the specialist representative in the hydraulics sector for Robert Bosch GmbH.
1967
Production of the first hydraulic unit
1989
Go your own way
Spin-off and foundation of the company FMB Hydraulik GmbH
Albert Huber GmbH experiences change. The industrial hydraulics sector emerges as a spin-off. The independent company is located in Villingen-Schwenningen and is called FMB Hydraulik GmbH.
1990
Horst Blickle starts his own company
Blickle GmbH is founded
In Mannheim, another contract wholesaler of Robert Bosch GmbH starts its business – Blickle GmbH, run by Horst Blickle. Immediately after its foundation, the new company purchases hydraulic facilities located in Remshalden and Viernheim. In the same year, FMB also takes fundamental steps for the further success of the company. The first test stand ordered is completed.
1993
FMB launches the new department drive and control technology
1998
Two partners, one goal
FMB and Blickle merge
This was a decisive year for both FMB and Blickle. Initially, FMB manages the first hydraulic weight compensation, then the technical developments of the two companies are combined, which results in the foundation of FMB-Blickle GmbH. For the first time the new company is certified according to DIN ISO 9001.
2002
New alliances and business branche
Distributorship with Bosch Rexroth and further development stages
FMB Blickle becomes the official distribution partner of Bosch Rexroth AG in the industrial hydraulics sector. At the same time, the first development test stand for radial-piston engines is manufactured. On top of that, the cooling lubricant systems form the new division.
2004
First development test stands
New test stands are developed
Pleasing developments can be reported from the technical side. The first two development test stands for axial piston units are manufactured.
2007
Change of management
Fabian Blickle becomes the new managing director
Horst Blickle, long-time managing director of FMB Blickle, hands over the agendas to his son Fabian.
2009
General contractor
Michael Blickle on Advisory Board, Delivery of turnkey test stands
The family and owner-managed aspect is further strengthened at FMB Blickle. Michael Blickle takes over the chairman position of the advisory board to help in business developments. In the same year, FMB Blickle expands its business activities as general contractor.
2011
Broadening of horizons
Development of a new test stand
Once again, FMB Blickle can present a newly developed test stand. This device was developed for hot water components.
2012
First stand-alone test stands
Turnkey test beds for production
Expansion of the product range in test stands. FMB Blickle develops and realizes the first compact production test bed in sea containers.
2013
Cooperation with universities
General Research project, central supply unit for test stands
FMB Blickle intensifies its cooperation with German universities. A central supply unit for test stands is being built for RWTH Aachen. For an research project, funded by a German Central Innovation Programme, FMB Blickle designs and realizes a hydraulic system for a new extrusion process for the Institute of Metal Forming (IFU) Stuttgart.
2014
First steps in complex test stand projects
Prototype test bed for automotive industry
FMB Blickle develops and commissions a complex development test stand for functional and endurance tests by a development partnership with an OEM.
2015
Further central supply units
Central supply units for industrial series production
FMB Blickle realizes a central supply unit for 6 lines in the series production of injectors. The complete production was stopped for commissioning and start-up for the first time in customer‘s history – everything went according to plan. Further plants will be equipped with the same system step by step.
2016
New test bed technologies
Innovative high-pressure test stands
The first high-pressure gasoline test stands are developed and built – with strict compliance to safety regulations for explosive atmospheres like ATEX. The same year, FMB Blickle realizes a test stand for high-pressure pulsation.
2017
Realignment
Michael Blickle becomes new managing director
With many years of experience as managing director and CEO of well-known companies in the test bench and automotive industry, Michael Blickle takes over the management. The best possible conditions for the further development of FMB Blickle have been created.
2019
Successful in the network
FMB Blickle becomes KBW Blickle
FMB Blickle becomes part of the KBW group of companies and has since been trading as KBW Blickle Hydraulik GmbH. As a new company of KBW Technologie AG from Esslingen, KBW Blickle opens up new and promising market opportunities.
1948
Family owned for three generations
Albert Huber founds the company
Huber & Stadelmann
More than 60 years ago, Albert Huber, the grandfather of the current managing director, started his business as an official distributor of Robert Bosch GmbH. The new company was called Huber & Stadelmann. At that time, he could not have known that he had established the tradition of a family owned business for several generations.
1962
Special foundation of trust
Horst Blickle joins the company
Horst Blickle, Albert Huber´s son-in-law, starts works for Huber & Stadelmann. The next step to becoming a family-run company has been taken.
1966
New competencies
Becoming the specialist representative in the hydraulics sector for the Bosch Group
Under the new name, Albert Huber GmbH, the company becomes the specialist representative in the hydraulics sector for Robert Bosch GmbH.
1967
Production of the first hydraulic unit
1989
Go your own way
Spin-off and foundation of the company FMB Hydraulik GmbH
Albert Huber GmbH experiences change. The industrial hydraulics sector emerges as a spin-off. The independent company is located in Villingen-Schwenningen and is called FMB Hydraulik GmbH.
1990
Horst Blickle starts his own company
Blickle GmbH is founded
In Mannheim, another contract wholesaler of Robert Bosch GmbH starts its business – Blickle GmbH, run by Horst Blickle. Immediately after its foundation, the new company purchases hydraulic facilities located in Remshalden and Viernheim. In the same year, FMB also takes fundamental steps for the further success of the company. The first test stand ordered is completed.
1993
FMB launches the new department drive and control technology
1998
Two partners, one goal
FMB and Blickle merge
This was a decisive year for both FMB and Blickle. Initially, FMB manages the first hydraulic weight compensation, then the technical developments of the two companies are combined, which results in the foundation of FMB-Blickle GmbH. For the first time the new company is certified according to DIN ISO 9001.
2002
New alliances and business branches
Distributorship with Bosch Rexroth and further development stages
FMB Blickle becomes the official distribution partner of Bosch Rexroth AG in the industrial hydraulics sector. At the same time, the first development test stand for radial-piston engines is manufactured. On top of that, the cooling lubricant systems form the new division.
2004
First development test stands
New test stands are developed
Pleasing developments can be reported from the technical side. The first two development test stands for axial piston units are manufactured.
2007
Change of management
Fabian Blickle becomes the new managing director
Horst Blickle, long-time managing director of FMB Blickle, hands over the agendas to his son Fabian.
2009
General contractor
Michael Blickle on Advisory Board, Delivery of turnkey test stands
The family and owner-managed aspect is further strengthened at FMB Blickle. Michael Blickle takes over the chairman position of the advisory board to help in business developments. In the same year, FMB Blickle expands its business activities as general contractor.
2011
Broadening of horizons
Development of a new test stand
Once again, FMB Blickle can present a newly developed test stand. This device was developed for hot water components.
2012
First stand-alone test stands
Turnkey test beds for production
Expansion of the product range in test stands. FMB Blickle develops and realizes the first compact production test bed in sea containers.
2013
Cooperation with universities
General Research project, central supply unit for test stands
FMB Blickle intensifies its cooperation with German universities. A central supply unit for test stands is being built for RWTH Aachen. For an research project, funded by a German Central Innovation Programme, FMB Blickle designs and realizes a hydraulic system for a new extrusion process for the Institute of Metal Forming (IFU) Stuttgart.
2014
First steps in complex test stand projects
Prototype test bed for automotive industry
FMB Blickle develops and commissions a complex development test stand for functional and endurance tests by a development partnership with an OEM.
2015
Further central supply units
Central supply units for industrial series production
FMB Blickle realizes a central supply unit for 6 lines in the series production of injectors. The complete production was stopped for commissioning and start-up for the first time in customer‘s history – everything went according to plan. Further plants will be equipped with the same system step by step.
2016
New test bed technologies
Innovative high-pressure test stands
The first high-pressure gasoline test stands are developed and built – with strict compliance to safety regulations for explosive atmospheres like ATEX. The same year, FMB Blickle realizes a test stand for high-pressure pulsation.
2017
Realignment
Michael Blickle becomes new managing director
With many years of experience as managing director and CEO of well-known companies in the test bench and automotive industry, Michael Blickle takes over the management. The best possible conditions for the further development of FMB Blickle have been created.
2019
Successful in the network
FMB Blickle becomes KBW Blickle
FMB Blickle becomes part of the KBW group of companies and has since been trading as KBW Blickle Hydraulik GmbH. As a new company of KBW Technologie AG from Esslingen, KBW Blickle opens up new and promising market opportunities.
1948
Family owned for three generations
Albert Huber founds the company
Huber & Stadelmann
More than 60 years ago, Albert Huber, the grandfather of the current managing director, started his business as an official distributor of Robert Bosch GmbH. The new company was called Huber & Stadelmann. At that time, he could not have known that he had established the tradition of a family owned business for several generations.
1962
Special foundation of trust
Horst Blickle joins the company
Horst Blickle, Albert Huber´s son-in-law, starts works for Huber & Stadelmann. The next step to becoming a family-run company has been taken.
1966
New competencies
Becoming the specialist representative in the hydraulics sector for the Bosch Group
Under the new name, Albert Huber GmbH, the company becomes the specialist representative in the hydraulics sector for Robert Bosch GmbH.
1967
Production of the first hydraulic unit
1989
Go your own way
Spin-off and foundation of the company FMB Hydraulik GmbH
Albert Huber GmbH experiences change. The industrial hydraulics sector emerges as a spin-off. The independent company is located in Villingen-Schwenningen and is called FMB Hydraulik GmbH.
1990
Horst Blickle starts his own company
Blickle GmbH is founded
In Mannheim, another contract wholesaler of Robert Bosch GmbH starts its business – Blickle GmbH, run by Horst Blickle. Immediately after its foundation, the new company purchases hydraulic facilities located in Remshalden and Viernheim. In the same year, FMB also takes fundamental steps for the further success of the company. The first test stand ordered is completed.
1993
FMB launches the new department drive and control technology
1998
Two partners, one goal
FMB and Blickle merge
This was a decisive year for both FMB and Blickle. Initially, FMB manages the first hydraulic weight compensation, then the technical developments of the two companies are combined, which results in the foundation of FMB-Blickle GmbH. For the first time the new company is certified according to DIN ISO 9001.
2002
New alliances and business branches
Distributorship with Bosch Rexroth and further development stages
FMB Blickle becomes the official distribution partner of Bosch Rexroth AG in the industrial hydraulics sector. At the same time, the first development test stand for radial-piston engines is manufactured. On top of that, the cooling lubricant systems form the new division.
2004
First development test stands
New test stands are developed
Pleasing developments can be reported from the technical side. The first two development test stands for axial piston units are manufactured.
2007
Change of management
Fabian Blickle becomes the new managing director
Horst Blickle, long-time managing director of FMB Blickle, hands over the agendas to his son Fabian.
2009
General contractor
Michael Blickle on Advisory Board, Delivery of turnkey test stands
The family and owner-managed aspect is further strengthened at FMB Blickle. Michael Blickle takes over the chairman position of the advisory board to help in business developments. In the same year, FMB Blickle expands its business activities as general contractor.
2011
Broadening of horizons
Development of a new test stand
Once again, FMB Blickle can present a newly developed test stand. This device was developed for hot water components.
2012
First stand-alone test stands
Turnkey test beds for production
Expansion of the product range in test stands. FMB Blickle develops and realizes the first compact production test bed in sea containers.
2013
Cooperation with universities
General Research project, central supply unit for test stands
FMB Blickle intensifies its cooperation with German universities. A central supply unit for test stands is being built for RWTH Aachen. For an research project, funded by a German Central Innovation Programme, FMB Blickle designs and realizes a hydraulic system for a new extrusion process for the Institute of Metal Forming (IFU) Stuttgart.
2014
First steps in complex test stand projects
Prototype test bed for automotive industry
FMB Blickle develops and commissions a complex development test stand for functional and endurance tests by a development partnership with an OEM.
2015
Further central supply units
Central supply units for industrial series production
FMB Blickle realizes a central supply unit for 6 lines in the series production of injectors. The complete production was stopped for commissioning and start-up for the first time in customer‘s history – everything went according to plan. Further plants will be equipped with the same system step by step.
2016
New test bed technologies
Innovative high-pressure test stands
The first high-pressure gasoline test stands are developed and built – with strict compliance to safety regulations for explosive atmospheres like ATEX. The same year, FMB Blickle realizes a test stand for high-pressure pulsation.
2017
Realignment
Michael Blickle becomes new managing director
With many years of experience as managing director and CEO of well-known companies in the test bench and automotive industry, Michael Blickle takes over the management. The best possible conditions for the further development of FMB Blickle have been created.
2019
Successful in the network
FMB Blickle becomes KBW Blickle
FMB Blickle becomes part of the KBW group of companies and has since been trading as KBW Blickle Hydraulik GmbH. As a new company of KBW Technologie AG from Esslingen, KBW Blickle opens up new and promising market opportunities.
Creating the future together
Working at KBW Blickle
The reliability that characterises our systems and test stands comes as no surprise. It also reflects how we understand our work at KBW Blickle. Here, there are flat hierarchies; short distances and we always have an open ear for good proposals. Experience has shown us that challenges are best tackled together. This is how the well-known Swabian inventor spirit is created. And this is the only way for us to be market-leaders in the field of precision and punctuality, quality and innovation.
Just like reliability and precision, experience is no accident. Many of our employees have been working for KBW Blickle for years, some of them even for decades. You don’t have to be a native Swabian to feel inventive spirit here. It is essential to be passionate about technology, to be curious and to have a positive attitude towards accuracy. For anyone who combines all these characteristics, we are the right company. You don’t need to have experience because born inventors can learn everything.
At KBW Blickle it is quite natural to see the whole thing instead of just the immediate area of function. So there are no limits to creativity.
Partner- and Memberships
We are certified
KBW Blickle is proud of its teamwork. The high qualification level of our employees, the perfect cooperation between departments and the support through modern data and communication technology allows extensive performances of the highest quality. This is also confirmed by our certification according to DIN EN ISO 9001:2015 and the accreditation as a specialist company according to § 19/Water Resources Act.
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Opening hours
- SundayClosed
- Monday8:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Tuesday8:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Wednesday8:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Thursday8:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Friday8:00 am - 1:00 pm
- SaturdayClosed
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- KBW Blickle Hydraulik GmbH
Fluidtechnik und Automation
Peter-Henlein-Straße 19
78056 Villingen-Schwenningen
Baden-Württemberg
GermanyAddress - +49 7720 698-0Phone
- E-mail
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