Klöckner-Moeller is a historical German brand, founded in 1899, known for its industrial control and automation products, including circuit breakers, contactors, and motor controls. The company became Moeller GmbH in 1999 and was acquired by Eaton Corporation in 2008, which continues to develop and market its products for industrial and residential applications.
History and Evolution
1899: Franz Klöckner founded a company in Cologne, Germany, for electrical switching devices.
1911: Hein Moeller joined the company, developing innovations like the first three-phase oil-insulated contactor in 1912.
1940s: The company was renamed Klöckner-Moeller.
1990s: The Moeller Test Laboratory in Bonn became the first German laboratory accredited for industrial low-voltage devices.
1999: The company became Moeller GmbH to mark its centennial.
2008: Eaton Corporation acquired the Moeller Group.
Product Focus
Klöckner-Moeller specialized in electrical components for industrial automation and control systems, with products including:
Circuit breakers
Contactors
Programmable logic controllers (PLCs)
Motor control systems
Relays
Switchgear and control systems
Current Status
Today, the Klöckner-Moeller brand is part of Eaton, a global power management company, which continues to offer these high-quality components and systems for industrial and residential applications.
