1958
Foundation of a forge by Leonhard Unsinn
Leonhard Unsinn founded a forge in the postwar years. He made horseshoes, repaired agricultural machinery, had a petrol station and started constructing agricultural trailers.
1970
New field of business acitivity
The field of activity was expanded with the addition of motor vehicles (Peugeot) and the production of slurry tankers and trailers.
1992
Takeover by Rosa and Josef Unsinn
In the year 1991 the whole company fell victim to a major fire. Josef Unsinn, the son of the founder, took over the company in 1992 and focused on vehicle construction. He expanded the product range and made UNSINN a competent address for special industrial solutions.
1994, 1996
Bavarian State Award
In 1994 and 1996 the company was awarded the Bavarian State Award: for the Telescope container trailer and the Unloading lift EL 100.
Production, quality and service are continuously developed.
2005
Development of the production of trailers
The company has constantly developed its product range and premises, a new office and cargo trailer production facilities as well as an exhibition hall were built. A new production hall was built in 2005.
2008
The "Anhängerpark"
Opening of the "ANHÄNGERPARK" in Pessenburgheim in 2008. The park offers service, sales, flair and shows a big range of UNSINN-Trailers.
2011, 2014
Bavarian's Best 50
Award for "Bavarian's Best 50" in 2011: UNSINN is one of the 50 best companies in Bavaria and got through the economic crisis with slight growth. In 2014 we got the second award for "Bavarian's Best 50": The prize is awarded annually to the 50 most dynamic companies which proved to be particularly fast-growing and increased their sales and number of employees above average.
2016
Company expansion
In 2016, UNSINN completed a new production and storage hall and began further major reconstruction work.
2017
Passion for trailers
2017, the company is producing 12,000 quality trailers for Germany and abroad and is known internationally as a specialist for custom-made products of the highest quality.
2018
60 years of UNSINN
UNSINN celebrates its 60th anniversary in 2018. Lern more at www.unsinn.de/60-jahre. In addition to that, in 2018 the ground-breaking ceremony to start the doubling of the premises to 160,000m² also took place.
2019
Expansion of the product portfolio
Development of new market segments with the innovative braking trailer and expansion of the product portfolio with the roll-off tipper and truck trailers.
2020
Takeover HRB Heinemann AG (CH)
Takeover of the majority of shares of HRB Heinemann AG, based in Nassenwil (CH), as of January 1, 2020. With this acquisition, UNSINN Fahrzeugtechnik strengthens its market position in Switzerland.
2021
Commissioning new welding shop
The new welding shop with storage area for unfinished frames has been active since June.
2021
Bavarian's Best 50
After 2011 and 2014, UNSINN Fahrzeugtechnik receives the award "Bavarian's Best 50" for the third time.
2021
Company founder Leonhard Unsinn deceased
Leonhard Unsinn, founder of UNSINN Fahrzeugtechnik, passed away on September 21 at the age of 86. In 1958, he set up his own business as a trained master smith and set the foundation for today's company. Leonhard Unsinn and his life's work will always be a defining part of the company's history.
2022
Expansion of renewable energies
In 2022, new photovoltaic systems were installed on the roofs of the UNSINN factory. Together with the PV-systems installed in 2013, they produce around three times as much electricity as consumed. The surplus can therefore be injected into the electic grid.
2022
Foundation of sales company UNSINN GmbH
The new sales company UNSINN GmbH is founded, into which all UNSINN branches are integrated.
2023
Opening of further branches
Two new branches open their doors in Hausen and Villingen-Schwenningen.
2023
65 Years UNSINN
UNSINN Fahrzeugtechnik GmbH from Holzheim in Bavaria is celebrating their 65th anniversary.
