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Our History
From the very first development to modern, innovative systems.
From family business to innovation leader
Family-owned
Developing since 1986
Innovation & patents
Milestones since 1986
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1986
HY-Power is founded as a hydraulics and hose specialist company by Richard Gunacker in 1030 Vienna.
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1987
The first stationary rail lubrication system is developed by Christian Gunacker and Richard Gunacker.
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1990
The first patent for rail demand lubrication is granted.
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1992
Relocation to 1150 Vienna.
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1994
Merger with the company "Flexomatic".
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1996
Founding of a company in Slovakia.
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1998
Founding of a company in Sweden.
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2000
Further patent granted in the field of rail lubrication technology.
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2001
Relocation to Lower Austria / Tullnerbach.
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2002
Further patent granted in the field of rail lubrication technology.
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2003
Founding of a company in Bosnia.
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2004
Further patent granted in the field of rail lubrication technology.
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2006
Further patent granted in the field of rail lubrication technology.
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2009
Founding of a company in Mexico.
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2010
Founding of a company in Spain.
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2011
Certification according to ISO 9001:2008.
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2012
Relocation to Lower Austria / Pressbaum.
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2013
Development of a new process control system with web connectivity.
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2014
Development of proprietary lubricants and conditioning agents.
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2015
Further patent granted in the field of rail lubrication technology.
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2016
Further patent granted in the field of rail lubrication technology.
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2020
Founding of a company in Austria, Carinthia.
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2021
Certification according to ISO 14001:2015 and ISO 45001:2018.
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2022
Further patent granted in the field of rail lubrication technology.
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2024
Relocation to Lower Austria / St. Pölten and handover of management to the next generation.
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2025
Further patent granted in the field of rail lubrication technology and market launch of the innovative "Brakemaster BR-50".