In 1871, Franz Pöttinger laid the foundation in Grieskirchen for PÖTTINGER’s 150-year history. What began with the manufacture of a forage cutter had its origins in a metalworking shop run by the multi-talented founder. Franz Pöttinger was known not only as an entrepreneur and inventor, but also as a clockmaker: among other things, he crafted the Grieskirchen church tower clock, which served reliably for over 100 years.

Establishment of the Waste Management Technology Division. At the time of its founding, the Pöttinger Multibrik was the main product and was primarily used as a document shredder in banks and insurance companies.

The first-ever presentation of the patented Ident Multipress ECO weighing system at IFAT in Munich.

Pöttinger Entsorgungstechnik GmbH & Co. KG is founded as an independent company. The principal shareholders are Klaus Pöttinger and Komm.Rat Heinz Pöttinger Sr.

Pöttinger Stroje was founded as a wholly owned subsidiary of Pöttinger Entsorgungstechnik, with approximately 80 employees in Banovce (Slovakia), to manufacture steel structures

Presentation of the new generation of compactor containers at IFAT in Munich. A quantum leap in compactor container technology, featuring both technical and aesthetic highlights.

Installation of the first Mobigas prototype system in Schlüsslberg.

Relocation to the new corporate headquarters at Moos 31, Grieskirchen.

Introduction of the "falconic" control module

Investment in welding robots

Relocation to the new corporate headquarters in Stritzing, St. Georgen near Grieskirchen.

Handover of management to his son, Maximilian Pöttinger.

Opening of the new company building in Taufkirchen an der Trattnach.