ABOUT US
The founding of TUR group is an important milestone in our quest toward the establishment of the complete customer support service stipulated in our corporate philosophy.
TRADITION MEETS INNOVATION
In the development of medical devices since 1904
TUR can be proud to have inherited a tradition,
a knowledge and a history that go back to 1904!
2018
A complete set of work simulation accessories and a universal functional pattern adapter -fly wheel- perfects the isoforce isokinetic range.
2017
TUR sponsors and becomes partner of the Body Health Clinic in Berlin. TUR academy organizes training and seminars and is housed in the clinic.
2016
The Thermatur line is successfully redesigned and presented for the first time during Medica trade fair in November of the same year.
2015
The new cryotherapy air flow system Cryotur STREAM is introduced to the market.
2010
TUR develops an intermittent hypoxic training therapy system (IHHT). It is commercialized under the name CellAirOne. The system treats mitochondrial disorders through an advanced celltrainig method.
Feb2007
The development of the totally new equipment generation is completed and series production and delivery can get underway.
Jan2007
TUR GmbH is founded in Dresden with a focus on carrying out marketing and distribution for the TUR group of companies.
2006
TUR Elektromedizin plus GmbH is founded in Hohen Neuendorf with the objective of developing a new generation of "human interfaces" for electromedicine and other applications.
2004
Shortly after its founding,Therapietechnik Rostock GmbH purchases the assets for the development,production and distribution of devices for physical therapy and electromedical cosmetics from TUR-Elektromedizin GmbH and acquires the brands "TUR elektromedizin" and "TUR cosmetics". With only 10 employees the company is now starting out again just as small as it was at the time of its founding in 1904.
1991
Restructuring following German reunification
While Siemens takes over the sector of x-ray technology,the sector of transformers,instrument transformers and high-voltage technology goes to the Ritz Group. As a result of a management buyout and the founding of
TUR-Elektromedizin GmbH in Hohen Neuendorf near Berlin,the business sector of medical electronics – with a focus on physical therapy – is now independent.
1989
TUR employs more than 5,000 people.
1958
The company adopts its well-known logo in time for the Leipzig Spring Fair.
1950
Start-up of the production of devices for physical therapy. As a result of the takeover of the company ELMED in Hohen Neuendorf near Berlin in 1964,this business sector becomes one of the mainstays of TUR's business.
1946
The company located in East Germany is expropriated and is now state-owned. Several years later VEB TUR (Transformer and X-Ray Factory Dresden) is founded.
1943
The work force now numbers 1,840
1914
Koch & Sterzel employ more than 200 people
After the first world war the business sectors of power transformers,high-voltage testing equipment and instrument transformers evolve into mainstays of the company. Between 1923 and 1932 the company also produces radios
1904
On 1 October of this year Franz Josef Koch and Kurt August Sterzel found the company Koch&Sterzel "Special Factory for Scientific Apparatuses and Instruments" in Dresden,Germany. The development and manufacture of x-ray equipment by the company is based on basic patents – especially patents obtained by the company's founders. The company employs 10 people; from the beginning it is one of the most innovative medical technology firms.