Company History
The secret of our success have always been our loyal customers. You. As a small token of our appreciation, we'd like to invite you to take a trip down memory lane with us.
Conrad. A History.
![]() | 1923 Max Conrad sets up "Radio Conrad" in Berlin. His vision: a wireless every household can afford. |
![]() | 1936 Conrad realizes a revolutionary idea: selling a self-assembly TV set. Conrad's first ever print catalogue is released, comprising 16 pages. |
![]() | 1951 The company opens its first electronics department store. More retail store soon follow. |
![]() | 1977 Conrad's daily shipping volume has reached 1.000 items per day. The company's main catalogue now has 500 pages, comprising 30.000 products. |
![]() | 1988 Conrad expands its international business operations and establishes a purchase office in Hong Kong |
![]() | 1995 Conrad opens one of Europe's most advanced Logistics & Distribution centres in Wernberg, Bavaria. |
![]() | 1998 Conrad increasingly focuses on B2B, issuing a catalogue specifically aimed at this target group |
![]() | 1999 Austria's first Conrad superstore opens in Vienna. |
![]() | 2002 Germany's latest three Conrad superstores open in Hamburg, Essen and Berlin |
![]() | 2004 The company upgrades its Logistics & Distribution centre, now covering 485.000 ft2, including 1.000.000 ft2 of computer-controlled shelving, 42.000 pallets and 6 miles of conveyor belts. |
![]() | 2006 Zurich and Lucerne now sport Conrad's first retail stores in Switzerland. |
![]() | 2007 Conrad wins the Retailer of the Year Award - the most precious award for mail order companies in Germany. |
![]() | 2009 Conrad is included in Germany's Brands of the Century list. |
2011 Conrad Holdings now employs more than 3.900 people worldwide. More than ever, the company focuses on providing customers with innovative solutions and best service. | |
![]() | 2012 On April 23, work starts on a further extension of Conrad's Logistics & Distribution centre in Wernberg-Köblitz |
![]() | 2014 On November 13, 2014, the extension of the new logistic center in Wernberg-Köblitz officially came into service. |
Next Stop: The Future Nowadays, technological progress happens at a break-neck pace. We will continue to help you convert your ideas into reality as best as we can |