Initially working as a representative of another company, Börger quickly begins his own work in development. In 1985 the development of the patented rotary lobe pump begins, which was already on the domestic market by 1987. International marketing starts in 1990.
1975
In the barn on the parents' farm Alois Börger founds a trading company with service workshop for agricultural machinery.
1977
Relocation into the first workshop at the present location of Börger GmbH. Expansion of the product range by pumps and agitator technology.
1985
For the first time, about 500 pumps, mixers and units are sold in one year. In addition to sales, the workforce is increased to 25 Börger employees.
1988
Market launch of the first low-maintenance and robust Börger rotary lobe pump (FL series).
1991
Development of a mechanical seal tailored especially to Börger rotary lobe pumps – to date, a novelty on the market.
1992
Foundation of Börger BeNeLux in the Netherlands.
Reorganization of the sales department into the sectors industry and agriculture.
1993
Development of the smaller AL and PL series for the industrial target market.
1994
Expansion of the production area by building an additional production hall including pump test stand. Overall production area: 1,800 m²
1996
Development of stainless steel tanks in segmental design
1997
Foundation of Börger Asia in Singapore as a sales hub for the Asia-Pacific region.
1998
Market launch of the screw-profile rotors for practically pulsation-free pumping.
Foundation of Börger France in Alsace.
1999
Foundation of Börger USA in Minneapolis.
2001
Construction of an office building with a floor space of 600 m².
Foundation of Börger Poland in Gliwice.
Development of macerating technologies Multicrusher and Multichopper.
2004
Foundation of Börger UK in the area of Birmingham.
2005
Market launch of Börger Powerfeed SSR liquid feeding technology.
2006
Appointment of Anne Börger-Olthoff to Management.
Warehouse and production hall with a floor space of 2,000 m² for pump assembly.
2007
Market lauch of Börger Bioselect separation technology.
2009
Construction of a 4,000 m² production hall and warehouse with a state-of-the-art pump test stand.
2011
Demolition of the Börger private house and reconstruction of a 1,000 m² administration and training building at the same site.
2013
Construction of a new workshop for the production of stainless steel tanks.
2015
Market launch of the ONIXline rotary lobe pump.
Completion of three new production halls.
Foundation of Börger China in Shanghai.
2016
Construction of the largest rotary lobe pump the world. The BLUEline XL 5350 conveys up to 1,440 m³/h.
2017
Space for expansion by acquisition of the adjacent site. The total size of the company premises now is 42,000 m².
2021
Launch of the new BLUEline Nova Rotary Lobe Pump.
2023
Production expansion, occupation of the central warehouse and opening of the Börger cafeteria "Börgeria".
2024
Market launch of the OrbitGrinder. With the OrbitGrinder, we have completely rethought the principle of perforated disc chopping.
Börger today - a global player
430members of staff worldwide
> 60 percent export share
> 115 million turnover
Today, Börger products are used all over the world. The support of Börger's customers in more than 65 countries is provided by eight foreign subsidiaries and many sales offices.
All products continue to be designed and manufactured in Borken-Weseke in Germany.
