1828
- Joseph KUHN, a local blacksmith from a neighbouring village of Saverne, begins to manufacture weighing equipment.
1855
- A new factory is built in Ottersthal, closer to Saverne.
1864
- Assisted by his brothers, Joseph KUHN diversifies into the production of agricultural machinery. Buildings are constructed on the site where the factory still stands today, alongside the STRASBOURG-PARIS railway line.
1880
- The foundry is built in the Saverne factory.
