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Our Journey Through Time
Milestones of History: Trodat's journey began in 1912 when Franz Just and his wife started making stamping inks in their kitchen in Vienna. They carefully filled the inks into glass bottles, and with their savings, they established a small stamp manufacturing business. In 1960, their son Walter Just officially registered the Trodat brand, a name derived from "Tro," referring to trolitul, a plastic used in stamp production, and "Dat," short for date stamp. This marked the beginning of Trodat's global presence, as the brand became known for producing high-quality stamps.
1912
Founding in Vienna
Franz Just opens a small business and starts as a stamp manufacturer
1947
Production of plastic date stamps
Marketing to other stamp manufacturers in Austria and initial exports to Germany and Switzerland
1951
Relocation from Vienna to Wels
Basis for enhanced production and increased export activity, primarily in Europe
1960
Trodat as product brand
The Trodat product brand is registered (Trodat becomes the company's name in 1968)
1976
Introduction of first Printy generation
First self-inking stamp made of plastic! Revolutionizes the stamp industry and makes the self-inking stamp a best-seller
1993
Introduction of second Printy generation
Further design and function development of the Original seamlessly continues the Printy 1's success story
1996
Introduction of the Professional
Sets new standards for application/product features and design for stamps in the office
1997
Foundation of Trotec Laser
Laser technology revolutionizes text plate production and is disseminated through Trodat's international marketing network
1998
Start of the Internet shop for stamps
First shop solutions go online in the USA in mid-2000 and in Europe in late 2002
2003
Introduction of third Printy generation
New production methods enable the use of new materials for the first time
2005
Multi Color Impression
Trodat and Trotec develop a solution for the professional production of multicoloured stamps: patented and unique worldwide
2008
200 million Printys sold worldwide
A remarkable milestone in Trodat's history with 200 million Printy stamps sold globally
2011
Introduction of Original Printy 4.0
Trodat's main product is now climate-neutral
2014
Introduction of new Ideal Seal
Awarded twice as product of the year, the new Trodat Ideal Seal convinces with its wide range of applications
2017
The new Trodat Professional 4.0
Stronger, cleaner, faster with unique brushed stainless steel construction
2018
Award for high design quality
The trodat Professional® 5460 received the coveted "Red Dot" award
2022
Walter Just Technikum
New production building optimizes production and material flow