ABB AG – Busch-Jaeger

We are the world market leader in the SCHUKO® socket outlet sector.

Busch-Jaeger is an innovative market leader in electrical installation technology and building automation and has been one of Germany’s strongest brands for over 140 years. As a brand of ABB AG, Busch-Jaeger stands for innovative technologies that make life easier and future-proof. Through quality, diversity, and continuous innovation, Busch-Jaeger meets the highest standards in close cooperation with skilled trades and specialized retailers. Furthermore, there is a clear focus on resource conservation and energy efficiency to enable a more sustainable future. The portfolio ranges from the complete electrical installation program to high-end electronic products for smart homes and smart buildings.

WORLD MARKET LEADER PRODUCT/S

SCHUKO® socket outlet

Location

Lüdenscheid

Employees

Milestones

1879

Foundation of the barrel turning shop Heinrich Jaeger

1881

Heinrich Jaeger and Friedrich Wilhelm Busch develop lampholders for Edison lamps

1899

Busch eccentric switch

1926

Jaeger Brothers receive the oldest SCHUKO protection right as a utility model

1969

Busch-Jaeger Elektro GmbH becomes part of BBC, since 1988 ABB Group

1987

Market launch of Busch-Watchdog motion detectors

1996

Integration of Busch-Powernet EIB into the European Installation Bus (EIB/KNX)

2007

New logistics center in Lüdenscheid

2014

Market launch of the Busch-free@home smart home system

2023

Market launch of the Busch-art linear switch series, which consists of 98 per cent recycled plastics

2025

The business activities of Busch-Jaeger Elektro GmbH, ABB STOTZ-KONTAKT GmbH, and ABB STRIEBEL & JOHN GmbH will be merged into ABB AG.

Contact

ABB AG – Busch-Jaeger
Freisenbergstraße 2
58513
Lüdenscheid

Phone +49 2351-956-1600

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