1997 | The idea to produce and distribute a new and innovative product on their own was born. The starting signal/ signal for the development of an own machine is given. |
2000 | The company was founded by Gerhard Meier and Jürgen Wehner. During this time, the production in Suhl is set up and, parallel to that, the administration in Leutershausen is installed. |
2001 | The time has finally come: the first machines leave production. Everyone is helping: Mr Meier and Mr Wehner in production, Mrs Meier and Mrs Wehner in the administration department. They all share a common goal: to establish a product "Made in Germany" at a fair market price. |
2002 | The administration department is bursting at the seams so that a move to Heilsbronn (400 sq. m.) becomes necessary. The production in Suhl is also increased from its initial 300 sq. m. to 1.300 sq. m.. |
2003 | Introduction of the new electric nozzle with light – the standard equipment is upgraded considerably. |
2004 | Introduction of the window cleaner. The floor wiper is also included in the program together with new and enhanced wands for the spraying extraction kit. The Zentrum für Präventivmedizin (Center for Preventive Medicine) confirms that the PRO-AQUA is "highly recommended". |
2005 | Introduction of the electric nozzle with conical tubes – new stainless steel wands with a patented closure – new fresh water tank for the spraying extraction kit. The production site is again expanded by 1.500 sq. m. to a total of 2.800 sq. m.. The administration department is also re-located to Ansbach, due to space reasons. The distribution for the domestic and international market is controlled on 600 sq. m.. |
2006 | After more than two years of development, Mr Meier and Mr Wehner surprise their more than 900 business partners with a completely new machine during their 5-year anniversary party. With the introduction of the PA03 the standard equipment is once again enlarged. The Arguk Environmental Laboratory says: the PRO-AQUA is "appropriate for persons suffering from allergies". The production site in Suhl is once again enlarged to 3,600 sq. m.. Market entry in Hong Kong. |
2007 | The PA03 is awarded with the red dot award and the Plus X Award and nominated for the Design Award of the Federal Republic of Germany. |
2009 | The product offensive continues. The PRO-AQUA is developed further and appears in a fresh and more user-friendly design. |
2011 | PRO-AQUA International celebrates its 10-year anniversary party with more than 1,000 business partners. After two years of development, a specifically designed and state-of-the-art electronic nozzle is introduced. |
2012 | the newly designed electronic nozzle is awarded with the Plus X Award in the categories of high quality, excellent design and functionality as well as best product of the year 2012. |