85 Years of Progress
at the forefront of technology since 1932.
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1932
Founded by Kurt Lindenberg in a small apartment in Breslau, Germany, Lindy began as a family business that sold petrol lamps and early electronic equipment. In 1947 we moved to Mannheim where Lindy Germany is still based today.
1947
LINDY-Elektronik GmbH
GERMANY
Mannheim
1949
New Generation.
NEW OPPORTUNITIES.
In 1949, Kurt’s son, Klaus joined the company. Under this father and son joint leadership the company’s attention turned to industrial electrical and electronic products. Distribution quickly expanded to cover the whole of Germany as a burgeoning Lindy went from strength to strength.
OFFICE, WAREHOUSE
& COMPANY VAN
EARLY SALES DISPLAY
1950
REWARDING
PARTNERS
As demand for radio and television exploded in the 1950s, our product range expanded to include the popular KUBA radio and TV furniture.
A moment that would revolutionise Lindy was the introduction of electronic kits from the Danish manufacturer, Josty. This business relationship not only brought us new products, but one of our most visionary family members.
KUBA KOMET
TV CHEST
1950
LINDY GAKKEN
ELECTRONIC GAME
1970
1980
Going
GLOBAL
The 1980’s saw a 3rd generation of Lindenberg’s join the company as Klaus’s sons Jürgen and Peter oversee a period of international expansion as Lindy offices open all around the world.
The Importance
OF CONNECTIONS
Gerry Casey, an old friend of Klaus Lindenberg was the UK agent for Josty and ran his own company manufacturing audio, TV and computer cables. After some convincing Klaus Lindenberg took some of these cables for display at a trade show.
The Start
OF A LEGACY
In a small corner at a European trade show twelve computer cables were displayed. These cables would lay the foundation for what would eventually become our connectivity defining cable range.
SALES DISPLAY
STAND
1980
1987
Back in
THE UK
Lindy continued to grow and in 1987 Lindy UK was formed by Gerry Casey and Klaus Lindenberg, based in the North-East of England, where Lindy UK is still operating from today.
1990
International
CONNECTIVITY
During the 1990’s we began to expand outside of Europe with new warehouses and offices opening in China, the US, Australia, Taiwan & Japan. This international expansion was mirrored at home in Germany where a new warehouse was created to serve the increasing number of people who purchase Lindy products.
1992
In 1992, Gerry’s son, Darren joined the marketing department of Lindy UK before becoming managing director in 1995. More success came as in 2001, Lindy UK moved into a new home, a multi-million pound modern office with extensive warehouse facilities.
Present
& FUTURE
We’ve come a long way from our humble beginnings and developed into a group of independent companies, all working together to enhance the Lindy brand around the world. We continue to embrace our family heritage and combine it with a constant pursuit of innovation to create a technology company that is unlike any other.