Pilz
Germany
German manufacturer of safety automation technology. Known for PNOZ safety relays and PNOZmulti safety controllers. The PITgatebox is their push button range for safety applications.
Official websiteCompany Information
- Headquarters
- Ostfildern, Germany
- Founded
- 1948
News & Events
Pilz celebrates 75th anniversary
Family-owned safety automation specialist Pilz marks 75 years. Renate Pilz leads as third-generation CEO.
October 2023
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History
1948
introduced
Pilz founded in Esslingen, Germany
Peter Pilz founds a glass-blowing company that would pivot to industrial electronics and safety relays.
1987
introduced
Pilz invents the safety relay (PNOZ)
Pilz introduces the PNOZ — the worlds first safety relay. This invention creates an entirely new product category for machine safety.