Over 100 years of Kathrein

1919 – today: A short journey through time

1919

Foundation of the company by engineer Anton Kathrein
First invention: Pole disconnector with built-in fuse as lightning protection for high-altitude antennas

1920

Creation of lightning protection apparatus and radio accessories

1922

Acquisition of a factory site in Rosenheim, start of construction of Plant I

1923

Introduction of radio broadcasting with receiving antennas from Kathrein

1926

First English price list for export articles

1931

First broadcast rod antenna is exhibited at the Leipzig Fair - a sensation for the time

1949

Kathrein offers first industrially manufactured VHF antenna

1952

Development of the first locomotive antenna
Kathrein supplies television transmitting and receiving antennas

1967

Start of color television
Kathrein introduces the YAGI antenna OLYMPIA and launches first compact amplifiers on the market

1972

Generation change: Prof. Dr. Anton Kathrein succeeds his father as company boss at the age of 21

1973

First TV antennas for caravans and motor homes

1980

Already 1.3 million OLYMPIA antennas sold

1981

First headend from Kathrein (UFO)

1982

First professional SAT antenna from Kathrein (SatAn 200)

1988

Launch of satellite television from SES ASTRA – Kathrein supplies complete satellite reception system (parabolic antenna, LNB, SAT receiver)

1989

ASTRA 1 helps satellite television achieve a breakthrough; Kathrein parabolic antennas become best sellers

1992

New flat antenna for camping & caravanning and first caravan SAT receiver

1997

First DVB receiver from Kathrein (UFD)

2000

First DVB receiver with integrated hard drive

2003

The mark of 20 million antenna sockets produced is reached

2007

First receiver with network connection and multimedia functions

2009

The mark of 4 million LNB's sold is reached

2012

Generation change: Anton Kathrein becomes CEO at the age of 28 following the death of his father
Introduction of the IP-over-coax solution K-LAN

2014

Introduction of the first compact headend system UFOnano

2015

First SAT>IP server from Kathrein

2018

KATHREIN-Werke KG becomes KATHREIN SE

2019

100th company anniversary and spin-off of the SAT product area into KATHREIN Digital Systems GmbH
Complete TV system for camping with live streaming

2020

First DAB+ radios from Kathrein

2021

Internet supply in and around the motorhome with WLAN router from Kathrein

2022

Entry into pDAS indoor mobile radio

2023

Anton Kathrein, grandson of the founder of the KATHREIN company, takes over the chairmanship of the supervisory board of KATHREIN SE
today
Management Team: Michael Auer and Andreas Wimmer

KATHREIN Digital Systems is a leading provider of digital satellite reception and network technology as well as solutions for indoor mobile radio networks (pDAS), DAB+ radios, charging infrastructures (e-mobility) as well as internet and television for camping.
The Bavarian company focuses on innovative technologies and products to reliably connect people and entertainment.
KATHREIN Digital Systems has a Germany-wide sales network as well as a dedicated team for fast access and partnership-based exchange with all market participants.
Under the Kathrein brand, the company has been offering high-quality products "Made in Germany" with extensive technical support and logistics in Germany for over 100 years.