2007 - 2010
2007
- Move into new office (including storage warehouse) in Auckland, New Zealand.
- In June, Kurt and Willy Kober cease to run day to day business. Kurt Kober is appointed to the Board. Willy Kober continues to support the company as an independent consultant.
- The four young business men (Roland, Harald, Raymond and Stefan Kober) are quick to create the new Board. Roland Kober is appointed as Speaker of the Board.
2008
- Production site for shock absorbers is built in in Fenghua, China
- The success story of the new silver, black and red lawn mowers begins its course. Just in time for the season, the new “Silver Range” goes into production
- In May, Willy Kober dies at age 69
2009
- AL-KO acquires KOVIL Oy in Finland (manufacturer of trailer couplings).
- BRILL product division of BRILL Gloria Gartengeräte GmbH is acquired. As part of the asset deal, AL-KO acquires all trademarks as well as the complete BRILL product range
2010
- AMS Mammut (maneuvering system for caravans) and the unique A300 Aqua Trolley are introduced
- 20 million axles are produced
- In summer, AL-KO will become FC Augsburg’s main sponsor
- Numerous awards for products from all three divisions crown the year:
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plus-x Award
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reddot design award
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IF product design award
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caravaning design award: innovation for new mobility
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AL-KO Kober GmbH in Vintl, Italy celebrates its 40th anniversary
- Air Technology brings the innovative EASYAIR flat to market
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