{"id":134,"date":"2016-10-21T00:04:42","date_gmt":"2016-10-20T22:04:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.kago.com\/?page_id=134&#038;lang=en"},"modified":"2025-12-03T10:45:28","modified_gmt":"2025-12-03T09:45:28","slug":"milestones","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.kago.com\/en\/company\/milestones\/","title":{"rendered":"Milestones"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>A success story spanning over 75 years<\/h2>\n<h3>2025<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/e_61_WECO.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">New: WECO-Products in the range<\/a><\/li>\n<li>First exports to Ungarn<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2025-Ungarn.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-10195 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2025-Ungarn.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"100\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>2024<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Additional certification according to ISO 14001 Environmental management<\/li>\n<li>Additional certification according to ISO 45001 Occupational safety<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Zertifikat-9001-14001-45001-englisch-2024-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-11607\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Zertifikat-9001-14001-45001-englisch-2024-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"424\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>2023<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Bulk order delivery GAKAZ into USA<\/li>\n<li>Education of 3 Catenary-experts and 2 Securaty-guards<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/2023-Grossauftrag-USA-2.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-10948\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/2023-Grossauftrag-USA-2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"179\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/2023-Grossauftrag-USA-2.png 680w, https:\/\/www.kago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/2023-Grossauftrag-USA-2-300x134.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 85vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>2022<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Bringing the new clamp press into service<\/li>\n<li>First exports to Egypt<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/20221124_084330a.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-10195 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/20221124_084330a-276x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"276\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/20221124_084330a-276x300.jpg 276w, https:\/\/www.kago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/20221124_084330a-942x1024.jpg 942w, https:\/\/www.kago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/20221124_084330a-768x835.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.kago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/20221124_084330a-1413x1536.jpg 1413w, https:\/\/www.kago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/20221124_084330a-1884x2048.jpg 1884w, https:\/\/www.kago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/20221124_084330a-1200x1305.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.kago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/20221124_084330a.jpg 1925w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 276px) 85vw, 276px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Aegypten.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-2376\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Aegypten.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"100\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>2021<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Opening of the sandblasting and coating plant in Brunnen<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Marius-in-action-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-4301\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Marius-in-action-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"253\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>2020<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Montage of flexballs in Zurich area<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Flexball-Winterthur-IMG_4103-1-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-4301\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Flexball-Winterthur-IMG_4103-1-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"253\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Flexball-Winterthur-IMG_4103-1-scaled.jpg 2276w, https:\/\/www.kago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Flexball-Winterthur-IMG_4103-1-267x300.jpg 267w, https:\/\/www.kago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Flexball-Winterthur-IMG_4103-1-910x1024.jpg 910w, https:\/\/www.kago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Flexball-Winterthur-IMG_4103-1-768x864.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.kago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Flexball-Winterthur-IMG_4103-1-1366x1536.jpg 1366w, https:\/\/www.kago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Flexball-Winterthur-IMG_4103-1-1821x2048.jpg 1821w, https:\/\/www.kago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Flexball-Winterthur-IMG_4103-1-1200x1350.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 85vw, 225px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>2019<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/d_191111-gav-best\u00e4tigung-kago-ag.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Joining the GAV Netzinfrastruktur<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Start-up of a Twistlock rail wagon with 18m- lifting platform 4TL<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Auswahl-DSC_3554a.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-2529\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Auswahl-DSC_3554a-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Auswahl-DSC_3554a-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.kago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Auswahl-DSC_3554a-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.kago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Auswahl-DSC_3554a-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.kago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Auswahl-DSC_3554a-1200x800.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 85vw, 225px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>2018<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Start-up of rail wagon Vtms K18S with 14m- lifting platform 3TL<\/li>\n<li>Start-up of a Twistlock rail wagon with 14m- lifting platform 3TL<\/li>\n<li>First exports to Senegal<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/DSC_3371a.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-2266\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/DSC_3371a-300x202.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"223\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/DSC_3371a-300x202.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.kago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/DSC_3371a-768x517.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.kago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/DSC_3371a-1024x689.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.kago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/DSC_3371a-1200x807.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 223px) 85vw, 223px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/DSC_3343b.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-2497\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/DSC_3343b.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"218\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/DSC_3343b.jpg 3590w, https:\/\/www.kago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/DSC_3343b-300x206.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.kago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/DSC_3343b-768x528.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.kago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/DSC_3343b-1024x704.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.kago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/DSC_3343b-1200x825.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 218px) 85vw, 218px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Senegal.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-2376\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Senegal.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"100\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Senegal.png 2000w, https:\/\/www.kago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Senegal-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.kago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Senegal-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/www.kago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Senegal-1024x682.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.kago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Senegal-1200x800.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 85vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>2017<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Start-up of Vtms K17 PKR265<\/li>\n<li>World innovation: Secession of rail grooves by flame cutting<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/DSC_2750.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-1609\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/DSC_2750-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/DSC_2750-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.kago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/DSC_2750-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.kago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/DSC_2750-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.kago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/DSC_2750-1200x801.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 85vw, 225px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/DSC_2127-bearb.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-1975 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/DSC_2127-bearb-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>2016<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Company Anniversary 70 years<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-311\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/kago70-300x105.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"105\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/kago70-300x105.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.kago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/kago70-768x270.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.kago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/kago70-1024x360.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.kago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/kago70-1200x422.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.kago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/kago70.jpg 1241w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 85vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>2015<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><i class=\"fa fa-file-pdf-o\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/zertifikat_english.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Certification according to ISO9001<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Approval of high-voltage resistant insulation slabs by Swiss Railways<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-21\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/9001_fbg-e1491564187971.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"141\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/DSC_0297.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-20\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/DSC_0297-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/DSC_0297-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.kago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/DSC_0297-50x50.jpg 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 85vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>2014<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>First exports to Finland<\/li>\n<li>Education of employees<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Finnland.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-2372\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Finnland.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"157\" height=\"100\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/balsthal.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-324\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/balsthal-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>2013<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Lifting up of cover for track switch motors on the highspeed line Mattenstetten-Rothrist<\/li>\n<li>Installation of Rail Attachment Boxes for Axle Counters on the Frauenfeld-Wil railway<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/anhebung_abdeckung_weichenmotoren.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-327\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/anhebung_abdeckung_weichenmotoren-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/montage_gleisanschlusskasten.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-328\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/montage_gleisanschlusskasten-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>2012<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Rigi Mountain Railway: Building of new station in Goldau<\/li>\n<li>Company name is changed from &#8220;A. Kaufmann AG&#8221; to &#8220;KAGO AG&#8221;. Domicile is moved from Zug to Goldau. Proudly the 65th anniversary of the company was celebrated!<\/li>\n<li>First exports to France.<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"fa fa-file-pdf-o\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/kago.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jubilee magazine &#8220;Our Business is Rail Networks&#8221;<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/P8220018.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-330\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/P8220018-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/mitarbeiter_2012.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-331\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/mitarbeiter_2012-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/2012-Frankreich.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-7684\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/2012-Frankreich.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"167\" height=\"100\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>2011<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>KAGO also offers railway security personnel.<\/li>\n<li>Tram Zurich: Construction of a narrow gauge trailer in record time.<\/li>\n<li>Airport tunnel Zurich: Cleaning and impregnation of all high-tension insulators.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/087.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-333\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/087-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/P8060024.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-334\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/P8060024-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/P9200009.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-335\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/P9200009-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>2010<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Tunnel Wasserfluh (SOB): Installation of cable protection pipes and safety fences for both portals.<\/li>\n<li>NEAT installation site Biasca: Cable pulling and connection works for switch heatings, axle counters and track-switches.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Brunardern4.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-430\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Brunardern4-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/DSC07998.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-431\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/DSC07998-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>2009<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Delivery and installation of Radio Communications System with suspension KATRA-Tandem in three OeBB Arlberg tunnels in Austria.<\/li>\n<li>Completion of the Radio Communications System and the rail return and grounding works in three SBB Axen tunnels.<\/li>\n<li>Rail return and grounding works in tunnels of the TGV high-speed line Bourg-en-Bresse &#8211; Bellegarde in France.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/DSC00105.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-426\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/DSC00105-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/IMG_3222.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-427\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/IMG_3222-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/IMAG0021.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-428\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/IMAG0021-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>2008<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>New Radio Communications System with KATRA-Tandem suspensions in all tunnels of the Gotthard north and south ramp.<\/li>\n<li>Completion of the rail return and grounding works, the rail contact boxes and the tunnel radio communication cables in stage 1A2 (Oerlikon-Flughafen) of the Glatttalbahn.<\/li>\n<li>Delivery of GSM-R suspension KATRA Tandem for the OeBB Arlberg tunnel.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/DSCN7376.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-422\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/DSCN7376-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/IMG_2016.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-423\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/IMG_2016-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>2007<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_418\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-418\" style=\"width: 150px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/IMG_0817.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-418\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/IMG_0817-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-418\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">New Radio Communications System in the Simplon tunnel<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_419\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-419\" style=\"width: 150px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/DSC00996.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-419\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/DSC00996-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-419\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">High-Voltage Insulation of Kreuzliberg tunnel ceiling near Baden station<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>2006<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>In the mean-time KAGO clamps have been introduced in a lot of additional countries: Denmark, England, Canada, Croatia, Luxemburg, Slovenia and the US.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-416\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/meilenstein_laender_2006.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"502\" height=\"37\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/meilenstein_laender_2006.png 502w, https:\/\/www.kago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/meilenstein_laender_2006-300x22.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 502px) 85vw, 502px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>2005<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Market launch of the new rail attachement box (heavy version).<\/li>\n<li>Mounting of the first columned cable duct in Switzerland.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_405\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-405\" style=\"width: 228px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/200501.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"228\" height=\"150\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-405\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Two rail attachement boxes (heavy version, type deep) on the Glatttal railway project in the northern Zurich area.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_406\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-406\" style=\"width: 228px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-406\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/200502.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"228\" height=\"150\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-406\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Columned cable duct on the line Murten-Sugiez (Right hand side, in parallel to the track).<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>2004<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Scheduled work at the new line Mattstetten &#8211; Rothrist (signalling, mast anchoring, cable laying etc.).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_402\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-402\" style=\"width: 200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-402\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/200401.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"150\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-402\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Construction and mounting of special inclination boards in tunnels.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_403\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-403\" style=\"width: 200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-403\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/200402.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"150\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-403\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Construction and mounting of shoulder coverings in the area of the fast speed switch.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>2003<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Participation in emergency renovation of &#8220;Axen Seeseite&#8221; tunnels: All rail return and grounding work, installation of all tunnel radio communications cables and railings.<\/li>\n<li>Market launch of the new KATRA plus tunnel radio communications cable installation system.<\/li>\n<li>Order to equip all tunnels in Norway with the KATRA suspension system during the following years.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-399\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/meilensteine_2003_01.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"150\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/meilensteine_2003_02.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"150\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>2002<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Participation in large-scale &#8220;Zimmerberg&#8221; tunnel project (second double track Z\u00fcrich-Thalwil): All rail return and grounding work, mounting of tunnel radio communications cables.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-395\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/meilensteine_2002_01.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"150\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-396\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/meilensteine_2002_02.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"150\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>2001<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Market launch of the new <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kago.com\/en\/products\/grounding-fittings-and-cables\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">KAGO contact strips and discs<\/a> for electrical connections in complex pointwork.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-391\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/200101.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"150\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-392\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/200102.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"153\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>2000<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>First exports of KAGO contact clamps to Japan, South Korea, Singapore and Australia.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-385\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/japan.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"52\" height=\"36\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-386\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/korea.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"52\" height=\"35\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-387\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/singapore.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"52\" height=\"33\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-388\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/australia.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"52\" height=\"27\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>1999<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Participation in large-scale Vereina tunnel project: installation of tunnel radio communications cabling, and all rail return and grounding work.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-381\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/vereina-150x141.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"141\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/foto_meilensteine.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-382\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/foto_meilensteine-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>1998<\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The new corporate logo features the Metal and Electrical divisions separately, since they both became legally independent in 1998.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-377 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/logo-www.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"264\" height=\"93\" \/><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>1997<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Rail return and grounding work, tunnel illumination, high-tension cables and catenary on the Neucht\u00e2tel-Yverdon and on the Neuch\u00e2tel-La Chaux-de-Fonds line.<\/li>\n<li>Rh\u00e4tische Bahn catenary renovation in the Engadine and on the Albula line.\n<p><figure id=\"attachment_375\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-375\" style=\"width: 200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/katra.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"141\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-375\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Market launch of the new KATRA tunnel radio communications antenna cable mounting system.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>1995<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Overall grounding concept for Basel SBB locomotive depot: door earthing, feed cables, switchgear mountings, etc.\n<p><figure id=\"attachment_368\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-368\" style=\"width: 200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-368\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/grauholz.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"141\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-368\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Participation in large-scale Grauholz tunnel construction project: Installation of all rail return and grounding leads.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>1993<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Catenary renewal on the Mittelthurgau-Bahn from Weinfelden to Berg.\n<p><figure id=\"attachment_365\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-365\" style=\"width: 200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-365\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/zug.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"141\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-365\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Pre-assembled catenary masts on the way to their destination.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>1991 &#8211; 1996<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Installation of tunnel radio communications antenna cabling throughout the Basel &#8211; G\u00f6schenen piggy-back corridor.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>1990 &#8211; 1995<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>The KAGO contact clamp conquers the Netherlands, Belgium, Norway and Israel.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/netherland.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"52\" height=\"35\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-361\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/belgien.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"52\" height=\"33\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-362\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/norwegen.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"52\" height=\"38\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-363\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/israel.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"52\" height=\"33\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>1989<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Participation in large-scale Zurich suburban railway project: development of a modular mounting system for station signboards, installation of tunnel radio communications antenna cabling, rail return and grounding leads, high-voltage roof insulation in Zurich Museum underground station, heavy-duty mountings and safety barriers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>1983 &#8211; 1988<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Global market conquest of the KAGO contact clamp begins: following the various Swiss railway companies, its cost-reduction potential is discovered in Germany, Italy, Austria, Ireland and Taiwan.\n<p><figure id=\"attachment_355\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-355\" style=\"width: 150px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-355\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/alois_sen.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"141\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-355\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Alois Kaufmann senior at clamp production in 1984<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-350\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/germany.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"52\" height=\"35\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-351\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/italy.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"52\" height=\"35\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-352\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/austria.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"52\" height=\"33\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-353\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/ireland.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"52\" height=\"38\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-354\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/taiwan.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"52\" height=\"36\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>1979 &#8211; 1984<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Participation in large-scale reconstruction project for the Hauenstein basis tunnel: installation of radio communications antenna cabling and niche fittings, heavy-duty mountings, rail return and grounding leads.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>1974 &#8211; 1980<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Prototype development in 1974 of the first electrical rail contact clamps. In the following years this concept was systematically improved to market maturity. Since 1980 Kaufmann contact clamps under the proprietary brand &#8220;KAGO&#8221; are approved equipment of the Swiss Federal Railways, with an extremely good track record.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-346\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/kleben.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"141\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-347\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/schweiz.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"52\" height=\"31\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>1973<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Participation in the large-scale Heitersberg tunnel project: high-speed catenary installation and electrical engineering.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>1970<\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Conversion into a joint stock company to include the sons Alois, Ren\u00e9 and Lorenz Kaufmann.<\/li>\n<li>The new logo &#8220;AK&#8221; against a signal-orange background stands for uncompromising quality in railway technology and structural steelwork.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-344 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Aufkleber_1970kb.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"237\" height=\"78\" \/><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>1960<\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>This red Austin oldtimer held all the traction motors and generators required for welding electrical rail connections.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-342 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/gruppe.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"141\" \/><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>1953 &#8211; 1958<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>The first two structural steelwork plants opened for catenary masts and yokes among other products.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>1946<\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Company founded by Alois and Rosa Kaufmann for rail wiring, grounding and high-tension installation services.<\/li>\n<li>The original logo with catenary mast and flashover spark, symbolizing the wide offering in this area.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-338 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kago.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Aufkleber_1965k.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"203\" height=\"87\" \/><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A success story spanning over 75 years 2025 New: WECO-Products in the range First exports to Ungarn 2024 Additional certification according to ISO 14001 Environmental management Additional certification according to ISO 45001 Occupational safety 2023 Bulk order delivery GAKAZ into USA Education of 3 Catenary-experts and 2 Securaty-guards 2022 Bringing the new clamp press into &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kago.com\/en\/company\/milestones\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;Milestones&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":130,"menu_order":20,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-134","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kago.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/134","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kago.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kago.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kago.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kago.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=134"}],"version-history":[{"count":17,"href":"https:\/\/www.kago.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/134\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":13299,"href":"https:\/\/www.kago.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/134\/revisions\/13299"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kago.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/130"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kago.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=134"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}