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Fotos: JUNG

Cradle-to-Cradle: zertifizierte Rahmen, Einsätze und Module in Weiß•Cradle-to-Cradle certified: various programs Interpretation eines Klassikers: LS 990 in Le Corbusier-Farben • Interpretation: LS 990 in Le Corbusier colors

High Tech-Produktion im Werk SchoPlast in Bischofswerder • Production at the SchoPlast plant in Bischofswerder Ausstellung am Unternehmensstandort Schalksmühle • Exhibition at the company site in Schalksmühle

construction work begins on the first JUNG factory building in Schalksmühle, followed before Michael Eyrich and Martin Herms join the company management. In the 1990s,
by the villa for Albrecht Jung and his family in 1928, which since that year has housed JUNG demonstrates innovative strength and foresight and founds the European Installa-
JUNG's corporate headquarters. Today, the administration, development centre, toolma- tion Bus Association (EIBA) together with other companies. The development of the Eu-
king, socket production, sales, training centre and metal processing divisions are all lo- ropean Installation Bus lays the foundation for today's worldwide uniform KNX standard.
cated here. Opened in 1941 as a subsidiary plant, the Lünen site develops into a state-of-
the-art factory. Besides the modern production facility, also located here on the 25,000 Cradle to Cradle proven sustainability
square meters site is the logistics centre as a gateway to the world. At the beginning of
the 1960s, the second generation takes the helm with Siegfried Jung. A few years later, in With its commitment to production in Germany, JUNG has always stood behind sustai-
1967, Siegfried Jung’s friend Theodor Schulte joins the management team. Together, the nable development and manufacturing processes. This also includes short logistics
two men continue to increase the commercial success of the family-owned company. As routes for suppliers, energy-efficient production and environmentally friendly packaging
early as the 1960s, the company presents a pushbutton switch to complement the toggle made from recycled paper, as well as precision craftsmanship and high design quality.
and rotary models that had been in use until then. With the development of the first Ultimately, they ensure that the products are durable and robust, outlasting the entire
range with a maximum switch area, JUNG finally sets new standards in functionality, de- life cycle of the architecture, which is becoming increasingly important to users. With the
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sign and ease of use. The LS 990 switch range, introduced to the market in 1968, remains successful Cradle to Cradle Certified Bronze certification the efforts to ensure sustainabi-
a timeless classic among switch ranges. The LS switch series from JUNG stands for ele- lity and responsible production are now impressively proven. In 2023, the former resi-
gance and functional diversity – as LS 990 with a characteristically narrow frame, flush- dence of company founder Albrecht Jung in Schalksmühle will be repurposed as a think
mounted as LS Zero in furniture or the wall, striking as LS Cube for surface-mounted in- tank, meeting and service centre for the JUNG brand. For the conversion of the historic
stallations or with a historical touch as toggle switch LS 1912. With new technical upgra- villa dating from 1928 and its extension with a modern pavilion, an open realisation com-
des such as push-button sensors and room controllers or the JUNG socket outlet with petition for young architectural offices was announced, which was won by the office nga
USB socket, the LS 990 range becomes an innovative all-rounder. The LS series offers uni- Nehse & Gerstein Architekten BDA from Hanover. The design strengthens the identity of
form design for versatile tasks and also celebrates an anniversary in 2023: 55 years of LS the site by freeing up the existing villa, generating new views and perspectives, and si-
990! In 1993, the founder's grandson Harald Jung takes over the running of the company gnificantly enhancing the garden area. In 2023, the construction work will be completed
in the third generation. He is initially supported by Heinz-Jürgen Kuhn and Malte Vinck, and the villa will embark on its new purpose as a venue for events and training.

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