History

2011 - Platz 28 im Ranking der 100 Top ITK-Unternehmen Deutschlands und 1. eigener Mobilfunktarif für aetka

aetkaSMART - Der erste Mobilfunktarif des Fachhandels
Die Fachhandekskooperation bringt mit aetkaSMART den ersten Mobilfunktarif des Fachhandels auf den Markt. In drei Tarifstufen und basierend auf dem Netz von E-Plus bietet aetkaSMART sprechen, simsen und surfen Endverbraucher günstig und ohne versteckte Kosten.

Computerwoche: Ranking der Top 100 ITK-Unternehmen 2011
Die Zeitschrift Computerwoche hat das Ranking der Top 100 ITK-Unternehmen 2011 veröffentlicht. Darin findet sich KOMSA auf dem 28. Platz und damit nochmals um einige Postionen besser platziert als im Vorjahr (32). Unmittelbare Tabellennachbarn sind die DB Systel GmbH (IT Dienstleister Deutsche Bahn) und die Lufthansa Systems AG. Den Spitzenplatz belegt die Deutsche Telekom AG. Ausschlaggebend für das Ranking sind die deutschland- und weltweiten Umsatz- und Mitarbeiterentwicklungen im Vergleich zum Vorjahr.


 

2010 - Jubiläen zweier Tochtergesellschaften: aetka und w-support

Jubiläum aetka,
die bundesweit größte Fachhandelskooperation für Telekommunikation mit über 2.300 angeschlossenen Mitglieder feiert die erste Dekade ihres Bestehens

Jubiläum w-support.com,
zweitgrößter Reparaturdienstleister für Mobiltelefone und Smartphones in Deutschland feiert sein 10 Jähriges Firmenjubiläum. In den Werkstätten des Unternehmens setzen über 300 Mitarbeiter monatlich bis zu 100.000 Geräte instand.


 

2009 - KOMSA Creates Space for Future Challenges, 10-Year Anniversary of KOMSA Polska! ... more

Opening of the new Company Building – Space for Future Challenges

On 8 May 2009, the extension building Beta 2 A is opened. It contains a company restaurant as well as production, training and conference rooms. The symbolic “tree” was planted by the Saxon First Minister Tillich and Dr. Gunnar Grosse.

Read more on the new Oasis
KOMSA Polska Celebrates 10-Year Anniversary
The subsidiary in the Polish City Wroclaw has developed successfully during the past 10 years. Analogous to its parent company it offers distribution, services and repair works for the Polish market, and also started with aetka, the cooperation for specialised dealers, in 2008. In 2009, 300 members of staff are already working for KOMSA Polska.

New Website

In July, the website www.komsa.com goes online with its new design. The clear layout helps users to quickly find the information they are looking for. Statements of specialised dealers, system house partners and members of staff as well as film clips give the website a personal touch and illustrate KOMSA’s multiple facets.

 

2008 – Chancellor Angela Merkel Visits KOMSA at the Trade Fair CeBIT and Does Some Repair Works ... more

Opening of the Traffic Garden

In June, the traffic garden in the KOMSA-owned kindergarten "Weltenbaum" (Tree of Worlds) is opened.
CeBIT 2008

Chancellor Angela Merkel visits the KOMSA pavilion at the trade fair CeBIT in 2008. This is the biggest appearance of the company group in Hannover as yet.

 

2007 - 15-Year Anniversary of KOMSA: Two Further Subsidiaries and an Honorary Doctorate for Gunnar Grosse ... more

15-Year Anniversary of KOMSA
The company celebrates the jubilee with a big family midsummer party.

Foundation of Saxonum GmbH

Marketing service provider and full service agency
Foundation of KOMSA Systems GmbH

System house for system houses
Inauguration of the Kindergarten "Weltenbaum"

In June, the new building of the kindergarten "Weltenbaum" (Tree of Worlds), built directly on the company premises, is inaugurated.
Gunnar Grosse: Honoured

Gunnar Grosse receives the Saxon Order of Merit for his entrepreneurial services in the Free State of Saxony.

 

2006 - KOMSA Breaks Through the Barrier of DM 1 bn. (EUR 500 m.) set Since the Foundation of the Company ... more

Gunnar Grosse is Appointed Ambassador

The Federal Minister for Family Affairs officially appoints Gunnar Grosse Ambassador for the Compatibility of Family and Work.
Sales Threshold Exceeded

For the first time since the company’s foundation, KOMSA exceeds the sales target threshold of one billion DM (500 million Euro).
audit berufundfamilie®

For commitment to employee-oriented and family-friendly working conditions, KOMSA receives the basic level certificate from audit berufundfamilie® - an initiative of the non-profit Hertie-Foundation.
IFA 2006

For the first time, KOMSA appears on the IFA Berlin (International Broadcast and Electronics Convention Berlin) as an exhibitor. Here, the subsidiary aetka starts its first big brand campaign.

 

2005 – Winner of the Competition Success Factor Family and a new Logistics Building ... more

New Company Building

In autumn this year, the renovation of the new company building "Gamma" is finished. The first members of staff move in.
Award "Success Factor Family 2005"

KOMSA AG wins an honour recognising the employee-friendly company philosophy in the competition “Success Factor Family 2005” of the German Federal Ministry for Family Affairs.
New Logistics Building

The new logistics building is completed and put into operation.

 

2004 – Turning of the First sod for the Extension of the Company Buildings ... more

KOMSA Continues Growing

In summer, the first sod for the extension of the administrative and production sites is turned.
Winner of the "German Internet Prize"

With the self-programmed "Repair Portal", w-support.com GmbH comes first in the category "Service After Sale" in the competition for the "German Internet Prize 2004".
Extension of the Logistics Area
Start of the construction works for the extension of the logistics area


 

2003 – Opening of the Kindergarten “Weltenbaum” ... more

Opening of the Kindergarten “Weltenbaum”
In November, KOMSA AG opens the company-owned kindergarten “Weltenbaum” (Tree of Worlds).

Gerhard Schröder Visits KOMSA at the Trade Fair CeBIT
Chancellor Gerhard Schröder visits KOMSA AG at the trade fair CeBIT.


 

2002 – Dual Significance: Entrepreneur of the Year and German Internet Prize ... more

Award "Entrepreneur of the Year 2002"
Gunnar Grosse becomes "Entrepreneur of the Year 2002" in the category Trade.

Winner of the Internet Prize

KOMSA AG wins the Internet Prize awarded by the German Federal Ministry for Economics for its self-developed reseller portal “KARLO”.

 

2001 – Appearance at the Trade Fair CeBIT With own Pavilion ... more

CeBIT: First own Pavilion
KOMSA AG receives its customers in its own pavilion on the open-air area of the trade fair CeBIT.


 

2000 - Foundation of aetka, the Cooperation for Specialised Dealers ... more

Foundation of aetka AG
In May, the specialised dealer concept aetka Communication Center AG is founded.

Merger
KomSa Kommunikation GmbH and KomSa Kommunikationstechnik GmbH Sachsen merge into KOMSA Kommunikation Sachsen AG.

Service/Repair Department is Spun off
The service/repair department is spun off to w-support.com GmbH.


 

1999 - An Oscar for Small and Medium-Sized Businesses and two Further Subsidiaries ... more

“OSCAR for Small and Medium-Sized Businesses"
KomSa AG receives the “OSCAR for Small and Medium-Sized Businesses”, the German Economics and Media Prize for small and medium-sized businesses.

Foundation of Further Subsidiaries

Foundation of the subsidiaries

  • KOMSA Polska Sp. z o.o.
  • KOMSA Data Solutions GmbH
Start of the Online Shop
KomSa AG starts the first online shop "KARLO".


 

1998 – Inauguration of the new Company Building Beta ... more

New Company Building in the Industrial Area of Hartmannsdorf
Inauguration of the new company building "BETA": KomSa moves to the industrial area of Hartmannsdorf

Start of the Data Voice Team
Start of the Data Voice Team: with solutions for data and voice transmission in fixed-line networks.

2,500 Specialised Dealers Listed With KomSa
KomSa has listed 2,500 specialised dealers.


 

1997 – The Famous Fax Suitcase ... more

First complete solution for the mobile office
At the trade fair CeBIT, KomSa presents the Faxoffice PM 80, an all-in-one solution for the mobile office.

Foundation of the Competence Centres
  • Mobile Data,
  • Internet,
  • IT Systems,
  • Service,
  • Production/Logistics and
  • Networks
Technical Hotline
Technical hotline for telecommunication is put into operation.

The Full Range of Telecommunication Products
Development to a full-line distributor for mobile telephony and fixed-line networks


 

1996 - Start of Fixed-Line Network and Card Merchandising ... more

Start of Fixed-Line Network and Card Merchandising
Start of fixed-line network and card merchandising (for D1, D2 and E-Plus)

Internet Service for Dealers
A novelty in the sector: KomSa develops Internet service for dealers.


 

1995 – Industry Innovations at KomSa: SMS Products and GSM Mobile Fax ... more

Introduction of Innovations in the Industry

This year, KomSa Kommunikation Sachsen AG comes up with a novelty in the sector. It introduces SMS products and the GSM mobile fax.
Internet
Start of Internet activities, KomSa’s own POP server


 

1994 – First Appearance at the Trade Fair CeBIT and Foundation of a Subsidiary ... more

Move
Move to Hartmannsdorf
(close to Chemnitz)

Foundation of Noritel GmbH
Foundation of the subsidiary NORITEL MOBILE KOMMUNIKATION GmbH, specialist for vehicle-specific solutions.

First Appearance at the Trade Fair CeBIT
In this year, KomSa presented itself on the trade fair CeBIT in Hannover for the first time.

Start of the Mobile Data Team
Start of KomSa’s Mobile Data Team with installation of a High-Tech Service and Repair Centre.

60,000 Mobile Phones
By the end of the year, 60,000 mobile telephones have been delivered.


 

1993 - KomSa Establishes Nationwide Distribution ... more

Nationwide Distribution Structure is Established

KomSa Kommunikation Sachsen AG establishes a nationwide distribution of GSM phones and a trading infrastructure in the newly formed German states.

  • Authorisation as Ericsson's exclusive service and distribution partner in Germany
Industry Innovations

KomSa develops two novelties in the sector:

  • an original accessories campaign and
  • an express delivery service and swap in advance

 

1992 - Foundation of KomSa Kommunikation Sachsen GmbH ... more

Foundation of the Company

On 1 December, KomSa Kommunikation Sachsen GmbH is entered into the register of companies of the Chemnitz Local Court (Amtsgericht Chemnitz)(shareholders: Gunnar Grosse, Jürgen Unger, Norbert Hanussek und Jürgen Fuchs).