Trademark Grundig Max Grundig (1908-1989) founds in 1930 "Radio-Vertrieb Fürth, Grundig & Wurzer (RVF)", a radio shop with workshop. The company also makes transformers and coils. During the 2nd World War, Vach manufactures transformers, electrical igniters and controls for V-missiles.
From May 18, 1945, Grundig can resume production in Fürth. In addition to the transformers, the tube tester "Tubatest" and the fault finding device "Novatest" are made. In 1946 the radio kit "Heinzelmann" follows. In 1947 a new factory is built, in 1948 the Superhet receiver "Weltklang" is introduced. In the same year, the company is converted into the Grundig-Radiowerke GmbH. In 1949 followed the first German portable radio "Grundig-Boy" and the first Musikschrank, the 988W. Grundig's market share in West Germany is already 20%. Tape recorders are started in 1951 and television receivers in 1952. In 1955 Grundig is the largest tape recorder manufacturer in the world.
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