Species conservation is a key concern for Procon-Grumbach. We are actively involved in numerous projects and partnerships dedicated to the conservation of endangered species. Our incubators are used worldwide to support the breeding of endangered species and make a valuable contribution to biodiversity, particularly in the context of ex situ measures and international species conservation programs.
The roots of Grumbach incubators
The Grumbach incubator brand was founded in 1982. From the outset, the focus was on developing high-quality incubation technology for poultry, ornamental birds, and reptiles. The devices impressed with their durability, precision, and ease of use, and quickly became popular among breeders and clubs.
The history of Procon Automatic Systems
Procon Automatic Systems GmbH & Co. KG was founded in Mücke in 1994. From the outset, the company specialized in automation technology, switch cabinet construction, and electronic control systems for agriculture, industry, and special applications.
As a system partner of Danfoss, Procon was an early adopter of leading technologies in drive and control engineering. The combination of control cabinet construction, automation solutions, and in-house development created a technical foundation that goes far beyond standard solutions.
Technological connection
Procon Automatic Systems developed the first electronic controls for Grumbach incubators back in the late 1990s. Thanks to this automation, temperature, humidity, and turning cycles could be controlled digitally and with high precision for the first time. This step was a breakthrough and made Grumbach devices a benchmark in zoos, research institutions, and species conservation projects worldwide.
Merger to form Procon Grumbach
In 2017, Procon Automatic Systems acquired the Grumbach incubator brand in its entirety. Since then, both companies have been operating under the joint umbrella of Procon Grumbach.
The in-house development department is now at the heart of innovation, where new control systems, modern sensor technology from the medical sector, internet-enabled platforms, and software solutions are developed. The company's own switch cabinet construction ensures that the systems are modular, durable, and precisely tailored to customer requirements.
Important milestones
- 1982 – Founding of Grumbach Brutgeräte
- 1994 – Founding of Procon Automatic Systems in Mücke
- Late 1990s – Procon develops the first electronic controls for Grumbach incubators and brings automation to incubation technology
- 2000s – Expansion into international markets, increased use in zoos, research institutions, and species conservation projects
- 2010s – Establishment of Grumbach's own research and development department
- 2017 – Takeover of Grumbach by Procon Automatic Systems and merger under Procon Grumbach
- 2018 – Introduction of the characteristic device panel as a striking design element
- 2020s – Integration of state-of-the-art sensor technology, expansion of Internet-enabled control systems, BSFZ seal of approval from the Federal Ministry of Education and Research
Responsibility for the future
Procon Grumbach combines over 40 years of experience in breeding technology with in-depth expertise in automation, switch cabinet construction, and control technology. As a system partner of Danfoss and with a strong development department, we design solutions that make a valuable contribution to species protection, research, and the preservation of biodiversity worldwide.
In addition, we develop sustainable products that save energy and conserve resources. We also apply our expertise in automation and control technology in areas such as work machines, construction machinery, and recycling. In this way, we not only contribute to species protection, but also to ecological responsibility in industry and everyday life.
Our values
In our company, quality is not a goal, but a requirement—for every step of the process, every part, and every one of us.
- Precision in every detail
We manufacture with the highest precision—from the initial drawing to the finished product. Tolerances are not recommendations, but standards. - Responsibility for the result
Each of us is responsible for the quality of the end product. We check, document, and act with foresight. - Technology & expertise
We invest specifically in modern manufacturing technologies, digital solutions, and further training – because smart ideas only come into their own with the right tools. - Customer-oriented development
The best innovations arise from dialogue. We don't develop products that ignore customer needs, but work together with customers who, like us, think ahead. - Proud of the result
Everything that leaves our production facility bears our name—and our standards. We stand behind every product we manufacture.
For us, innovation means
not just doing something new—but doing something better. More sustainable, more efficient, more precise, more customer-oriented.
