the name trodat | milestones
THE NAME TRODAT
Trodat wasn’t originally the company’s name, just that of a product. The ‘Trodat’ plastic date stamp was introduced internationally in the 1940s. The name was the product range: ‘Tro’ derives from trolitul, the material out of which the stamp was manufactured. ‘Dat’ simply stands for date stamp.
Trodat was registered as an international brand in 1960. In the late 1960s it was selected as the stamp manufacturer’s name after reincorporation. You can find out more about Trodat company history here.
The decision to select Trodat as the company’s name was made not least because the name easily pronounced in many languages around the world. With an export rate of 98% and customers in 150 countries, that’s more important than ever today.
MILESTONES
1912
Founding in Vienna
Franz Just opens a small business and starts as a stamp manufacturer
1947
Founding in Production of plastic date stamps with the Trodat label
Marketing to other stamp manufacturers in Austria and initial exports to Germany and Switzerland
1951
Relocation from Vienna to Wels
Marketing to other stamp manufacturers in Austria and initial exports to Germany and Switzerland
1960
Trodat as product brand
The Trodat product brand is registered (Trodat becomes the company’s name in 1968)
1998
Start of the Internet shop for stamps project
(today, uTypia Software Solutions) First shop solutions go online in the USA in mid 2000 and in Europe in late 2002.
1993
Introduction of second Printy generation
Further design and function development of the Original seamlessly continues the Printy 1’s success story
1996
Introduction of the Professional
Sets new standards for application/product features and design for stamps in the office
1997
Foundation of the Trotec Laser business area
Laser technology revolutionizes text plate production and is disseminated through Trodat’s international marketing network.
1976
Introduction of first Printy generation
First self-inking stamp made of plastic! Revolutionizes the stamp industry and makes the self-inking stamp a best-seller
1993
100 million Printys sold worldwide
2003
Introduction of third Printy generation
New production methods enable the use of new materials for the first time. These set standards in ergonomics, haptics, and design.
2005
Multi Color Impression
Trodat and Trotec develop a solution for the professional production of multicoloured stamps: patented and unique worldwide.
2008
200 million Printys sold worldwide
2008
The Mobile Printy’s introduction
Pocket stamp with single-handed operation immediately becomes a best-seller in the first year (one million units sold
2011
Introduction of Original Printy 4.0
Trodat’s long-standing commitment to the environment achieved a new dimension with the introduction of the new Printy
2014
Introduction of new Ideal Seal
Awarded twice as product of the year (ISAP 2015 & PBS 2016), the new Trodat Ideal Seal convinces not only with its wide range of applications and the modern design,