History
Image film
HPC is proud to present its first image film: Appreciation. Independence. Innovation. Quality. Teamwork. Partnerships. Sustainability. – Or simply HPC. |
2024 | European Championship in Germany
Germany is hosting the European Men’s Football Championship. This is only the second time since 1988 that Germany has hosted the European Championship (and the first time in a reunified Germany). |
75 years of HPC
That’s 75 years of outstanding and conscientious work in land recycling, environmental consulting and infrastructure planning. Our continued existence and success are the result of combined efforts, great goals and our passion for people and the environment. |
2023 | 75 Years of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
“All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights.” – The human rights of the United Nations are more relevant than ever at any point in time. |
Growth at HPC
HPC acquires the engineering office Geonovo from Leer as well as the two offices IGE Weyersberg – Die Geologen GmbH and IGS Geoconsult GmbH from Bietigheim-Bissingen, which will be completely integrated into HPC from 2023. |
2022 | Growth on earth
According to calculations by the United Nations, the world population is reaching the eight billion mark. |
Farewell to the Executive Board and renewed growth
Dr. Andreas J. Kopton now also leaves the Management Board and joins the Supervisory Board of HPC. HPC acquires IBK Ingenieurbüro Kronawetter GmbH – one of the leading infrastructure planners in Austria. |
2021 | Farewell and new beginning
After 16 years, Angela Merkel’s chancellorship comes to an end – she will not stand again in the Bundestag elections. Olaf Scholz takes over the leadership of a three-party coalition. |
Change of Management Board
Dr. Josef Klein-Reesink retires. Arno Bartels and Thomas Osberghaus succeed him on the Executive Board. |
2020 | Brexit
The United Kingdom is leaving the European Union in the wake of Brexit. |
Employee growth
The HPC group comprises more than 600 employees. |
2019 | 70 years of the Basic Law
70th anniversary of the Basic Law of the Federal Republic of Germany. |
70 years Part 1
HPC AG celebrates its 70th birthday in 2018. HPC acquires the engineering office Keese & Hahne, which from now on acts as HPC branch office Soest. |
2018 | 70 years Part 2
The automobile manufacturer Porsche, famous for its sports cars, is also celebrating its 70th anniversary. |
Focusing in Eastern Europe
HPC is reorganizing its international activities, divesting its affiliates in Bulgaria, Romania and Greece, while strengthening its Polish operations with the acquisition of POLGEOL S.A. with about 50 employees. After that, the name changes to HPC POLGEOL S.A. |
2017 | Most expensive transfer of football history
The Brazilian Neymar jr. from Barcelona changes to Paris Saint-Germain for 222 million euros. |
Foundation of a new subsidiary
HPC wants to expand its international business and brings together activities in HPC International SAS. |
2016 | The Elbphilharmonie is finished
The concert hall is a new landmark for the city of Hamburg and a “cultural monument for all”. |
Expansion in Bulgaria
The HPC Bulgaria is expanding. With effect from 01.01.2015 the Bulgarian engineering Company INS project has been acquired to strengthen our services around water management. |
2015 | 25th times German Champion
Jubilee title for FCB – Bayern Munich: The German record champion is the 25th time the best football team of Germany. |
Qualification through Extension
HPC takes over DIERING (Environmental Engineering Ltd, Aachen), one of Europe´s leading sewage-treatment facilities. |
2014 | Big Data
Edward Snowden has been declared one of the winners of the Swedish Human Rights Award for his disclosures of top secret government surveillance programs. |
Growth in Hamburg and Kosovo
HPC takes over the engineering company HanseGeoTec, Hamburg. HPC takes over the Environmental Protection Company Dr.-Ing. Heinrich, Hamburg. HPC opens an office in Kosovo to strengthen its activities in the Balkan countries. |
2013 | The Vatican
Pope Benedict XVI is the first sitting pope in more than 700 years to resign in office. |
Addition in Nümbrecht
HPC takes over the engineering company Dr. Feldmann, Nümbrecht. |
2012 | The Austrian Skydiver
Felix Baumgartner jumps to earth from a helium balloon in the stratosphere, setting the altitude record for a manned balloon flight. |
Our new Name
Renaming of the former HPC HARRESS PICKEL Consult AG to HPC AG. HPC takes over the engineering company Beckel Ltd. in Übersee (Lake Chiemsee). |
2011 | Compulsory Military Service
After more than fifty years, Germany suspends the compulsory military service and the community service as alternative. |
Blazing Trails in Italy
HPC reopens its Italian branch office. |
2010 | iPad
Apple introduces the first iPad and captures the global market for tablets. |
Successful Fusion
HPC and the engineering company Dr. Eisele merge. |
2008 | 44th President of the United States
Barrack Obama wins the election in November 2008 and is elected the first African-American President of the United States. |
Extension to Neighbourhood
HPC Polska and HPC Austria are founded. |
2006 | The 18th World Cup Soccer
Tournament takes place in Germany. |
Integration of Fresenius
HPC takes over the Fresenius Engineering Consultancy Ltd. |
2003 | Walt Disney
The Walt Disney Concert Hall, designed and built by Frank Gehry, opens its doors. |
Big Steps
HPC Holding AG, not listed on the stock exchange, takes over all shares of HPC HARRESS PICKEL CONSULT Ltd. from former associate RWE AG. Both enterprises merge and the HPC HARRESS PICKEL CONSULT AG is founded. |
2001 | iPod
Apple introduces the first iPod to the market. A revolution in the music industry begins. |
International Growth
HPC branch offices in Tel Aviv (Israel) and Sofia (Bulgaria) are founded. |
2000 | USB Data Stick
Dov Moran, inventor, engineer and businessman from Israel introduces the first USB data stick with his enterprise M-Systems. |
Following blazing Trails
Innolab leaves HPC (via MBO). HPC takes over GHU (Association for Hydro Geology and Environmental Protection Ltd.) |
1997 | Harry Potter
Joanne K. Rowling publishes the first sequel of her Harry Potter novels: Harry Potter and the Philosopher´s Stone. |
Next Steps
SAN and HUT Environmental Engineering Ltd. merge to HANIEL Environmental Engineering Ltd. Foundation of the Italian branch office in Milan. |
1995 | PlayStation
SONY introduces its PlayStation in Europe and the United States and it moves up to most successful game console ever. |
Rapid Growth
HPC takes over HUT Environmental Engineering Ltd., Walldorf. Foundation of the Spanish branch office in Bilbao. Hive down of laboratory work into INNOLAB Ltd. |
1994 | Michael Schumacher
Michael Schumacher wins the Formula 1 World Championship for the first time as part of the Benetton Formula 1 Team. |
Expansion in Europe
Foundation of HPC Envirotec S.A.S. in Maisons-Alfort, France. |
1991 | BBC
The British Broadcasting Corporation BBC opens up the BBC World News program. |
Big Changes
Haniel Environmental Protection Ltd. is 100 % parent company. The two enterprises Pickel and Harress merge to HPC HARRESS PICKEL CONSULT Ltd. Founding of the Merseburg branch office. Founding of SAN (Redevelopment for Environment) |
1990 | German reunification
German unity is completed on 3 October 1990. The former GDR joins the Federal Republic of Germany. |
Further Expansions
HANIEL Environment Protection Ltd. takes over 50 %. Foundation of the first branch offices in Duisburg, Berlin and Frankfurt. |
1986 | World Premiere
London sees the first staging of the musical “Phantom of the Opera”. |
First Takeover
The “Office Dr. Mueller” is taken over by Dr. Harress, Dr. Hurler and is subsequently renamed Geotechnical Firm Dr. Harress & Dr. Hurler. |
1980 | Zero Hour
Microsoft develops the operating system MS-DOS for personal computers. |
Our Firm in Worms
The Geotechnical Firm “Dr Harress & Dr. Hurler” is founded in the city of Worms. |
1973 | Airbag
Mercedes Benz is the first German car manufacturer to install airbags. |
First Steps in Harburg and Kassel
The firms Dr. Mueller in Harburg and Dr. Pickel in Kassel are being founded. |
1948 | Spiegel VerlagPublishing the first edition of “Der Spiegel”. |