1950
With the foundation of the company "Pallas" in 1948, the directors Karl Neumann and Albert Vogt laid the foundation stone of the present group of companies. At that time, vinyl was the modern carrier which stirred the music scene. Already in 1950, the first relocation took place, followed in 1957 and 1959 by the foundation of the firm's own boiler house and the establishment of its second works in Cornau.
Vinyl stirred the fifties
Manual check of the matrices
The company headquarters in 1957
1960
The miracle of the economy appeared in the headlines of the daily newspapers and the first talk shows. Pallas concentrated on automation, and developed innovative technologies to achieve an increase in the production volumes and qualities. In 1964, the office premises were expanded, and already in July 1966, a new pressing shop was taken into operation following the acquisition of the new site in 1960.
Shining examples of quality from the company Pallas
Automation of the vinyl production
Growth characterises the economy of the sixties
1970
Joy and grief intermingle in the fluctuating feelings of the "flower generation". After his death in 1974, Karl Neumann leaves his son the most successful business in the field of German record production to date. The young director is able to maintain the company on its successful course. The modernised production underlines the high demands on capacities and quality in relation to vinyl production.
The commitment of the employees is unwaivering
The new company premises of Pallas GmbH
1980
The perfection of the technical production environment characterises the progress of the eighties. The manufacturing of the records takes an audible step forward. The upgrading of the machine equipment by the DMM technology offers advantages which underline the market leadership of the Group. "90 min" - that is the new standard which, as a "long-playing record", introduces a new era at the company Pallas.
EDV is introduced at Pallas
Once again, the machine equipment is modernised
The new special microscope Olympus
1990
50 years Pallas - the half-century anniversary in the year 1998 is at the same time both a joyful event and an occasion for speculation: faced with the first CD productions, the record sees itself exposed to unequal competition. Whilst the CD becomes a mass product, a selected portfolio of the traditional vinyl range establishes itself as a product which lovers and connoisseurs of the scene still appreciate.
Already believed to be a thing of the past, the records carry on turning
The fixed belief in vinyl saved the classical recording medium
2000
With meanwhile 60 years of experience, Pallas today continues to serve a selected public with high-quality productions of the trusted old vinyl. The recording medium believed to be a thing of the past celebrates an incredible comeback and is to be found on the shelves of all retailers who offer a professional selection. The trend continues to indicate further growth ...
Pallas remains in discussion until today
Vinyl continues to represent a successful branch of the Group