At some point in 1921, the light went out automatically for the first time in the stairwell of an apartment building in Stuttgart. The trigger was the swivel switch, the time switch with which Paul Schwenk had just started his own apparatus manufacture. Nobody yet knows the name, but building automation is born. It is the hour of birth of Theben. Now we are celebrating our centenary. Celebrate with us. You can find out everything about Theben and 100 years of Building Automation here on this page.
The first one turns off the light.
Theben is celebrating 100 years of Building Automation.

Making-Of
Would you like to know how the Theben image film was made? Click here for the complete making-of.
Postcards promotion
Unique anniversary postcards designed by employees, partners and customers.
theben-timer 26 anniversary edition
The legendary plug-in timer in 3 attractive anniversary colours with a 100-year guarantee. Available to purchase from the exhibition at Schloss Haigerloch.
Surprise us with your postcard.
Send us your experience with Theben:
A photo, a picture, also a few birthday greetings.
We are looking forward to it.
