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Abraham Duerninger & Co. GmbH Chronicle

Chronicle
As one of the oldest businesses in Saxony (founded 1747) still existing today, Abraham Dürninger & Co. in Herrnhut has had an eventful history.

As the business operation of the worldwide-operating "Evangelical Congregation of Brothers", the business has always operated nationally .

The then ruler of the district, Count Zinzendorf, found in the person of the Abraham Dürninger a businessman who was to play an outstanding role in the commerce of the eighteenth century. Within a few years Dürninger turned the business into one of the largest trading companies in Europe. The capable businessman practised economical and social principles well ahead of his time.

The work of the founder has been continued for 250 years. The company has experienced ups and downs over the years.

Some noticeable milestones are described in the following table.