• 1923
It all started with the blue dot. A company named “Ideal” was first founded in Berlin when radio was still in its infancy. Every unit was carefully tested by technicians and labeled with a seal for quality – the blue dot. It did not take long before customers simply asked for the “bluepoint” (which means in German BLAUPUNKT) products.
The blue dot quickly became a symbol of outstanding quality.
• 1932
The First Car Radio worldwide was launched by Blaupunkt.
• 1938
The dot became a trademark and the company name – Blaupunkt (which means blue dot).
• 1959
Delivery of the one millionth car radio.
• Until 1996
A full range of consumer electronics and car multimedia was successfully distributed in more than 50 countries.
• 1996
Blaupunkt began focusing on developing and producing high quality and innovative car multimedia units.
• 2010
Back in consumer electronics I Blaupunkt Global brand community.
• 2015
Blaupunkt have been awarded as the “Brand of the century – German brand standards”.
