Company
History
STAHLWERK looks back on a long and tradition-rich past. In its over 20 years of history, much has changed, but the commitment to producing top-notch products of premium quality has remained. Honest craftsmanship is still at the forefront. This thought is firmly embedded in our thinking and actions and runs like a red thread through the company’s history from its founding to the present day.The year of foundation:
STAHLWERK sets standards in terms of quality and durability. "7 years warranty"* testify to the greatest care in the development and construction of our products – unique in the industry and highly valued by our customers to this day. *For more detailed information, you can read here: Warranty conditions.
STAHLWERK - Designed to convince!
As one of the leading companies on the market, STAHLWERK has been offering its customers top products in premium quality from its own production since 1998. The key to the sustained growth in success lies in a continuously high level of production coupled with exceptional service that leaves nothing to be desired. Precisely coordinated manufacturing processes, a high level of expertise of our employees and professional support for our customers even after the purchase characterise the company to this day. Numerous satisfied customers throughout Europe trust in our competence.
The highest level of quality and safety
Our in-house quality management ensures compliance with the highest quality and safety standards, which not only meet the usual requirements, but also go far beyond the generally applicable standards. Therefore, not only the materials and components used are checked, but also the work and production processes within the company as well as with the suppliers on site - this enables a continuously high production level. In this way, we have been offering our customers the greatest possible level of safety in the usual premium quality for over 20 years now.
Extensive customer support
Excellent service, fast response times and comprehensive support mean maximum safety and cost-effectiveness for our customers. For this purpose, STAHLWERK offers a highly professional service department including an in-house workshop, which is always available as a competent contact partner - before, during and also after the purchase.
Research & development
Our engineers and technicians are continuously working on the optimisation of our equipment and the targeted improvement of individual system components. In this way, we can incorporate the latest technological developments directly into the conception and also take into account customer requests and suggestions.
Broad product portfolio
In addition to welding machines, plasma cutters, compressors and accessories, STAHLWERK offers a wide range of spare and wear parts. Standard components are always in stock so that we can react adequately and without loss of time when needed.
Efficiency through continuous growth in knowledge
Always up to date - despite its already high level of expertise, STAHLWERK relies on continuous knowledge growth and interdisciplinary exchange among its employees. To this end, the company is a member of the German Welding Association (Deutscher Verband für Schweißtechnik e.V.). The aim is to constantly expand our expertise through professional and needs-based training and, not least, to develop new standards that sustainably improve quality, safety and reliability.
History
STAHLWERK can look back on a long and traditional history. Much has changed in the more than 20 years of history, but the claim to manufacture top products in the highest quality has remained. Honest craftsmanship is still in the foreground. This idea is firmly anchored in our thoughts and actions and runs like a thread through the company's history from its foundation to the present day.
Milestones
1998 - The founding year: inspired by the idea of combining welding equipment of the highest quality with excellent customer service under one roof, the entrepreneur Okan Balaban founded the company STAHLWERK in Bonn in 1998. Already at a young age, the son of a master electronics technician had his first contact with precision equipment, which had a lasting effect on his thinking in terms of quality and safety later in life.
2000 - The portfolio can be steadily expanded and as the portfolio grows, so does the company. In addition to welding equipment, plasma cutters and compressors, STAHLWERK now also offers a wide range of accessories and wear parts.
2008 - After ten years of hard work, the company outgrows its existing warehouse and moves to Alfter near Bonn. Products, manufacturing processes, sales, logistics and, last but not least, customer service are continuously optimised so that the STAHLWERK brand soon becomes a household name in the industry and, in addition to service, attracts attention in particular because of the high product quality.
2009 - The foundation stone for our "5-year guarantee" seal of quality is laid - an achievement that demands a great deal of trust in our own product, which we are happy to provide to this day.
2014 - Further expansion is imminent and new jobs can be created permanently.
2017 - After almost ten years, another move to Weilerswist near Cologne is imminent. In the meantime, numerous customers throughout Europe know and appreciate STAHLWERK products.
2018 - 20th company anniversary. The company's growth course knows no bounds in its 20th anniversary year. Once again, the portfolio is expanded and more employees are hired.
2019 - The success story continues. The company moves into new premises in Bornheim near Bonn. Equipped with its own workshop, a representative showroom and its own video production "STAHLWERKSTATT", STAHLWERK once again sets state-of-the-art standards.
2020 - And STAHLWERK also sets standards in terms of quality and durability. "7-year guarantee" testify to the greatest care in the development and construction of our products - unique in the industry and highly valued by our customers to this day.
2021 - The company writes television history as the name giver of the popular football talk show "STAHLWERK Doppelpass" on Sport1. For over 25 years, the football talk has thrilled football fans all over Germany, Sunday after Sunday.
2022 - STAHLWERK conquers the tool world. As the portfolio expands, so does the brand and it enjoys great popularity not only in the region but also far beyond. As the main sponsor of the Cologne Sharks, exclusive partner of the 1st FC Cologne and the Telekom Baskets, the company consolidates its reputation within the industry. Further commitments follow with VfL Bochum, Borussia Mönchen Gladbach, HSV and St. Pauli.
2022/23 Another milestone is the move to the new company headquarters. An ultra-modern company complex with an adjoining flagship store is being built on more than 20,000 sqm in Bornheim near Bonn.
2023 - STAHLWERK celebrates its 25th anniversary. For a quarter of a century now, STAHLWERK has been one of the leading companies in welding and cutting technology.
Future prospects
Today, the name STAHLWERK stands for a brand of international significance and the development of the company is far from over. Again and again, new product ideas and technological advancements ensure an expansion of our core competences. Since research & development, production, sales and quality management are all in one hand, both the range of services and customer service can be constantly optimised and expanded.
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