WRW: Manufacturer and development partner

The production of multilayer pipes – right from the start, this business concept proved to be a great success.

Founded in 2004, we now employ more than 100 members of staff and produce over 60 million running metres per year of high-quality products for housing technology and industrial solutions. As a result, we have established ourselves as one of the leading OEM producers of multilayer pipes in Europe.

Today, WRW has outstanding material, connection and process expertise which is unique. That is why our customers benefit from our competence in terms of developing customised solutions beyond our standard product portfolio. Today, WRW offers its clients a double qualification as a producer and development partner.

As a medium-sized, independent company which is not linked to a corporate group, we have the necessary flexibility to respond to your specific requirements. Furthermore, we offer a wide range of services relating to our products which generates an added customer value.

WRW’s principles and values

Our vision:

With highly motivated and committed employees, we are one of the leading manufacturers in the field of multilayer composite pipes.
Our goal is to remain an independent and also financially sound company even in the future.

Our mission

We supply our customers with innovative and top quality products according to their own specifications.
We develop for our customers state-of-the art products that are perfectly tailored to their needs generating the greatest possible benefits for them.
We aim to maintain a close partnership with our customers by providing them with the relevant expertise as well as our wide range of services.

Our values:

To create sustainability in all areas
To take on responsibility is our focus
To act in an ethical and socially responsible manner
To work closely in a partnership with our customers, suppliers and competitors
To commit ourselves for our staff, to honour and encourage their achievements
To show initiative and to motivate others
To treat all staff members, customers and suppliers fairly and with respect
Openness, transparency and honesty in dealing with employees and business partners
To create values for our customers, employees and society
To think and act strategically in the interest of our company

We look forward to a good cooperation!

Historie

2004

WRW is founded in Ahlen when it registered a patent for its new production method.

2007

First ETA-certified multilayer composite pipe with CE marking.

2008

Construction of a production hall and an administration building.

2009

Start of volume production of the first overlap-welded multilayer pipe using laser technology.

2010

Certification of a QM system according to DIN EN ISO 9001.

2012

Five machines running 4 shifts, annual production capacity of 45 to 50 million running metres, 65 employees, WRW awarded the Town of Ahlen’s Business Award 2012

2014

Plant expansion by erecting a storehouse right next to the production hall, an additional floor is added to the administrative building.

2015 / 2016

Capacity expansion by setting up a sixth machine and two finishing machines: one for hook-and-loop tape and another for pipe-in-pipe, construction of a new logistics hall, 80 employees

2017

Capacity expansion by setting up a seventh machine, recruitment of the hundredth employee