Over 120 Years of Quality and Innovation: The Success Story of Wahlmann Brushes Heinrich Wahlmann GmbH
It all began in 1904 with a fine wire drawing workshop in Hagen-Hohenlimburg, Westphalia. The company originally produced non-ferrous, iron, and steel wires for weaving mills, sieve manufacturers, and smaller brush factories. From an early stage, the company established itself as a reliable supplier of high-quality wire products.
Portfolio Expansion: Entry into Polishing Brush Production
In the 1960s, the product range was expanded with the introduction of polishing brushes made from fine iron wires. This opened up new markets for the company and strengthened its position as a specialist in technical brushes.
In Demand Internationally: Technical Brushes for Industry
Today, Wahlmann Brushes supplies nearly all leading strip steel hardening plants in Europe, as well as numerous other industrial sectors – also worldwide – with high-quality technical brushes.
Family Business with Tradition: Expertise in the Third Generation
Since 1993, the company has been based in Iserlohn-Letmathe, where it continues under family management in the third generation to manufacture top-quality brushes as well as steel and iron wires for cross-industry applications.
Annual Wire Production Circles the Globe Ten Times
Did you know? The wire we process annually is enough to circle the Earth ten times – an impressive testament to our production volume and the demand for our products.
Long-Term Photovoltaics – Our Record
For over 20 years, a significant portion of our electricity needs were coveredby our in-house photovoltaic system. The system was installed with the aim of enabling a decentralized and sustainable energy supply. Over the years, we have not only significantly reduced our energy costs but also made a substantial contribution to reducing CO₂ emissions.
Company Timeline: Key Milestones
- 1904 - Foundation of Heinrich Wahlmann Fine Wire Drawing
- 1955 - Start of polishing brush production
- 1982 - Takeover by K.H. Döpper
- 1988 - Conversion into a GmbH
- 1993 - Relocation to Iserlohn-Letmathe
- 1999 - Change of management: Technical Director Mr. Faust, Commercial Director Ms. Krüger
- 2017 - Company takeover by Ms. Döpper and Ms. Krüger
- 2019 - Acquisition of Feindrahtzug
- Future - Further modernize production processes to make them even more efficient and sustainable. We focus on new technologies, continuously improve our processes, and remain true to our values as a family business. Our goal is to continue being a reliable partner for customers at home and abroad - with high-quality brushes “Made in Germany”.