{"id":1292,"date":"2025-10-27T14:20:49","date_gmt":"2025-10-27T13:20:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wus-online.de\/history\/"},"modified":"2026-02-17T16:29:22","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T15:29:22","slug":"history","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/wus-online.de\/en\/about-wus\/history\/","title":{"rendered":"History"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Metal construction products
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Everything from Schmitten in the Taunus.
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The History of WUS<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Tradition and innovation since 1905.\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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The history of Wilhelm Ungeheuer S\u00f6hne GmbH (WUS) is characterized by continuous growth and technological progress. Here is an overview of the milestones of our development: <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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\r\n Establishment of Wilhelm Ungeheuer S\u00f6hne GmbH by Wilhelm Ungeheuer and start of production of felt nails, window sill irons, and gas and lead pipe hooks\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n
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\r\n 1925<\/span>\r\n \r\n <\/path>\r\n <\/svg>\r\n
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\r\n Start of production of galvanized gutter brackets and downpipe clamps\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n
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\r\n 1960<\/span>\r\n \r\n <\/path>\r\n <\/svg>\r\n
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\r\n Start of manufacturing of galvanized snow guards\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n
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\r\n 1986<\/span>\r\n \r\n <\/path>\r\n <\/svg>\r\n
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\r\n Start of production of customer-specific stamped and bent parts\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n
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\r\n Acquisition and integration of Beuth GmbH into the WUS Group\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n
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\r\n 2003<\/span>\r\n \r\n <\/path>\r\n <\/svg>\r\n
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\r\n Introduction and initial certification according to DIN ISO 9001. Regular re-certification \r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n
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\r\n 2008<\/span>\r\n \r\n <\/path>\r\n <\/svg>\r\n
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\r\n VdS certification and approval of Practica MD for sprinkler insulation\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n
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\r\n 2012<\/span>\r\n \r\n <\/path>\r\n <\/svg>\r\n
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\r\n New construction and commissioning of a new hot-dip galvanizing plant at the Niederreifenberg site\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n
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\r\n Expansion of the machinery and manufacturing technology, including the commissioning of a new robotic welding cell\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n
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\r\n New direction with new Managing Director Christian Diehl\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n
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\r\n Merger of Beuth GmbH into Wilhelm Ungeheuer S\u00f6hne Befestigungssysteme GmbH\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n
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\r\n Acquisition and takeover of Adam Herr GmbH by Wilhelm Ungeheuer S\u00f6hne GmbH\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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