Company - History

History

On a successful course since 1959

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  • 1959
    Walter Henrich establishes Walter Henrich GmbH Metalworking
  • 1969
    Relocation to the new site: Betzdorfer Str. 170, Daaden
  • 1973
    Maschinen- und Behälterbau GmbH becomes a subsidiary of Walter Henrich GmbH
  • 1986
    Walter Henrich hands over the management to his sons Klaus Jürgen and Bernd Henrich; since 1995, Ralf Henrich has been in charge of manufacturing on the management board
  • 1991
    An important step towards the future: Cold forming becomes our core competence
  • 2000
    We receive the first high-volume order from the automotive industry: 20,000,000 tubular shafts for seating
  • 2006
    More room for high-quality products: The new hall is inaugurated
  • 2009
    Walter Henrich GmbH celebrates its 50th anniversary with by then 165 employees
  • 2011
    A new business segment is launched: From now on, we also service customers in the areas of drive and steering.