Learn more about our history, from a simple production facility to a high-tech center at our location in Matrei am Brenner.
The hardship of the post-war period forces people to help themselves. On October 15, 1948, 52 workers in Matrei found a productive cooperative. Their production plan includes electrical appliances and low-voltage technical equipment.
GWM is establishing itself as an important business for the region. Already, 90 employees have a secure livelihood.
The factory building constructed in Matrei offers new opportunities. Attractive workplaces, efficient production, and affordable products are the pillars of success.
The success story of glass-ceramic cooktops begins. From the outset, GWM supplies Schott with aesthetically appealing stainless steel frames and subsequently provides support with the bonding of cooktop frames. This marks the beginning of a partnership that continues to this day. For GWM, this opens up opportunities to expand into foreign markets.
The plant in Völs opens: it offers opportunities for new skilled jobs with flexible organization and cost-effective manufacturing capabilities.
Relocation to a new, modern industrial building: The structure, which is primarily made of metal and glass, blends in perfectly with the surrounding natural landscape and offers our employees state-of-the-art, light-filled workspaces.
The high-bay warehouse is being expanded and new space is being created for our development department (including design and laboratory).
The change in management leads to the introduction of lean management combined with shop floor management. The GWM self-image is further developed.
The GWM Academy is founded and offers all employees further training, including a separate leadership program, team leader training, and IT and language courses.
Three quarters of a century of innovation and passion for hob technology – GWM is celebrating its 75th anniversary with an open house on July 1, 2023, and invites you to enjoy a varied program: company tours, show cooking with renowned top chefs, and a varied entertainment program that the 3,700 visitors did not want to miss.
