Short Profile of the REHAU Group
As a premium brand for polymer-based solutions for the construction, automotive and industry sectors, REHAU is an international leader. We generate continuous growth based on our own strengths with regard to innovative skill and competence in surface technology as well as material and systems development.
Founding
1948 in the Upper Franconian town of Rehau; replacement of conventional materials with polymer materials; initial products: beading for the shoe industry, water hoses and components for the auto industry.
2000 company founder, Helmut Wagner, transfers management of the corporate group to his sons: Jobst Wagner is named President of the Supervisory Board, Dr. Veit Wagner is named Vice-President.
Development
Initially, REHAU established itself in Germany and the adjacent Western European nations. This was quickly followed by an expansion to the rest of Europe and, subsequently, into North America as well as Asia and Australia. Today, REHAU is represented internationally in more than 50 countries.
The Future
REHAU will continue to remain independent in the future and will concentrate on medium- to long-term goals rather than seeking short-term profits. Orienting itself towards stable growth, the corporate group concentrates its activities on sectors and regions which hold long-term potential.
Business Units
Construction
Users, architects, planners as well as investors and retailers all profit from complex systems solutions for construction. For example, with its unique range of programs, REHAU is the leading European supplier of polymer-based solutions for window and curtain walling systems, building technology as well as pipe systems for civil engineering.
Automotive
As a creative development partner, REHAU supports the automotive industry in its efforts to systematically optimize design, comfort and safety. Whether the subject is complete exterior components such as bumpers or fenders, intelligent modules in the area of water and air management for window washing and air conditioning systems or thermoplastic seal systems – as a systems provider REHAU can already be found in every third car built in Europe and in nearly every top-of-the-line model.
Industry
In the industrial area, REHAU has established itself as an innovative idea generator and reliable series and systems supplier for a variety of applications. From the furniture branch across the household appliance sector and right up to the aerospace industry, we offer comprehensive performance and service packages.
REHAU ACADEMY
We support our partners with proven sales promotion, with regard to questions concerning marketing or commercial and technical corporate management. We provide assistance with tender submissions and object planning, offer training in seminars and make practical tools ranging from tailored EDP programs up to complete trade show stands available.
Research and Innovation
REHAU carries out sector-specific, customer-oriented research work; develops new materials, formulations and processes and carries them through to series readiness. The interaction between application technology and laboratories, between process technology and our own tool and machine construction shop allows REHAU to create system solutions for the benefit of its customers.
Innovations (extracts)
- 1998 Large series production of plastic fenders for the Audi A2
- 2000 Clima-Design: the first window profile certified for passive solar houses
- 2001 RAUVOLET metallic line of cabinet roller shutters
- 2002 REHAU-Polytec 50 curtain walling system
- 2003 AWADUKT Thermo geothermal heat exchanger system
- 2004 The latest adhesive technology for large-area glass curtain walls
- 2004 Division Award for our automotive crash management system
- 2005 RAUVOLET acoustic line of sound insulating cabinet roller shutters
- 2006 Awaschacht DN 1000 sewer shaft system, the largest injection molded component
Employees:
- More than 15,000 worldwide
- Approx. 12,000 in Europe
Locations:
Worldwide: 129 sales offices, 41 plants, 16 administrative facilities, 5 logistics center
Europe: 87 sales offices, 26 plants, 11 administrative facilities, 4 logistics center
1948 in the Upper Franconian town of Rehau; replacement of conventional materials with polymer materials; initial products: beading for the shoe industry, water hoses and components for the auto industry.
2000 company founder, Helmut Wagner, transfers management of the corporate group to his sons: Jobst Wagner is named President of the Supervisory Board, Dr. Veit Wagner is named Vice-President.
Development
Initially, REHAU established itself in Germany and the adjacent Western European nations. This was quickly followed by an expansion to the rest of Europe and, subsequently, into North America as well as Asia and Australia. Today, REHAU is represented internationally in more than 50 countries.
The Future
REHAU will continue to remain independent in the future and will concentrate on medium- to long-term goals rather than seeking short-term profits. Orienting itself towards stable growth, the corporate group concentrates its activities on sectors and regions which hold long-term potential.
Business Units
Construction
Users, architects, planners as well as investors and retailers all profit from complex systems solutions for construction. For example, with its unique range of programs, REHAU is the leading European supplier of polymer-based solutions for window and curtain walling systems, building technology as well as pipe systems for civil engineering.
Automotive
As a creative development partner, REHAU supports the automotive industry in its efforts to systematically optimize design, comfort and safety. Whether the subject is complete exterior components such as bumpers or fenders, intelligent modules in the area of water and air management for window washing and air conditioning systems or thermoplastic seal systems – as a systems provider REHAU can already be found in every third car built in Europe and in nearly every top-of-the-line model.
Industry
In the industrial area, REHAU has established itself as an innovative idea generator and reliable series and systems supplier for a variety of applications. From the furniture branch across the household appliance sector and right up to the aerospace industry, we offer comprehensive performance and service packages.
REHAU ACADEMY
We support our partners with proven sales promotion, with regard to questions concerning marketing or commercial and technical corporate management. We provide assistance with tender submissions and object planning, offer training in seminars and make practical tools ranging from tailored EDP programs up to complete trade show stands available.
Research and Innovation
REHAU carries out sector-specific, customer-oriented research work; develops new materials, formulations and processes and carries them through to series readiness. The interaction between application technology and laboratories, between process technology and our own tool and machine construction shop allows REHAU to create system solutions for the benefit of its customers.
Innovations (extracts)
- 1998 Large series production of plastic fenders for the Audi A2
- 2000 Clima-Design: the first window profile certified for passive solar houses
- 2001 RAUVOLET metallic line of cabinet roller shutters
- 2002 REHAU-Polytec 50 curtain walling system
- 2003 AWADUKT Thermo geothermal heat exchanger system
- 2004 The latest adhesive technology for large-area glass curtain walls
- 2004 Division Award for our automotive crash management system
- 2005 RAUVOLET acoustic line of sound insulating cabinet roller shutters
- 2006 Awaschacht DN 1000 sewer shaft system, the largest injection molded component
Employees:
- More than 15,000 worldwide
- Approx. 12,000 in Europe
Locations:
Worldwide: 129 sales offices, 41 plants, 16 administrative facilities, 5 logistics center
Europe: 87 sales offices, 26 plants, 11 administrative facilities, 4 logistics center
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© REHAU AG + Co, 2008
© REHAU AG + Co, 2008