1991
Foundation of the Company Wolpert Modell- & Formenbau GmbH
Production of casting patterns with 6 employees at the time and introduction of prototype tools for sheet metal forming and blow molds
1992
Acquisition of Henle Werkzeugbau
Expansion of manufacturing capabilities through acquisition of HENLE WERKZEUGBAU, introduction of CNC technology, growth to 12 employees
1993
Automation
Introduction of CAM for the creation of injection molds and the first design workstation is set up
1993
Fire
Due to a cable fire in the main power supply line and the extinguishing water, company buildings and machines are temporarily relocated to Hölzern. Everything has to be rebuilt, but this provides new strength and energy for the future
1995
New Building in Schwabbach Hall 1
Planning and realization of a new production building with over 800 m2 in Schwabbach
Employment of already 24 employees
1996
Expansion of Production Area Hall 2
Further expansion of the production area by 360 m2 for the plastic injection molding shop
Until now, all parts were manufactured off-site
1997
Development of the Master Framework Concept
Development of the master frame concept for bumpers enables an immense
competitive advantage, the success of which continues to this day.
1998
Expansion of the Machine Park
Expansion of the machine park to milling size over 4 meters travel distance
1999
Expansion of the Production Area Hall 3
In order to now also sample the bumpers in-house, it became necessary to procure a 3,000 t injection molding machine. In the same year, the production area was extended by 1,500 square meters around the injection moulding machines. Expansion to 39 skilled workers
2000
Company Acquisition: Ranger
Takeover of the insolvent company Ranger and foundation of the company "SSP - System für Serien- und Prototypenfertigung GmbH" with 30 skilled workers for the production of sheet metal parts in prototype and series. The product range is expanded with the entry into the new market, strengthening the company's position against the competition.
2001
Initial Public Offering
Wolpert Modell- & Formenbau GmbH changes its name to a stock corporation
2002
Expansion of the Production Area Hall 6
Planning and realization of the new SSP production area on 1,300m for the automation and optimization of processes
2003
Acquisition KK Bachert Blechtechnick GmbH
Acquisition of the company KK Bachert Blechtechnik GmbH
2005
Acquisition of ZR Automotive GmbH
Acquisition of ZR Automotive GmbH for the bodywork division. In a very short time, the company is restructured, rebuilt and led to success
2006
Company Acquisition: Leitner
Foundation of the gauge and fixture construction division under Protech GmbH & Co. KG through the takeover of the insolvent company Leitner.
2007
Acquisition of Beckenbach Formen- und Modellbau GmbH
Acquisition of Beckenbach Formen- und Modellbau GmbH
2009
Company Acquisition
Acquisition of Modell- und Formenbau Wilhelm Funke GmbH & co KG
Acquisition of KW Karosseriewerke Weinsberg GmbH, and merger of SSP and ZR into KW
Karosseriewerke Weinsberg GmbH
2011
Expansion
Acquisition of the Moosbachstrasse 10 logistics center for the KW Weinsberg GmbH site
2012
Joint Venture China
2014
Acquisition of Carl Wüst GmbH & Co. KG
The company Carl Wüst GmbH & Co. KG was founded in 1895. Flanges as well as bolts and nuts of all kinds made of iron, steel, brass, automotive and bicycle parts are manufactured on a production area of over 500 m²
2016
Joint Venture USA
The Toolroom Inc. — Missouri USA
2016
Acquisition of Preg CAD/CAM GmbH & Co. KG
Participation in the company Preg CAD/CAM GmbH & Co. KG
2018
Automation - Industry 4.0
The Wolpert Group invests in two fully automated milling centers
at the Schönau and Bretzfeld sites.
2019
Expansion Future Park 4.0
Wolpert Modell- und Formenbau GmbH relocates its headquarters from Schmalbachstrasse 24 - 28 to Ferdinand-Porsche-Strasse. An ultra-modern production site has been created on a total area of 25,000m². The 3 halls extend over 10,000m². The open-plan office building and the attractively furnished social rooms extend over 1,500m² on the north side of the production building
2020
Company Acquisition
Acquisition of Knapp Engineering GmbH
2023
Company Acquisition
Acquisition of Buchner Engineering GmbH
2024
Company Acquisition
Acquisition of Rekuplast GmbH
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