{"id":2441,"date":"2025-01-20T14:54:30","date_gmt":"2025-01-20T13:54:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.whw.de\/unternehmen\/"},"modified":"2025-04-01T08:48:55","modified_gmt":"2025-04-01T06:48:55","slug":"company","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.whw.de\/en\/company\/","title":{"rendered":"Company"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"container \"><div class=\"banner bg bg-grey-lighter overlay\"><video src=\"https:\/\/www.whw.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/WHW_Videoheader_Unternehmensgruppe_WHW360.mp4\" autoplay muted loop playsinline><\/video><div class=\"content fc-white\">\n<h2 class=\"heading wp-block-heading\">Surfaces protect products<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"heading wp-block-heading\">We protect surfaces.<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"container width-xl\">\n<h2 class=\"heading wp-block-heading\">We get to the bottom of the surface<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"heading wp-block-heading\">For your sustainable success<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In industrial production, every surface fulfils special functions \u2013 and often even the safety of people depends on it. Whether it\u2019s the smallest screw or complex moulded cast parts: To ensure that products and components can be used reliably and safely in the long term, they must be able to withstand a wide range of the toughest external influences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Heat, cold, moisture and UV radiation, mechanical stress, wear and chemicals all affect the surfaces. With perfectly customised coating solutions, we ensure that they are protected in the best possible and long-lasting way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>WHW Hillebrand specialises in the finishing of high-performance surfaces for metallic structures and components. Our customer spectrum covers all branches of industry throughout Europe in which corrosion-protecting and functionalising surfaces are required. One focus is on demanding technology sectors such as automotive manufacturers and their suppliers with their specific standards and requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a leading company in our field, we stand for unique and innovative corrosion protection that is optimally tailored to the respective material, stress and customer requirements and fulfils the highest quality expectations. We use state-of-the-art coating systems to finish products of all kinds, from bulk goods to geometrically highly complex components.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"container width-xl\"><div class=\"banner\"><div class=\"content fc-black\">\n<h3 class=\"heading wp-block-heading\">See more,<br>than a superficial glance shows<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Find out more about sustainable coating solutions in the WHW corporate film<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"video\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/p6wBbvpWCv0\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"container width-xl\">\n<h3 class=\"heading wp-block-heading\">Innovative: yesterday, today and tomorrow.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>OUR ROOTS &amp; OUR WAY TO THE TOP<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In almost 90 years, a family-run craft business in Wickede has grown into a state-of-the-art industrial company with 600 employees. Today, we are the partner of choice for well-known industrial companies throughout Europe. Every day, up to 750 tonnes of material are processed at 7 locations. We have retained our character as a regionally rooted and cosmopolitan family business. And this will remain so in the third generation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"container width-sm\">\n<div class=\"slider with-timeline\" data-slider=\"\">\n<div class=\"timeline-item\"><div class=\"heading\"><span class=\"year\">1937<\/span><span class=\"title\">Company Foundation<\/span><\/div><picture class=\"image\"><source media=\"(min-width: 0px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.whw.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/timeline_1937-600x450.jpg\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns=%22http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg%22 viewBox=%220 0 4 3%22 \/%3E\" alt=\"\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.whw.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/timeline_1937-600x450.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\"><\/picture><div class=\"text\"><span>Walter August Hillebrand founds a metal goods factory in the Ringstra\u00dfe in Wickede; surface coating is part of the production, but not yet the core business.<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"timeline-item\"><div class=\"heading\"><span class=\"year\">1943<\/span><span class=\"title\">M\u00f6hne Disaster<\/span><\/div><picture class=\"image\"><source media=\"(min-width: 0px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.whw.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/timeline_1943-600x450.jpg\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns=%22http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg%22 viewBox=%220 0 4 3%22 \/%3E\" alt=\"\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.whw.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/timeline_1943-600x450.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\"><\/picture><div class=\"text\"><span>English bombers blow up the M\u00f6hne Dam, creating a massive flood wave that causes extensive damage in the M\u00f6hne and Ruhr valleys, affecting WHW&#8217;s production as well.<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"timeline-item\"><div class=\"heading\"><span class=\"year\">1952<\/span><span class=\"title\">International Industrial Fair Hannover<\/span><\/div><picture class=\"image\"><source media=\"(min-width: 0px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.whw.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/timeline_1952-600x450.jpg\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns=%22http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg%22 viewBox=%220 0 4 3%22 \/%3E\" alt=\"\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.whw.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/timeline_1952-600x450.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\"><\/picture><div class=\"text\"><span>For the first time, WHW Hillebrand presents itself with a booth at the prestigious industrial trade fair.<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"timeline-item\"><div class=\"heading\"><span class=\"year\">1967<\/span><span class=\"title\">Start of coating.<\/span><\/div><picture class=\"image\"><source media=\"(min-width: 0px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.whw.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/180426_Historien_1000x662_Header_8-800x540-2-600x450.jpg\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns=%22http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg%22 viewBox=%220 0 4 3%22 \/%3E\" alt=\"\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.whw.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/180426_Historien_1000x662_Header_8-800x540-2-600x450.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\"><\/picture><div class=\"text\"><span>WHW Hillebrand specializes in electroplating and already produces with the first semi-automatic coating systems.<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"timeline-item\"><div class=\"heading\"><span class=\"year\">1974<\/span><span class=\"title\">Entry of the 2nd Hillebrand Generation<\/span><\/div><picture class=\"image\"><source media=\"(min-width: 0px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.whw.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/180426_Historien_1000x662_EW_Hillebrand-800x540-2-600x450.jpg\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns=%22http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg%22 viewBox=%220 0 4 3%22 \/%3E\" alt=\"\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.whw.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/180426_Historien_1000x662_EW_Hillebrand-800x540-2-600x450.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\"><\/picture><div class=\"text\"><span>Ernst Walter Hillebrand, a trained electroplating technician, takes over the management of the company and successfully increases productivity.<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"timeline-item\"><div class=\"heading\"><span class=\"year\">1977<\/span><span class=\"title\">Expansion and relocation of the location.<\/span><\/div><picture class=\"image\"><source media=\"(min-width: 0px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.whw.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/180426_Historien_1000x662_Header_2-800x540-1-600x450.jpg\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns=%22http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg%22 viewBox=%220 0 4 3%22 \/%3E\" alt=\"\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.whw.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/180426_Historien_1000x662_Header_2-800x540-1-600x450.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\"><\/picture><div class=\"text\"><span>The growth initiated by Ernst Walter Hillebrand requires larger production areas, and the location is relocated to Westerhaar.<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"timeline-item\"><div class=\"heading\"><span class=\"year\">1985<\/span><span class=\"title\">Company expansion<\/span><\/div><picture class=\"image\"><source media=\"(min-width: 0px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.whw.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/tile_historie_1999-365x270-1.jpg\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns=%22http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg%22 viewBox=%220 0 73 54%22 \/%3E\" alt=\"\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.whw.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/tile_historie_1999-365x270-1.jpg\" width=\"365\" height=\"270\"><\/picture><div class=\"text\"><span>A modern, functional new building is constructed, featuring a large production hall, warehouse, laboratory area, and administration. Wastewater and energy technology are brought up to the latest standards.<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"timeline-item\"><div class=\"heading\"><span class=\"year\">2000<\/span><span class=\"title\">Expansion of production capacities<\/span><\/div><picture class=\"image\"><source media=\"(min-width: 0px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.whw.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/180426_Historien_1000x662_Header_10-800x540-1-600x450.jpg\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns=%22http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg%22 viewBox=%220 0 4 3%22 \/%3E\" alt=\"\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.whw.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/180426_Historien_1000x662_Header_10-800x540-1-600x450.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\"><\/picture><div class=\"text\"><span>The further grown company requires more space, and WHW Plant II is expanded.<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"timeline-item\"><div class=\"heading\"><span class=\"year\">2003<\/span><span class=\"title\">Expanded range of services<\/span><\/div><picture class=\"image\"><source media=\"(min-width: 0px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.whw.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/180426_Historien_1000x662_Header_11-800x540-1-600x450.jpg\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns=%22http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg%22 viewBox=%220 0 4 3%22 \/%3E\" alt=\"\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.whw.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/180426_Historien_1000x662_Header_11-800x540-1-600x450.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\"><\/picture><div class=\"text\"><span>Foundation of GC Galvano Consult \u2013 now Hillebrand Chemicals \u2013 with research &amp; development, laboratory analytics, and in-house chemical production<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"timeline-item\"><div class=\"heading\"><span class=\"year\">2005<\/span><span class=\"title\">Continuing on a growth path<\/span><\/div><picture class=\"image\"><source media=\"(min-width: 0px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.whw.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/tile_historie_2005-365x270-1.jpg\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns=%22http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg%22 viewBox=%220 0 73 54%22 \/%3E\" alt=\"\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.whw.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/tile_historie_2005-365x270-1.jpg\" width=\"365\" height=\"270\"><\/picture><div class=\"text\"><span>WHW Hillebrand continues to grow, requiring an expansion of Plant I.<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"timeline-item\"><div class=\"heading\"><span class=\"year\">2006<\/span><span class=\"title\">Investment in new buildings<\/span><\/div><picture class=\"image\"><source media=\"(min-width: 0px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.whw.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/180426_Historien_1000x662_Header_12-800x540-1-600x450.jpg\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns=%22http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg%22 viewBox=%220 0 4 3%22 \/%3E\" alt=\"\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.whw.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/180426_Historien_1000x662_Header_12-800x540-1-600x450.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\"><\/picture><div class=\"text\"><span>WHW Hillebrand acquires a production building in Langenfeld and converts it into the new plant III.<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"timeline-item\"><div class=\"heading\"><span class=\"year\">2008<\/span><span class=\"title\">New construction<\/span><\/div><picture class=\"image\"><source media=\"(min-width: 0px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.whw.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/180426_Historien_1000x662_Header_13-800x540-1-600x450.jpg\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns=%22http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg%22 viewBox=%220 0 4 3%22 \/%3E\" alt=\"\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.whw.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/180426_Historien_1000x662_Header_13-800x540-1-600x450.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\"><\/picture><div class=\"text\"><span>The production of zinc flake coatings is accommodated in a newly built facility.<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"timeline-item\"><div class=\"heading\"><span class=\"year\">2009<\/span><span class=\"title\">New construction and new services<\/span><\/div><picture class=\"image\"><source media=\"(min-width: 0px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.whw.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/180426_Historien_1000x662_Header_14-800x540-1-600x450.jpg\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns=%22http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg%22 viewBox=%220 0 4 3%22 \/%3E\" alt=\"\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.whw.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/180426_Historien_1000x662_Header_14-800x540-1-600x450.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\"><\/picture><div class=\"text\"><span>In the new Full-Service Center in Wickede, all the increasingly complex services related to corrosion protection are consolidated.<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"timeline-item\"><div class=\"heading\"><span class=\"year\">2012<\/span><span class=\"title\">Comprehensive Consulting and Service Concept WHW 360!<\/span><\/div><picture class=\"image\"><source media=\"(min-width: 0px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.whw.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/180426_Historien_1000x662_Header_15_neu-800x540-1-600x450.jpg\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns=%22http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg%22 viewBox=%220 0 4 3%22 \/%3E\" alt=\"\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.whw.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/180426_Historien_1000x662_Header_15_neu-800x540-1-600x450.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\"><\/picture><div class=\"text\"><span>Relocation of the Full-Service Center to the Fr\u00f6ndenberg location, expansion of the building with a new conference and training area.<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"timeline-item\"><div class=\"heading\"><span class=\"year\">2014<\/span><span class=\"title\">Expansion of Plant I<\/span><\/div><picture class=\"image\"><source media=\"(min-width: 0px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.whw.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/180426_Historien_1000x662_Luftaufnahme-800x540-1-600x450.jpg\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns=%22http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg%22 viewBox=%220 0 4 3%22 \/%3E\" alt=\"\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.whw.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/180426_Historien_1000x662_Luftaufnahme-800x540-1-600x450.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\"><\/picture><div class=\"text\"><span>To increase the efficiency and speed of logistics processes, logistics areas are being expanded.<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"timeline-item\"><div class=\"heading\"><span class=\"year\">2016<\/span><span class=\"title\">Expansion of Plant II<\/span><\/div><picture class=\"image\"><source media=\"(min-width: 0px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.whw.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/180426_Historien_1000x662_Header_16-800x540-1-600x450.jpg\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns=%22http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg%22 viewBox=%220 0 4 3%22 \/%3E\" alt=\"\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.whw.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/180426_Historien_1000x662_Header_16-800x540-1-600x450.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\"><\/picture><div class=\"text\"><span>Due to growing demand, WHW Hillebrand is expanding its zinc flake production once again.<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"timeline-item\"><div class=\"heading\"><span class=\"year\">2017<\/span><span class=\"title\">Center for \nInnovation &amp; Technology<\/span><\/div><picture class=\"image\"><source media=\"(min-width: 0px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.whw.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/DSC09449-800x540-1-600x450.jpg\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns=%22http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg%22 viewBox=%220 0 4 3%22 \/%3E\" alt=\"\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.whw.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/DSC09449-800x540-1-600x450.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\"><\/picture><div class=\"text\"><span>New construction and opening of the CIT Center for Innovation &amp; Technology as a comprehensive competence center for research and development of new products and processes.<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"timeline-item\"><div class=\"heading\"><span class=\"year\">2018<\/span><span class=\"title\">Expansion of Plant II<\/span><\/div><picture class=\"image\"><source media=\"(min-width: 0px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.whw.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/180427_Historien_1000x662_WERKII-800x540-1-600x450.jpg\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns=%22http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg%22 viewBox=%220 0 4 3%22 \/%3E\" alt=\"\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.whw.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/180427_Historien_1000x662_WERKII-800x540-1-600x450.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\"><\/picture><div class=\"text\"><span>With more production space and new equipment, the post-treatment and tempering capacities are expanded.<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"timeline-item\"><div class=\"heading\"><span class=\"year\">2019<\/span><span class=\"title\">Expansion of our tempering capacities.<\/span><\/div><picture class=\"image\"><source media=\"(min-width: 0px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.whw.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_3800-1-800x540-1-600x450.jpg\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns=%22http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg%22 viewBox=%220 0 4 3%22 \/%3E\" alt=\"\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.whw.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_3800-1-800x540-1-600x450.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\"><\/picture><div class=\"text\"><span>Our online tempering furnace at one of our most powerful zinc-nickel plants in our Plant II has been successfully commissioned.<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"timeline-item\"><div class=\"heading\"><span class=\"year\">2020<\/span><span class=\"title\">Expansion of WHW 360!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<\/span><\/div><picture class=\"image\"><source media=\"(min-width: 0px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.whw.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/180509_Gewindesicherung_Neu_Header-1750x400-NEU2-1-1-800x400-1-600x400.jpg\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns=%22http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg%22 viewBox=%220 0 3 2%22 \/%3E\" alt=\"\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.whw.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/180509_Gewindesicherung_Neu_Header-1750x400-NEU2-1-1-800x400-1-600x400.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"><\/picture><div class=\"text\"><span>Expansion of the WHW service facility portfolio through Duallube and various patching systems.<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"timeline-item\"><div class=\"heading\"><span class=\"year\">2021<\/span><span class=\"title\">Expansion of the management team<\/span><\/div><picture class=\"image\"><source media=\"(min-width: 0px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.whw.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/WHW_AUSWAHL_00011-1-1-800x540-1-600x450.jpg\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns=%22http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg%22 viewBox=%220 0 4 3%22 \/%3E\" alt=\"\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.whw.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/WHW_AUSWAHL_00011-1-1-800x540-1-600x450.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\"><\/picture><div class=\"text\"><span>Ernst-Gregor Hillebrand, Burkhard Schrage, and Christian Seltmann have formed the new executive management team of WHW Hillebrand since 2021.<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"timeline-item\"><div class=\"heading\"><span class=\"year\">2021<\/span><span class=\"title\">Modernization of Water Treatment<\/span><\/div><picture class=\"image\"><source media=\"(min-width: 0px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.whw.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021_Abwasseranlage-1-800x540-1-600x450.jpg\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns=%22http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg%22 viewBox=%220 0 4 3%22 \/%3E\" alt=\"\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.whw.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021_Abwasseranlage-1-800x540-1-600x450.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\"><\/picture><div class=\"text\"><span>A new, modern water treatment plant, including a new building, has been constructed at our plant III. In the new facility, wastewater is treated in a two-stage process, unlike the previous single-stage process.<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"timeline-item\"><div class=\"heading\"><span class=\"year\">2022<\/span><span class=\"title\">WHW Anniversary<\/span><\/div><picture class=\"image\"><source media=\"(min-width: 0px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.whw.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/85-Jubilaeum-800x540-1-600x450.jpg\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns=%22http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg%22 viewBox=%220 0 4 3%22 \/%3E\" alt=\"xr:d:DAFHBltdmZo:28,j:31287360624,t:22072208\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.whw.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/85-Jubilaeum-800x540-1-600x450.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\"><\/picture><div class=\"text\"><span>85 years of WHW Hillebrand &#8211; with a clear focus on the future.<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"timeline-item\"><div class=\"heading\"><span class=\"year\">2022<\/span><span class=\"title\">Foundation of the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Division<\/span><\/div><picture class=\"image\"><source media=\"(min-width: 0px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.whw.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/21-600x450.png\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns=%22http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg%22 viewBox=%220 0 4 3%22 \/%3E\" alt=\"\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.whw.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/21-600x450.png\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\"><\/picture><div class=\"text\"><span>The CSR department is formed from our specialist groups: Wastewater and Disposal, Environmental Technology, Permits and Regulatory Management, as well as Sustainability and Energy.<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"timeline-item\"><div class=\"heading\"><span class=\"year\">2023<\/span><span class=\"title\">Opening of the WHW AKADEMIE O!<\/span><\/div><picture class=\"image\"><source media=\"(min-width: 0px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.whw.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/22-600x450.png\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns=%22http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg%22 viewBox=%220 0 4 3%22 \/%3E\" alt=\"\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.whw.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/22-600x450.png\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\"><\/picture><div class=\"text\"><span>Professional development opportunities for internal and external participants focused on surface coating.<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"timeline-item\"><div class=\"heading\"><span class=\"year\">2024<\/span><span class=\"title\">SYNOGARD <\/span><\/div><picture class=\"image\"><source media=\"(min-width: 0px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.whw.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/Sliderformat-600x450.png\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns=%22http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg%22 viewBox=%220 0 4 3%22 \/%3E\" alt=\"\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.whw.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/Sliderformat-600x450.png\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\"><\/picture><div class=\"text\"><span>Highest mechanical resistance and optimal electrical conductivity \u2013 ideal for modern e-mobility concepts.<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"timeline-item\"><div class=\"heading\"><span class=\"year\">2025<\/span><span class=\"title\">xpansion of the ZnNi facilities at Plant I<\/span><\/div><picture class=\"image\"><source media=\"(min-width: 0px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.whw.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/24-600x450.png\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns=%22http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg%22 viewBox=%220 0 4 3%22 \/%3E\" alt=\"\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.whw.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/24-600x450.png\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\"><\/picture><div class=\"text\"><span>Due to high demand, our zinc-nickel facilities at Plant I are being extensively modernized, renewed, and expanded.<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"timeline-item\"><div class=\"heading\"><span class=\"year\">2026<\/span><span class=\"title\">Completion of the sprinkler system<\/span><\/div><picture class=\"image\"><source media=\"(min-width: 0px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.whw.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/25-600x450.png\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns=%22http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg%22 viewBox=%220 0 4 3%22 \/%3E\" alt=\"\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.whw.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/25-600x450.png\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\"><\/picture><div class=\"text\"><span>Fire protection measures to safeguard employees, the environment, and the family-owned company WHW Hillebrand, ensuring we remain a reliable partner.<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"timeline-item\"><div class=\"heading\"><span class=\"year\">2030<\/span><span class=\"title\">WHW25+ Strategy<\/span><\/div><picture class=\"image\"><source media=\"(min-width: 0px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.whw.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/26-600x450.png\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns=%22http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg%22 viewBox=%220 0 4 3%22 \/%3E\" alt=\"\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.whw.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/26-600x450.png\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\"><\/picture><div class=\"text\"><span>Climate neutral by 2030 \u2013 Taking responsibility, shaping the future.<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"container width-xl\">\n<h2 class=\"heading wp-block-heading\">Advantage through Partnership<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"heading wp-block-heading\">People make the difference.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A surface solution is only as good as the collaboration of all the people involved in the project. Our company culture is therefore focused on a constructive and cooperative partnership, where we work closely and trustfully with our customers and suppliers. We shape our business relationships sustainably, reliably, and above all, personally \u2013 because even the best technologies are of no use if the commitment of the people isn\u2019t right.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our employees identify with the interests of our customers and are highly committed, competent, and passionate about finding the best solution. In this way, we seamlessly integrate into your value chain and create compelling added value for you.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"container\"><div class=\"image-carousel\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.whw.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/Design-ohne-Titel-63.png)\"><\/div><div class=\"container width\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Take the next step in your career with WHW Hillebrand and apply today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"btn btn-primary bg-leaf btn-center\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whw.de\/karriere\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Find your job<\/a>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"container width-xl\"><div class=\"cols\">\n<div class=\"col\">\n<div class=\"text-column\"><h3 class=\"headline\">We pay attention to every detail<\/h3><h5 class=\"sub-headline\">Because you have a right to the best quality<\/h5><div class=\"hr-leaf\"><\/div><p>Meeting the highest national and international requirements, as well as the quality standards of the automotive industry (IATF), is a matter of course for us. However, we don\u2019t stop there. Quality means doing things right from start to finish. This is only possible when every small process step is considered, and all employees are motivated to achieve the best results.<br>With our integrated quality management system, we continuously work on improving products and processes, services, and technologies. Preventive measures are the focus to avoid or detect and eliminate errors early. Furthermore, we ensure the best possible qualifications for our employees through consistent training and development.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col\">\n<div class=\"image-column align-center\"><picture class=\"image\"><source media=\"(min-width: 0px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.whw.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/Unternehmensgruppe-Quali2-740x421-1.png\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns=%22http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg%22 viewBox=%220 0 740 421%22 \/%3E\" alt=\"\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.whw.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/Unternehmensgruppe-Quali2-740x421-1.png\" width=\"740\" height=\"421\"><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"container width-xl\"><div class=\"cols\">\n<div class=\"col\">\n<div class=\"image-column align-center\"><picture class=\"image\"><source media=\"(min-width: 0px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.whw.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/Unternehmensgruppe-Quali1-1750x992-1.png\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns=%22http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg%22 viewBox=%220 0 875 496%22 \/%3E\" alt=\"\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.whw.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/Unternehmensgruppe-Quali1-1750x992-1.png\" width=\"1750\" height=\"992\"><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col\">\n<div class=\"text-column\"><h3 class=\"headline\">Smart ideas for the future<\/h3><h5 class=\"sub-headline\">We are developing the surface systems of tomorrow<\/h5><div class=\"hr-leaf\"><\/div><p>As specialists in surface treatment, we are always at the forefront of technological progress \u2013 even as it accelerates. With our CIT, the WHW Center for Innovation and Technology at our company headquarters in Wickede, we have a holistic competence center for the research and development of new products and processes, equipped with the latest technology, testing methods, and accredited laboratories.<br>At CIT, our experts work interdisciplinarily with great dedication and innovation to further develop surface coating. In our technical center, we specifically test and perfect new finishing processes. We make our processes smarter; automatic monitoring and control of production and quality assurance are already standard at WHW.<br>Digitalization, automation, and networking are pioneering areas in which we invest heavily, including time and manpower. We are ready for Industry 4.0, if you are.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"container width-xl\">\n<h2 class=\"heading wp-block-heading\">Sustainability means thinking ahead<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"heading wp-block-heading\">Out of responsibility for people and the environment.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As a family-owned business, we have always been focused on long-term, intergenerational goals. Due to our close connection with the region, we have always taken on a special responsibility for the safety of people and the environment. Especially because our technologies are chemistry-based, we place the highest value on environmental and water protection. Moreover, as a leading company, we set an example in the industry and establish pioneering standards with respect to sustainability. Our own standards for plant and operational safety are often stricter than the legal norms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We develop targeted measures to reduce resource consumption, avoid or better recycle waste, reduce emissions, and systematically optimize our energy efficiency in operational processes. One of the biggest challenges we face is achieving carbon-neutral production by 2030. Intelligent and innovative technologies are also the best way to improve the environmental footprint. We use our research and development as well as the expertise and experience of our employees for this purpose.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"container width-xl\"><div class=\"banner bg bg-grey-lighter\"><picture class=\"image\"><source media=\"(max-width: 799px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.whw.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/whw_verlauf-final-800x800.png\"\/><source media=\"(max-width: 1199px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.whw.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/whw_verlauf-final-1200x670.png\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 1200px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.whw.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/whw_verlauf-final-2000x670.png\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns=%22http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg%22 viewBox=%220 0 200 67%22 \/%3E\" alt=\"\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.whw.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/whw_verlauf-final-2000x670.png\" width=\"2000\" height=\"670\"><\/picture><div class=\"content fc-white\">\n<div class=\"icon-list items-5\">\n<div class=\"icon-item\"><picture class=\"image icon\"><source media=\"(min-width: 0px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.whw.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/Group-8917-2.png\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns=%22http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg%22 viewBox=%220 0 301 300%22 \/%3E\" alt=\"\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.whw.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/Group-8917-2.png\" width=\"301\" height=\"300\"><\/picture><span class=\"number\">650<\/span><span>employees<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"icon-item\"><picture class=\"image icon\"><source media=\"(min-width: 0px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.whw.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/Group-8917.png\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns=%22http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg%22 viewBox=%220 0 301 300%22 \/%3E\" alt=\"\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.whw.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/Group-8917.png\" width=\"301\" height=\"300\"><\/picture><span class=\"number\">6<\/span><span>locations<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"icon-item\"><picture class=\"image icon\"><source media=\"(min-width: 0px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.whw.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/Group-8917-1-1.png\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns=%22http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg%22 viewBox=%220 0 301 300%22 \/%3E\" alt=\"\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.whw.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/Group-8917-1-1.png\" width=\"301\" height=\"300\"><\/picture><span class=\"number\">8% <\/span><span>more employees per year<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"icon-item\"><picture class=\"image icon\"><source media=\"(min-width: 0px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.whw.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/Group-8917-3.png\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns=%22http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg%22 viewBox=%220 0 301 300%22 \/%3E\" alt=\"\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.whw.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/Group-8917-3.png\" 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