Annual Report of the Würth Group 2017
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  • simply in the middle of it

    The new nerve center of Axel Springer SE is currently under construction in Berlin’s former newspaper district, a building that will house up to 3,500 employees on a historic site in the heart of our capital city. The Würth Construction Project Management team has been on-site since the excavation pit was dug. Würth’s construction site sales representative visits the site daily. Together with the supplies provided by Würth’s own building site delivery service, this ensures that stocks are replenished.

    The new nerve center of Axel Springer SE is currently under construction in Berlin’s former newspaper district, a building that will house up to 3,500 employees on a historic site in the heart of our capital city. The Würth Construction Project Management team has been on-site since the excavation pit was dug. Würth’s construction site sales representative visits the site daily. Together with the supplies provided by Würth’s own building site delivery service, this ensures that stocks are replenished.
  • The Würth Collection, which now comprises more than 17,500 works of art, is on show to the public at four museums in the Hohenlohe region and ten art centers across Europe (picture shows the Würth Forum in Rorschach, Switzerland).

    simply inspiring

    The Würth Collection, which now comprises more than 17,500 works of art, is on show to the public at four museums in the Hohenlohe region and ten art centers across Europe (picture shows the Würth Forum in Rorschach, Switzerland).

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  • simply ready to go

    In the “land of the free”, Würth has been a sponsor of the PENSKE team in the American NASCAR Sprint Cup Series since 2012. This allows us to reinforce our brand strategy in the US, too.

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    In the “land of the free”, Würth has been a sponsor of the PENSKE team in the American NASCAR Sprint Cup Series since 2012.  This allows us to reinforce our brand strategy in the US, too.
  • simply top-class

    Discipline and performance are the key to success. This not only applies to Würth, but also to the world of sports. Würth has been supporting the German Ski Association since as far back as 2002.

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    Discipline and performance are the key to success. This not only applies to Würth, but also to the world of sports. Würth has been supporting the German Ski Association since as far back as 2002.
  • Customers can use the Würth App to scan barcodes and order products, find their nearest branch office or analyze the noise level to find the best ear protectors – all they need is their smartphone.

    simply connected

    Customers can use the Würth App to scan barcodes and order products, find their nearest branch office or analyze the noise level to find the best ear protectors – all they need is their smartphone.

  • simply genuine

    Otto Albrecht, head of department at the pressing shop of SWG Schraubenwerk Gaisbach GmbH, went into retirement at the end of 2017. For more than 40 years, he was responsible for production together with his colleagues, processing hundreds of thousands of kilometers of wire and tens of thousands of metric tons of steel to create billions of screws for our customers to work with: a real lifetime achievement for which we can only say THANK YOU! SWG processes 700 km of wire every day distributed across wire reels weighing around 1-2 metric tons each. This equates to 1,700 metric tons per month and 1.5 billion to 2 billion screws every year.

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    Otto Albrecht, head of department at the pressing shop of SWG Schraubenwerk Gaisbach GmbH, went into retirement at the end of 2017. For more than 40 years, he was responsible for production together with his colleagues, processing hundreds of thousands of kilometers of wire and tens of thousands of metric tons of steel to create billions of screws for our customers to work with: a real lifetime achievement for which we can only say THANK YOU!   SWG processes 700 km of wire every day distributed across wire reels weighing around 1-2 metric tons each. This equates to 1,700 metric tons per month and 1.5 billion to 2 billion screws every year.
  • simply unbeatable

    The WÜRTH MASTER range of machinery offers convincing performance coupled with tremendous power and truly inspiring service solutions. It is fully compatible with the ORSY® system world, meaning that everything is always on hand in the workshop and on the construction site. This saves time and money. Würth provides every customer with the right solution for their specific application.

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    The WÜRTH MASTER range of machinery offers convincing performance coupled with tremendous power and truly inspiring service solutions. It is fully compatible with the ORSY® system world, meaning that everything is always on hand in the workshop and on the construction site. This saves time and money. Würth provides every customer with the right solution for their specific application.
  • Adolf Würth set up a screw wholesale business back in 1945. After his father’s sudden death in 1954, Reinhold Würth took over at the helm of the company, which was generating annual sales of EUR 80,000. Today, the company employs a global workforce of more than 74,000 employees at more than 400 companies in over 80 countries, and generated sales of EUR 12.7 billion in 2017.

    simply incredible

    Adolf Würth set up a screw wholesale business back in 1945. After his father’s sudden death in 1954, Reinhold Würth took over at the helm of the company, which was generating annual sales of EUR 80,000. Today, the company employs a global workforce of more than 74,000 employees at more than 400 companies in over 80 countries, and generated sales of EUR 12.7 billion in 2017.

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  • simply e-mobile

    Würth Elektronik eiSos is a technology partner of the Audi Sport Abt Schaeffler racing team in the all-electric Formula E racing series. The highly efficient components contributed to Lucas di Grassi’s win at the World Championship in the 2016 / 2017 season and to 2nd place in the team rankings.

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    Würth Elektronik eiSos is a technology partner of the Audi Sport Abt Schaeffler racing team in the all-electric Formula E racing series. The highly efficient components contributed to Lucas di Grassi’s win at the World Championship in the 2016 / 2017 season and to 2nd place in the team rankings.
  • simply fascinating

    In its first season, the Würth Philharmonic Orchestra played 16 concerts in the Reinhold Würth Hall at Carmen Würth Forum, featuring renowned soloists and conductors. The performances were completely sold out.

    In its first season, the Würth Philharmonic Orchestra played 16 concerts in the Reinhold Würth Hall at Carmen Würth Forum, featuring renowned soloists and conductors. The performances were completely sold out.
  • In 1962, Reinhold Würth set up the first company outside of Germany, in the Netherlands. In 1987, 25 years later, Würth was already represented on all five continents. The solidarity between all Würth subsidiaries is reflected in its architecture: The inviting and communicative design bathed in light transports the corporate culture across borders.

    simply international

    In 1962, Reinhold Würth set up the first company outside of Germany, in the Netherlands. In 1987, 25 years later, Würth was already represented on all five continents. The solidarity between all Würth subsidiaries is reflected in its architecture: The inviting and communicative design bathed in light transports the corporate culture across borders.

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  • simply committed

    With Hotel-Restaurant Anne-Sophie in Künzelsau, ­Carmen Würth created an environment in which people with and without disabilities can work together to demonstrate that the only barriers holding us back are in our heads.

    With Hotel-Restaurant Anne-Sophie in Künzelsau, ­Carmen Würth created an environment in which people with and without disabilities can work together to demonstrate that the only barriers holding us back are in our heads.
  • simply curious

    Even at the age of 83, Prof. Reinhold Würth never stops asking himself what is “beyond the tip of his own nose”. Something that is deeply ingrained in the day-to-day working life of all Würth employees.

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    Even at the age of 83, Prof. Reinhold Würth never stops asking himself what is “beyond the tip of his own nose”. Something that is deeply ingrained in the day-to-day working life of all Würth employees.
  • Carmen Würth celebrated her 80th birthday with numerous guests in her namesake venue “Carmen Würth Forum”. Reinhold Würth’s wife has been personally committed to ensuring that people with and without disabilities can live and work together successfully for decades.

    simply touched

    Carmen Würth celebrated her 80th birthday with numerous guests in her namesake venue “Carmen Würth Forum”. Reinhold Würth’s wife has been personally committed to ensuring that people with and without disabilities can live and work together successfully for decades.

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  • simply spirited

    Enna is training as a wholesale and foreign trade specialist at Adolf Würth GmbH & Co. KG. She spends a large portion of her training at the various branch offices in the region, focusing on sales, product consulting and inventory management. “It makes me happy every single time a customer thanks me for the good advice and great service and wishes me a nice day as they leave,” she says.

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    Enna is training as a wholesale and foreign trade specialist at Adolf Würth GmbH & Co. KG. She spends a large portion of her training at the various branch offices in the region, focusing on sales, product consulting and inventory management. “It makes me happy every single time a customer thanks me for the good advice and great service and wishes me a nice day as they leave,” she says.
  • simply clever

    Founded by Bettina Würth in Künzelsau in 2006, the independent school Freie Schule Anne-Sophie has boasted another attractive location in Berlin since 2011. The bilingual curriculum is designed to open up international prospects for tomorrow’s little winners early on.

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    Founded by Bettina Würth in Künzelsau in 2006, the independent school Freie Schule Anne-Sophie has boasted another attractive location in Berlin since 2011. The bilingual curriculum is designed to open up international prospects for tomorrow’s little winners early on.
  • Covering a total area of 11,000 square meters, the new culture and convention center offers a varied range of event opportunities in an inspiring environment. Designed by David Chipperfield Architects, Carmen Würth Forum is a place for people to come together and stands as a beacon in the middle of the Hohenlohe countryside.

    simply mesmerizing

    Covering a total area of 11,000 square meters, the new culture and convention center offers a varied range of event opportunities in an inspiring environment. Designed by David Chipperfield Architects, Carmen Würth Forum is a place for people to come together and stands as a beacon in the middle of the Hohenlohe countryside.

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  • simply new

    ORSY® is a versatile modular system for warehouse management – individually tailored to meet each customer’s needs. Material supplies have taken on a new dimension with the ORSY® system shelf sensor: It is the first ORSY® system shelf that can detect stock levels and place orders automatically. If the stock level falls below a defined level, the sensor-based monitoring device in the individual storage bins automatically triggers an order. This means that customers never run out of material – with no stress or personnel expenses involved. The concept, which has already been tried and tested in the industrial sector, is now making its way into the trades segment.

    ORSY® is a versatile modular system for warehouse management – individually tailored to meet each customer’s needs. Material supplies have taken on a new dimension with the ORSY® system shelf sensor: It is the first ORSY® system shelf that can detect stock levels and place orders automatically. If the stock level falls below a defined level, the sensor-based monitoring device in the individual storage bins automatically triggers an order. This means that customers never run out of material – with no stress or personnel expenses involved. The concept, which has already been tried and tested in the industrial sector, is now making its way into the trades segment.
  • simply great

    The jewel in the crown of the new Carmen Würth Forum is the elegant Reinhold Würth Hall. The chamber music hall offers seats for 580 visitors and stands out thanks to its exquisite decor: the walls are clad with French walnut while the floors are made of oiled German smoked oak. The acoustics are excellent.

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    The jewel in the crown of the new Carmen Würth Forum is the elegant Reinhold Würth Hall. The chamber music hall offers seats for 580 visitors and stands out thanks to its exquisite decor: the walls are clad with French walnut while the floors are made of oiled German smoked oak. The acoustics are excellent.
  • “During my training to become a professional warehouse clerk, I was always challenged but also encouraged. I just feel at home here: my work is varied and I have a great team,” says Judita from Lithuania.

    simply right

    “During my training to become a professional warehouse clerk, I was always challenged but also encouraged. I just feel at home here: my work is varied and I have a great team,” says Judita from Lithuania.

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  • simply electrifying

    Innovative components produced by Würth Elektronik are used in almost all electronic applications. The LAN transformer is a key component used in state-of-the-art, highly networked electronics in the age of Industry 4.0 and the Internet of Things (IoT).

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    Innovative components produced by Würth Elektronik are used in almost all electronic applications. The LAN transformer is a key component used in state-of-the-art, highly networked electronics in the age of Industry 4.0 and the Internet of Things (IoT).
  • simply flourishing

    “Growth like a healthy tree,” is how the185-year-old company Ammann Holzbau describes the history behind the family business. With the quality of its craftsmanship, culminating in the construction of church spires, Ammann demonstrates that wood is one of the most innovative building materials available to us today. Junior manager Michael Ammann (left) is counting on the reliability of Würth as his main supplier, and on the expert advice provided by his sales representative Andreas Mickel. He has been serving his customer for more than 15 years now: A supplier has turned into a partner.

    “Growth like a healthy tree,” is how the185-year-old company Ammann Holzbau describes the history behind the family business. With the quality of its craftsmanship, culminating in the construction of church spires, Ammann demonstrates that wood is one of the most innovative building materials available to us today. Junior manager Michael Ammann (left) is counting on the reliability of Würth as his main supplier, and on the expert advice provided by his sales representative Andreas Mickel. He has been serving his customer for more than 15 years now: A supplier has turned into a partner.
  • The cultural center “Kulturhaus Würth”, along with its integrated library “Bibliothek Frau Holle”, opened its doors in Künzelsau in May 2017. The reference library on the first floor features more than 7,000 books from the private collection of Carmen Würth, which are available to the public free of charge. The venue is used to host lectures, courses and small-scale artistic performances on a regular basis.

    simply magical

    The cultural center “Kulturhaus Würth”, along with its integrated library “Bibliothek Frau Holle”, opened its doors in Künzelsau in May 2017. The reference library on the first floor features more than 7,000 books from the private collection of Carmen Würth, which are available to the public free of charge. The venue is used to host lectures, courses and small-scale artistic performances on a regular basis.

  • simply multifunctional

    SWG Schraubenwerk Gaisbach GmbH: Pressed parts have to be threaded, heat-treated and galvanized in additional processing steps before they can be used by woodworkers as ASSY® screws.

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    SWG Schraubenwerk Gaisbach GmbH: Pressed parts have to be threaded, heat-treated and galvanized in additional processing steps before they can be used by woodworkers as ASSY® screws.
  • simply customized

    Würth Industrie Service GmbH & Co. KG, Bad Mergentheim: The Kanban logistics center at Industriepark Würth – customized C-part management ensures maximum supply security for manufacturing companies.

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    Würth Industrie Service GmbH & Co. KG, Bad Mergentheim: The Kanban logistics center at Industriepark Würth – customized C-part management ensures maximum supply security for manufacturing companies.
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simply good: Würth is making people’s work easier
Making people’s work easier. This is the vision that has always motivated us at Würth: with products that are simply good, with reliable service, with commitment stemming from conviction. This is the vision to which we owe our success. Today, we have operations worldwide: as a specialist for fastening and assembly materials, as a market leader. This is what motivates us in our commitment to our customers. Why? It’s simple really: We want to live and work in a world in which people are happy. This is why we are also committed to youth and art, literature and sports, music and science. In short: we are committed to quality of life. For our fellow human beings. And in very concrete terms. So what does that mean? Let us show you …


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