Learn more about our history, from a simple production facility to a high-tech center at our location in Austria.
The hardship of the post-war period forces people to take action. On October 15, 52 workers in Matrei set up a manufacturing cooperative. Their production plan includes electrical appliances and low-voltage technical equipment.
GWM establishes itself as an important company in the region. Already, 90 employees have secure livelihoods.
The new 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 combines new skilled jobs with flexible organization and cost-effective manufacturing capabilities.
GWM relocates to a new, state-of-the-art industrial building in Matrei. The metal and glass structure blends in perfectly with the surrounding natural landscape and offers our employees modern, light-filled workspaces.
The high-bay warehouse is 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.
GWM celebrates its 75th anniversary with an open house on July 1, 2023. Business partners, employees, and the local community take part in company tours, show cooking with renowned chefs, and a varied entertainment program enjoyed by 3,700 visitors.
