Strong in stainless steel
For decades Armaturenwerk Hötensleben GmbH (AWH) has been manufacturing highquality stainless steel components for the food, cosmetics, chemical and pharmaceutical industries.
AWH is a partner of choice for machine manufacturers, end consumers and distributors when it comes to quality stainless steel components used in process industries. In 2024 the company generated a turnover of €88 million, while the workforce increased to 430. The logistics and warehouse centre in Hötensleben, in the middle of Germany, and a collection and dispatch warehouse for small parts and tubes in Vienna (Austria) allow for short delivery times. The company has all the advantages of state-of-the-art manufacturing technologies, core competences in the areas of cleaning technology, valve technology, product recovery technology, mixing technology and a quality management system in accordance with ISO 9001:2015, ATEX and PED.
The majority of our business is conducted in the food sector (70 per cent), followed by pharmaceuticals (20 per cent). Cosmetics and chemicals make up the remainder. Standard products are supplemented by customised components, which are planned and implemented in close cooperation with customers. Comprehensive technical advice and services form the basis for long-term customer relationships – AWH sees itself in the role of a consultant and service provider, always aiming for the highest degree of added value for clients and partners.
Investments
The company traces its roots back to the year 1859, and the growth of the business continues to trigger substantial investments. A new tube storage was built in 2001, followed by a new logistics hall in 2004 and a new production hall in 2009. In 2012 AWH opened a new electropolishing bath, and in 2013 the fourth building phase resulted in a new production site including administrative facilities. To meet the very good order situation, another production site and a modern office building were completed in 2019. Another 100 000 qm area has already been purchased for future expansion.
Expanding the global network
AWH components are sold worldwide, in all standards and with documentation in the appropriate languages, based on national and international standards. After Germany, Europe and arab territory are very important markets for us. AWH has representatives in France, Italy, Romania, Czech, South Africa, the Netherlands and in Algeria as well as a storage facility in Austria.
New geographical markets are on the agenda, but our strategy is controlled growth from within. As a member of the NEUMO Ehrenberg Group we can use synergies among the group members, and benefit from group-wide representations and distribution structures around the world.
Customer service 2.0
A great added value for our customers is the AWH onlineshop with over 22,000 products in the portfolio. Purchases can be made via the store platform with just a few mouse clicks and from any location.
The online shop is especially popular for small part orders. For large products and installation solutions requiring intensive consultation, such as product recovery systems and mixers, our designers and application engineers are available to provide advice.
