Who we are
REHAU is the leading international systems manufacturer in the construction, automotive and industrial sectors. Since its beginnings in 1948, our company has grown continuously on the basis of its own strengths. Starting as a three-man production operation, REHAU has evolved to become an independent corporate group, active throughout the world. - 1948: Company founded in Rehau, Germany
- 1949: 23 employees
- 1956: The first REHAU plant outside Germany is opened in Austria
- 1961: REHAU Plastics Inc. founded in North America
- 1965: Subsidiary in Morhange, France
- 1967: First performance evaluation of all employees with results linked to variable compensation shares
- 1972: Additional sales offices open in Germany, Thailand and Great Britain
- 1976 At the urging of REHAU, the position of plastics and rubber process mechanic becomes a recognized profession
- 1983: The 5,000-employee-mark is passed
- 1994: In Hungary, the first of currently twelve subsidiaries in Southeastern Europe opens
- 2000: Company founder, Helmut Wagner, transfers management of the corporate group to his sons: Jobst Wagner is named President of the Supervisory Board, Dr. Veit Wagner is named Vice-President
- REHAU today: Approx. 15,000 employees worldwide with approx. 12,000 in Europe of whom approx. 7,000 are employed in Germany
At more than 170 locations in 54 countries, approx. 15,000 employees work towards the growth and success of our company and, together, create progress from Singapore to St. Petersburg, from Leesburg to Lyon, from Melbourne to Munich – REHAU is active on five continents and is continually expanding its network.- Worldwide: 132 sales offices, 41 plants, 16 administrative office, 9 distribution centers
- In Europe: 86 sales offices, 25 plants, 11 administrative office, 6 distribution centers
- In Germany: 16 sales offices, 11 plants, 2 administrative office, 3 distribution centers
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