Winkelmann + Pannhoff GmbH begins to export raw materials to neighboring Holland and enters into close trading relations with the company Becking & Bongers BV.

The production facilities are expanded to include tinning lines, another mainstay. The tinning plant (photo) proves to be a lifeline during the world economic crisis. During this time, we receive foreign currency of stable value through the flourishing trade with the Netherlands.

In the post-war period, our product range changes decisively. We change from a manufacturer of enameled household items to a sheet steel converter and produce special parts needed, for example, in mechanical engineering and heating and water technology.

Furthermore, in this year we found Schneider Stahlhandels-GmbH - also in Ahlen - which subsequently makes a name for itself as a competent partner of internal and external customers in the trade of iron, steel and tubes. Today, our steel service operates under the name Winkelmann Metal Solutions GmbH.

Our company restructures. From now on, Winkelmann & Pannhoff GmbH Umformtechnik mainly produces engine and transmission parts for the automotive industry. The production of simple household items, on the other hand, becomes less and less important.

We found Palsis Schwingungstechnik GmbH + Co. KG in Rödermark, Hesse.

With it, we produce torsional vibration dampers for the first time (photo). These components, which serve to reduce vibrations in engines, pumps and shafts, soon become an important focus of our Winkelmann Automotive division.

In addition, our first foreign subsidiary, Reflex Polska Sp. z o.o. in -Wąbrzeźno- Poland, is founded in 1994.

We celebrate our 100th company anniversary on a wonderful summer day in June. For this purpose we bring the circus Roncalli to Ahlen. In the morning we invited close business partners and in the evening we celebrated with the entire staff in the marquee on the Ahlen fairground.

In the same year, we also found SBT Polska Sp. z o.o. in Legnica, Poland, which later becomes Winkelmann Sp. z o.o. (photo). It initially manufactures parts for building technology and later also for the automotive industry. This site is the largest in our group of companies.

In 2001, Dynaform GmbH in Troisdorf, Germany is acquired and becomes part of the Winkelmann Group. The takeover consolidates one of our current core competencies: The process of flow forming, i.e. the production of drawn or rolled components by forming technology. These include, for example, tubes or rims. In the same year, Winkelmann Dynaform Technik GmbH & Co. KG was founded.

In 2003, the two locations Troisdorf and Ahlen are merged into the current premises in Ahlen. As a result of the merger, the flow-forming competencies are bundled in Winkelmann Dynaform Technik GmbH & Co. KG.

The joint venture Shanghai Winkelmann Longchuan SWL Motorcomponents Co. Ltd. (photo), which manufactures fuel distribution systems in Shanghai, is founded. In addition, the Winkelmann Group acquires Dukla s.r.o., based in Trutnov, Czech Republic, a manufacturer of pressure equipment.

Acquisition of Massive Chipping and Forming Ltd. Sti. in Çorlu, Turkey. As Winkelmann Otomotiv Parçalari, the company begins manufacturing wobble pressed parts with subsequent turning.

2011 Reflex Schweiz GmbH is founded in Pratteln, Switzerland (photo).

We also found Winkelmann Powertrain Components (Langfang) Co., Ltd. in Langfang City, China, which begins manufacturing torsional vibration dampers at this location the following year.

We open our in-house training center (photo) at the headquarters in Ahlen, the Talent Center.

In the same year, we found the Russian Reflex subsidiary Reflex Moscow OOO.

In addition, the service company Protto servis, s.r.o. based in Neratovice, Czech Republic, is acquired.

2015 sees the acquisition of CNG Cylinders International, LP in Oxnard, California in the USA. This company develops and manufactures high-pressure gas cylinders with a volume of up to 560 liters specifically for the storage of natural gas and hydrogen. The cylinders are used in commercial vehicles and gas storage systems, among other applications.

The first open day for the Winkelmann Group takes place. Under the motto "Family Day", the workforce at the Ahlen site is allowed to explore the company premises with their families. The day is accompanied by a colorful supporting program.

In 2015, we begin a major IT project, the introduction of SAP. The Automotive business unit is the first to implement the software.

In 2017, we establish Winkelmann Flowform Technology in Auburn in the US state of Alabama. We put the largest vertical flow-forming machine in the USA into operation there. With Winkelmann Flowform Technology, we have the opportunity to provide competent advice to local customers in the aerospace and oil and gas industries, among others. The establishment of the subsidiary Reflex Asia Pacific PTE in Singapore also contributes to strengthening our international presence.

A milestone in our company history: Schmalbachstraße in Ahlen is now an electricity-autonomous production site. This means that we produce some of our own electricity from renewable sources.

2022 - our Winkelmann Flowforming business unit takes off.

At the beginning of the year we integrated Winkelmann Otomotiv Parçaları , followed by 3 acquisitions of new locations in Germany to expand our business.

At the end of the year, things were not only looking up for the production of components, we were also able to contribute to the success of NASA's Artemis mission - 8 manoeuvring nozzles brought SLS of the ARTEMIS 1 mission at the Kennedy Space Center on course. (Photo)

Heinrich Winkelmann will hand over the role of CEO to Christian Knechtel with effect from 1 July 2024. Heinrich Winkelmann himself shall become Chairman of the Group’s Advisory Board. Christian Knechtel is thus the first non-family member to take up the reigns of CEO. Together with Sven Schirmer – who has rounded off the Winkelmann Group’s executive management body since September 2024 – this team shall lead our company into a future that will allow future generations to flourish and thrive.