{"id":18698,"date":"2021-05-17T14:52:38","date_gmt":"2021-05-17T12:52:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sam.zweigelb.com\/?page_id=18698"},"modified":"2023-02-09T11:57:35","modified_gmt":"2023-02-09T10:57:35","slug":"about-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/fwb-gmbh.de\/en\/about-us\/","title":{"rendered":"About us"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Who is FWB<\/span><\/span><\/h3><\/span>

Great ideas are
\nalways on good partners.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/span>[vc_column_text animation_delay=”0″]FWB \u2013 more than plastic\u2026<\/span><\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text animation_delay=”0″]FWB Kunststofftechnik GmbH stands for innovative development work and technical competence in plastic injection molding technology. The comprehensive support of individual customer requirements – from the idea, to the design, to the precise production of the injection molds – guarantees the demand for the highest manufacturing quality. This is also the basis for functional and cost-effective precision plastic products and thus the basis for efficient and successful cooperation with our customers.<\/p>\n

For more than 30 years, the company FWB Kunststofftechnik GmbH has been meeting the individual requirements of well-known companies at home and abroad. With the fields of activity injection molds, automation, plastic parts (with a shot weight of 2 – 650 g) and assembly, FWB generates a turnover of approx. 20 million Euro per year with about 170 employees.<\/p>\n

As a future-oriented company, we strive for a top position in the international plastics industry, including the associated mold manufacturing. Our focus is on innovation in plastics, mastery of complicated processes and the development of high-performance molds. Already today, we are one of the leading companies for individual solutions in Germany in our focus technologies.<\/p>\n

In order to maintain the high technical level of FWB in the future, it has become a matter of course for us to train new specialists in the fields of tool mechanics, process mechanics for plastics technology and mechatronics. In addition, we also train young BA students in the commercial area and in development, together with our partner university. Our highly qualified and committed employees are primarily responsible for FWB’s success. Our investments in further education and training measures underline the high value of our employees.<\/p>\n

As one of the largest employers in Pirmasens, we feel not only connected to our region but also committed to it. Our commitment to charitable aid organizations in the region, as well as our support of local schools and sports clubs, is very close to our hearts.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row element_id=”567439″ css=”.vc_custom_1548937263345{padding-top: 96px !important;padding-bottom: 96px !important;background-color: #f5f5f5 !important;}”][vc_column animation_delay=”0″ css_animation=”bottom-to-top” width=”1\/2″ element_id=”221159″ offset=”vc_col-lg-3 vc_col-md-3 vc_col-xs-12″ crp=”480:i:i,480-768:i:i,768-1024:i:i,1024-1280:i:i,1280-1366:i:i,1366-1600:i:i,1600-1920:i:i”]

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The history of FWB<\/span> at a glance.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/span>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row element_id=”233081″ element_css=”.vc-row-666916 .top-gradient {background:linear-gradient(to bottom, #ffffff 0%,rgba(255,255,255,0) 100%);}” grid_overlay=”black” css=”.vc_custom_1548927243306{padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 96px !important;}”][vc_column]

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1980. Foundation<\/h3>

“FWB Kunststofftechnik GmbH”, short for “Formen- und Werkzeugbau” – mould making and tool manufacture – was founded by Manfred Schmidt. The company produces accessories for shoes such as heels, toe caps or counters.
\nAlso in 1980, FWB set up an own tool shop.<\/span><\/span>\n

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1989. White Goods<\/h3>

Production of technical plastics parts started (white goods \u2013 household appliances)<\/span><\/span>\n<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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1997. 2K Parts<\/h3>

The first two-component parts were produced for the automotive industry (air conditioning systems, hand wheels, flaps; white goods \u2013 adjusting knobs)<\/span><\/span>\n<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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1999. Core-Back<\/h3>

First order received: production of complex two-component injection moulding parts using core-back process<\/span><\/span>\n<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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2000. Sales Increase<\/h3>

Substantial sales increase thanks to several big orders placed by Hella (accelerators), Johnson Control (E-class car interiors) and Magna Donnelly (wing mirrors)<\/span><\/span>\n<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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2002. 10 Mio. Turnover<\/h3>

Turnover exceeded 10 million euros with more than 100 employees<\/span><\/span>\n<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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2004. TS 16949<\/h3>

FWB was successfully certified according to TS 16949. Turnover is 13 million euros with 121 employees.<\/span><\/span>\n<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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2006. Fuel Cell<\/h3>

Development of the fuel cell started<\/span><\/span>\n<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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2007. LED Lense<\/h3>

Development of the LED lens made of plastic started<\/span><\/span>\n

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2008. Automation Tech<\/h3>

FWB set up an own automation technology department<\/span><\/span>\n<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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2009. Automated Insert Moulding<\/h3>

First series production project started: fully automated insert moulding of contact elements<\/span><\/span>\n<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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2011. Top 20 Toolmaking<\/h3>

StVZO approval (German law) for the bike lamp
\nFWB was honoured with the “Top 20 Werkzeugbau” award<\/span><\/span>\n

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2012. Logistics center<\/h3>

Construction of our logistics center with a total area of ca. 2.200m<\/span>\u00b2<\/span><\/span>\n<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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2015. New production hall<\/h3>

Construction of another production hall with a total area of ca. 1.000m\u00b2
\nFWB was honoured with the “Gro\u00dfer Preis des Mittelstandes” award<\/span><\/span>\n<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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2017. Top Innovator 2017<\/h3>

FWB was honoured with the “Top Innovator 2017” award<\/span><\/span>\n

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AWARDS<\/span><\/span><\/p>

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