Company Schlösser Armaturen
Tradition and innovation as the key drivers to success
In 1954, Schlösser Armaturen began manufacturing fittings and valves for modern building services at its factory in Olpe. These product areas remain an important part of the company today. The focus is on high-quality materials, functional solutions and reliable workmanship.
Following its foundation by Johann Schlösser, the company developed into an important employer in Olpe by the end of the 1950s. Its early manufacturing activities focused primarily on shut-off valves and water meters.
Solid growth
In 1998, Schlösser Armaturen was acquired by the de Gruyter and Stach families and was integrated into the corporate group two years later. The group also includes puteus in Tönisvorst and heinrichschulte in Iserlohn.
The long-established Werner Schütz company, founded in 1928, was also integrated into the Olpe site. Water meters under the Werner Schütz brand have since been produced and marketed under the umbrella of Schlösser Armaturen.
In the years that followed, the manufacturing operation was extensively developed. Modern robotic systems and automated production processes were introduced, while investments were also made in warehousing, logistics and the expansion of the site. New developments in fittings and valves supported the company’s further positioning in the market and provided a foundation for continuous growth.
Well positioned for the new millennium
To develop the site over the long term, the owner families continued to invest in production, logistics and infrastructure in Olpe.
In May 2008, a new logistics hall covering approximately 4,000 square metres was completed. One year later, an information and exhibition centre of around 450 square metres opened for events, presentations and receptions.
At the beginning of 2015, a new logistics centre with a floor area of approximately 3,200 square metres was inaugurated after around six months of construction. This made it possible to relocate parts of production to the former dispatch hall and reorganise existing areas.
In the same year, the production of nuts and fittings was expanded through an additional manufacturing facility at the Iserlohn site.
In summer 2016, Schlösser Armaturen moved into a further office building covering approximately 1,000 square metres. Modern technical solutions were also incorporated into the continued development of the building and energy infrastructure.
Today, Schlösser Armaturen manufactures at its Olpe site on an area of approximately 25,000 square metres. The company also uses additional production and electroplating capacities at the headquarters of its sister company heinrichschulte in Iserlohn, covering around 12,000 square metres.
As a vocational training company, Schlösser Armaturen is firmly rooted in the region. The company’s objective is to continuously develop its product portfolio, strengthen its technical expertise and reinforce confidence in products from Olpe over the long term.
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