REHAU UK Fact Sheet
REHAU delivers "Unlimited Polymer Solutions", and is the premium worldwide brand for polymer-based innovations and systems in building solutions, automotive and industry. The company generates continuous growth through its expertise and innovative capabilities in materials development, systems design and surface technology. More than 15,000 employees at over 170 locations around the world ensure the success of the independent and privately held company.
Founding of the Company
Founded in 1948 in the Bavarian town of Rehau, the company found many opportunities to replace traditional materials with more effective, polymer-based materials. Initial products included shoe welting, garden hose and automotive components.
In 1962 REHAU opened a UK Sales Office and warehouse in Slough, Berkshire.
This followed with the opening of 2 more sales offices in Manchester and Birmingham, 1969 and 1972 respectively.
With REHAU UK's continuing expansion, this lead to the opening of 2 production facilities, Almlwch in 1975 and Blaenau FFestiniog in 1979.
This expansion lead to the relocation of the UK Head Office to Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire in 1995.
In 2000, company founder Helmut Wagner transferred control of the company to his sons. Jobst Wagner became President of the Board of Directors and Dr. Veit Wagner became Vice President.
Development
At first, REHAU successfully established itself in Germany and the surrounding countries. It soon expanded throughout Europe, and then to North America and Asia/Australia. Today, REHAU is represented worldwide in more than 50 countries.
Future
By focusing on medium- and long-term goals rather than emphasising short-term profits, REHAU will remain an independent and reliable business partner. With this emphasis on stable growth, the company targets industries and regions that promise long-term potential.
Structure
REHAU conducts business throughout the world, tailoring its products and services to the demands of each region. REHAU conducts business throughout the world, with individual business segments varying in significance depending on the region. Geographically, our company is divided into eight regions:
Business Segments
Building Solutions: As a leading supplier of polymer-based solutions to construction, REHAU systematically addresses sustainable design priorities by enhancing comfort and convenience, reducing energy costs, creating healthy and safe environments, and conserving finite resources. REHAU’s products and systems for the window and door, heating and plumbing, and pipe markets complement each other in integrated solutions that optimise performance.
Automotive: As a leading supplier of polymer-based solutions to automotive, REHAU systematically optimises design, comfort and safety for drivers and passengers. With key programs including exterior components such as bumpers and fenders, intelligent modules for water and air management, and thermoplastic sealing systems, REHAU is a worldwide premium supplier to all major automotive manufacturers.
Industry: As a leading supplier of polymer-based solutions to industry, REHAU systematically enhances function, design and comfort. From furniture to appliance to transportation, REHAU offers standard products and customer-specific solutions that offer unique performance and design features and integrate seamlessly into its customers’ production environments.
Customer Support
REHAU is dedicated to ensuring product satisfaction and to strengthening the position of its partners in the market place. This is achieved through customer support services including applications engineering, stringent quality control standards, just-in-time and sequenced deliveries, EDI and e-Business systems, and REHAU Academy training courses.
Quality Management
REHAU’s quality management system is based on a range of demanding requirements, including those stipulated by ISO 9002, QS 9000, Ford Q1 and the ISO 14001 environmental management system.
Research and Innovation
Based on industry-specific, customer-oriented research, REHAU develops materials, formulas and procedures suitable for series production. Through successfully collaboration of applications engineers, laboratory technicians, process engineers, and tooling and machinery design specialists, REHAU provides significant benefit to its customers.
Employees
- UK and Ireland: more than 800
- Worldwide: more than 15,000
Locations
- UK and Ireland: 7 sales offices, 3 factories,1 central distribution warehouse, 1 administration office
- Worldwide: 129 sales offices, 41 plants, 16 administrative offices
Founded in 1948 in the Bavarian town of Rehau, the company found many opportunities to replace traditional materials with more effective, polymer-based materials. Initial products included shoe welting, garden hose and automotive components.
In 1962 REHAU opened a UK Sales Office and warehouse in Slough, Berkshire.
This followed with the opening of 2 more sales offices in Manchester and Birmingham, 1969 and 1972 respectively.
With REHAU UK's continuing expansion, this lead to the opening of 2 production facilities, Almlwch in 1975 and Blaenau FFestiniog in 1979.
This expansion lead to the relocation of the UK Head Office to Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire in 1995.
In 2000, company founder Helmut Wagner transferred control of the company to his sons. Jobst Wagner became President of the Board of Directors and Dr. Veit Wagner became Vice President.
Development
At first, REHAU successfully established itself in Germany and the surrounding countries. It soon expanded throughout Europe, and then to North America and Asia/Australia. Today, REHAU is represented worldwide in more than 50 countries.
Future
By focusing on medium- and long-term goals rather than emphasising short-term profits, REHAU will remain an independent and reliable business partner. With this emphasis on stable growth, the company targets industries and regions that promise long-term potential.
Structure
REHAU conducts business throughout the world, tailoring its products and services to the demands of each region. REHAU conducts business throughout the world, with individual business segments varying in significance depending on the region. Geographically, our company is divided into eight regions:
- Region Central Europe (Central Europe with Germany, Poland, the Baltic Region, Finland),
- Region South (Southern Europe, South America, parts of North Africa),
- Region Southeast Europe (Southeast Europe with Greece, the Czech Republic and Turkey),
- Region East (Russia, Belarus, Turkic States),
- Region Western Europe (France, Switzerland, the Benelux States, parts of North Africa),
- Region North America (North and Central America),
- Region Asia and Australia (Asia and Australia),
- as well as the Region GS (Great Britain, Ireland, Scandinavia, South Africa).
Business Segments
Building Solutions: As a leading supplier of polymer-based solutions to construction, REHAU systematically addresses sustainable design priorities by enhancing comfort and convenience, reducing energy costs, creating healthy and safe environments, and conserving finite resources. REHAU’s products and systems for the window and door, heating and plumbing, and pipe markets complement each other in integrated solutions that optimise performance.
Automotive: As a leading supplier of polymer-based solutions to automotive, REHAU systematically optimises design, comfort and safety for drivers and passengers. With key programs including exterior components such as bumpers and fenders, intelligent modules for water and air management, and thermoplastic sealing systems, REHAU is a worldwide premium supplier to all major automotive manufacturers.
Industry: As a leading supplier of polymer-based solutions to industry, REHAU systematically enhances function, design and comfort. From furniture to appliance to transportation, REHAU offers standard products and customer-specific solutions that offer unique performance and design features and integrate seamlessly into its customers’ production environments.
Customer Support
REHAU is dedicated to ensuring product satisfaction and to strengthening the position of its partners in the market place. This is achieved through customer support services including applications engineering, stringent quality control standards, just-in-time and sequenced deliveries, EDI and e-Business systems, and REHAU Academy training courses.
Quality Management
REHAU’s quality management system is based on a range of demanding requirements, including those stipulated by ISO 9002, QS 9000, Ford Q1 and the ISO 14001 environmental management system.
Research and Innovation
Based on industry-specific, customer-oriented research, REHAU develops materials, formulas and procedures suitable for series production. Through successfully collaboration of applications engineers, laboratory technicians, process engineers, and tooling and machinery design specialists, REHAU provides significant benefit to its customers.
Employees
- UK and Ireland: more than 800
- Worldwide: more than 15,000
Locations
- UK and Ireland: 7 sales offices, 3 factories,1 central distribution warehouse, 1 administration office
- Worldwide: 129 sales offices, 41 plants, 16 administrative offices
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© REHAU Ltd. All Rights reserved. 2008
© REHAU Ltd. All Rights reserved. 2008