Constant adaptation to changing market conditions, an uncompromising quality concept and the use of new and economical processes have helped us to build a good reputation at home and abroad and shape our company and its family tradition.
Today, we have more than 110 employees and production facilities with an area of 10,000 m² for the production of high-quality steel and stainless steel products for the paper and chemical industry, as well as environmental technology – from simple steel blanks to entire machines and devices, in addition to high-quality fittings.
Our company’s recipe for success: high quality and individual solutions for new designs as well as for repairs and spare parts. This, in combination with a high level of versatility and short delivery times, makes us a valued partner of diverse industries worldwide.
The company history in brief:
1908
Founded as a metalsmith artisan shop in Heidenheim a.d. Brenz
1946
Initial orders from the paper industry, e.g. wood transport drums
1949
Production of the first pulper and pulp vats
1959
Start of fitting production:
first development of fittings for pulp preparation with control technology
1962
Cutting of the sod for the plant in Oggenhausen
First series production of LOHSE fittings
1966
First major valve package to Gernsbach
1974
Development of the LW500 ragger rope cutter
1975
First foreign sales agency
1984
First rake for coarse disposal in pulpers
1985
Development of pulpers for biodegradable waste
1991
Development of draining press
1996
First reject drums
Delivery of five complete systems for processing biodegradable waste
2001
The world’s biggest board machine is equipped with LOHSE valves
Development of bulk material valves
2002
Construction of a fan with diameter of 8.3 m, a weight of 125 t and a power output of 3800 kW
2004
Gate valve with a nominal diameter of 1000 is delivered to China
2005
Development of valves for high-pressure applications
2006
Development of the metal sealing RQS valve
2014
Meanwhile we have references in the following industries:
paper, disposal, chemicals, mining, pharmaceuticals, water treatment, food production, construction, biogas