Milestones from 1922 to the present
The name Brand has been associated with springs used in industry for almost one hundred years. A brief history of the brandgroup.
Milestones from 1922 to the present
2022
Establishment of the Joint Venture Ingpuls Dynamics
The joint venture is the logical consequence of many years of cooperation with Ingpuls on various levels. As a manufacturer of high-purity and customized shape memory alloys (SMA), Ingpuls Dynamics produces SMA actuators, assemblies and systems for various industries.
Foundation of product area for E-Mobility components
We are expanding our expertise in the field of e-mobility. In the future, another product world will emerge alongside our familiar world of springs: Wire bending parts for electric motors in e-drive trains and battery modules as well as for energy distribution in electric vehicles.
2021
Building conversion for the medical sector
For our entry into the medical technology field an existing warehouse structure was upgraded to the highest possible standard for this purpose. The production department is also making great strides.
2019
Start of production of the first torsion spring for decoupled alternator pulleys
First production of torsion springs from tension-optimised valve spring wire in automotive auxiliary systems
2018
Realignment and announcement of our new corporate brand
We operate worldwide under the brandgroup, and in so doing integrate all parts of the company, subsidiaries, affiliates and national companies under one strategic brand umbrella.
Implementation of our new corporate identity
In order to expand our established position on the market and to ensure that our corporate brand becomes better known, we are developing a new corporate identity and are gradually implementing it within the group.
2017
Establishment of our own laboratory
In order to always be one step ahead as a forward-looking company in research and development, the laboratory was established in 2017 and set up at the Anröchte site. Due to ever-increasing demands in the area of development and analysis, the laboratory is equipped with the latest equipment for material and damage analysis.
Our special analysis capabilities include classical metallography on an optical basis, hardness testing down to the micro-load range, scanning electron microscopy with energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy and X-ray diffraction based on the Debye-Scherrer method.
2016
New building for Brand Springs Poland
New building and move to the new home of Brand Poland Springs (BSP) in Siemianowice. The location has the latest manufacturing technology, for example for the automotive, construction, door industry and also industrial applications.
Takeover of Brand Oskar Schwenk, Fellbach
The brandgroup takes over the company Oskar Schwenk in Fellbach near Stuttgart. After the acquisition, the newly-founded company Brand Oskar Schwenk (BOS) continues to mainly manufacture products for applications in the automotive sector.
Start of production of arc springs for belt tensioners
2015
Expansion to Mexico
The brandgroup and the Kern-Liebers group of companies decide to embark upon another strategic partnership. In 2015, the joint venture Brand-Kern-Liebers is founded in El Marques near Querétaro, Mexico.
2012
Expansion to China
To meet the growing demand on the Asian market, we establish a joint venture called Brand-Kern-Liebers (BKL) with our strategic partner Kern Liebers. The company is based in Taicang.
2008
Building extension, Anröchte
Construction of a new 8,000 m² production hall and warehouse, as well as an administration building for the industrial springs and door industry divisions in Anröchte.
2007
Construction of a new logistics hall for the door and gate technology division in Anröchte
We also see ourselves as a service and logistics partner for our customers. In that capacity, we build a logistics hall especially for our customers in the industrial and garage doors sector.
2006
Expansion into Eastern Europe
In order to optimally serve our Eastern European customers and to further expand our market presence, the sales and engineering company Brand Springs Poland (BSP) is founded in Katowice.
2005
Acquisition of and start of production at Brand KG, Erwitte plant
We acquire another production and administration location in order to cater to our own sustainable and strategic growth, and as a further clear commitment to Germany as a location. At Erwitte, we exclusively manufacture springs for automotive drivetrains. Floor space: 40,000 m², the usable area is 6,100 m².
2003
BRANDHOLDING founded
All activities of the companies within the brandgroup are coordinated under BRANDHOLDING.
Start of production of arc springs for torque converter applications
Springs made of ultra-high-strength wire for crankshaft dampers (VW)
2000
Expansion of the production facilities at the Anröchte plant
The continuous growth of recent years requires another new building in Anröchte. A dedicated 3,500 m² production hall and a modern administration building are built to manufacture springs used in door and technology.
Automatic production line for door springs
1997
Founding of SATA Trading, France
The sales and engineering office SATA Trading is founded in Schweighouse (Haguenau, France) so that optimum support can be provided for the French market in a commercial and advisory capacity.
Introduction of the nitriding process
Nitriding to improve the fatigue strength properties and lifetime of highly-stressed springs in powertrains.
1996
Takeover of SATA, France
Acquisition and start of production in Schweighouse (Haguenau, France).
1990
Founding of Continental Springs, Great Britain
Sales and engineering office Continental Springs opens in Great Britain.
Start of springs production for belt tensioners
First production of torsion springs for automatic belt tensioners in the auxiliary drives systems
1984
Takeover of Märkische Federnwerk (MFW) in Lüdenscheid
Märkische Federnwerk is our all-rounder for the production of all types of industrial springs.
1980
First CNC winding machine
First CNC winding machine for the fully-automatic production of compression springs in series use
1972
New building and move to Anröchte
Despite the repeated expansion of the production area, the existing capacities are no longer sufficient. The move to Anröchte takes place, with all operations and administration now combined under one roof.
The production floor space at that time was 4,200 m². In the years that followed, the production floor space increased to 20,000 m².
1962
Dr. Bernt Schroer joins as general partner / managing director
Establishment of fully automated production. The machinery pool is jointly developed by the company. Thanks to continuous, solid growth, the brandgroup will soon be one of the leading German manufacturers of cold-formed technical springs.
1922
Founding of Wilhelm Brand KG in Lippstadt
The company Wilhelm Brand KG was founded in Lippstadt (Westphalia) by Mr. Wilhelm Brand.