Consistency Through Changing Times

No one at Werner Schmid could have imagined that a global pandemic would be raging in 2021, the company’s anniversary year. This extraordinary time, with all its drastic changes, has not only taught the company once again how important it is to be able to think outside the box, but has also encouraged it to remain open to new, creative solutions and to occasionally explore alternative, previously uncharted paths. A look back at 75 years of eventful company history shows that this approach has proven successful time and again in the past.

From its founding by Werner Schmid in May 1946 as a metalworking company, through its evolution into a stamping plant, the establishment of its own toolmaking division, and the start of plastics prtocessing, all the way to the successful production of metal-plastic hybrids, Werner Schmid GmbH has always been subject to constant change. In addition to two relocations, this evolution has been accompanied by advancing automation, continuous modernization of the production areas, and ever-increasing digitalization. As early as 1971, the first hydraulic and mechanical presses laid the foundation for automated process sequencing in metal forming, which reached a preliminary peak in 2015 and 2018 with the introduction of the first servo presses; In 1982, the design department said “goodbye to the drawing board”; shortly thereafter, toolmaking entered the era of freely programmable control technology with the first CNC-capable machines; in 1998, the first robots were introduced into plastics manufacturing. In 2018, Werner Schmid GmbH invested in securing long-term growth opportunities at its Fulda location by acquiring the neighboring property.

The traditional family-owned company considers itself fortunate to remain competitive in the market today – despite all current challenges – with plans for the future and secure jobs, following 75 years of stable and healthy growth.

We owe our gratitude to all current and former employees, as well as to our customers and business partners.

Over the past 75 years, you have all stood by Werner Schmid GmbH, overcoming challenges together, achieving goals, taking on new ventures, and celebrating successes. Saying a heartfelt “Thank you!” and showing our appreciation can be done in many ways – even without face-to-face contact – and is a central part of the company’s anniversary celebrations this year.