Our philosophy - your competitive advantage

Innovative technologies and the highest standards for most demanding applications.

Quality
Innovation
Sustainability

100% traceability
100% monitoring of critical production features
Focus on maximum customer satisfaction
Continuous further development of our processes, products and services
Selection and qualification of reliable suppliers who share our quality philosophy
All relevant certifications:
ISO9001, ISO14001, ISO45001, ISO50001 + implementation of selected IATF16949 instruments (MAQMSR)

Over 265 years of wire history

From the beginnings to today: progress that connects.

Our company was founded in 1760. It is Iserlohn’s oldest company and is still a family business.
Then as now, we are active in the field of wire production and wire processing.

1760

Company founded by the wire drawing family Giese in 1760 Feindrahtwerk Adolf Edelhoff is the oldest company based in Iserlohn.

1899

Change of name after takeover by the Edelhoff family Diedrich Giese Nachf. Friedrich Edelhoff & Sohn” becomes the new name of the traditional company after the acquisition by the Edelhoff family.

1910

Market launch of Degen music spring wires for the piano industry The premium solution for leading piano manufacturers worldwide - in use for over 100 years.

1932

Takeover of Carl Heinze & Co, mechanical wire weaving factory Acquisition of the traditional company in Saalfeld (Thuringia)

1933

Market launch of hot-dip tinned copper wires The ideal solution for cables, antenna strands and connecting wires in electrical components.

1948

Change of name and innovation in the fine wire sector “Feindrahtwerk Adolf Edelhoff” starts with the market launch of electronic wires.

1978

Innovative electroplating wire solutions Market launch of new technologies for high-quality wire platings.

1989

New location with state-of-the-art production area Relocation to the current site with around 10,000 m² for optimum production conditions.

2005

High-quality precious metal plating solutions Market launch of innovative technologies for sophisticated wire platings.

2009

Energy of the future: wires for the solar industry Innovative solar wires made from selected tin alloys set new standards.

2015

Revolution in hygiene: ae-aqua with AGXX® technology Market launch of antimicrobial plated fabrics for the highest hygiene standards.

2016

ae-aqua now available online Launch of the online store for antimicrobial coated fabrics in the B2C sector.

2020

Intelligent components redefined Market launch of innovative plating solutions for shape memory wires.

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Feindrahtwerk Adolf Edelhoff GmbH & Co. KG

Am Großen Teich 33 | 58640 Iserlohn | Deutschland
Tel.: +49 23 71/43 80-0
E-Mail: info@edelhoff-wire.de