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Our philosophy - your competitive advantage
Quality
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100% traceability
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100% monitoring of critical production features
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Focus on highest customer satisfaction
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Continuous development of our processes, products and services
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Selection and qualification of reliable suppliers who share our quality philosophy
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All relevant certifications:
ISO9001, ISO14001, ISO45001, ISO50001
+ Implementation of selected IATF16969 instruments
Innovation
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Benefit from our in-house developed plating solutions
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New trends require new solutions: We develop these together with you
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Our unique machinery enables the development of new products with high differentiation potential for you
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Strong focus on innovation: We live innovation and encourage our employees accordingly
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Benefit from our plating know-how and our innovation team to secure your competitive advantage
Sustainability
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Sustainability strategy implemented on the basis of the 17 United Nations goals for sustainable development
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Responsible use of water resources
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On the way to C02 neutrality, a saving of 50% has been realised since 2012
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Promotion of health and safety at work beyond the mandatory legal requirements
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Consideration of sustainability aspects in the development of supply chains
History
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 finishing.
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1760
Company founded by the wire drawing family Giese in 1760
Feindrahtwerk Adolf Edelhoff is thus the oldest company based in Iserlohn.
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1899
Change of name to "Diedrich Giese Nachf. Friedrich Edelhoff & Sohn" after acquisition of the company by the Edelhoff family.
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1910
Market launch of Degen brand copper spun wires for the music industry - the premium solution for leading piano manufacturers worldwide for over 100 years
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1932
Acquisition of the company Carl Heinze & Co, Mechanische Drahtwebefabrik, Saalfeld (Thuringia)
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1933
Market launch of tin-coated copper wires for cables, antenna strands and connecting wires for electrical components
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1948
Change of name to "Feindrahtwerk Adolf Edelhoff" and market launch of electronic wires
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1978
Market launch of galvanic wire plating solutions
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1989
Move to the current location with approx. 10,000 sqm production area
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2005
Market launch of precious metal plating solutions
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2009
Market launch of solar wires based on selected tin alloys
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2015
Market launch of ae-aqua: antimicrobial coated fabrics based on AGXX® technology
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2016
Opening of an online shop for B2C business in the ae-aqua area
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2020
Market launch of coating of intelligent components based on shape memory wires
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Technology partnerships
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Technology
partnerships
- In order to continuously improve, we regularly look for cooperation partners with access to innovative technologies and new markets
- We support (young) technology companies in many ways, e.g. through:
- Broad expertise
- Application and testing possibilities for innovative solutions
- Market access
- Financial participation
- Our focus is particularly on the areas of:
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- Wire processing
- Surface platings
- Use of artificial intelligence in production, etc.
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News
Vishay Best Supplier Award
Edelhoff has been awarded from Vishay Ceramic Capacitors & Non-Linear Resistors as the best supplier in 2023.
We are the world market leader in copper spinning wires for grand pianos and upright pianos
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