History

Our history from 1885 to today

Today, the Alexanderwerk Group is a leading international manufacturer of technologically advanced compacting and pelletising solutions for the chemical, pharmaceutical, food, life science and nuclear industries. The company’s machines and systems are used by all well-known producers worldwide.

History Alexanderwerk GmbH
Alexanderwerk

Alexanderwerk – we are writing
(more than 135 years) of history

From 1885
until today

Establishment

Established by Alexander von der Nahmer as a foundry. Produced manually operated meat grinders.

1885

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History Alexanderwerk GmbH
History Alexanderwerk GmbH

Conversion

Conversion to stock corporation and listing at the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (FSE). The product portfolio comprises bread slicers, graters, juicers, Christmas tree stands, scales, machines for butcheries as well as canteen kitchens.

1899

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History Alexanderwerk GmbH

Machine construction

Machine construction for the chemical and pharmaceutical industry. Focus on granulation machines and granulators.

1930s

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History Alexanderwerk GmbH
History Alexanderwerk GmbH

The Laboratory (Technikum)

Development of the first fully functional roller compactor. Establishment of the “in-house” Laboratory (Technikum), which continues to exist until today.

1950s

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History Alexanderwerk GmbH

Individual expectations

Design and construction of machines according to the individual requirements of our customers. Delivery includes the preparation of raw materials, screening of the granules, conveyors for continuous product circulation, dedusting and electric control of the machine.

1960s

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History Alexanderwerk GmbH
History Alexanderwerk GmbH

New plants

Design and construction of plants for soda production.

1973

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History Alexanderwerk GmbH
History Alexanderwerk GmbH

New assembly hall

Construction of an assembly hall for roller compactors.

1984

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History Alexanderwerk GmbH
History Alexanderwerk GmbH

Establishment in the United States

Establishment of Alexanderwerk Inc. (USA)

1993

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History Alexanderwerk GmbH
History Alexanderwerk GmbH

ISO 9001

Introduction of a new QMS and certification according to DIN ISO 9001.

1993

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History Alexanderwerk GmbH

WP 120 Pharma & WP 200 Pharma

Development and market launch of the WP 120 Pharma and WP 200 Pharma roller compactors.

1997

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History Alexanderwerk GmbH
History Alexanderwerk GmbH

Successfully audited

Successfully audit
according to FDA 21 CFR Part 11

2003

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History Alexanderwerk GmbH
History Alexanderwerk GmbH

Contemporary holding structures

Successful restructuring of the Alexanderwerk Group into a contemporary holding structure.

2010

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History Alexanderwerk GmbH
History Alexanderwerk GmbH

Establishment in Shanghai

Establishment of representative office in Shanghai (P.R. China).

2015

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History Alexanderwerk GmbH

Establishment in India

Establishment of Alexanderwerk India Pvt. Ltd. (India).

2017

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History Alexanderwerk GmbH
History Alexanderwerk GmbH

Alexanderwerk (Shanghai) Trading Co., Ltd. & AW Real Estate, Inc.

Closure of representative office and establishment of Alexanderwerk (Shanghai) Trading Co., Ltd. (China).

Establishment of the AW Real Estate, Inc. (USA).

2017

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History Alexanderwerk GmbH
History Alexanderwerk GmbH

Establishment in Bogota

Establishment of a subsidiary in Bogota (Alexanderwerk Colombia S.A.S., Colombia) to look after the LATAM region.

(closed in October 2023)

2019

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History Alexanderwerk GmbH
History Alexanderwerk GmbH

Manufacturer of compaction and granulation solution

Today, the Alexanderwerk Group is an internationally leading manufacturer of high-tech compaction and granulation solutions for the chemical, pharmaceutical and food industry as well as for LifeScience and nuclear technology. The machines and plants of the company are used across the globe by all renowned manufacturers.

Today

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History Alexanderwerk GmbH
History Alexanderwerk GmbH

Focus on overall process

We are your partners of choice for all solutions concerning technically challenging plants and processes.

01

Consulting

Testing of processes and methods in our international test facilities.

02

Plant Engineering

Specially engineered solutions and customized products round out the portfolio of Alexanderwerk.

03

Support

After successful commissioning, you can rely on our Support Team.