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.
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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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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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Machine construction
Machine construction for the chemical and pharmaceutical industry. Focus on granulation machines and granulators.
1930s
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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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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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New plants
Design and construction of plants for soda production.
1973
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New assembly hall
Construction of an assembly hall for roller compactors.
1984
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Establishment in the United States
Establishment of Alexanderwerk Inc. (USA)
1993
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ISO 9001
Introduction of a new QMS and certification according to DIN ISO 9001.
1993
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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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Successfully audited
Successfully audit
according to FDA 21 CFR Part 11
2003
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Contemporary holding structures
Successful restructuring of the Alexanderwerk Group into a contemporary holding structure.
2010
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Establishment in Shanghai
Establishment of representative office in Shanghai (P.R. China).
2015
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Establishment in India
Establishment of Alexanderwerk India Pvt. Ltd. (India).
2017
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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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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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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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Focus on overall process
We are your partners of choice for all solutions concerning technically challenging plants and processes.
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Plant Engineering
Specially engineered solutions and customized products round out the portfolio of Alexanderwerk.