Sustainably family run since 1948
Franz Josef Wälder
1948
Foundation of Ketten Wälder GmbH
Production of agricultural chains
and construction of the first factory hall
1950
Start with automatic chain production
1977
H33 certification by the trade association
1980
Relocation to the present company building
1995
Start of production of stainless steel chains
2001
Creation of cromox®
2008
Extension of production and warehouse area to over 5,000 m2.
2016
In addition to the annual investment in plant and equipment, the company purchased state-of-the-art 5-axis machining centres.
1948
Foundation of Ketten Wälder GmbH
Production of agricultural chains
and construction of the first factory hall
1950
Start with automatic chain production
1977
H33 certification by the trade association
1980
Relocation to the present company building
1995
Start of production of stainless steel chains
2001
Introduction of most new products, including the development of the Niro product range
2008
Extension of production and warehouse area to over 5,000 m2
Foundation of cromox®
2016
In addition to the annual investment in plant and equipment, the company purchased state-of-the-art 5-axis machining centres.
Nothing is more constant than change
Since its inception, Ketten Wälder has undergone numerous changes in order to meet the product and quality requirements of its ever-growing clientele. While agricultural chains were in demand by our customers in the early days, today we are able to offer customised, stainless, chemical-resistant product solutions of the highest quality. In 1950, we replaced traditional, manual chain forging at an open fire with our first automatic production line.
Since then, our product range has been continuously adapted to current market situations, including globalisation. This has allowed us to always be able to meet the demands of our customers as well as show them new, improved possibilities.
In 1995, our product portfolio was significantly expanded to include stainless steel chains in our product range.
Through regular investments, innovations and development ideas, we have been able to constantly improve the selection and specification of our range. In 2008, this gave rise to the launch of our own brand cromox, which has since stood for the highest quality in stainless steel.
We build on cromox and are 100% certain of its reliability. Nonetheless, we constantly strive to continuously improve ourselves and our products for our customers.
We live the progress. Franz Maximilian Wälder
