History of pewag group
pewag group is one of the oldest chain manufacturers in the world and its history can be traced back to the 15th century. The following timetable gives you an overview about the most important events concerning the origins and development of this group rich in tradition.
Timetable of important events throughout the history of pewag group
| 1479 | First documented references of a forging plant in Brückl |
| 1787 | Foundation of a chain forge in Kapfenberg |
| 1803 | Foundation of a chain forge in Graz |
| 1836 | Establishment of an iron casting plant in Brückl |
| 1912 | Production of the First pewag Snow Chain |
| 1923 | Merger of plants in Graz and Kapfenberg Creation of the name „pewag“ |
| 1972 | Foundation of a sales company in Germany |
| 1975 | Foundation of a sales company in the USA |
| 1993 | Foundation of pewag austria GmbH |
| 1994 | Foundation of the first subsidiary in the Czech Republic |
| 1999 | Acquisition of the Weissenfels Group |
| 2003 | Separation from the Weissenfels Group Incorporation of pewag austria Gmbh into Ägyd Pengg Foundation |
| 2005 | Splitting into 2 groups: Schneeketten Beteiligungs AG Group – Snow Chains pewag austria GmbH Group – Technical Chains |
| 2009 | Acquisition of Chaineries Limousines S.A.S. |
| 2012 | Foundation of the first manufacturing company in the USA |
| 2013 | Foundation of various international sales companies |