Level Measurement Specialist Celebrates 40 Years of Success
40 years ago Peter and Gerda Schropp from the Bavarian city of Kempten, founded UWT GmbH and in so turned their idea of designing and producing simple and reliable level measurement engineering into an incredible success story.
From their home, the couple developed the first rotary paddle level limit switch called Rotonivo®, which continues today to be the most widely used level measurement system by silo manufacturers, plant engineers and plant managers.
Since then, UWT GmbH has established itself as the world's leading manufacturers of measurement technology for the detection and monitoring of levels, limit levels in any kind of bulk materials and solids.
From design concept to production and to final installation and comprehensive after-sales service, UWT provides all turnkey plant services via the company’s main production facility sited within the head office in Betzigau, Germany plus an additional production facility in Malta. Establishing a sales office in the UK in 2009 further cemented the company as an established market leader.
The UWT product portfolio is continually being developed to provide solutions for the food industry, plastic applications, cement plants, chemical industry, wood and rubber sector, environmental plants, power plants, etc.
The company is ISO 9001: 2015 certified. Product features such as universal voltage or the hygiene approval “EHEDG” as well as specialised solutions allow UWT to effectively solve difficult applications for the entire bulk material handling industry.
The world of UWT is characterised by social awareness, superior product quality and economic sustainability. Responsibility to employees and the social environment is taken very seriously. This ensures the company continues to attract the very best engineers, designers and service personnel.
Sustainability is realised through long-term business planning. Through the formulation of its Vision, Mission Statement and Values, there is clear direction for the company’s future strategy. Thus continual and responsible growth of the company is guaranteed.
| The success story: | |
|---|---|
| 1977: | Foundation of the family run business, UWT Apparate GmbH, by Peter and Gerda Schropp |
| 1988: | Product launch of the first electromechanical lot system SLS 100E |
| 1991: | Vibrating Fork: Patent registration of the product range Vibranivo® |
| 1999: | Uwe Niekrawietz, announced as new managing partner and director |
| 2000: | Name change from “UWT Apparate GmbH” to “UWT GmbH” |
| 2001: | Certification of UWT GmbH according to the Quality Management System ISO 9001:2000 |
| 2002: | ATEX Certification of the UWT product portfolio |
| 2004: | Foundation of “UWT Shanghai”, as a sales subsidiary in China |
| 2005: | Certification of several of the UWT product series for the USA and Canadian markets (FM, CSA) |
| 2006: | Certification of several of the UWT product series for the USA and Canadian markets (FM, CSA) |
| 2007: | Launch of the microprocessor controlled measurement System Nivobob® 3000 |
| 2009: | Foundation of the sales subsidiary UWT (UK) Ltd. in Shrewsbury, UK |
| 2010: | UWT gained a series of additional international certifications |
| 2012: | Peter Schropp, founder of UWT, retires |
| 2016: | NivoRadar® 3000: The extremely suitable radio controlled, continuous, non-contact level measurement sensor for nearly all kind of materials |
UWT UK Ltd
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