An international company with German roots

The Walther Trowal company

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As innovators, we offer the wealth of experience

Experience leads to quality and planning reliability

Walther Trowal has been synonymous with pioneering surface treatment technology for almost a hundred years. As the inventors and pioneers of mass finishing, our expertise extends far beyond the development of individual machines: we understand the entire process, taking all relevant parameters into account – workpieces, Abrasive media, consumables and your specific requirements.

Our expertise is incorporated into every system, every consultation and every solution, ensuring results you can rely on in the long term. We support you throughout your entire process and offer all components – such as Abrasive media, consumables, machines and custom-built machines – from a single source.

Focusing on your needs

Our comprehensive Service

Our aim is not merely to perfect surfaces, but to make processes more reproducible, cost-effective and sustainable for you. After all, behind every system lie specific tasks, high quality standards and people who rely on reliable technology every day. To this end, we develop solutions that are precisely tailored to your individual needs and create long-term added value.

Close collaboration and constant dialogue with our customers are particularly important to us. We listen, contribute ideas and support projects from the initial concept right through to commissioning and beyond. With us, you’ll always have your own personal sales contact, and our Service is also at your disposal.

Our service therefore does not end with the purchase. Whether it’s maintenance, Spare parts, technical support, modernisation or bespoke process consultancy: we stand by our customers throughout the entire life of the machinery. With experience, short lines of communication and a commitment to ensuring your plant operates reliably, both today and for many decades to come.

Quality and Innovation – Made in Germany

Surface technology since 1931

Walther Trowal was founded in 1931 and is now your specialist in the field of surface technology. Whether surface treatment, vibratory finishing processes, small parts coating, Blasting technology, Process water technology, automation and interlinking, or workpiece cleaning and drying: We serve customers from almost every sector of industry worldwide. We owe our success, on the one hand, to our high-quality and durable products. On the other hand, ever since our foundation, we have been creating modular and bespoke solutions for you, tailored precisely to your wishes and requirements and always at the cutting edge of technology.

Tradition, progress and continuous development

Milestones

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1931

C. K. Walther founded the company and created the Trowal brand (derived from TROmmel-WALther). He launched the business with rotary drums for painting and Deburring.

1956

With the development of the vibratory tumbling machine, Walther Trowal is revolutionising surface finishing. From now on, deburring surfaces will be easier, quicker and more cost-effective.

Around 1960

Walther Trowal develops geometrically shaped abrasive media made of plastic and ceramic.

Around 1964

Development of circular vibratory finishing machines with integrated screening. Workpieces and abrasive media are automatically separated from one another.

1973

Construction of the first continuous-action vibrator.

Mid-1970s

Walther Trowal is introducing centrifugal finishing systems in Europe.

1977

Establishment of Walther Trowal Ltd. through the acquisition of the METAREF ceramic abrasive production facility in Stoke-on-Trent, UK.

1984

Development of drag grinding for high-quality and delicate workpieces.

1992

Establishment of Trowal Benelux.

1993

Introduction of a modern and environmentally friendly process water recycling system. 100% recycling.

1995

Development and introduction of the THM tumble belt through-feed shot blasting system.

1998

Walther Trowal has developed the first coating system for industrial applications based on film coaters used in the pharmaceutical industry.

1999

Acquisition of Walther Trowal by the US-Filter Group.

2003

Spin-off from the USF Group as an independent company.

2008

Introduction of cutlery cleaning technology for large-scale catering businesses and caterers.

2010

Construction of a new production hall and expansion at the Haan site.

2015

Establishment of a sales company in Birmingham, UK, operating under the umbrella of Walther Trowal Ltd.

2016

Establishment of Walther Trowal LLC in Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA.

2017

Construction of a new distribution centre in Stoke-on-Trent for the UK.

2020

Establishment of Walther Trowal S.A. de C.V. in Mexico.

As of today

Walther Trowal offers products, Services, test runs and bespoke process planning, all from a single source. In addition to a comprehensive range of machinery and peripheral equipment, we also manufacture our own grinding and polishing media, Compounds, flocking agents and Spare parts. With over 200 employees worldwide, we are one of the leading suppliers in the field of surface finishing.

Walther Trowal and his partners

A strong team

At Walther Trowal, we aim not only to maintain our position as a manufacturer and supplier of products and services in the field of surface technology, but also to expand and further develop it. That is why we place great importance on working with competent partners and suppliers.

We’ll take care of your enquiry

Your point of contact for business enquiries

Please feel free to contact us directly or use the online enquiry form to send us an enquiry.

Georg Harnau

Head of Marketing

+49 0 2129 571-0
vertrieb@walther-trowal.de

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