Metallbau Windeck celebrates 130 years: tradition meets digital innovation!

Metallbau Windeck celebrates 130 years: tradition meets digital innovation!

There is reason to celebrate in Brandenburg an der Havel: The family business Metallbau Windeck recently celebrated its impressive anniversary130th anniversary. Founded in 1895, the company has developed over the years into an important player in the field of individual steel-glass facades. The production facility has been located in the Rietz industrial area, not far from the city limits of Brandenburg, for over three decades.

Currently there are around160 employeesemployed at Metallbau Windeck, including20 trainees from several nations, which shows the company's international orientation and commitment to young talent. Sebastian and Oliver Windeck, who are now the fifth generation to run the business, emphasize the importance of transformation and innovation in their sector. Particularly noteworthy are projects such as the facades of the Bauhaus Museum Dessau and the prestigious KaDeWe in Berlin, to name just a few.

Collaboration with universities

The close cooperation with the Brandenburg University of Technology (THB) will be presented by the Minister of Culture and Science, Dr. Manya school loudly Brandenburg.de expressly acknowledged. The exchange is lively and includes both the placement of interns and theses as well as the organization of joint events. For example, a CNC get-together took place where students and experts came together.

The collaboration is particularly ambitious in the context ofDigitalization. The THB and Metallbau Windeck are thinking about a tandem project that uses predictive maintenanceSensorsintegrated. The use of artificial intelligence in various processes represents another promising field of cooperation. THB President Prof. Andreas Wilms expresses his confidence in future projects with Metallbau Windeck, which strengthens both the skilled workers of tomorrow and the industry as such.

Recognition and awards

The consistently positive commitment in the industry does not go unnoticed. Metallbau Windeck has received several important awards in recent years, including theGerman Metal Construction Prizein 2014, 2016 and 2022 as well as the Brandenburg State Business Award in 2024. These awards reflect not only the high quality of the products, but also the innovative strength of the company.

With a variety of projects ranging from shop window areas to winter gardens to complete facades, Metallbau Windeck shows that they have a good knack for individual solutions. The value of Windeck facades is underlined not least by excellent references such as the health center at the main train station in Brandenburg an der Havel and the restored St. John's Church.

In the dialogue between tradition and innovation, Metallbau Windeck remains an important pillar of the regional economy and shows that with foresight and commitment you can operate successfully on the market even after 130 years.