1927
Foundation of RHEWUM GmbH ( Rheinische Werkzeug und Maschinenfabrik) in Remscheid, emanating from the Alexander Gassinger & Co. AG.
The history of RHEWUM GmbH - 90 years of screening machines and conveyor technology!
1927
Foundation of RHEWUM GmbH ( Rheinische Werkzeug und Maschinenfabrik) in Remscheid, emanating from the Alexander Gassinger & Co. AG.
1930
RHEWUM moves to its current location, Rosentalstrasse in Remscheid. Extension of the product portfolio including tools and devices, pressing, punching and cupping tools.
1936
RHEWUM becomes a supplier of the aircraft industry due to experience in aluminum handling.
1947
After the Second World War, RHEWUM uses their existing machinery to begin manufacturing storm lanterns and cooking pots. Rhewum storm lanterns today are highly sought-after collectibles. More information - see here.
1950
Production start-up for the first magnetic screening machine.
1967
Delivery of the 1000th. RHEWUM screening machine.
1969
In 1969, RHEWUM as the holder of patents in screening technology, enters a cooperation with Sintokogia Ltd, Nagoya, Japan. The agreement pertains to the manufacture of all RHEWUM screens currently under development at that time.
1970
First patents for RHEmoto® screening machines – today a frequently imitated standard in screening technology.
1971
National Engineering, USA, is licensed to manufacture the RHEWUM/National magnetic screening machine.
1975
Delivery of the 2000th. RHEWUM machine.
1982
Construction of a new administration building by Prof. Radtke, Wuppertal.
1985
Delivery of the 3000th. RHEWUM machine.
1994
Delivery of the 4000th. RHEWUM machine.
2000
RHEWUM is assigned a patent for a multiple torque drive for a directly excitated vibration screen.
2003
Begin of a cooperation with Dataschalt GmbH in the field of optical sorting and enhancement of existing software.
2004
Delivery of the 5000th. RHEWUM machine.
2005
RHEWUM begins sale and distribution of the RHEsize, an optical online measurement that scales the shape and size of particles, and which can be implemented directly into the material handling process.
2008
Successful commissioning of the first Datasort machine for processing rock salt in deep mining.
2009
Assignation of a patent for a RHEWUM screening machine with integrated cross-flow sifter.
2012
First sales of the progressive generation of the efficient RHEWUM Sifter - RHEjet.
2013
New RHEWUM FlowChecker: The newly developed flow sensor makes it possible to measure the capacity on conveyor belts both visually, contactless and dirt resistant - even in harsh production environments.
2014
In autumn 2014 RHEWUM markets the innovative technical ScreenCheck app, initially available for all Apple devices. The app consists of three functions and is a tremendous asset for those handling screening and bulk materials.
2016
The technical app is renamed „RHEWUM ScreenSpector” and features the extended option to apply custom templates to the SizeChecker feature.
2016
Delivery of the 6000th. RHEWUM machine.
2017
The RHEWUM Spiral Conveyor SC joins the portfolio of RHEWUM GmbH. As well as transporting any material, the product can be simultaneously heated, dried or cooled.
2017
Foundation of RHEWUM India Pvt.
2019
Introducing the PowderJet400 - our compact screening machine that is built on the principle of batchwise air jet screening. Ideally suited for screening metal powders in the 3D printing sector.
2020
We start producing our own vibration motors (GeniusDrive)
2021
Foundation of RHEWUM America Inc.