We invented it!
Innovative wear protection from VAUTID
Together with our customers, we’re working towards a challenging goal – a world without wear. VAUTID has already achieved numerous milestones along the way: Wear-protection welding electrodes, constant wear-protection flux-cored wire and wear-resistant cast components are just a few of our standard-setting inventions.
Pointing the way to more profitable processes
The VAUTID brand is trusted by plant and machinery manufacturers and operators right around the world, and the quality of our products and services has been extensively proven in the field. But we are constantly striving for further improvements. Our ground-breaking products and systems solutions provide industry with ever more opportunities to extend plant life and improve process efficiency.
Milestones in the history of VAUTID
1945
“VAUTID Verschleißtechnik Dr. Ing. Hans Wahl GmbH” founded in Stuttgart2024-12-13 00:09
1946
VAUTID founder Dr. Hans Wahl describes for the first time how tribology can provide a solution to wear problems2024-12-13 00:09
1948
VAUTID develops the square section cast chrome carbide electrode rod2024-12-13 00:09
1951
In tribology, VAUTID defines the lower shelf/upper shelf concept20/09/2016
1955
VAUTID identifies all the factors relevant to improving surface properties during crushing20/09/2016
1958
VAUTID discovers the effects of molybdenum in the heat treatment of white iron20/09/2016
1960
VAUTID is first to TIG weld large surfaces using cast and polished strips20/09/2016
1962
VAUTID produces blender blades and other products as white iron castings20/09/2016
1970
VAUTID becomes Europe’s first manufacturer of composite cast plates20/09/2016
1973
VAUTID produces Europe’s first chrome carbide rods20/09/2016
1975
VAUTID is first to hardface Raimon supports20/09/2016
1976
VAUTID markets Europe’s first stainless cored wire20/09/2016
1978
VAUTID pioneers hardfacing of high-pressure rollers20/09/2016
1980
Composite (bi-metal) cast components are now available for the first time, exclusively from VAUTID20/09/2016
1985
VAUTID develops PTA welding for hardfacing applications20/09/2016
1990
VAUTID is first to use tungsten carbide additions in the production of white iron20/09/2016
1997
VAUTID pioneers the use of liquid phase sintering in composite cast products20/09/2016
2002
High-speed wires, a VAUTID invention, arrive on the market20/09/2016
2003
VAUTID is first to combine mild steel and tungsten carbide in a casting20/09/2016
2005
VAUTID develops composite plates with double-thickness layers and high deposition rate welding20/09/2016
2006
VAUTID introduces cast products made from white iron with over 60 % ceramic inserts20/09/2016
2007
The Wahl family era ends, and a new chapter begins in the VAUTID story20/09/2016
2007
Through a strategic collaboration in Central and Eastern Europe, VAUTID improves its availability to regional customers, offering local storage and manufacturing facilities20/09/2016
2008
VAUTID begins production of hardfacing welding consumables in China20/09/2016
2009
VAUTID lays the foundation for further production facilities in South America20/09/2016
2010
VAUTID exports reach 40 % of annual turnover20/09/2016
2011
VAUTID North America rolls out its business model across the entire continent20/09/2016
2011
VAUTID is first to develop a precise solution for cast wear protection products with ceramic inclusions20/09/2016
2012
VAUTID is China’s biggest manufacturer of flux-cored wire20/09/2016
2013
As the most efficient manufacturer of VAUTID composite wear plates, the company continues to ensure the competitiveness of its German facility20/09/2016
2014
VAUTID opens another joint venture for the manufacture of hardfacing welding consumables in China20/09/2016
2014
VAUTID pioneers the weld repair of ceramic outer wear sections in mill machinery20/09/2016
2015
Another VAUTID manufacturing facility for cast system components comes online at Ruit20/09/2016
2016
Through its new system solution – steel outer wear sections, with deposition welding – VAUTID redefines the market for mill rolls and grinding tables20/09/2016
2016
VAUTID launches more collaboration initiatives and subsidiary operations in South-east Asia, India and Central America, as well as the Near East and the Middle East20/09/2016
2017
VAUTID expands its reach and capabilities, setting up new teams to provide system solutions in India, Indonesia and Central and South America04/12/2018
2018
VAUTID develops V35, an extremely heat-resistant material which strengthens our market presence in steel mills and crushing plants04/12/2018
2018
Final separation from the minority joint venture with the Shah family in India27/11/2024
2019
Due to the rapidly growing market in Colombia, a further subsidiary is founded in Bogota, Colombia, in addition to VAUTID LATAM in Ecuador27/11/2024
2020
The company continues its success story in 2020. VAUTID GROUP and UP GROUP merge to become the world’s leading provider of wear protection solutions27/11/2024
2021
Despite the adverse circumstances caused by the coronavirus pandemic, VAUTID and UP achieve outstanding and very successful integration of processes and systems27/11/2024
2022
Relocation of local production for contract materials to the UP Suzhou plant in China27/11/2024
2023
In April, a new, highly specialized machining workshop for cast components is opened in Vietnam. An international team of colleagues from UP Vietnam, UP Taiwan and VAUTID are working together to realize this project27/11/2024
2023
Opening of VAUTID Chile in Santiago de Chile as a further sales company27/11/2024
2024
Complete integration of the previous joint venture VAUTID LATAM in Ecuador27/11/2024
2024
Starting signal for the construction of the new Indian subsidiary to double the existing capacity in Chakan near Pune/India27/11/2024