We move water! That’s our slogan — and so much more! 100 years of GWE is something that could only be achieved together! Dynamics drives the world — and GWE. Water is our passion ... but not the only one!

Ladies and Gentlemen, 2020 is a very special year: we are celebrating our company’s 100th anniversary as an expert partner for water well construction. Since our formation in 1920, we have endeavored to meet the needs of our customers and partners in the best possible way. Although my personal involvement in the company’s 100-year history has only begun recently, it’s easy to see that one thing in particular characterizes GWE: the company, which now employs over 350 people, has always adapted quickly to changes in the world and the economy, using them to drive the company’s development forward....

Dipl.-Ing. (graduate engineer) Markus Hollmann Executive Director (Chairman) Dipl.-Ing. (FH) (graduate engineer (UAS)) Harald Koch Executive Director Area of responsibility: Sales, technology, commercial department In the company since: 01.04.2018 Area of responsibility: Plants and production In the company since: 01.06.2020 GWE distinguishes: Being a competent partner for well construction and geothermal energy. Targets for GWE: Because of our motivated specialists, we always quickly find a high-quality solution for our customers. GWE distinguishes: Great expertise in manufacturing and production...

Dipl.-Ing. (graduate engineer) Christoph Harms Member of the Executive Board Dipl.-Ing. (graduate engineer) Ronny Czycholl Member of the Executive Board Area of responsibility: Application technology and product management In the company since: 01.08.1993 Area of responsibility: Logistics and work preparation In the company since: 01.03.1993 GWE distinguishes: Product variety paired with a high level of solution competence. Targets for GWE: Always be a reliable partner to our customers with our products and services. GWE distinguishes: Customized transport concepts that are individually tailored...

Installation of HAGUSTA screens Initially founded in 1920 by Mr. Boese as a simple retail shop in Hanover, the following years pumpenboese expanded (which now included pumps in its product range) as a result of Mr. Nelke’s purchase of shares and later acquisition of the company. At the same time, Schönebecker BrunnenFilter (SBF, Schönebecker Well Screens) was founded in 1936 as a subsidiary of the company Preussag. From the beginning, Preussag opted for in-house production of well screens, dewatering pipes, and hand pumps. The company HAGUSTA in the city of Renchen was also part of Preussag and...

In the 1960s, the most influential person in the 100 years history of pumpenboese took the helm. Mr. Gerd Nelke further expanded the company’s business operations and it became, with its headquarters in Burgwedel (Lower Saxony), a direct competitor of Preussag. Following Germany’s reunification, pumpenboese acquired production facilities in Luckau (Brandenburg) and Nordhausen (Thuringia). In 1998, an event, unthinkable up to that point, occurred. The company pumpenboese seized an opportunity to acquire Preussag, their largest competitor. Overnight, professional competitors became freshly minted...

In the years following the turn of the millennium, GWE went international. The group expanded and subsidiaries were founded both within Europe and beyond. International projects became increasingly important.

In 2007, BAUER AG (Schrobenhausen, Germany) acquired the Group. Since then, GWE has been an integral part of BAUER Resources GmbH. With the BAUER Group in the background, GWE is in an ideal position to continue making the best possible use of their extensive technical expertise, now and in the future. from the left: Mr. Gerd Nelke (Owner of the GWE Group), Mr. Prof. Dr. Thomas Bauer (Chairman of the BAUER AG), Mrs. Hiltrud Nelke and Mr. Prof. Dr. Reiner Homrighausen (Managing Director of GWE)

A journey through time. From the origins to today. GWE’s origins begin with a retail store opened by Mr. Boese in 1920 in Hanover, Germany Purchase of shares and acquisition by Mr. Nelke. By this point, pumps are also included in the product range, resulting in the name pumpenboese 1936 Formation of Schönebecker BrunnenFilter (SBF, Schönebecker Well Screens) as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Preussag Production of steel products and specialties such as HAGULIT® and rubber coated casings at HAGUSTA in Renchen, Germany In the 1960s, Gerd Nelke acquired the company pumpenboese and significantly expanded...

1998 pumpenboese and PREUSSAG Wasser & Rohrtechnik merge to form the GWE Group Formation of foreign subsidiaries, internationalization, expansion of the project-based business 2007 GWE Group is acquired by BAUER AG and integrated into BAUER Resources GmbH

All-round provider in the water well construction sector — as a developer, manufacturer, and service provider! Comprehensive solution systems — customized by tradition! Passion and expertise for optimum results. Worldwide! GWE Headquarters, Peine, Germany Administration, sales application technologies, central logistics

>> Peine Headquarters Following the Second World War, Peine became the headquarters of the Schönebecker BrunnenFilter (SBF, Schönebecker Well Screens) as a subsidiary of the company Preussag. Beginning with a small team and modest facilities, the location expanded over the years to include new production and management facilities, becoming the central business location. From the 1970s through the 1990s, the location was marked by continuous expansion of products and production. In 1970, this led to the first fully automated production of PVC screens and casings by means of extrusion. In the following...

Customized products for projects worldwide! Stainless steel products are produced in the highest quality and with maximal technical expertise. GWE Nordhausen Focus: Steel and stainless steel