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World's leading manufacturer of plastic piping systems made of polypropylene

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Revolution since 1973

From the garage to 70 countries – It all began with a vision.

On 17 August 1973, Gerhard Rosenberg founded aquatherm GmbH - based in the garage and basement of his private home. The ambitious goal? To revolutionise the market as a pipe manufacturer. This vision gave rise to aquatherm, the world's leading manufacturer of plastic piping systems made of polypropylene for plant construction and building services.

 

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Milestones

From the beginnings until today

1973
Foundation of the aquatherm company by Gerhard Rosenberg
1981
Development of the first piping system made of polypropylene, green becomes the trademark of aquatherm
1991
Foundation of Radeberg branch
1996
First certification of the quality management system according to ISO 9001
1997
Foundation of sales company Italy
1999
Development of the fusiotherm® fibre composite pipe
2001
aquatherm is active in more than 50 export markets
2002
Market launch aquatherm blue
2005
Market launch aquatherm red and aquatherm black
2010
System expansion of pipe dimensions up to max. ø 630 mm
2010
Handover of the management to Christof, Dirk and Maik Rosenberg
2012
First certification of the environmental management system according to ISO 14001
2012
Market launch of fusiolen® PP-RP material
2013
First certification of the energy management system according to ISO 50001
2017
Opening of the new pipe extrusion - one of the most modern of its kind in the world
2018
Opening of the new pointed casting
2018
Opening of the new pointed casting
2019
Expansion of industrial prefabrication
2021
Participation in the distribution company aquatherm ibérica s.l.
2022
Opening of the aquatherm Campus
2023
aquatherm celebrates its 50th anniversary
2024
Jan Kriedel takes over the management with Maik Rosenberg
aquatherm mission 2025

aquatherm mission 2025

As a pipe manufacturer with its unique production technologies, aquatherm is a pioneer of its time and its actions. At the same time, we stand for family closeness, respectful, appreciative cooperation and encounters at eye level. This combination makes up the aquatherm DNA, which is based on four values: 
- reliable: safe and innovative piping systems 100 % Made in Germany
- leading: always searching for comprehensive and innovative solutions
- independent: long-term strategic orientation with our employees and partners in focus  
- determined: passionate work of around 500 employees in Germany, Italy and England and to the highest quality standards 
We are convinced that with a clear understanding of the possibilities of the future, structures can be adapted and potentials identified. At aquatherm we know this and face these changes because: we are part of the solution. Our sustainable products, our comprehensive service and our leading expert knowledge are part of the solution on the way to a climate-neutral life. For this reason, we have launched the "Mission 2025". This includes numerous internal and external measures to move us forward on the path to our vision. These include numerous projects in the area of digitalisation and measures to intensify the exchange with our global partners.

 

aquatherm Inside

aquatherm Inside

To produce safe and innovative piping systems - that is the lived promise of aquatherm. This already starts with the raw material: We develop and refine our polypropylene granulate under the fusiolen® brand. 

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Part of the Solution. We live environmental protection - consistently. All processes at aquatherm are geared towards the conservation of valuable resources, the minimisation of energy consumption and the avoidance or recycling of waste.

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Perfectly positioned worldwide cooperation with long-standing partners around the globe in around 70 countries: This enables us to guarantee our customers worldwide availability of aquatherm pipes and at the same time local service at all times. Production is "100% Made in Germany" at the locations Attendorn (headquarters) and Ennest.

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The pipe manufacturer aquatherm is a family business. Not only interpreted as a pure company form, but far beyond: Namely as a commitment to everyone who works for our company. From the very beginning with the utmost passion and commitment in the development and production of innovative plastic piping systems and aquatherm pipes for plant engineering and building services.

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To produce safe and innovative piping systems - that is the lived promise of aquatherm. This already starts with the raw material: We develop and refine our polypropylene granulate under the fusiolen® brand. 

Learn more

Part of the Solution. We live environmental protection - consistently. All processes at aquatherm are geared towards the conservation of valuable resources, the minimisation of energy consumption and the avoidance or recycling of waste.

Learn more

Perfectly positioned worldwide cooperation with long-standing partners around the globe in around 70 countries: This enables us to guarantee our customers worldwide availability of aquatherm pipes and at the same time local service at all times. Production is "100% Made in Germany" at the locations Attendorn (headquarters) and Ennest.

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The pipe manufacturer aquatherm is a family business. Not only interpreted as a pure company form, but far beyond: Namely as a commitment to everyone who works for our company. From the very beginning with the utmost passion and commitment in the development and production of innovative plastic piping systems and aquatherm pipes for plant engineering and building services.

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Gerhard Rosenberg Foundation

Since its establishment in December 2008, the Gerhard Rosenberg Foundation has been able to provide more than 700,000 € to various initiatives. In the future, too, we want to take on lasting responsibility, because social commitment is a matter of course for us. Learn more about the Gerhard Rosenberg Foundation and its projects.

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Contact

aquatherm worldwide: international contact

Service without borders: We cooperate with long-standing partners around the globe in more than 70 countries - whether Germany, Italy, England, the USA or Australia. This way, we can guarantee that the best solution will be found for each of your concerns as quickly as possible and that a personal contact person is always nearby.

On the international contacts

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