REHAU North America Fact Sheet
REHAU delivers “Unlimited Polymer Solutions,” and is the premium worldwide brand for polymer-based innovations and systems in construction, automotive and industry. The company generates continuous growth through its expertise and innovative capabilities in materials development, systems design and surface technology. More than 15,000 employees at more than 170 locations around the world ensure the success of the independent, privately held company.
Founding of the Company
Founded in 1948 in the Bavarian town of Rehau, the company was successful in identifying many opportunities to replace traditional materials with more effective, polymer-based materials. Initial products included shoe welting, garden hose and automotive components.
REHAU established a North American division in Montreal called Plasticana in 1959, which initially sold products including tires, tiles and handrails. The North American headquarters moved to Leesburg, Virginia, in 1979.
In 2000, company founder Helmut Wagner transferred control of the company to his sons. Jobst Wagner became president of the REHAU Group and Dr. Veit Wagner became vice president
Development
During its first decade, REHAU was successful in establishing its business in Germany and Austria. This was followed by expansion throughout Europe, North America, South America, Africa, Asia and Australia. Today, REHAU is represented worldwide in more than 50 countries.
Structure
The Group headquarters is in Muri, Switzerland. The North American headquarters is in Leesburg, Virginia.
Future
By focusing on medium- and long-term goals rather than on short-term profits, REHAU will remain an independent and reliable business partner. With an emphasis on stable growth, the company targets industries and regions that promise long-term potential.
Business Segments
Construction
As a leading supplier of polymer-based solutions to construction, REHAU addresses sustainable design priorities by engineering products that enhance comfort and convenience, reduce energy costs, create healthy and safe environments, and conserve finite resources. REHAU’s products and systems for the window and door, heating and plumbing, and pipe markets complement each other in integrated high-performance solutions.
Automotive
REHAU optimizes design, comfort and safety as a creative development partner to the automotive industry. With key programs including exterior components such as bumpers and fenders, intelligent modules for water management, and thermoplastic sealing systems, REHAU is a worldwide premium supplier to all major automotive manufacturers.
Industry
With its polymer-based innovations, REHAU is a leading supplier of products and systems to industry. From furniture to appliance to transportation, REHAU solutions offer unique performance and design features that integrate seamlessly into its customers’ production environments.
Customer Support
REHAU is dedicated to ensuring product satisfaction and to strengthening the position of its partners in the market place. This is achieved through customer support services including applications engineering, stringent quality control standards, just-in-time and sequenced deliveries, EDI and e-Business systems, and REHAU Academy training courses.
Quality Management
REHAU’s quality management system is based on a range of demanding requirements, including those stipulated by ISO 9001:2000, ISO/TS 16949: 2002, and several of our automotive and industrial customers. The environmental management system is based on ISO 14001.
Research and Innovation
Based on industry-specific, customer-oriented research, REHAU develops materials, formulas and processes suitable for series production. Through successful collaboration of applications engineers, laboratory technicians, process engineers, and tooling and machinery design specialists, REHAU provides significant benefit to its customers.
Innovation Highlights
1968 Begins production of cross-linked polyethylene (PEX) pipe, the technology currently used in heating and plumbing applications
1976 Introduces first welded vinyl window system to North America
1993 Introduces ribbed PVC sewer pipe to North America
1996 Supplies first Mercedes vehicle produced in North America
2003 Introduces RAUPANELTM dry-panel installation system for radiant heating
2004 Receives patent for new universal windshield molding design UniFit® Pinch and Go
2005 Receives patent for windshield molding design that eliminates micro-cracking at the windshield’s edge
2006 Participates in the construction of the first German Passivhaus in North America, Concordia Language Villages in Minnesota
2007 Introduces Ski-Line, an innovative ski jumping track system that combines summer and winter tracks into a single module.
2008 Introduces GENEO®, a fully reinforced window profile system made from the high-tech material RAUFIPRO®.
Employees
North America: more than 1,400
Worldwide: more than 15,000
Locations
North America: 15 sales offices, 7 plants, 3 technical centers, 3 distribution centers, 1 administrative office
Worldwide: 129 sales offices, 42 plants, 16 administrative offices
Management
- Dr. Kathleen Saylor, C.E.O. of REHAU North America
- Mr. Niklas Braun, vice president, operations and technology
- Mr. Christian Fabian, vice president, industry
- Mr. Doug Hughes, vice president, construction
- Mr. Oliver Kaestner, vice president, supply chain management and quality
- Mr. Reiner Leifhelm, vice president, finance and accounting, information technology and information systems
- Mr. Cory Schreckengost, vice president, human resources
- Mr. Peter Wallace, vice president, automotive
Founded in 1948 in the Bavarian town of Rehau, the company was successful in identifying many opportunities to replace traditional materials with more effective, polymer-based materials. Initial products included shoe welting, garden hose and automotive components.
REHAU established a North American division in Montreal called Plasticana in 1959, which initially sold products including tires, tiles and handrails. The North American headquarters moved to Leesburg, Virginia, in 1979.
In 2000, company founder Helmut Wagner transferred control of the company to his sons. Jobst Wagner became president of the REHAU Group and Dr. Veit Wagner became vice president
Development
During its first decade, REHAU was successful in establishing its business in Germany and Austria. This was followed by expansion throughout Europe, North America, South America, Africa, Asia and Australia. Today, REHAU is represented worldwide in more than 50 countries.
Structure
- REHAU conducts business throughout the world, tailoring its products and services to the demands of each region. Geographically, the REHAU Group is divided into eight regions.
- Region Central Europe (CE): central Europe including Germany, Poland, the Baltic - Region, Finland and export operations to countries without local REHAU representation
- Region Southeast Europe (SE): southeast Europe including Greece, the Czech Republic and Turkey
- Region South (SO): southern Europe, South America and parts of North Africa
- Region East (EA): Russia, Belarus and Turkic countries
- Region Western Europe (WE): France, Switzerland, Benelux and parts of North Africa
- Region Great Britain, Scandinavia, South Africa (GS): Great Britain, Ireland, Scandinavia excluding Finland, South Africa
- Region Asia and Australia (AA): Asia and Australia
- Region North America (NA): United States, Canada, Mexico, Central America
The Group headquarters is in Muri, Switzerland. The North American headquarters is in Leesburg, Virginia.
Future
By focusing on medium- and long-term goals rather than on short-term profits, REHAU will remain an independent and reliable business partner. With an emphasis on stable growth, the company targets industries and regions that promise long-term potential.
Business Segments
Construction
As a leading supplier of polymer-based solutions to construction, REHAU addresses sustainable design priorities by engineering products that enhance comfort and convenience, reduce energy costs, create healthy and safe environments, and conserve finite resources. REHAU’s products and systems for the window and door, heating and plumbing, and pipe markets complement each other in integrated high-performance solutions.
Automotive
REHAU optimizes design, comfort and safety as a creative development partner to the automotive industry. With key programs including exterior components such as bumpers and fenders, intelligent modules for water management, and thermoplastic sealing systems, REHAU is a worldwide premium supplier to all major automotive manufacturers.
Industry
With its polymer-based innovations, REHAU is a leading supplier of products and systems to industry. From furniture to appliance to transportation, REHAU solutions offer unique performance and design features that integrate seamlessly into its customers’ production environments.
Customer Support
REHAU is dedicated to ensuring product satisfaction and to strengthening the position of its partners in the market place. This is achieved through customer support services including applications engineering, stringent quality control standards, just-in-time and sequenced deliveries, EDI and e-Business systems, and REHAU Academy training courses.
Quality Management
REHAU’s quality management system is based on a range of demanding requirements, including those stipulated by ISO 9001:2000, ISO/TS 16949: 2002, and several of our automotive and industrial customers. The environmental management system is based on ISO 14001.
Research and Innovation
Based on industry-specific, customer-oriented research, REHAU develops materials, formulas and processes suitable for series production. Through successful collaboration of applications engineers, laboratory technicians, process engineers, and tooling and machinery design specialists, REHAU provides significant benefit to its customers.
Innovation Highlights
1968 Begins production of cross-linked polyethylene (PEX) pipe, the technology currently used in heating and plumbing applications
1976 Introduces first welded vinyl window system to North America
1993 Introduces ribbed PVC sewer pipe to North America
1996 Supplies first Mercedes vehicle produced in North America
2003 Introduces RAUPANELTM dry-panel installation system for radiant heating
2004 Receives patent for new universal windshield molding design UniFit® Pinch and Go
2005 Receives patent for windshield molding design that eliminates micro-cracking at the windshield’s edge
2006 Participates in the construction of the first German Passivhaus in North America, Concordia Language Villages in Minnesota
2007 Introduces Ski-Line, an innovative ski jumping track system that combines summer and winter tracks into a single module.
2008 Introduces GENEO®, a fully reinforced window profile system made from the high-tech material RAUFIPRO®.
Employees
North America: more than 1,400
Worldwide: more than 15,000
Locations
North America: 15 sales offices, 7 plants, 3 technical centers, 3 distribution centers, 1 administrative office
Worldwide: 129 sales offices, 42 plants, 16 administrative offices
Management
- Dr. Kathleen Saylor, C.E.O. of REHAU North America
- Mr. Niklas Braun, vice president, operations and technology
- Mr. Christian Fabian, vice president, industry
- Mr. Doug Hughes, vice president, construction
- Mr. Oliver Kaestner, vice president, supply chain management and quality
- Mr. Reiner Leifhelm, vice president, finance and accounting, information technology and information systems
- Mr. Cory Schreckengost, vice president, human resources
- Mr. Peter Wallace, vice president, automotive
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© REHAU Incorporated 2008
© REHAU Incorporated 2008