History Hawle

Market proximity since 1948

What began in 1948 in Vöcklabruck, Austria, has now grown into a leading international manufacturer of gas and water valves.
The recipe for success of the founder Engelbert Hawle lay in the fact that he always designed his products "close to the grave".

The concerns of practitioners were listened to by him and translated into valves that soon enjoyed an excellent reputation.
Quality thinking, enthusiasm for solving problems and a strong commitment to good drinking water have remained the basis of Hawle's corporate philosophy to this day. Today, Hawle has production facilities throughout Europe and is involved in piping projects throughout the world.

Sales and production in Switzerland since 1969

Heinz Hawle, the founder's son, opened the Swiss market to the new product philosophy in 1969. The installers and water supply companies in Switzerland quickly recognised the qualities of Hawle valves at its time. When they were introduced in our country, the typical blue products were convincing because of their corrosion-resistant surface coating, which was outstanding at that time.

In order to comply with Swiss standards and local customs, Hawle products are partially manufactured in Sirnach. The ductile raw casting comes from our own foundry in Germany. Fine machining and equipment are carried out in Switzerland. 

Milestones

[Translate to Englisch:] Anergie[Translate to Englisch:] Anergie

2024

Anergy
Our valves are also suitable for use in sustainable anergy networks and offer flexible application possibilities. These innovative low-temperature networks, which utilize energy from groundwater, waste heat, and renewable sources, provide a climate-friendly alternative to conventional energy supply.
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[Translate to Englisch:] Photovoltaikanlage[Translate to Englisch:] Photovoltaikanlage

2024

Photovoltaic system
As part of our sustainability strategy, we have installed a modern photovoltaic system with an output of 360 kWp on our company building. The system consists of 800 modules and generates an estimated 330,000 kWh of clean electricity per year - enough to supply around 73 households with energy.
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Grafische Komposition für BIM-Beitrag DE.Grafische Komposition für BIM-Beitrag DE.

2022

Introduction of CAD/BIM Data on the Website
Hawle is now offering CAD/BIM data for numerous products free of charge for the first time. After registering in the Hawle portal, over 120 file formats in 2D and 3D are available for integration into CAD planning software. Products with available BIM data are marked with a cube icon.
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[Translate to Englisch:] Absperrklappe[Translate to Englisch:] Absperrklappe

2022

New Product - Butterfly valve Type Hawle with drive 24
To the product

[Translate to Englisch:] Schmutzfänger[Translate to Englisch:] Schmutzfänger
[Translate to Englisch:] Hydrant H8370[Translate to Englisch:] Hydrant H8370

2019

New product - Hydrant H8370 upper part
With the design-patented H8370, Hawle combines modern design, complete corrosion protection, and functionality. The digital D-Storz detects unauthorized water withdrawals and provides real-time alerts with location display.
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[Translate to Englisch:] 50 Jahr Jubiläum[Translate to Englisch:] 50 Jahr Jubiläum

2019

50 Years of Hawle
From September 26 to 28, we celebrated our 50th anniversary with customers and partners from Switzerland and around the world. After a company tour and the presentation of the new H8370 hydrant, an entertaining festive program followed.
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[Translate to Englisch:] Hawle Neubau[Translate to Englisch:] Hawle Neubau

2014

Relocation to the new Building in Sirnach Gloten

[Translate to Englisch:] Übernahme Wohlgroth[Translate to Englisch:] Übernahme Wohlgroth

2007

Acquisition of Wohlgroth AG
Wohlgroth AG is a leading provider and system supplier in the field of gas, measurement, and control technology based in Schwerzenbach/ZH. As a specialist, they deliver high-quality products for pipeline construction and household installations and design gas technology systems for their customers.

Wohlgroth Website

[Translate to Englisch:] Hawle alter Standort[Translate to Englisch:] Hawle alter Standort

2006

Hawle former location

[Translate to Englisch:] Übernahme Etertub[Translate to Englisch:] Übernahme Etertub

2003

Acquisition of Etertub AG
Etertub AG is the leading provider of prefabricated structures and reservoir renovations for municipal water supply based in Bilten/GL. Their excellent reputation is shaped by the high quality of their products and services. Through targeted innovations and collaborative customer relationships, they have established an outstanding position in the drinking water market.

Etertub Website

[Translate to Englisch:] Erweiterungsbau[Translate to Englisch:] Erweiterungsbau

2003

Groundbreaking for extension building

[Translate to Englisch:] Vogelperspektive ehemaliger Standort[Translate to Englisch:] Vogelperspektive ehemaliger Standort

1994

Bird's eye perspective of former location

[Translate to Englisch:] Einführung Hawido Regelventile[Translate to Englisch:] Einführung Hawido Regelventile

1980

New office building

[Translate to Englisch:] Lagerhalle Sirnach[Translate to Englisch:] Lagerhalle Sirnach

1971

Warehouse in Sirnach

[Translate to Englisch:] Heinz Hawle[Translate to Englisch:] Heinz Hawle

Heinz Hawle

Founder of Hawle Switzerland

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ISO Certificates

Quality and safety for the future.

Hawle Armaturen AG attaches great importance to quality and safety and is therefore certified in accordance with the international standards ISO 9001ISO 14001ISO 45001 and ISO 3834-2.

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Environment

As a manufacturer of fitting for drinking water, gas and wastewater, it is particularly important to us to preserve the natural environment and the basis for future generations.

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