Wilo Celebrates 135 Years

摘要

German pump expert, Wilo AG, has successfully operated for 135 years. With headquarters in Dortmund, Germany, Wilo is a leading manufacturers of pumps and pump systems for heating, air-conditioning and cooling systems, water supply, as well as sewage disposal and purification. Wilo pumps are manufactured for commercial buildings, municipal facilities, industrial and residential applications. Founded in 1872, by Louis Oplander, Wilo AG began as a factory for copper and brass goods. In 1920, it expanded into the heating and sanitary areas. In the following decades, groundbreaking innovations have been brought to the market consistently which revolutionized building services. It began in 1928 when the first circulation accelerator was developed and patented. This was an important advancement for hot water heating systems compared to simple, inefficient gravity circulation systems. The company's name was changed to Wilo in 1928 after Wilhelm Oplander, the founder's son, who took over the company.