Company History

2023

Air-conditioning Technology: Market Launch of HY-QUIET COOL LINE

2017 HLK WK com PRO

2023

2022

Agricultural Engineering: Market Launch of Belt Picker WLB

2017 HLK WK com PRO

2022

Air-conditioning Technology: Market Launch of WK-com COMPACT

2017 HLK WK com PRO

2022

2021

Agricultural Engineering: Market Launch of Hemp picker

2017 HLK WK com PRO

2021

Air-conditioning Technology: Market Launch Air Cleaner XXL

2017 HLK WK com PRO

2021

2019

Agricultural Engineering: Market Launch of Belt Picker WSB

2017 HLK WK com PRO

2017

Air-conditioning Technology: Market Launch of new Air-conditioning Units Series WK-com PRO

2017 HLK WK com PRO

2017

2017

Agricultural Engineering: Market Launch of Bine Loader AN 70

2017 LT Rebenlader

2017

Air-conditioning Technology: Market Launch of WK-com F Flat Construction

2017 HLK Flachbau

2017

2016

Investment into a new punch and a new high-rack storage

2016 FA Salvagnini

2016

Spray Booths: Market Launch of Power Stage

2016 OT PowerStage

2016

2014

Agricultural Engineering: Market Launch of Modular Picking System

2014 LT Modulares Pfluecksystem

2012

Agricultural Engineering: Market Launch of Bunch Picker

2012 LT Straeusselzupfer

2012

2011

Agricultural Engineering: First Hop-picking Machine WHE 513 sold

2011 LT WHE 513

2011

Air-conditioning Technology: Launch of new Air-conditioning Units Series WK-com N, S, H with same inside dimensions

2011 HLK WK com N S H

2011

2010

Spray Booths: Red-Eye System: No degree too much, no minute too long

2008 OT Red Eye

New Drying Technology: WOLF invents Red-Eye System. From now on, the temperature is recorded by laser beam directly on the object to be painted. The booth is regulating the correct temperature fully automatically - saving time and energy.

2010

Spray Booths: 1100th spray booth TAIFUNO in use

2010 OT 1100ste TAIFUNO

After market launch in summer 2003, the 1100th TAIFUNO goes into operation in 2010.

2010

2010

Air-conditioning Technology: Launch of Compact Units

2010 HLK Kompakt

2010

Spray Booths: Market Launch of new Spray Booth TAIFUNO vision

2010 OT TAIFUNO vision

The next generation of spray booth TAIFUNO is presented on trade fair „Automechanika“. With new touch panel and newly designed program surface, the whole spray booth can be controlled without operating manual. New technologies in heat recovery and integration of alternative energy sources provide a resource-saving operation.

2010

2008

Air-conditioning Technology: Use of high-performance KV-Systems

2008 HLK KVS

2007

Air-conditioning Technology: Ceiling Recirculation Unit with integrated Cooling

2007 HLK FB A K

2007

2003

Spray Booths: Presentation of Spray Booth TAIFUNO

2003 OT Taifuno

With its market launch, the new spray booth TAIFUNO is setting new standards. With integrated online equipment, the new ventilation system Multi-Air, touch panel, especially energy-saving operation and many further technical innovations, it is the high-tech product in its segment.

2002

Innovation in Surface Engineering: Ventilating System Mulit-Air

2002 OT Multi Air

By the jets of Multi-Air system, process air is blown into the spray booth at high speed. The turbulences around the object reduce the drying time of vehicle paint by up to 70%.

2002

2002

Air-conditioning Technology: Expansion by Swimming Pool Technology

2002 HLK Schwimmbadtechnik

2001

Air-conditioning Technology: New Series WK-com

2001 HLK WK com

2001

1998

Air-conditioning Technology: Launch of Hygiene Units

1998 HLK Hygienegeraete

1996

Production is equipped with punch clippers and automatic shelf system

1996 FA Produktion Stanzschermaschine

1996

1995

Air-conditioning Technology: Air-conditioning Units with integrated cooling

1995 HLK Klimageraet mit integrierter Kaeltetechnik

1994

Air-conditioning Technology: Launch of Ceiling Heaters FB-A de luxe

1994 HLK Einfuehrung Deckenluftheizer FB A de luxe

1994

1985

Spray Booths: Paint is Art

1985 OT Lack ist Kunst

1983

Agricultural Engineering: First Hop-picking Machine WSZ sold

1983 LT Erste WSZ verkauft

1983

1983

Spray Booths: Solutions for Preparation Areas

1983 OT Loesungen fuer die Lackiervorbereitung

Not only spraying in the booth, but also preparation is getting more comfortable. The first universal working places by WOLF with car lifts and technical extraction facilitate sprayers' work and provide more safety and excellent spraying results.

1982

Air-conditioning Technology: Production start of Flat Units and Garage Exhaust Air Units

1982 HLK Einsatz von Flachklimageraeten Garagenabluftgeraeten

1982

1980

Air-conditioning Technology: Launch of Heat Recovery Systems

1980 HLK Einsatz von Waermerueckgewinnungssystemen

1973

Start of Large Air-conditioning Units and Weatherproof Rooftop Systems

1973 HLK Start Grossklimageraete

1973

1972

New WOLF Plant in Zell

1972 FA Neues WOLF Werk in Zell Geisenfeld

The new WOLF branch in Geisenfeld Zell starts production. Administration remains in Geisenfeld centre.

1972

Starting Surface Engineering

1972 OT Einstieg Oberflaechentechnik

The starting signal for the new company pillar Surface Engineering is given. Using know-how from air-conditioning technology, WOLF is developing the first spray booths for vehicle repair. Today, WOLF is ranking among the leading suppliers of the branch.

1972

1969

WOLF Mainburg branch is sold.

1970 HLK Verkauf des Zweigwerk WOLF Mainburg

Mainburg branch is sold to Industrie- u. Handels- AG Peine and Ernst Schirm GmbH, Berlin.

1965

Company Expansion

1953 FA Betriebserweiterung

Enlargement of the office building.

1965

1965

Air-conditioning Technology: Relocation of air heaters production

1965 HLK Auslagerung der WLE Produktion

The complete production of series WLE is relocated to the new Mainburg branch.

1963

Foundation of Mainburg branch

1963 FA Gruendung Zweigstelle Mainburg

Today, the branch founded in Mainburg called Wolf GmbH is primarily known for heating technology. Thus, Anton Wolf is the founding father of both companies – WOLF in Mainburg and WOLF in Geisenfeld.

1963

1962

Agricultural Engineering: First mobile Hop-picking Machine developed

1962 LT Erste fahrbare Hopfenpflueckmaschine

WOLF is building the first mobile hop-picking machines which removes bines and branches from hop cones already in the field. Because of its characteristic shape, the right-hand model is nicknamed "Elephant".

1960

Agricultural Engineering: Market Launch of the first German Hop-picking Machine

1960 LT Markteinfuehrung erste deutsche Hopfenpflueckmaschine

Until harvesting season 1959, only Belgian and British picking machines were on the market. For season 1960, WOLF presented the first German picking machine which quickly won farmers' trust.

1960

1957

Start of Serial Production

1957 HLK Beginn der Serienproduktion WLE

Start of Serial Production Air Heaters WLE and Air Heaters WD-A

1953

Company Expansion

Moving into larger business rooms in Geisenfeld

1953

1952

Starting Air-conditioning Technology

1952 HLK Beginn der Klimatechnik

Hop Kilns and Ovens

1950

Agricultural Engineering: Developing the first German Hop-picking Machine

1950 LT Entwicklung erste deutsche Hopfenpflueckmaschine

1950

20.04.1950

Company Foundation of WOLF company in Geisenfeld

1950 FA Firmengründung

When the skilled coppersmith, plumber and installer Anton Wolf was released from Russin captivity at tje age of 29 years, he enlarged the family business and officially founded WOLF company.

Erich G. Deml

Erich G. Deml

Managing Director
since 2003

Siegfried Vogl-Wolf

Siegfried Vogl-Wolf

Managing Director
from 1998 to 2016
since 2023

Josef Richtsfeld

Josef Richtsfeld

Managing Director
from 1981 to 1998

Erich Deml

Erich Deml

Managing Director
from 1971 to 2003

Anton Wolf

Anton Wolf

Managing Director
from 1950 to 1985

Erich G. Deml

Erich G. Deml

Managing Director
since 2003

Sieigfried Vogl-Wolf

Siegfried Vogl-Wolf

Managing Director
from 1998 to 2016

Josef Richtsfeld

Josef Richtsfeld

Managing Director
from 1981 to 1998

Erich Deml

Erich Deml

Managing Director
from 1971 to 2003

Anton Wolf

Anton Wolf

Managing Director
from 1950 to 1985