Company History
2023
Air-conditioning Technology: Market Launch of HY-QUIET COOL LINE
2023
2022
Agricultural Engineering: Market Launch of Belt Picker WLB
2022
Air-conditioning Technology: Market Launch of WK-com COMPACT
2022
2021
Agricultural Engineering: Market Launch of Hemp picker
2021
Air-conditioning Technology: Market Launch Air Cleaner XXL
2021
2019
Agricultural Engineering: Market Launch of Belt Picker WSB
2017
Air-conditioning Technology: Market Launch of new Air-conditioning Units Series WK-com PRO
2017
2017
Agricultural Engineering: Market Launch of Bine Loader AN 70
2017
Air-conditioning Technology: Market Launch of WK-com F Flat Construction
2017
2016
Investment into a new punch and a new high-rack storage
2016
Spray Booths: Market Launch of Power Stage
2016
2014
Agricultural Engineering: Market Launch of Modular Picking System
2012
Agricultural Engineering: Market Launch of Bunch Picker
2012
2011
Agricultural Engineering: First Hop-picking Machine WHE 513 sold
2011
Air-conditioning Technology: Launch of new Air-conditioning Units Series WK-com N, S, H with same inside dimensions
2011
2010
Spray Booths: Red-Eye System: No degree too much, no minute too long
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
After market launch in summer 2003, the 1100th TAIFUNO goes into operation in 2010.
2010
2010
Air-conditioning Technology: Launch of Compact Units
2010
Spray Booths: Market Launch of new Spray Booth 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
2007
Air-conditioning Technology: Ceiling Recirculation Unit with integrated Cooling
2007
2003
Spray Booths: Presentation of Spray Booth 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
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
2001
Air-conditioning Technology: New Series WK-com
2001
1998
Air-conditioning Technology: Launch of Hygiene Units
1996
Production is equipped with punch clippers and automatic shelf system
1996
1995
Air-conditioning Technology: Air-conditioning Units with integrated cooling
1994
Air-conditioning Technology: Launch of Ceiling Heaters FB-A de luxe
1994
1985
Spray Booths: Paint is Art
1983
Agricultural Engineering: First Hop-picking Machine WSZ sold
1983
1983
Spray Booths: Solutions for Preparation Areas
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
1980
Air-conditioning Technology: Launch of Heat Recovery Systems
1973
Start of Large Air-conditioning Units and Weatherproof Rooftop Systems
1973
1972
New WOLF Plant in Zell
The new WOLF branch in Geisenfeld Zell starts production. Administration remains in Geisenfeld centre.
1972
Starting Surface Engineering
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.
Mainburg branch is sold to Industrie- u. Handels- AG Peine and Ernst Schirm GmbH, Berlin.
1965
Company Expansion
Enlargement of the office building.
1965
1965
Air-conditioning Technology: Relocation of air heaters production
The complete production of series WLE is relocated to the new Mainburg branch.
1963
Foundation of Mainburg branch
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
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
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
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
Hop Kilns and Ovens
1950
Agricultural Engineering: Developing the first German Hop-picking Machine
1950
20.04.1950
Company Foundation of WOLF company in Geisenfeld
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
Managing Director
since 2003
Siegfried Vogl-Wolf
Managing Director
from 1998 to 2016
since 2023
Josef Richtsfeld
Managing Director
from 1981 to 1998
Erich Deml
Managing Director
from 1971 to 2003
Anton Wolf
Managing Director
from 1950 to 1985
Erich G. Deml
Managing Director
since 2003
Siegfried Vogl-Wolf
Managing Director
from 1998 to 2016
Josef Richtsfeld
Managing Director
from 1981 to 1998
Erich Deml
Managing Director
from 1971 to 2003
Anton Wolf
Managing Director
from 1950 to 1985