CHAINS WERE THE FOUNDATION AND THE DRIVING FORCE FOR INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS FOR DRIVE SYSTEMS “THE IDEA WITH THE BICYCLE CHAIN PROVED TO BE SUCCESSFUL” …these succinct words were spoken by Johann Baptist Winklhofer when the high performance precision chains came onto the market, bearing the J.W.I.S (Joh. Winklhofer & Söhne) brand name. They were not only the foundation of a rapid growth, but also the basis for UNPRECEDENTED INNOVATIVE DEVELOPMENT in the drive systems and conveyor technology division. Joh. Winklhofer Beteiligungs GmbH & Co. KG Albert-Roßhaupter-Straße 53 · 81369 Munich · Germany Phone: +49 89 76909-0 · Fax: +49 89 76909-1103 www.iwis.com · eMail: [email protected] The gradual automation of new technologies and the dynamics of the automotive industry require shorter and shorter development stages. Our engineers are permanently challenged with finding new trends, NEW MATERIALS AND MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGIES and putting them into action. Creativity is fundamental for innovation. It makes us a strong and responsible partner in t

CHAINS WERE THE FOUNDATION AND THE DRIVING FORCE FOR INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS FOR DRIVE SYSTEMS “THE IDEA WITH THE BICYCLE CHAIN PROVED TO BE SUCCESSFUL” …these succinct words were spoken by Johann Baptist Winklhofer when the high performance precision chains came onto the market, bearing the J.W.I.S (Joh. Winklhofer & Söhne) brand name. They were not only the foundation of a rapid growth, but also the basis for UNPRECEDENTED INNOVATIVE DEVELOPMENT in the drive systems and conveyor technology division. Joh. Winklhofer Beteiligungs GmbH & Co. KG Albert-Roßhaupter-Straße 53 · 81369 Munich · Germany...

1990: iwis receives the first 2004: Factory 3 which is based chains into the product Gerhard Winklhofer takes over order from the automobile in Landsberg wins the ‘Location merce Johann Baptist Champion’ award in the ‘Factory plete system. IWIS-SYSTEMS MOVE THE WORLD Manufacturers). 1933: Dr. Rudolph and Otto 1993: orwis ketten spol.sr.o 2009: iwis worldwide: Brasil, chain tensioners. ses the first audit for quality award from Ford and is MBA, takes over the manage- China, India, Canada, Korea, Mobile AG have develo- ment role in the 4th generation. company’s founder, join their father’s company....

1990: iwis receives the first 2004: Factory 3 which is based chains into the product Gerhard Winklhofer takes over order from the automobile in Landsberg wins the ‘Location merce Johann Baptist Champion’ award in the ‘Factory plete system. IWIS-SYSTEMS MOVE THE WORLD Manufacturers). 1933: Dr. Rudolph and Otto 1993: orwis ketten spol.sr.o 2009: iwis worldwide: Brasil, chain tensioners. ses the first audit for quality award from Ford and is MBA, takes over the manage- China, India, Canada, Korea, Mobile AG have develo- ment role in the 4th generation. company’s founder, join their father’s company....

PRECISION TAKES ON A NEW MEANING QUALITY MADE BY IWIS. PRECISION TAKES ON A NEW MEANING. The word ‘quality’ is overused nowadays. Everyone talks about ‘top quality’ or ‘the best quality’. This was a good reason for us to newly define this important word. For iwis precision substitutes the word quality. It describes precisely what we understand by performance standards: 100% exact replication of more than 30 million spare parts every single day. We have developed testing standards and methods for our products. They are exposed to extreme conditions and pressure to ensure the norms are well exceeded....

POWER OF INNOVATION OUR POWER OF INNOVATION IS THE SECRET OF OUR SUCCESS The foundations of every successful corporate policy must consist of building on innovation, growth and competitiveness. OUR OPPORTUNITIES ARE DOWN TO INNOVATION. That is why innovation has priority at iwis. Our drive is to consistently push the boundaries of design and excellence with new ideas, sometimes unique ideas. Our goals include reviewing how to fight off competition or how to be one step ahead of the others. For us, innovation is not just discovering and developing but also being able to successfully realise new...

WHAT IS MOVING US? PEOPLE. THEY ARE THE STRONGEST LINK IN OUR CHAIN. CHAINS ARE THE REASON OF OUR SUCCESS. However, chains are special products. Products which are made from high quality materials and with innovative manufacturing processes. In order to bring this product to life it needs people. Our employees are the backbone of our company and are the deciding factor when it comes down to success. YOUR MOTIVATION IS OUR DRIVING FORCE. Utilising employee potential is based on the understanding that employees stretch to their maximum capabilities, are given responsibility and strive to further...

STRONG BRANDS ARE THE KEY TO OUR SUCCESS: The reason for our current market success today is supplying iwis precision chain systems for numerous applications. THREE STRONG BRANDS, JWIS, ELITE AND FLEXON, are an included guarantee of our success. Our product range has expanded even further by the inclusion of two new brands: EUROCHAIN and ecoplus. What is the difference between the two brands? THE BRAND JWIS STANDS FOR HIGHEST PRE CISION and supplies our customers with what you could call “a tailor made suit”. EUROCHAIN IS THE EUROPEAN MANUFACTURED STANDARDISED RANGE with a combina- tion of adjusted...

HIGH PERFORMANCE ACHIEVED WITH ENTHUSIASM HIGH PERFORMANCE IS ACHIEVED BY MOTIVATION. A HOLISTIC APPROACH. How is it possible to increase productivity? How can we find a happy medium whereby we achieve results without putting our employees under pressure? Enthusiasm is the key to our success. Only enthusiastic employees are capable of providing their customers with a high standard of performance. Customer satisfaction is simply not enough on its own to satisfy the global market. We want to inspire our customers. For this to happen there must be a relationship where all parties participate in...