Since its foundation in 1989, everything at W.A.L. has revolved around clean water. We have achieved a lot in 30 years. And we will achieve even more in the future.
Our history
Company foundation
W.A.L. Wassertechnik GmbH was founded in mid-1989 by graduate engineer Matthias Leipprand. The company moved into its first business premises in the "Carl Schirm" business park in Kirchentellinsfurt in the Neckar valley, 10 kilometres east of the university town of Tübingen.
Relocation of the company headquarters
At the beginning of the 1990s, the company headquarters were relocated from Kirchentellinsfurt in the Neckar valley near Tübingen to Eningen unter der Achalm, situated at the foot of the Swabian Alb, between Reutlingen and Metzingen.
In the course of the relocation, a building with considerably larger production and storage space was rented.
UOS100 - First microprocessor controller from our own production
After two years of development, W.A.L. Wassertechnik GmbH launches the first microprocessor controller on the market. The UOS100 microprocessor controllers were designed for the operation of reverse osmosis systems and have been used successfully for more than 20 years. Thanks to the high-quality design and the quality of the components used, many of the UOS100 microprocessor controllers are still in operation today, 25 years after their market launch.
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UOS80 - Second microprocessor control unit from our own production
The UOS-80 control unit replaces the UOS-100. It has a two-line display and can be parameterised for a wide range of applications.
Start of the new building
In 2000, the construction of the new company building in Einsteinstraße in Eningen unter Achalm begins.
W.A.L. moves into the new building
The new company building in Einsteinstraße in Eningen unter Achalm is occupied.
Innovative water technology
W.A.L. launches a unique reverse osmosis device onto the market. The Aquarent© C series in a stainless steel housing is characterised by its compact design with high-quality industrial technology inside. Comprehensive sensor technology inside ensures the safest operation. In the design, great importance was attached to the quietest possible operation. This means that the appliances can even be operated in bars and restaurants without any problems.
The appliances in the Aquarent© C series are still built and sold by W.A.L. today.
The first edition of the Wasserfibel is published
The Wasserfibel was created to sensitise users to operating costs caused by poor water quality. This water guide is aimed specifically at the needs of the catering, hotel and communal catering sectors.
Market launch of BlauWAL NG
Years of practical experience in high-end catering and kitchen technology have influenced the development of BlauWAL NG as an overall supply concept.
Three different water qualities fulfil all the requirements of kitchen consumers - whether dishwashing technology, coffee machines, steam cookers, ice makers or water heaters.
Service provider
Since 2009, W.A.L. has been looking after the water treatment plants in around 70 branches of Germany's largest railway group in central and southern Germany.
W.A.L. trains
At the start of the training year, our first apprentice begins his training as a plant mechanic specialising in plant construction.
25 years of W.A.L. Wassertechnik GmbH
At the presentation of the certificate of honour by the Reutlingen Chamber of Industry and Commerce.
Steffen Rieker joins the management team
With more than 20 years of experience in water treatment, Steffen Rieker continues his professional career as Managing Director.
W.A.L. trains
Our first apprentice plant mechanic successfully completes his training.
W.A.L. trains new profession
At the start of the apprenticeship year, W.A.L. begins training an apprentice as a water supply technology specialist.
Market launch BLAUwal EVO
Maximum efficiency, perfect enjoyment: the new BlauWAL EVO sets new standards in water treatment.