Some things are made to last. Even after 125 years. In the case of Viega, this includes its innovative strength and entrepreneurial vision. With its press connection technology for metal piping systems, the quality-oriented family company is now the global market leader.
The Viega Group employs more than 5000 people and is one of the leading manufacturers of installation technology. Its core areas of expertise include maintaining and developing drinking water hygiene, energy efficiency, comfort and safety in buildings, always with the purpose of installing lifelines for the buildings of tomorrow.
The products are manufactured at four locations in Germany. Special solutions for local markets are provided by McPherson in the USA, Wuxi in China and Sanand in India. Alongside piping systems, Viega also produces pre-wall and drainage technology. The product range consists of approximately 17,000 products and systems, which are used nearly everywhere: in building services, in utilities and in industrial plant construction and shipbuilding.
The company exports its products to over 75 countries and has a global presence through its own sales organisations. It has succeeded in establishing its products worldwide, in particular by maintaining the high quality standards of its products and its focus on service. In addition to the high level of quality, the company’s product designs are also recognised around the world. Numerous prizes such as the Red Dot Award are a testament to how the company successfully combines form and function in its products. In 2023, Viega received the NRW.Global Business Award for its position as a successful hidden champion from South Westphalia. Viega was also honoured as a finalist for the prestigious German Sustainability Award in the sanitary technology category. The company is committed to promoting young talent and has around 200 young people undergoing training in 19 different careers in Germany at any given time. Viega trainees regularly occupy the top rankings in WorldSkills Competitions.
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Company founded by Franz-Anselm Viegener
First foreign subsidiary founded in Paris
Introduction of the Sanpress system with stainless steel pipes and gunmetal press connectors as the start of the Viega press connection technology
Entry into the US market
Introduction of the Raxofix plastic piping system
Expansion of the production network with the foundation of a plant in India
Presentation of the Temponox stainless steel piping system
Opening of the sustainable and interactive Viega World seminar centre in Attendorn
In the team for South Westphalia
c/o SIHK zu Hagen
Bahnhofstraße 18
D-58095 Hagen
Phone +49 (0) 2331 390-0
Email weltmarktfuehrer@hagen.ihk.de
An award from the IHKs in the team for South Westphalia
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The entrepreneurial success of hidden champions usually results from successfully occupying niche markets.