Company
Friedrich Maschinen- und Werkzeugbau GmbH, known as FMW for short, was founded in 1948 in Remshalden near Stuttgart. The family-run company has been developing and producing riveting machines and assembly systems for the automotive, hardware and electrical industries for more than 75 years.
FMW Friedrich laid the foundation for a riveting process that is still the most effective and economical today.
The radial point riveting technique was patented for FMW Friedrich in 1966.
Modern factory equipment and up-to-date production facilities characterise the appearance. Innovative management, highly qualified engineers and electronics technicians as well as well-trained technicians and skilled workers with many years of experience form the basis for a successful company history. Technical know-how, innovative strength and a well-functioning quality management system according to DIN ISO 9001:2015 guarantee a consistently high quality of Friedrich products.
High-quality products, customised complete solutions as well as competent advice and comprehensive service make Friedrich a successful and reliable partner, also internationally.
History
| 1948 | Foundation under the name of "Maschinen und Werkzeug GmbH" |
| 1955 | Production of coin-operated machines and housings |
| 1958 | The company under Dorothea and Karl Friedrich |
| 1966 | Invention of Friedrich Radial Point Riveting Technology and issue of patent (Patent No. 1 552 838) |
| 1970 | Production of the first assembly machine |
| 1975 | Development of the first electrically-operated press ETP 6 worldwide (Patent No. 27 37 231) |
| 1980 | Delivery of the 2,000th riveting machine |
| 1983 | Start of the roll-forming technology |
| 1984 | Presentation of the first CNC riveting machine worldwide |
| 1986 | Development of Friedrich's 'Nietcontrol' control unit |
| 1987 | Development of the integrated measurement system (Patent No. 37 15 905) |
| 1989 | The second generation of Friedrich takes command |
| 1991 | Extension of the assembly shop |
| 1995 | Delivery of the 250th CNC riveting machine |
| 2000 | Introduction of the QM system to DIN ISO 9001 |
| 2001 | Start of the bushing technology |
| 2005 | Evelopment of the first CNC power assisted bushing machine |
| 2006 | A new assembly shop is built |
| 2006 | Invention of safety riveting machine and issue of patent (Patent No: 10 2005 047 191) |
| 2008 | Development of the first 5-axis CNC riveting machine |
| 2009 | Presentation of a hand-held riveting machine |
| 2010 | The 750th CNC riveting machine is delivered |
| 2014 | Delivery of the first servo-roll-forming machine |
| 2017 | The third generation of Friedrich takes command and Certification according to DIN ISO9001:2015 |
| 2019 | New Corporate Design |
| 2022 | Development of riveting units with preselectable force ranges |
