Company history

The shortage of electronic components is the central challenge for the entire EMS industry. On 24 February 2022, Russia invades Ukraine, which fundamentally changes all forecasts and framework conditions for economic development in Germany and the world. The inflation rate in Germany is 7.9 %.

With sales of € 67.59 million, which are significantly higher than the previous year at +22.5% and also higher than the planned sales, RAWE is making it through the difficult year very successfully despite all the adversities.

As part of the digitalization strategy, a CAQ system is introduced in addition to new ERP software. The company's 50th anniversary is celebrated with an Oktoberfest with all employees and their families and friends, despite a delay due to the pandemic. A great event that will be remembered for a long time to come.

"50 years of RAWE" - an anniversary year that cannot be properly celebrated due to the ongoing pandemic. The global economy is on a growth trajectory, while the already tight procurement market for electronic components is tightening dramatically. Recurring coronavirus outbreaks and material bottlenecks are the biggest challenges this year. With sales 5% above plan and 12% above the previous year, RAWE is coming through this extremely difficult year very well.

RAWE acquires 100% of Mair Elektronik GmbH in Schwaig near Munich with a branch in Lutherstadt Eisleben. A new ERP system is introduced at the turn of 2021/2022, a milestone for process optimization and organizational improvements.

The consequences of the coronavirus pandemic and the measures to contain it have a significant impact on the global economy. RAWE has come through the crisis comparatively well. Despite a decline in sales, earnings are above plan and only slightly below the previous year. A new CAQ system is being introduced to further optimise processes and the "Introduction of a new ERP system" project launched in 2019 is running at full speed.

Dr Gerd Müller, Federal Minister for Economic Cooperation and Development, visits RAWE and learns about the manufacture of electronic assemblies in automated production during a tour of the company.

Trade conflicts, BREXIT and structural change in the automotive industry characterize the global economy. The German electrical industry recorded a 4% decline at the end of the year.

RAWE is nevertheless growing against the trend and continues to invest in production.

A fully automated painting line goes into operation, the development department is delighted with a professional 3D printer and RAWE receives the BestEMS 2019 award in the “Markt&Technik” readers' poll.

Another record year for RAWE. Turnover and earnings increase significantly once again. With an increase in turnover of 10% to €54.5 million and a rise in the number of employees by 15 to a total of 295, RAWE remains on course for success.

A new business division is created. The HMI keyboards and input systems product area of Demmel AG is transferred to RAWE Electronic in the second half of the year. Due to continued growth, construction of a new administration and development building in Bregenzer Strasse begins. Turnover increases to over 39 million euros.

RAWE continues its successful course this year with a new record turnover of € 36 million.

In addition to being named a premium supplier to Rational, RAWE is awarded the BEST EMS 2015 by the trade magazine Markt & Technik in the four categories

"Development Services", "Obsolescence Management", "Smart EMS" and "Leading Edge Manufacturing Technologies".

Another highlight is the move to a new production hall, which, in addition to expanding the production area, also enables the optimization of manufacturing processes and a more efficient logistics chain.

In the company's history a turnover of over € 30 million is achieved for the first time.  
RAWE once again achieved top positions in the BestEMS readers' poll organized by the trade magazine “Markt&Technik”. RAWE achieves second place in the "Product Quality" category and third place in the "Delivery Punctuality" category.

Top rating for RAWE Electronic. Grade 1 from Dun & Bradstreet Germany.

In the readers' vote for BestEMS by the trade magazine “Markt&Technik”, RAWE takes two excellent third places in the categories "Development Expertise" and "Repair Service".

In the readers' vote for BestEMS in the trade magazine “Markt&Technik”, RAWE takes two excellent third places in the categories "Quality" and "Repair Service".

Successful certification according to ISO 13485.

Successful certification according to TS 16949.

Starting signal for the introduction of TS 16949 (QA standard of the international automotive industry).

Introduction of certified environmental management in accordance with ISO 14001 and ISO 9001-2000.

Creation of an automated production concept and start of production for the mobile communications industry.

Turnover exceeds 20 million euros.

First automated production concept for the automotive industry. Manual production in Asia is relocated to fully automated production in Weiler im Allgäu.

Entry into the market for heating control, communication technology and industrial control. Turnover exceeds DM 15 million.

RAWE enters the production of computer mainboards.

Turnover exceeds DM 10 million.

Entry into the electronics market for craftsmen.

Turnover exceeds DM 5 million.

Chess computers go into production.

Turnover reaches DM 1 million.