The Wurth Group, World Market Leader in Assembly and Fastening Materials
The Wurth Group is a world market leader in its core business, assembly and fastening materials, and is currently made up of over 400 companies in more than 80 countries, including Canada. The Würth Group has over 87,000 employees on its payroll, of which over 43,000 are sales representatives. Wurth Canada employs over 500 people nationwide, with over 400 of those full-time sales representatives operating in every Canadian province including Québec, Ontario and Alberta.
In its core business, the Würth Line, the product range for craft and industry comprises over 125,000 products, from screws, bolts, anchors and tools, to high quality chemical & technical products and personal protection equipment.
The Wurth Group is a Family Business
Wurth is a family business that was founded by Adolf Würth in 1945. Prof. Dr. h. c. mult. Reinhold Würth, today’s Chairman of the Supervisory Board of the Würth Group’s Family Trusts, took over the business at the age of 19 after his father had passed away and developed it further in the following years. Starting from the early years of the company in post-war Germany, he turned the former two-man business into a worldwide operating trading group.
Over 3 million customers all over the world trust in Würth today. The human touch, a very strong focus on customer satisfaction, and a very special corporate philosophy are the driving forces of the long-standing success enjoyed by the Würth Group.
The Wurth Philosophy
Prof. Dr. h. c. mult. Reinhold Würth set the tone for the Würth Group’s clear business objectives:
- Strong brand policy
- Future-oriented product strategy
- Closeness to the customer
- Clear quality offensive
- Thinking in terms of visions
- Strong corporate culture
Bettina Wurth, Prof. Dr. h. c. mult. Reinhold Würth’s daughter and Chairwoman of the Advisory Board, together with the members of the Central Managing Board, ensure that these values are followed closely in every Würth company and developed further.
Interested in Learning More About Wurth Canada?
Wurth Canada is committed to providing customers like you with fasteners, abrasives, chemicals and more – everything you might need for your automotive, manufacturing or industrial business. Our Sales Representatives pride themselves in providing the best possible service, just like they’re a member of your team!
Interested in receiving an in-person consultation from one of our knowledgeable Sales Representatives? Contact us today to start the conversation.