METALWO THROUGH TIME

1939
Metalwo is founded at Rosensgade 22.

1940
In the mid-1940s, Hugo Jordt buys the company from the Wohlert family.

1957
In 1957, the company moves to larger premises at Engtoften in Viby J.

1972
In 1972, the silk-screen printing technique was introduced by Metalwo, which led to a very large increase in production.

1980
Around 1980, anodising was introduced, and in the mid-1980s the first production of front panels and cabinet parts began.
1986
In 1986, a new factory was built at our current address at Birkemosevej 6 in Hasselager. This had a metal workshop, a serigraphy printing department, a paint shop and an anodising and etching plant.
1989
In 1989, John Rasmussen becomes the new majority shareholder in a generational change from the Jordt family.
1990
In 1990, the company expanded and invested heavily in new machinery and equipment. The production range will also include front films and film keypads.
1994
Ole Berg buys the company in February 1994 and continues it as "Metalwo A/S".

2004
In 2004, a strategic collaboration with a manufacturer in Hong Kong is established. A recognised and certified company with an extensive production range of film keypads.

2006
In September 2006, Leif Schou and Nikolaj Berg join Metalwo A/S as co-owners and directors.
2016
In January 2016, Preben Mejer joins the board of Metalwo A/S. Preben has, among other things, founded Innovation Lab and Radr, and was Director of Development at TDC.

2017
In September 2017, Metalwo DesignLab was established.
An experimental centre for designers and developers, design engineers and others.

2019
In October 2019, the last part of the generational change between Ole- and Nikolaj Berg was completed. Today, Nikolaj Berg is CEO and majority shareholder. Ole Berg is chairman of the board of Metalwo A/S.

2021
In May 2021, Metalwo A/S launched the ALU FIT brand with its own webshop. All ALU FIT products are aesthetic and functional, produced in anodised aluminium, where customers are the style-conscious and discerning buyer. In November 2021, ALU FIT ApS is incorporated and is now an independent company.

2022
In September 2022, Leif Schou steps down from his position and retires. Nikolaj Berg takes over his shares.