Specialists in Custom Furnace & Strip Line Engineering
Founded in 1989 by Prof.-Dr. Carl Kramer in Aachen, Germany, WSP has grown into a globally recognized engineering company with around 60 employees.
Our roots lie in design and process engineering, and today we combine this expertise with in-house manufacturing, assembly, and commissioning directly at our Aachen site.
We deliver custom furnaces, complete strip processing lines, revamping solutions, productivity upgrades, as well as repair and replacement projects worldwide.
1989: Foundation
Prof.-Dr. Carl Kramer establishes WSP in Aachen. Engineering and delivery of various plants.
1999: First Floatation Furnaces
Early pioneering work in strip floatation furnace technology.
2001: Patent Innovation
Patent granted for WSP’s special floatation system.
2002–2019: Dr.-Ing. Thomas Kramer
Guides WSP as General Manager through strong growth years.
2004: Hot Gas Impellers
Start of in-house production of special impellers.
2006: New Workshop
Capacity expansion with additional production hall.
2006: Degreasing Lines
WSP extends its portfolio into cleaning & surface treatment.
2008: First Complete Strip Line
Delivery of the first turnkey strip processing line under WSP’s full responsibility.
2009: Entry into Chinese Market
WSP realizes its first projects in the rapidly growing Chinese market.
Since 2017: Dipl.-Ing. Johannes Wissen
After approx. 10 years in project management of WSP, Johannes Wissen is appointed as GM to continue WSP’s innovation-driven path.
2018: Hardening Lines
Launch of furnace systems for carbon steel heat treatment.
2022: Portfolio Expansion
Integration of a certified welding specialist company, expanding capacity for heat treatment components.
2023: Continuous Strip Line for foils
Ddelivery of a precision thin-strip processing line.
2024: Hydrogen Annealing
Fifth delivery of a WSP annealing line designed for high hydrogen concentrations for highest heating & cooling ramps.
Our Impact in Numbers – Proven Results in Thermal Process Engineering
With decades of engineering expertise and more than 200 realized projects worldwide, WSP stands for measurable improvements in productivity and plant efficiency. Our tailor-made furnace systems and line solutions deliver sustainable value for our customers in the steel and non-ferrous metals industries.
Productivity Gains
A modern WSP furnace typically increases line throughput by around 35%.
Engineering Know-how
Deep process and design expertise from continuous R&D and project execution.
Projects Completed
Custom-built furnaces, strip lines and revamping solutions delivered worldwide.
Years of Experience
Founded in 1989 – delivering thermal process technology since day one.
Throughput Increase
Typical performance boost when upgrading to a modern WSP furnace.
Employees
An experienced team combining engineering, manufacturing and project execution.
A Diverse Group of Experienced Professionals
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Annealing Furnaces
Supplied over the past 25 years for copper and steel strip processing.
Degreasing / Brushing / Pickling Machines
Engineered for outstanding surface quality and reliability.
Years of Expertise
Since 1989 specializing in advanced thermo-processing plants.