Spot-on Steel System Solutions

Aesthetically exceptional and functionally compelling steel & glass system solutions for windows, doors, partition walls, curtain walls and glass roofs are what we specialise in. Our aim is to deliver industry-leading design solutions and enhanced design freedom to architects and planners and offer processors easy-to-use systems and top-notch service.

COMPANY HEADQUARTERS

Our company headquarters with production, development and administration staff are situated in Bönen, North Rhine-Westphalia/Germany. Our steel systems for windows, doors and curtain walls are relied on by architects and building owners worldwide. As a company, we are a part of the Jansen AG. To our locations

Success through experience  and system solutions

Building on many decades of experience, RP Technik has developed into a globally present and successful supplier of steel & glass system solutions for windows, doors, partition walls, curtain walls, and glass roofs.

1945 YEARS: BUILDING COMPETENCE IN COLD ROLLED SECTIONS

After World War II and the almost total destruction of the plant facilities, key investments were made, and the plant was expanded. Cold profiles had already been produced there since the 1920s – from the end of the 1940s, Wuragrohr GmbH evolved into a significant supplier of welded and cold drawn precision steel tubes in Germany and abroad.

EXPANSION AND CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP IN TIMES OF THE ‘ECONOMIC MIRACLE’.

In 1951, the company split from Vereinigte Stahlwerke to become a part of Rheinische Röhrenwerke in Mülheim. In 1955, Rheinische Röhrenwerke merged with Phoenix AG, later renamed to Thyssen Rohrwerke. In 1966, Wuragrohr was acquired by Stahl- und Röhrenwerke Reisholz GmbH whose main shareholder was Baron Heinrich Thyssen-Bornemisza.

1960S: INNOVATION RP HERMETIC.

Market debut of the “rp hermetic” system line. This product line was characterised by functional grooves used to accommodate seals and glazing beads. Steel doors could now be provided with decorative aluminium elements. In addition, the first curtain wall structures of mullion-transom design with screw channel were launched.

In 1970, all tubing-related activities were transferred to Mannesmann and Mannesmannröhren-Werke. All activities in the so-called flat products segment passed to the Thyssen group. From 1973 on, Wuragrohr was operated only as a manufacturing site centrally managed from Düsseldorf.

1990S: RP TECHNIK WITH A FOCUS ON ARCHITECTURE.

In the wake of the consolidation of Mannesmannröhren-Werke and Hoesch Rohr AG into MHP – Mannesmann Hoesch Präzisionsrohr GmbH – “RP Technik GmbH Mannesmann” is established as an independent wholly owned subsidiary of MHP.

RP Technik started to focus even more on architecture systems and broadened its system portfolio:

- In the windows and doors segment, highly heat insulating aluminium and stainless steel PUR composite systems were developed. Multifunctional add-on curtain wall systems with screw channels were designed for use on custom-configurable substructures of steel, timber, or aluminium.
- The development of a narrow, delicate window and partition wall system laid the foundation for architecturally sophisticated and design-focused transparent system solutions. In addition, official approvals were obtained for T30 fire door and F30 fire-resistant glazing applications.

2013: RP TECHNIK ACQUIRED FERRO-WIC.

RP Technik acquired ferro-wic, a subdivision of esco-Metallbausysteme. By adding ferro-wic profile systems to its portfolio, RP Technik successfully expanded its range of offerings for its customers around the globe.

2019: EXPANSION OF COMPANY HEADQUARTERS IN BÖNEN.

Production, development, and administration were all united in Bönen, thus further optimizing efficiency and generating synergies. In the new showrooms of RP Technik, visitors were now able to experience the steel & glass systems from up close.

The delicate rp fineline 70 profile system was extended to also include a door line, thus representing the only narrow steel profile system in the market that features a single, consistent appearance for both doors and windows.

2021: “WINNER” OF THE GERMAN BRAND AWARD

We achieved the “Winner” award for the successful development into an architect brand at the German Brand Award 2021 in the category Excellent Brands / Building & Elements. For the top-class jury, RP Technik is one of the best product and company brands in Germany after its consistent repositioning.