Wendel milestones: an overview
1932
Invention of the first lead-free enamel
Company founder Karl H. Wendel, foreman of the enamelling plant and part-time alternative practitioner, develops the first lead-free majolica in the world, thus making an important contribution towards elimination of the cause of lead poisoning.1982
Wendomail
A revolutionary product. Wendel launches an enamelling product that allows the 2 coat / 1 fire enamelling process. A milestone in development.2000
Calcium-free glazes for roof tiles
Clouding in roof tile glazes is often caused by the presence of calcium in the frit or glaze. Wendel responded successfully to this problem and has continued developing calcium-free glazes since then.2006
Dielectric enamel
Dielectric enamel is a ground-breaking innovation that allows water boilers or coffee machines, for instance, to be heated up rapidly, thus saving energy. This enamel guarantees the best possible user safety.1932
Invention of the first lead-free enamel
Company founder Karl H. Wendel, foreman of the enamelling plant and part-time alternative practitioner, develops the first lead-free majolica in the world, thus making an important contribution towards elimination of the cause of lead poisoning.
Company founder Karl H. Wendel, foreman of the enamelling plant and part-time alternative practitioner, develops the first lead-free majolica in the world, thus making an important contribution towards elimination of the cause of lead poisoning.
1963
Titanium enamel powder “type W”
The invention of acid-resistant titanium powder enamels replaces common zirconium powders. Brilliant opacity allowed for bright-white, ultra-thin and, for the first time, acid-resistant layers – this invention made Wendel a leader in casting enamel powders on the world market – and this is still the case today.
The invention of acid-resistant titanium powder enamels replaces common zirconium powders. Brilliant opacity allowed for bright-white, ultra-thin and, for the first time, acid-resistant layers – this invention made Wendel a leader in casting enamel powders on the world market – and this is still the case today.
1982
Wendomail
A revolutionary product. Wendel launches an enamelling product that allows the 2 coat / 1 fire enamelling process. A milestone in development.
A revolutionary product. Wendel launches an enamelling product that allows the 2 coat / 1 fire enamelling process. A milestone in development.
2000
Calcium-free glazes for roof tiles
Clouding in roof tile glazes is often caused by the presence of calcium in the frit or glaze. Wendel responded successfully to this problem and has continued developing calcium-free glazes since then.
Clouding in roof tile glazes is often caused by the presence of calcium in the frit or glaze. Wendel responded successfully to this problem and has continued developing calcium-free glazes since then.
2006
Dielectric enamel
Dielectric enamel is a ground-breaking innovation that allows water boilers or coffee machines, for instance, to be heated up rapidly, thus saving energy. This enamel guarantees the best possible user safety.
Dielectric enamel is a ground-breaking innovation that allows water boilers or coffee machines, for instance, to be heated up rapidly, thus saving energy. This enamel guarantees the best possible user safety.
2013
Engobes for roof tiles
The new coloured-matt surfaces complete the proven Wendel glaze range. Our glazes are also calcium-free and available as ready-to-use slip.
The new coloured-matt surfaces complete the proven Wendel glaze range. Our glazes are also calcium-free and available as ready-to-use slip.
2023
A traditional family-owned business
Wendel stands for local presence and continuous further development with a drive that is characteristic of owner-managed companies. The pioneering spirit of Karl H. Wendel was, and still is, our model.
Wendel stands for local presence and continuous further development with a drive that is characteristic of owner-managed companies. The pioneering spirit of Karl H. Wendel was, and still is, our model.
