And then there was Wanders
If you produce parts for other manufacturers that are used in and around stoves, there will inevitably come a time when you can assemble all these parts into a complete stove. The same thing happened to Henk Wanders. In the 1960s, it was mainly parts, but from the 1980s onwards, the first real Wanders models rolled off the production line.
Family and craftsmanship
Wanders is at the heart of the community, with a factory surrounded by fields. What once began as a converted chicken coop has now grown into an international production site. And the Wanders family? They play a key role in society by, for instance, providing technical training in the region through a vocational training programme they set up themselves. There, young people are qualified to roll up their sleeves and get to work with confidence. We're also continually looking at how we can further contribute to the region socially or in terms of sustainability, such as supporting local associations or participating in sustainability initiatives.
Speaking of that Factory...
We make everything in-house. We do this with modern machines and strong steel sourced locally. We are not interested in inferior materials from the other side of the planet. What’s more, this allows us to develop quickly. And that is reflected in the many unique designs in our range, which we are constantly expanding.
New Possibilities, Reliable Quality
Technology never stands still, and neither do we. We have digitised our entire factory with smart hardware and software, and intelligent machinery to guarantee consistent quality. That does not mean that we optimise everything for the sake of efficiency. All stoves are still custom-made and assembled by hand. The smart features of our factory serve our craftsmanship. This helps to keep Wanders nicely familiar.
And These Days...
... These days, we are continuing to build on our strengths. Rapid development, collaboration and combining modern industry with craftsmanship. In that respect, we feel completely future-proof, while still cherishing our history. This is reflected not only in how we have thought about our products, but also in how we interact with each other. In that respect, we are and will always be a bunch of down-to-earth folks from the Achterhoek region of the Netherlands who like to keep things normal, but who are also not afraid to take on a challenge.
