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Raimund Wenzler, a Company with Great Tradition

Surgical Instruments
since 1932

Who we are, where we are from and how we became one of the leading businesses in development and production of surgical instruments.

company foundation by Raimund Wenzler in Balgheim, Tuttlinger Strasse 4

1932

first client relations in the United States, sustained until today

1952

listing of registered design “Knorpelschere mit Übersetzung” at the German Patent and Trademark Office. Raimund Wenzler enables the minimization of effort in cutting cartilage

1960

relocation to Schulstrasse 11

1969

expansion of the manufactory

1975

reorganization into GmbH – limited liability corporation (LLC). Founder Raimund Wenzler’s sons take over executive management

1983

release of the first product catalog presenting the complete spectrum of surgical instruments; additional expansion of the company

1986

successful certification according to DIN ISO 9001

1994

patent for surgical instrument with a push button system for easy cleaning

1999

Edwin Wenzler enters well-earned retirement

2000

relocation to Steigäcker 22

2001

expansion and certification for ISO 13485, ISO 9001 quality management for medical instruments

2005

Hubert Wenzler transfers executive management to Martin Wenzler

2006

external certification confirms the validation of processes such as heat treatment, cleaning, passivation, and welding through several proceedings

2009

patent for Open Up® system as an evolution of the press button mechanism to simplify cleaning of surgical instruments – a unique feature to this day

2011

celebration of the 80th anniversary of Raimund Wenzler instrument manufactory

2012

Martin Wenzler becomes sole director of the company

2014

certification for the production of surgical instruments and service hardening as contract manufacturer according to DIN EN ISO 13485:2016

2018

addition of contract manufacturing for milling parts

2021

the company’s 90th anniversary marks another milestone

2022