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  • EAW. Added value through tradition.

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    1919

    Founding

    Ernst Apel sen. founded a company to manufacture dental equipment. “His products ranged from braces to broach holders, cotton wadding containers and vulcanisers to complete medication cabinets from the in-house joinery shop (quote by grandson Michael Apel)


    1923

    Purchase of the Elektro-Dental-Werke Frankfurt

    Purchase of the competing Elektro-Dental-Werke Frankfurt. Ernst Apel sen. converted their trademark of EDW into EAW Ernst Apel Würzburg). Other business areas like finishing all kinds of metals, trading in bicycles and appliances, and a wide range of electrical installation services were added to the company. During the golden 20s, EAW Würzburg played a key role in converting the city from gas to electrical lighting.

    1936

    Closing of production by the NSDAP

    After significant differences between Ernst Apel sen. (pictured) and the responsible party offices, the production facility was closed by the NSDAP and all production machinery was seized. Afterwards, the company's business was restricted to intermediate and wholesale trade in dental equipment.

    1941

    Forced to manufacture important wartime products by the NSDAP

    1944

    Complete destruction of the company by Allied bombing attacks

    1945

    Start of reconstruction

    Reconstruction of the company with a new focus on manufacturing dental equipment. The first scope mounts were developed and produced at the same time.


    1951

    Ernst Apel jun. joins the company.

    After successfully completing his engineering degree, Ernst Apel jun. joined the company in 1951. The father and son team successfully makes international contacts in over 40 countries. Since this time, the development and production of scope mounts has been EAW's primary focus.

    1955

    First utility model

    EAW registered its first utility model in 1955. It also started delivering scope mounts abroad at the same time.

    1969

    Consistent growth

    Increasing demand for scope mounts from EAW require an expansion of the workshop. The space had finally growth too small for the company's continuously growing production.


    1970

    Location change

    In 1970, production was moved from Würzburg to the current company facility in Gerbrunn.


    1973

    Protection for EAW pivot mounts and exhibition in Siegen

    In 1973, the famous EAW pivot mount was protected as a utility model. In addition, firearm exhibitions were held at a variety of locations. The exhibition in Siegen in 1973 served as a precursor to the IWA in Nuremberg. A modest, home-grown exhibition booth celebrated its debut.


    1975

    Hotel exhibition in Spain

    Smaller exhibitions are staged abroad as well, mainly in hotels. Mr Ernst Apel at a hotel in 1975 at our partner, the Borcher company in Spain.

    1977

    Helsinki exhibition and increasing exports

    Ernst Apel jun.'s wife, Margrit Apel, was always on hand. Exports to over 40 countries play an ever larger role. In 1977, they already accounted for up to 60% of sales.

    1980

    IWA

    EAW took part in an exhibitor at the IWA right from the start. At the beginning, it was one of just three mount manufacturers.

    1992

    Expansion of production

    The expansion of the company building, and moving the production warehouse in 1980 were followed by steady growth, resulting in a new, second warehouse and administrative building being built in 1992 as essential for modern production. Despite modern work centres, the company still places a high value on traditional craftsmanship for optimal quality.

    1994

    Company anniversary: EAW turns 75

    Ernst Apel at the 75-year EAW anniversary

    1995

    Ernst Apel and sons

    Ernst Apel with his sons Michael and Markus Apel

    2005

    Moscow exhibition

    The eastern European market became ever more important. The company took part in a hunting rifle exhibition for the first time in 2005.

    2019

    New exhibition booth

    EAW presents the new exhibition booth at IWA 2019.

    2019

    IWA 2019

    Mr Markus Apel, Mr Atanasow, Mr Linzner and Mr Schilling talking at IWA 2019.

    2020

    Company handover

    (from left to right) Dr. Schädler, Klatt, Schilling and the Apel brothers after informing employees that Mr Schilling will be taking over as owner of the company.

    2022

    New Plant Building

    EAW begins construction of it´s new facility in Eibelstadt.

    2023

    German Tactical Mount

    EAW releases a new series of mounts for tactical applications.

    2024

    EAW HD 50

    EAW releases the 1st tripple use thermal imaging camera. Use as clip on, handheld or sight.