• Foundation of Feuerfest Überwachungstechnologie Saveway GmbH

    Together with Albert, Michael and Uwe Herrmann the lining monitoring system (SAVEWAY-System), developed by Dr. Manfred Hopf, was brought to commercial success.

    Start of production and distribution of insulation material by Saveway.  

  • Foundation of Saveway Isolierstoffe GmbH

    Foundation of Saveway Isolierstoffe GmbH located in Thuringia, Germany, by Uwe Herrmann. Development, production and world-wide distribution of electrical and thermal insulations for the heavy industry.

  • Innovations

    Development of new flexible mica tapes and insulation combinations (mica/calcium silica fiber and mica/class cloth). Tear proof and without health risk in compliance with EEC Council Directive. Granted a registered title of "Panel Material for the Insulation Layer of Metallurgical Vessels".

  • Certification according to DIN EN ISO 9001:2000

  • Relocation

    Relocation of Saveway Isolierstoffe GmbH into a new building. Increase of stock to approx. 300,000 m² insulation materials.

  • Foundation of Siamat Co., Ltd.

    Foundation of Siamat Co., Ltd. located in South East Asia, by Michael Herrmann.

    Distribution of electrical and thermal insulation materials.

  • Recertification and certification

    Recertification of Saveway Isolierstoffe GmbH and certification of Siamat Co., Ltd. according to DIN EN ISO 9001:2000. Full automation of the production line for flexible insulates for the heavy industry.

  • Expansion of the product range for electrical and seal applications

  • Increase of stock to approx. 400,000 m²

  • Recertification

    Recertification of Saveway Isolierstoffe GmbH and Siamat Co., Ltd. according to DIN EN ISO 9001:2008.

  • Expansion of the product range for the cable industry

  • Increase of stock to approx. 600,000 m²

  • New warehouse and recertification

    New warehouse, production and office building. Recertification of Saveway Isolierstoffe GmbH and Siamat Co., Ltd. according to DIN EN ISO 9001:2008.

  • New industrial building

    Relocation to the new and high modern industrial building in Geraberg.

    Increase of stock to approx. 850,000 m².

  • Workplace health promotion for employees

    Establishment of a gym to promote the health of our employees.

  • Exhibition GIFA

    Exhibitor at the GIFA in Düsseldorf (International Foundry Trade Fair).

  • Foundation of Saveway Handels GmbH

    Foundation of Saveway Handels GmbH to expand the Saveway Isolierstoffe GmbH.

  • Certification to DIN EN ISO 9001:2015

  • Exhibition GIFA

    Exhibitor at the GIFA in Düsseldorf (International Foundry Trade Fair).

  • Expansion of the office building

    In the course of the expansion from the office building, a project room with approximately 100 m² has been created.