Latest news at WAS

Here you will find all the latest news and information about WAS. From exciting trade fair appearances and international projects to important awards and partnerships - stay up to date on what's going on in our company and the industry.

Our news categories at a glance:

Customer projects & partnerships: Here we report on special co-operations and international projects, such as the takeover of GEWA Fahrzeugbau or our visit to customers in Hong Kong.
Technology & Innovations: Discover the latest developments in special vehicle production and innovations at WAS. Whether new production facilities or ground-breaking technologies - this section keeps you up to date.
Sustainability & CSR: Sustainability is close to our hearts. Find out here how our sustainability strategy and CSR measures make us one of the best, as shown by the latest award from EcoVadis.
Fairs & Events: Find out more about our participation in the most important industry events worldwide, such as RETTmobil International or other trade fairs where we present our latest innovations.
WAS internal: Insights behind the scenes at WAS: Get to know our team and our internal projects that are constantly driving our company forward.

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Die Außenansicht des Gebäudes der EMS Panels

16.04.2025
Production start at EMS Panels

The new EMS Panels production site in Emsbüren has been officially in operation since April 2025.

Wietmarscher Ambulanz- und Sonderfahrzeug GmbH (WAS) and Fahrzeugbau Dülmer GmbH are thus combining their expertise in the production of high-quality composite panels for vehicle bodies in emergency and special-purpose vehicles.

ein Gruppenfoto der besuchenden Kinder am Zukunftstag vor einem RTW

15.04.2025
Future Day 2025 at WAS

On April 10, it was that time again: for the nationwide Future Day, we welcomed 16 children aged 10 to 15 to our company – and gave them an exciting insight into the world of WAS.

Die neue Geschäftsführung der WAS — 2025-04-17_Neue Geschäftsführung ab Mai25

11.04.2025
Growth. Change. Future.

The WAS Group is on a clear growth path and today employs almost 1,000 people at six locations – including in Germany, Poland and the United Kingdom.

ein CBRN-Fahrzeug von der vorderen linken Seite

09.04.2025
The new generation of CBRN reconnaissance vehicles

WAS has made a decisive contribution to strengthening civil protection in Germany. As part of an extensive procurement project for the Federal Office of Civil Protection and Disaster Assistance (BBK), we have delivered the first 29 of a total of 397 state-of-the-art CBRN reconnaissance vehicles (CBRN ErkW), which will be used in the future in all 16 federal states and at specialised federal locations to protect the population and emergency services in the event of chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear hazards.

4 Fahrzeuge des HART-Auftrages vor dem WAS-Gebäude — HART Auftrag

25.03.2025
Five concepts, one order – 136 vehicles for NARU

As part of an outstanding project, WAS GmbH worked closely with our team in the UK (WAS UK) to produce a total of 136 state-of-the-art vehicles for the Hazardous Area Response Teams (HART) of the National Resilience Unit (NARU).

25.03.2025
WAS wins bronze medal in EcoVadis sustainability rating

WAS has been awarded a silver medal in the EcoVadis sustainability rating and is among the top 35% worldwide.