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.
- Training videos: In our training videos, we show you the key features and procedures relating to our vehicles – explained clearly and based on real-world experience. Step by step, you’ll gain an insight into how to operate them, their functions and helpful tips for everyday use.
- 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.
19.05.2025
RETTmobil International 2025 was once again a resounding success – for us as exhibitors, above all thanks to the numerous visitors who made our stand a lively meeting place for the industry. Wietmarscher Ambulanz- und Sonderfahrzeug GmbH (WAS) would like to express its sincere thanks to everyone who stopped by, joined in the discussions and provided new impetus.
16.04.2025
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.
15.04.2025
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.
11.04.2025
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.
09.04.2025
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.
25.03.2025
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).