VAHLE celebrates 111 years of successful company history

Paul Vahle GmbH & Co. KG, one of the world's leading manufacturers in the field of energy and automation solutions for mobile applications, celebrated an impressive anniversary on Friday (08.09.2023) at the Erlebnisreich Campus in Lünen: 111 years of successful entrepreneurship.

The company, which was founded in 1912 by Paul Vahle and has taken industrial production and internal mobility to a new level with its solutions, celebrated a special anniversary with around 650 guests: the invention of the conductor rail 111 years ago and its foundation. In addition to guests from business, society and politics such as Kamen's mayor Elke Kappen and district administrator Mario Löhr, numerous employees and their partners as well as the shareholder family, who are now the fourth generation of the family to manage the company's fortunes, came to the Erlebnisreich Campus in Lünen.

In the warm opening speeches that kicked off the festive event, the extraordinary history of the company and its importance for the region were emphasized. The anniversary celebration was officially opened by the founder's grandson Werner Vahle with a look behind the scenes. In their welcoming addresses, Mayor Elke Kappen and District Administrator Mario Löhr then spoke about the company's outstanding role as an employer and driver of innovation for the region and industry. Finally, VAHLE Managing Director Achim Dries opened the celebration with his words.

"Together, we are not only celebrating 111 years of successful history, but are looking forward with even greater joy to what lies ahead for our company," said Managing Director Achim Dries. "Our past and the pioneering work carried out by our predecessors fills us with pride. Our aim today is to actively shape the future with innovative developments."




The highlight of the evening was the impressive show program. Artists in luminous LED suits offered spectacular dance and drum performances on the darkened stage. An impressive mapping show, in which an artist performed interactively to a video with VAHLE elements, provided particular excitement. A live band and a DJ also ensured a great atmosphere and a full dance floor until the early hours of the morning.

The festivities were accompanied by a wide range of culinary delights served from food trucks. From tarte flambée and pasta in a parmesan loaf to vegan dishes, there was something for every taste. Even the famous currywurst served at midnight at parties in the "Pott" was not missing.

VAHLE had organized its own shuttle service to the company premises in Kamen and to Kamen main station to ensure that all guests could get home safely.