Meer: a chronology

SMS Meer has been writing history since 1872 – first as an independent supplier of textile and steam machinery and later in rolling mill construction. The company joined the Mannesmann group in 1926. It was here that, from 1975, it formed a strong association with the plant engineering company Demag. SMS Meer has been part of the present SMS group since 2000.

1872 – 1925
From steam engines and water pumps to the first seamless tube mill. » more

1926 – 1945
The rise with Mannesmann – to the leading German manufacturer of tube rolling mills. » more

1946 – 1973
Restructuring and economic growth as the leading machine engineering company in the Mannesmann Group. » more

1974 – 1999
Survival through the oil crisis, separation from the Mannesmann Group » more

since 2000
Strong growth worldwide – under the guidance and management of the Weiss family. » more

SMS Meer has overcome a number of things throughout its history: wars and economic crises, structural changes and the internationalization of the business. The corporate culture was always strong enough to deal with even the biggest challenges.

The SMS Meer business area is now a leader in the field of plant and mechanical engineering for steelworks (long products), tubes, sections, forging, non-ferrous metals and heating technology. SMS Meer celebrates its 140th birthday in 2012 – and has remained true to itself throughout all these years.