About us

Founded in Germany in 1961 by Walter Herrmann, the Herrmann Group expanded internationally with its first North American subsidiary in 1991. Further growth followed through wholly owned companies in China and Japan. Herrmann Ultrasonics (Taicang) Co., Ltd., established in 2010, serves as the Group’s China headquarters and is located in the Taicang Economic Development Zone, Suzhou. With more than 60 years of experience, Herrmann is recognized as a global technology leader in ultrasonic welding. Through continuous innovation, the company has achieved sustainable growth in plastics, packaging, nonwovens, and metal welding applications, while remaining committed to creating value for its customers.

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Thomas Herrmann, CEO

What makes Herrmann so special? What motivates us? We don't just want to bond materials, but most importantly the people behind them. From customers, partners and suppliers to employees and their families, all the way to our community, we want to bring together all those with whom we come into contact.

BONDING - MORE THAN MATERIALS is our central idea that unites us and drives us to perform at our best every day. It is the reason why our customers trust us. It is our WHY.

1961
The first company building in Langensteinbach, Germany
The foundation of the company
Foundation of the company Walter Herrmann Elektronik und Elektromaschinenbau in Karlsbad-Langensteinbach.
1969
The first generation of ultrasonic welding machines
Introduction of the first Herrmann ultrasonic welding machines for thermoplastic parts: establishment of the first business division: PLASTICS.
1973
The company building in its original form in Ittersbach
The future headquarters of the Herrmann Group was set up in the new industrial area of the town of Karlsbad-Ittersbach, with an area of 1,800 m².
1976
ULTRASAFE - The first ultrasonic welding machine
ULTRASAFE: the first ultrasonic welding machine with an industrially produced sound insulation.
1984
Specially designed ultrasonic machine for welding automotive bumpers
Ultrasonic custom machines: customer-specific solutions for welding large plastic parts such as car bumpers, door paneling or instrument panels.
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