{"id":2591,"date":"2020-02-20T12:12:52","date_gmt":"2020-02-20T11:12:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stal.qodeinteractive.com\/?page_id=2591"},"modified":"2025-12-02T09:10:06","modified_gmt":"2025-12-02T08:10:06","slug":"quality-by-wkv","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.wkv-ag.com\/en\/quality-by-wkv\/","title":{"rendered":"OUR QUALITY"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"l-section wpb_row height_auto width_full color_alternate\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_grid cols_2-3 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_middle type_default reversed stacking_default\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container us_custom_37bacb63\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><h1 style=\"font-size: 45px;text-align: left\" class=\"vc_custom_heading vc_do_custom_heading us_custom_201bf81d\" >OUR QUALITY<\/h1><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>In over 50 countries around the world, hundreds of water-to-wire solutions from Wasserkraft Volk AG transform the elemental power of water into usable energy. Experience how top quality from a single source simply pays off best.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container us_custom_48edc4db has_bg_color\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row height_large\" id=\"history\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_grid cols_1 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><h2 style=\"text-align: left\" class=\"vc_custom_heading vc_do_custom_heading us_custom_cda6f729\" >LEADING THE WAY SINCE 1979<\/h2><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p class=\"translation-block\">Taking responsibility is part of our DNA: from the very beginning, our family business has always stood out for ground-breaking solutions which endure through time and thus ensure long, uncomplicated revenue. For electricity customers as well as for operators and investors.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_large\"><\/div><div class=\"w-tabs layout_hor style_trendy switch_click has_scrolling\"><div class=\"w-tabs-list items_3 align_none\" style=\"font-family:var(--h1-font-family);font-weight:600;\"><div class=\"w-tabs-list-h\"><button class=\"w-tabs-item active defined-active\" aria-controls=\"content-gf22\" aria-expanded=\"true\"><span class=\"w-tabs-item-title\">Founding years<\/span><\/button><button class=\"w-tabs-item\" aria-controls=\"content-veed\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><span class=\"w-tabs-item-title\">WKV becomes a stock company<\/span><\/button><button class=\"w-tabs-item\" aria-controls=\"content-r0cf\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><span class=\"w-tabs-item-title\">The extension phase<\/span><\/button><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-sections titles-align_none icon_none\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section active\" id=\"gf22\"><button class=\"w-tabs-section-header active\" aria-controls=\"content-gf22\" aria-expanded=\"true\"><h5 class=\"w-tabs-section-title\">Founding years<\/h5><div class=\"w-tabs-section-control\"><\/div><\/button><div  class=\"w-tabs-section-content\" id=\"content-gf22\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols wpb_row via_grid cols_2 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_top type_default stacking_default\" style=\"--columns-gap:3rem;\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p><span style=\"color: #b48a0f;\"><strong>1979<\/strong><\/span> Starting as a consulting office<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #b48a0f;\"><strong>1980<\/strong><\/span> First orders for turbines and water-wheels were building the means of existence of the first years.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #b48a0f;\"><strong>1985<\/strong><\/span> The German Gesellschaft f\u00fcr technische Zusammenarbeit (GTZ) orders a hydro power station for Peru from Wasserkraft Volk.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #b48a0f;\"><strong>1986<\/strong><\/span> Formation of the the Wasserkraft Volk GmbH.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-image has_ratio align_center\"><div class=\"w-image-h\"><div style=\"padding-bottom:56.25%\"><\/div><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"647\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wkv-ag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/1984_Turbine.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section\" id=\"veed\"><button class=\"w-tabs-section-header\" aria-controls=\"content-veed\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><h5 class=\"w-tabs-section-title\">WKV becomes a stock company<\/h5><div class=\"w-tabs-section-control\"><\/div><\/button><div  class=\"w-tabs-section-content\" id=\"content-veed\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols wpb_row via_grid cols_2 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_top type_default stacking_default\" style=\"--columns-gap:3rem;\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p><strong><span style=\"color: #b48a0f;\">1997<\/span><\/strong> The Wasserkraft Volk GmbH meanwhile engaged 30 employees and is changed into a stock corporation.<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #b48a0f;\">1999<\/span> <\/strong>Two increases of share capital permit the start of work on the \"State-of-the-Art Factory\". In May, the ground-breaking ceremony for the new factory including own 320 kW hydro power station is celebrated.<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #b48a0f;\">2000<\/span><\/strong> Just on turn of the century, two Francis turbines are taken into operation. Employees and share holders of WKV AG are celebrating the Millenium party in the production hall. The State-of-the-Art Factory is started in May, the 40th employee is engaged.<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #b48a0f;\">2003<\/span><\/strong> WKV AG wins the \"German Solar Award\" in the category \"Enterprise\" and registers the highest sales turnover until then in the company history. In December, Manfred Volk on his own will appoints Josef Haas to the Board of Directors. From there onwards he is the new Chairman and Technical Manager.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p><span style=\"color: #b48a0f;\"><strong>2004<\/strong><\/span> Jointly with other leading German hydro power system suppliers, Wasserkraft Volk AG participates in an international conference for renewable energy, the \"Renewables 2004\" which takes place in June in Bonn\/Germany. \"Deutsche Welle\" TV station produces a movie on WKV AG for their TV show \"Made in Germany\" which was telecasted worldwide.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #b48a0f;\"><strong>2005<\/strong><\/span> The 2005 business year is another outstanding and successful year for WKV. For the first time in 25 years company history, the double-digit Million Euro turnover limit is exceeded. More orders in the medium MW segment (up to 15 MW output rating per turbine) prove the scheduling know-how and the production capability of the company.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #b48a0f;\"><strong>2008<\/strong><\/span> Caused by increased raw material and energy prices, the demand for hydro power plants reasonably rises up. In May 2008, the order backlog is more than 30 Million Euros and the factory workload until early 2010 is ensured. For the first time, some orders are booked by competitors due to long lead-time.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section\" id=\"r0cf\"><button class=\"w-tabs-section-header\" aria-controls=\"content-r0cf\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><h5 class=\"w-tabs-section-title\">The extension phase<\/h5><div class=\"w-tabs-section-control\"><\/div><\/button><div  class=\"w-tabs-section-content\" id=\"content-r0cf\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols wpb_row via_grid cols_2 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_top type_default stacking_default\" style=\"--columns-gap:3rem;\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p><span style=\"color: #b48a0f;\"><strong>2008<\/strong><\/span> The Wasserkraft Volk AG again reasonably increased output and profit and so far records the up to that date most successful business year. Output increased by more than 50%, profit was doubled.<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #b48a0f;\">2009<\/span><\/strong> WKV increases the production capability by 600 m\u00b2 in a first stage of construction. Also the enlarged office building is finished in 2009. Directorate and board of management decide, based on delivery shortage, to start an own alternator production and to again increase the production capabilities. Financing is done by another capital increase. Decision to start the new building of the WKV \"Energy Factory\" for manufacturing own synchronous alternators on approximately 5,000 m\u00b2 shop floor is taken.<sup>2<\/sup> Fl\u00e4che zur Herstellung eigener Synchron-Generatoren.<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #b48a0f;\">2010<\/span><\/strong> The first factory specialized in hydro power and other special alternators in Germany is finished. This is the basis for WKV AG as the one and only company worldwide to supply complete hydro power plants including the alternators from one factory. Furthermore, special synchronous machines within the range of 1,000 - 30,000 kVA can be provided to worldwide customers and for every possible application.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p><span style=\"color: #b48a0f;\"><strong>2012<\/strong><\/span> After long negotiations with the city authorities, WKV gets the building licence for an increased steelwork hall, compared to the first planning. The production is booked until late 2013. The WKV AG again notes a record result in factory output. Because of bottle necks in manufacturing, management and board of directors decide about the increasing of production facilities.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #b48a0f;\"><strong>2013<\/strong><\/span> The new steelwork hall with defined welding workplaces and sand-blasting workshop is taken into operation and allows optimized work processing.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_medium\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row height_large color_alternate\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_grid cols_2 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_middle type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container us_custom_7e20fa79 us_animate_this\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>Our home is and will always be our headquarters in Gutach, in the Black Forest. Nevertheless, we are worldwide very close to you, with counselling and reliable 24\/7 service.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container us_custom_47474b22 us_animate_this\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-image has_ratio align_center\"><div class=\"w-image-h\"><div style=\"padding-bottom:56.25%\"><\/div><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wkv-ag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DJI_0003-1024x576.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row height_large color_primary with_img parallax_ver\" id=\"second\"><div class=\"l-section-img\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Image\" data-img-width=\"2000\" data-img-height=\"1333\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/www.wkv-ag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/FuE_Pruefstand_Pelton_2.jpg);\"><\/div><div class=\"l-section-overlay\" style=\"background:rgba(25,25,25,0.51)\"><\/div><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_grid cols_2-1 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-separator size_medium\"><\/div><h2 style=\"text-align: left\" class=\"vc_custom_heading vc_do_custom_heading us_custom_cda6f729\" >WE UNDERSTAND HYDROPOWER<\/h2><div class=\"w-separator size_small\"><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>As a mechanical and electrical engineering company, we are passionate innovation drivers. We work every day to keep pushing the boundaries of what is possible. From our deep understanding of the requirements for turbines, generators, regulation and control modules, we develop holistic solutions which are at the same time future-oriented and timeless. After all, your power station will provide reliable and sustainable energy for decades.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_medium\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row height_small\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_grid cols_1 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-separator size_medium\"><\/div><div class=\"g-cols wpb_row via_grid cols_3 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_middle type_default stacking_default\" style=\"--columns-gap:1rem;\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container us_custom_df1455f3 has_text_color us_animate_this has_bg_color\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h6 style=\"text-align: center;\">Successful in the market since 1979<\/h6>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container us_custom_df1455f3 has_text_color us_animate_this has_bg_color\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h6 style=\"text-align: center;\">Engineering, manufacturing and implementation under one roof<\/h6>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container us_custom_e673e4a8 has_text_color us_animate_this has_bg_color\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h6 style=\"text-align: center;\">Perfect interaction of all components by interdisciplinary teams<\/h6>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container us_custom_df1455f3 has_text_color us_animate_this has_bg_color\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h6 style=\"text-align: center;\">High level of vertical integration ensures exceptional quality<\/h6>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container us_custom_df1455f3 has_text_color us_animate_this has_bg_color\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h6 style=\"text-align: center;\">High level of customisation to suit your requirements<\/h6>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container us_custom_e673e4a8 has_text_color us_animate_this has_bg_color\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h6 style=\"text-align: center;\">Professional support and service worldwide<\/h6>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_medium\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row height_large\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_grid cols_2 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_middle type_default reversed stacking_default\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container us_custom_7e20fa79 us_animate_this\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-image has_ratio align_none\"><div class=\"w-image-h\"><div style=\"padding-bottom:56.25%\"><\/div><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wkv-ag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Bugaba-9-1024x682.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container us_custom_47474b22 us_animate_this\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><h2 style=\"text-align: left\" class=\"vc_custom_heading vc_do_custom_heading us_custom_cda6f729\" >SOLUTIONS THAT FIT PERFECTLY<\/h2><div class=\"w-separator size_small\"><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p class=\"translation-block\">Because we also operate our own hydroelectric power stations, we know exactly what our customers need: tailor-made turnkey solutions for the entire electromechanical equipment. Such solutions perfectly combine performance, economy, suitability and sustainability for a daily use. That and our guarantee of service and spare parts through the lifespan of the power station \u2013 even after 80 years \u2013 ensure maximum profitability and security planning.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row height_large color_alternate\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_grid cols_2 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_middle type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container us_custom_7e20fa79 us_animate_this\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><h2 style=\"text-align: left\" class=\"vc_custom_heading vc_do_custom_heading us_custom_cda6f729\" >RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT<\/h2><div class=\"w-separator size_small\"><\/div><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>Since WKV was founded, a large part of our profits has gone into research and development. As a result, we are today among the best in our field worldwide.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_small\"><\/div><div class=\"w-btn-wrapper align_left\"><a class=\"w-btn us-btn-style_15\" title=\"RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wkv-ag.com\/en\/forschung-und-entwicklung\/\"><span class=\"w-btn-label\">MORE INFORMATION<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container us_custom_47474b22 us_animate_this\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-image has_ratio align_none\"><div class=\"w-image-h\"><div style=\"padding-bottom:56.25%\"><\/div><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wkv-ag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Kompetenz_EN.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row height_medium color_alternate\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_grid cols_2 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_middle type_default reversed stacking_default\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container us_custom_7e20fa79 us_animate_this\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-image align_none\"><div class=\"w-image-h\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1098\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wkv-ag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/FuE-Nachwuchs_Collage_quer-scaled.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wkv-ag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/FuE-Nachwuchs_Collage_quer-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.wkv-ag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/FuE-Nachwuchs_Collage_quer-300x129.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wkv-ag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/FuE-Nachwuchs_Collage_quer-1024x439.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.wkv-ag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/FuE-Nachwuchs_Collage_quer-18x8.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.wkv-ag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/FuE-Nachwuchs_Collage_quer-1536x659.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container us_custom_47474b22 us_animate_this\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>We work according to our motto:\n<br>\n\"We only borrowed the world and its resources from our children.\" \n<br>\nThat is why we deliver the highest quality and produce sustainably so that your children will also benefit from the WKV station. Your children will thank you for your investment with WKV.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row height_large\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_grid cols_1 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><h2 style=\"text-align: left\" class=\"vc_custom_heading vc_do_custom_heading us_custom_cda6f729\" >Awards<\/h2><div class=\"w-separator size_small\"><\/div><div class=\"g-cols wpb_row via_grid cols_1-3 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_top type_default stacking_default\" style=\"--columns-gap:3rem;\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-image us_custom_7e20fa79 us_animate_this align_none\"><div class=\"w-image-h\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"262\" height=\"156\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wkv-ag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Signets_2025_soz_engagiert1.png\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wkv-ag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Signets_2025_soz_engagiert1.png 262w, https:\/\/www.wkv-ag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Signets_2025_soz_engagiert1-18x12.png 18w, https:\/\/www.wkv-ag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Signets_2025_soz_engagiert1-150x89.png 150w, https:\/\/www.wkv-ag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Signets_2025_soz_engagiert1-100x60.png 100w, https:\/\/www.wkv-ag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Signets_2025_soz_engagiert1-80x48.png 80w, https:\/\/www.wkv-ag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Signets_2025_soz_engagiert1-50x30.png 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 262px) 100vw, 262px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"header\">\n<h3>Small Business Award BW 2025<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"teaser-text\">\n<p class=\"bodytext\">As already in previous years, WKV AG got the \"Small Business Award\" again in 2025 for assuming social responsability from the land Baden-W\u00fcrtemberg...<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wkv-ag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Urkunde-Lea-2025-Soz_eng-Kategorie-2_54.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_small\"><\/div><div class=\"g-cols wpb_row via_grid cols_1-3 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_top type_default stacking_default\" style=\"--columns-gap:3rem;\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-image us_custom_7e20fa79 us_animate_this align_none\"><div class=\"w-image-h\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"117\" height=\"150\" 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