1365
THE BIRTHPLACE OF SHW.
SHW (parent company of the performance division) has a proud history and is one of few companies in the world who can trace its roots back over an incredible 650 years to 1365!
SHW initially began extracting iron ore and carrying out smelting activities around the area of Konigsbronn, Germany which marked the birthplace of both the plant and SHW (Schwabische Huttenwerke, translates to Swabian Smelting Works).
1925
A MILESTONE IN VEHICLE DESIGN AND MATERIALS.
Often overlooked, 1925 saw SHW release a prototype car which was decades ahead in terms of its design and construction.
The vehicle featured a lightweight aluminum chassis, aluminum body panels and independent suspension, many of which would not been seen in production vehicles for another twenty years!
1950
FOCUS ON BRAKE DISCS
SHW focuses predominantly on the manufacture of brake discs its plant in Tuttlingen, Ludwigstal, Germany.
1964
JOINT DEVELOPMENT WITH PORSCHE.
September 1964 was the world’s first glimpse at what would become an overnight success and long term legend in the Performance Car market, the Porsche 911.
The 911 had it all; performance, handling, reliability and of course incredible curves that offered a timeless appeal.
It was around this time that both SHW and Porsche came together to develop the first internal ventilated brake disc, appearing as early as 1966 on the 911 S.
1993
JOINT DEVELOPMENT WITH BMW MOTORSPORT.
BMW have always forged a rich history in motorsport. From GT Racing, DTM, WTCC and F1, their commitment and passion to compete arguably helped lay the foundations for their well-known ‘M model’ production cars, which like the Porsche 911 have forever learnt a place in automotive history.
In 1993 SHW and BMW began joint development of the first ever ‘Pin-Disc Brake Rotor’ for Motorsport.
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