A Family-Owned Company with Tradition and a Future

Since its founding in 1892, the name Thies has stood for innovative strength and visionary ideas in mechanical engineering. Company founder Bernhard Thies, a chemist from Coesfeld, developed the first machines to support the complex textile dyeing process as early as the late 19th century. Just two years after the company was founded, he received his first patent from the Imperial Patent Office.

History and Milestones

• 1922: After the death of Bernhard Thies, his four sons take over the management of the company.
• 1926: Start of international exports – today more than 90% of our products are exported.
• 1929: Construction of the first pressure vessel – the foundation of today’s core competence.
• 1950–1957: Post-war reconstruction, workforce grows from 159 to 380 employees.
• 1960s: Establishment of a global sales and service network with locations in China, France, India, Switzerland, Thailand and the USA.
• 1980s: Cooperation with the Polish stainless steel specialist Dofama, fully integrated since 2007.
• 2015: Transition to the fifth generation with the goal of combining tradition and innovation.

 Our Philosophy

As a family-owned company, we combine tradition with progress. We focus on sustainable solutions in mechanical engineering, stainless steel processing, and the manufacture of heat exchangers, pressure vessels, and industrial plants. With our full-service approach, we support customers from development through worldwide commissioning.