COMPANY HISTORY
With a wide range of services from laser cutting and bending to CNC milling and welding, URBAN INDUSTRIES stands for advanced and precise solutions. We set new standards with our modern technology and expertise.
Since the beginning of the company’s history, we have always strived to be better than others. This attitude has enabled us to achieve an excellent market position and build up a strong team with an outstanding machine park.
Here is a brief overview of our company history:
1981
Founding of the company Schlosserei & Metallbau Volker Urban by master locksmith + welding specialist Volker Urban. Production of railings, gates, stairs and general repair work
1990
Mr. Thomas Urban joined the company in 1990 and founded Volker und Thomas Urban GbR.
2004
Foundation of the current company Urban Metallverarbeitung GmbH. Specialization in the field of sheet metal processing for use on protected vehicles and systems.
2005
The son of company founder Volker Urban, Felix Urban, begins his training to enable him to take over the company in the near future. Mr. Felix Urban passed through the various stages of training very quickly and has been part of the management team since 2009.
2021
Successful takeover of the business by Felix Urban. Planning for three additional production halls completed and two new machines ordered for delivery in 2022. Purchase of various adjacent plots of land to enable the expansion.
2021
Urban Metallverarbeitung GmbH was hit by a severe flood. The entire plant was up to 1 meter under water. It was only with the help of employees, friends and business connections that production could be resumed within a very short time.
2022
Start of an extensive plant expansion and the delivery of two exceptional machines at the Hagen site. Three production halls were built within 1 year. Plans are drawn up for a new location in NL and the land is purchased.
2023
The NL site is making progress. Within a year, a plot of 12,600 m² with an existing hall of 1500 m² is extended by a new building of 5000 m².
A total of 14 new machines are purchased.
2024
Foundation of a new sales company: Urban Industries GmbH. Expansion of our team in the areas of sales, logistics and administration.
The vertical range of manufacture is extended to include lasering, sandblasting, welding and assembly. Our customers can now order the full range of products (including materials) from us.
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OUR BUSINESS AREAS
DEFENCE
Renewables
Energies
Steel trade
Mining
Shipbuilding &
Offshore
Heavy industry
