The history of VAR GmbH
The know-how in environmental protection and environmental technology which has been acquired throughout more than 40 years of manufacturing and selling is reflected in our extensive range of products which we are manufacturing by ourselves at our german production plants in Marl (Ruhrgebiet), Bösensell (Münsterland) and Königshütte (Harz).
We exclusively sell our products to reselling organisations in the domestic and foreign markets, e.g. purchasing associations, the wholesale trade or the catalogue mail order trade.
In addition, the company Warex Valve in Senden (manufacture of shutting flaps and man locks for the chemical, bulk material, food and water industries) is our subsidiary.
1972
Company founded by the merchant Mr. Fritz Schmidt as AREAL GmbH in Vreden. Commencement of manufacturing of waste collectors.
1977
Change of the company name to VAR Fahrzeug-und Apparatebau GmbH.
1978
Commencement of manufacturing of concrete silos. Commencement of manufacturing of car and lorry trailers.
1981
Transfer of the registered office to Marl and entry in the commercial register in Marl (HR part B no. 2430).
1989
Ending of manufacturing of concrete silos.
1990
Ending of manufacturing of paper incinerators.
1992
Commencement of manufacturing and selling of collection troughs (at the manufacturing site in Königshütte).
1994
Purchase of the patent for Werax barrel tools. Commencement of producing and selling of hinged bottom containers.
1996
Commencement of working with stainless steel.
1998
End of the manufacturing processes in the car and motor vehicle construction field (car and lorry trailers). Commencement of working with brass.
1999
Change of the company name to VAR GmbH.
2000
The production is now located at Senden/Westfalia
2004
Acquisition of the company KARAT and beginning of plastic processing.
2007
Ending of producing and selling of hinged bottom containers.
2008
Ending of producing and selling of gas bottle depots.
2008
Construction of a new logistic building.
