permanent excellence
Company profile
The J.D. Neuhaus Group is a leading global engineering company with a clear focus on the development and production of pneumatic and hydraulic lifting and conveying technology.
The JDN Group in figures
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A family business with vision
Experience the JDN Way
For J.D. Neuhaus, being a global market leader starts with attitude: since 1745, the company has stood for technical excellence, partnership-based action and the ability to constantly reinvent itself – without losing sight of its roots.
Here, tradition does not mean standing still, but rather a commitment to thinking ahead, continuously improving and working together to develop solutions that last throughout the entire product life cycle.
J.D. Neuhaus remains a family-run, independent, medium-sized company to this day. It thinks in terms of generations, not quarters.
We summarise these convictions in our JDN Way.
Our Vision
We help people move loads in a sustainable, digitalised world.
JDN’s self-image: Driving innovation, taking responsibility and acting in partnership – for customers, partners, employees and a sustainable future.
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More InformationTechnological leadership and innovative strength
One company, many solutions
JDN offers innovative lifting and conveying solutions for industries such as shipbuilding, chemicals, defence, energy, and aerospace. The products are characterised by robustness, reliability and safety and cover load capacities from 125 kg to 125 t. The new product business is complemented by comprehensive aftermarket services throughout the entire product life cycle, implemented in cooperation with the global JDN partner network – in line with the brand promise of ‘permanent excellence’.
Our history since 1745
The future needs roots
Founding of the company by Johann Diederich Conrad Neuhaus. Entry as “Fabrickant” (manufacturer) in the master craftsmen’s register of the Sprockhövelschen Fabricke.
Heinrich Wilhelm Neuhaus (2nd generation) continues to run the company as an independent blacksmith’s workshop specializing in winch manufacturing.
Johann Diederich II (3rd generation) takes over as the family’s first winch maker. Expansion of the winch business with applications for locks, carts, railways, and mining.
Louis Neuhaus (4th generation) joins the company, expands the mining business, and invests in the first machines. Construction of winches with load capacities of up to 7,500 kg.
Emma Neuhaus (4th generation) takes responsibility for the family, the house, and the business following the sudden death of Louis Neuhaus.
Max Neuhaus (5th generation) takes over the management, expands the factory premises, and modernizes the machinery with transmission-driven machine tools. First signs of sustainability with the tree population on the company premises, which has been preserved to this day.
J. Diederich Neuhaus (6th generation) takes over management and develops the first compressed air hoist for industrial applications.
Introduction of a hoist with a compressed air-powered vane motor for underground mining – a historic innovation compared to the manual drive previously in use.
Expansion of the product portfolio to include the first hydraulic hoists.
Wilfried Neuhaus-Galladé (7th generation) joins the company. Establishment of a global sales network, founding of international subsidiaries, and comprehensive relaunch of the product range. In 1995, he takes over sole management of the company.
Establishment of the first subsidiary in the USA – a milestone in internationalization.
Establishment of a subsidiary in France – another foothold in the European market.
Opening of a representative office in Singapore.
Market launch of the “mini” economy series.
Establishment of the subsidiary in the United Kingdom.
Complete realignment of the company through the introduction of the Toyota Production System, including the complete restructuring of production. Conversion to Kanban and takt production in assembly with the aim of creating a lean production system with high flexibility and efficiency.
Establishment of an independent subsidiary in Singapore
Start of additive manufacturing with the first 3D printers.
Development of Mini Foodgrade for demanding applications in the food and pharmaceutical industries.
The eighth generation of the family joins the management team with Moritz and Gitta Neuhaus-Galladé.
Establishment of a subsidiary in Dubai as a strategic step toward expansion into the MENA region.
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History you can touch
The JDN Museum Village
The JDN Museum Village at the company’s headquarters in Witten brings the company’s history to life since 1745: from a traditional blacksmith’s workshop to the world’s leading manufacturer of pneumatic and hydraulic lifting and conveyor technology. Historical workshops, original machines and exhibits provide insights into the development of technology, craftsmanship and a family business where tradition comes alive.
The museum village is an expression of the commitment to preserving regional industrial culture – and to inspiring people of all ages with technology, heritage and progress. A place where history becomes tangible and the future begins.
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