Our history

EUWID since 1926

Milestones in EUWID history

Providing objective, incisive and comprehensive coverage of German and international market news to industry players has been our mission since 1926. And this is why decision-makers now more than ever depend on EUWID as a reliable source of information.

EUWID initially started as a clipping service that condensed industry news to an easily readable length and collated these articles in a printed publication. Focusing on the essential – this remains our editorial motto to this day.

Over the years, we have launched specialised news publications serving various sectors.

1926
The first EUWID publication appears in Berlin: Founder Dr. Herbert Strencioch publishes the first edition on newsletter for the wood industry.

History picture of EUWID for the year 1926

History picture of EUWID for the year 1945

1945
The first post-war editions appear as early as summer 1945. The synthetic fibre and plastics news services are launched.

1968
Dr. Casimir Katz acquires the publishing house and relocates it from Berlin to Gernsbach in the Black Forest.

History picture of EUWID for the year 1968

History picture of EUWID for the year 1970

1970
The German-language publication for the pulp and paper industry, “EUWID Papier und Zellstoff”, is launched. Research of market prices and data becomes our hallmark.

1977
The first trainee is trained as an editor.

History picture of EUWID for the year 1977

History picture of EUWID for the year 1980

1980
The first English-language publications are launched: EUWID Pulp and Paper and EUWID Timber Service (today EUWID Wood Products and Panels).

1990
The waste industry news service EUWID Recycling und Entsorgung is added to our portfolio. The publishing house continues to grow, with investments in printing technology, logistics and sales.

History picture of EUWID for the year 1990

1995
The fortnightly publication EUWID Recycling and Waste Management appears for the first time.

1997
EUWID’s staff exceeds 50 employees for the first time.

History picture of EUWID for the year 1997

History picture of EUWID for the year 1998

1998
EUWID Wasser und Abwasser is added to the portfolio, providing news for the water and wastewater sector.

2001
EUWID celebrates its 75th anniversary.

History picture of EUWID for the year 2001

History picture of EUWID for the year 2008

2008
Dr. Martin Katz succeeds his father as managing director of EUWID.

2015
The product range is expanded and optimised. EUWID introduces flexible subscription models to better meet the needs of large organisations.

History picture of EUWID for the year 2015

History picture of EUWID for the year 2022

2020
EUWID has over 80 employees for the first time.

2022
Relaunch of the EUWID publications’ websites with new digital features and offerings.

History picture of EUWID for the year 2023

2023
EUWID has over 12,500 business customers.

1926
The first EUWID appears in Berlin: Founder Dr. Herbert Strencioch publishes the first news for the wood industry.

1945
The first post-war editions appear in summer 1945. The synthetic fibre and plastics news services are launched.

1968
Dr. Casimir Katz acquires the publishing house and relocates it from Berlin to Gernsbach in the Black Forest.

1970
The German-language publication for the pulp and paper industry, EUWID Papier und Zellstoff, is launched. Research of market prices and data becomes our hallmark.