{"id":16774,"date":"2023-04-20T08:39:55","date_gmt":"2023-04-20T06:39:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mgw-berlin.de\/company\/history\/"},"modified":"2026-01-14T13:13:11","modified_gmt":"2026-01-14T12:13:11","slug":"history","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.mgw-berlin.de\/en\/company\/history\/","title":{"rendered":"History"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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MGW was founded on April 16, 1991 under the name \u201cMGW Gleis- und Weichenbau-GmbH & Co. KG\u201d as a merger of four renowned medium-sized track construction companies.<\/p>

Originally based in Oranienburg near Berlin, the company relocated its headquarters to Berlin\u2019s Warschauer Strasse in 1995.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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We strive for the highest work quality, maximum performance, and absolute adherence to deadlines. We achieve these goals through optimally maintained machinery, a dedicated and well-trained team, and a dynamic entrepreneurial spirit. <\/p>

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Our guiding principle is clear: There is always room for improvement. We continuously refine our processes and performance to ensure reliable, efficient, and future\u2011oriented solutions for our clients.<\/p>

Guided by our principle \u201cMGW makes track construction economical,\u201d we rely on qualified consulting to ensure smooth machine operations and to optimally support all accompanying processes, such as site logistics. Our goal is to make every project transparent, efficient, and cost\u2011optimized for our clients. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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MGW offers national and international clients complete machine\u2011engineering solutions, backed by a powerful machinery pool and extensive service expertise.<\/p>

Our services meet the demanding technical requirements of modern projects and stand out through excellent performance parameters, premium quality, and maximum cost efficiency.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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MGW stands out with a lean, customer\u2011focused organizational structure. Our experienced engineers ensure optimal preparation of upcoming machine services, continuously search for the most economical technical solutions, and support our clients directly on site as reliable points of contact. <\/p>

With around 50 dedicated employees and specialists, we ensure seamless, multi\u2011shift service execution and respond flexibly and professionally to short\u2011notice project changes.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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April 2026<\/div><\/div>
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30th anniversity of the company<\/div><\/div><\/div>
April 2022<\/div><\/div>
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Commissioning of the 4th track and bridge construction crane type KRC 1200<\/div><\/div><\/div>
April 2021<\/div><\/div>
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30th anniversary of the company<\/div><\/div><\/div>
October 2018<\/div><\/div>
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Commissioning of the 3rd track and bridge construction crane type KRC 910<\/div><\/div><\/div>
October 2017<\/div><\/div>
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Procurement of further 5 material conveying and silo units (MFS 100 wagons)<\/div><\/div><\/div>
December 2016<\/div><\/div>
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Resignation Hering Asset Management GmbH & Co. KG<\/div><\/div><\/div>
December 2015<\/div><\/div>
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Resignation Martin Rose GmbH & Co. KG<\/div><\/div><\/div>
December 2014<\/div><\/div>
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Resignation Strukton Rail GmbH & Co. KG<\/div><\/div><\/div>
January 2011<\/div><\/div>
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Hering Asset Management GmbH & Co. KG takes over Anton Plester GmbH & Co. KG<\/div><\/div><\/div>
April 2010<\/div><\/div>
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Commissioning of the RM 95-800 W high-performance bed cleaning machine<\/div><\/div><\/div>
2007 - 2009<\/div><\/div>
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Procurement of further 8 material conveying and silo units (MFS 100 wagons)<\/div><\/div><\/div>
July 2003<\/div><\/div>
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Commissioning of the high-performance bed cleaning machine RM 95-700 as well as 8 MFS 100 trolleys and a loading station BLS 2000<\/div><\/div><\/div>
June 2002<\/div><\/div>
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Accession of Thomas Beteiligungen GmbH & Co. KG (today Wittfeld GmbH)<\/div><\/div><\/div>
January 2001<\/div><\/div>
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Accession of Anton Plester GmbH & Co. KG (VolkerRail Group)<\/div><\/div><\/div>
November 1999<\/div><\/div>
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Commissioning of the 2nd track and bridge construction crane Kirow type KRC 810 T (125to crane)<\/div><\/div><\/div>
October 1999<\/div><\/div>
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Accession of KAF Falkenhahn Baugesellschaft mbH (today KAF Falkenhahn Holding GmbH)<\/div><\/div><\/div>
April 1998<\/div><\/div>
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Commissioning of the 1st track and bridge construction crane type KRC 810 T Kirow (125to crane)<\/div><\/div><\/div>
November 1996<\/div><\/div>
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Resignation Holzmann Gleisbau GmbH<\/div><\/div><\/div>
October 1995<\/div><\/div>
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Relocation of MGW's registered office to Berlin<\/div><\/div><\/div>
October 1994<\/div><\/div>
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Acquisition of CSM 09-32 track tamping machine and SS P 110 high-speed ballast grading machine<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Resignation Heinrich Badenhausen KG<\/div><\/div><\/div>
May1993<\/div><\/div>
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Accession of Holzmann Gleisbau GmbH<\/div><\/div><\/div>
December 1992<\/div><\/div>
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Commissioning of the Gottwald GS 40.08 T track-laying crane<\/div>

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April 1991<\/div>
Company formation<\/div><\/div>
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Foundation of MGW Gleis- und Weichenbau-Gesellschaft mbH & Co. KG with headquarters in Oranienburg<\/div>

Shareholders:<\/p>\n

Heinrich Klostermann GmbH & Co KG<\/strong>
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Georg Reisse Bauunternehmung GmbH & Co KG<\/strong>
(heute Strukton Rail GmbH & Co KG)<\/p>\n

Martin Rose GmbH & Co. KG<\/strong><\/p>\n

Heinrich Badenhausen KG<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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