Our history
EUWID since 1926
Milestones in EUWID history
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](https://www.euwid.de/wp-content/uploads/1926-euwid-geschichte.jpg)
![History picture of EUWID for the year 1945](https://www.euwid.de/wp-content/uploads/1945-euwid-geschichte.jpg)
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](https://www.euwid.de/wp-content/uploads/1968-euwid-geschichte.jpg)
![History picture of EUWID for the year 1970](https://www.euwid.de/wp-content/uploads/1970-euwid-geschichte.jpg)
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](https://www.euwid.de/wp-content/uploads/1977-euwid-geschichte.jpg)
![History picture of EUWID for the year 1980](https://www.euwid.de/wp-content/uploads/1980-euwid-geschichte.jpg)
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](https://www.euwid.de/wp-content/uploads/1990-euwid-geschichte.jpg)
![History picture of EUWID for the year 1990](https://www.euwid.de/wp-content/uploads/1995-euwid-geschichte.jpg)
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](https://www.euwid.de/wp-content/uploads/1997-euwid-geschichte.jpg)
![History picture of EUWID for the year 1998](https://www.euwid.de/wp-content/uploads/1998-euwid-geschichte.jpg)
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](https://www.euwid.de/wp-content/uploads/2001-euwid-geschichte.jpg)
![History picture of EUWID for the year 2008](https://www.euwid.de/wp-content/uploads/2008-euwid-geschichte.jpg)
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](https://www.euwid.de/wp-content/uploads/2015-euwid-geschichte.jpg)
![History picture of EUWID for the year 2022](https://www.euwid.de/wp-content/uploads/2020-euwid-geschichte.jpg)
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 2022](https://www.euwid.de/wp-content/uploads/2022-euwid-geschichte.jpg)
![History picture of EUWID for the year 2023](https://www.euwid.de/wp-content/uploads/2023-euwid-geschichte.jpg)
2023
EUWID has over 12,500 business customers.
![History picture of EUWID for the year 1926](https://www.euwid.de/wp-content/uploads/1926-euwid-geschichte.jpg)
1926
The first EUWID appears in Berlin: Founder Dr. Herbert Strencioch publishes the first news for the wood industry.
![History picture of EUWID for the year 1945](https://www.euwid.de/wp-content/uploads/1945-euwid-geschichte.jpg)
1945
The first post-war editions appear in summer 1945. The synthetic fibre and plastics news services are launched.
![History picture of EUWID for the year 1968](https://www.euwid.de/wp-content/uploads/1968-euwid-geschichte.jpg)
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 1970](https://www.euwid.de/wp-content/uploads/1970-euwid-geschichte.jpg)
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.
![History picture of EUWID for the year 1977](https://www.euwid.de/wp-content/uploads/1977-euwid-geschichte.jpg)
1977
The first trainee is trained as an editor.
![History picture of EUWID for the year 1980](https://www.euwid.de/wp-content/uploads/1980-euwid-geschichte.jpg)
1980
The first English-language publications are launched: EUWID Pulp and Paper and EUWID Timber Service (today EUWID Wood Products and Panels).
![History picture of EUWID for the year 1990](https://www.euwid.de/wp-content/uploads/1990-euwid-geschichte.jpg)
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](https://www.euwid.de/wp-content/uploads/1990-euwid-geschichte.jpg)
1995
The fortnightly publication EUWID Recycling and Waste Management appears for the first time.
![History picture of EUWID for the year 1997](https://www.euwid.de/wp-content/uploads/1997-euwid-geschichte.jpg)
1997
EUWID workforce surpasses 50 for the first time.
![History picture of EUWID for the year 1998](https://www.euwid.de/wp-content/uploads/1998-euwid-geschichte.jpg)
1998
EUWID Wasser und Abwasser is added to the portfolio to provide news for the water and wastewater sector.
![History picture of EUWID for the year 2001](https://www.euwid.de/wp-content/uploads/2001-euwid-geschichte.jpg)
2001
EUWID celebrates its 75th anniversary.
![History picture of EUWID for the year 2008](https://www.euwid.de/wp-content/uploads/2008-euwid-geschichte.jpg)
2008
Dr. Martin Katz succeeds his father as managing director of EUWID.
![History picture of EUWID for the year 2015](https://www.euwid.de/wp-content/uploads/2015-euwid-geschichte.jpg)
2015
The product range is expanded and optimised. EUWID introduces flexible subscription models to to better meet the needs of large organisations.
![History picture of EUWID for the year 2022](https://www.euwid.de/wp-content/uploads/2020-euwid-geschichte.jpg)
2020
EUWID has over 80 employees for the first time.
![History picture of EUWID for the year 2022](https://www.euwid.de/wp-content/uploads/2022-euwid-geschichte.jpg)
2022
Relaunch of the EUWID publications’ websites with new digital features and offerings.
![History picture of EUWID for the year 2023](https://www.euwid.de/wp-content/uploads/2023-euwid-geschichte.jpg)
2023
EUWID has over 12,500 business customers.