RWS – Ignition Technology

RWS GmbH - Ignition Technology since 1886 The company was founded in 1886 as Rheinisch-Westfälische Sprengstoff-Aktiengesellschaft (RWS) in Fürth, Germany. Today, the developer and manufacturer is the European market leader for small-calibre ammunition as well as pyrotechnic elements and components. With over 300 patents, the RWS GmbH is a recognized global innovation leader in hunting and sports, in the defence and law enforcement sector as well as for heavy metal-free priming elements and special applications used in a wide range of industries, e.g. construction, food processing. With a consistent market and customer orientation, 1,400 highly motivated employees in two factories in Germany as well as targeted investments in production facilities and research & development, the company has been on a continuous growth course for years. RWS GmbH is part of the Beretta Holding Group and member of the Beretta Defense Technologies (BDT) alliance.