1919
The company is established and gradually emerges as a leading air pump manufacturer with an international reputation.

1928
Production of stamped, drawn and pressed components for the automobile. industry.

1948 to 1960
Development and manufacture of motor scooters.

1950
Production of field kitchens.

1960
PWO expands into fully pre-assembled sub-systems alongside its production of stamped, drawn and pressed components.

1978
Admission to the Stock Exchange.  

1994 to the present 
Development and manufacture of  high-end metal components and subsystems for automobile safety and comfort.

1997
PWO acquires an interest in Canada's Brattan Tool Industries Ltd.

1999
Completion of full takeover of the Canadian firm - renamed PWO Canada Inc. in May 2000.

2005
Purchase of Czech firm UNITOOLS CZ a.s.; renamed PWO UNITOOLS CZ a.s. in April 2006.

2006
Joint Venture set up with Korea's TAE HWA Enterprise Co., LTD. based in Hong Kong with a production site in Suzhou, China.

2006
PWO buys a 60% interest in automotive supplies firm Cartec S.A. de C.V. in Puebla, Mexico in December 2006.

2008
Foundation of an own subsidiary in Suzhou, China which is trading under PWO High-Tech Metal Components (Suzhou) Co., Ltd. 

2008
Completion of full takeover of the Mexican firm Cartec S.A. de C.V.; renamed PWO de México S.A. de C.V. in December 2008.

2009
Sale of the 50% share in the Chinese joint venture to the joint venture partner.