Two words, one promise. The motto of our company has been both an obligation and an incentive for the past four generations of our family-owned company. A promise we keep with expertise and dedication – for the benefit of our customers, partners and employees.
DEHN protects
Our medium-sized company operates on a global scale. Based in Neumarkt in der Oberpfalz, we are deeply rooted in Germany, but we have also earned the trust of our customers in more than 70 countries. We extent our pioneering role, face the individual challenges posed by the markets and are therefore highly appreciated as a reliable manufacturer, market partner and employer.
Reliable protection of persons, buildings, electrical and electronic devices and systems against the effects of lightning and surges is our top priority. Thanks to our expertise, dedication and pioneering spirit we have been pushing developments in the fields of surge protection, lightning protection and safety equipment for decades, making us a trusted expert in these fields. We offer a broad range of systems, products and services for surge protection, lightning protection and earthing, as well as and extensive range of safety equipment.
DEHNgroup at a glance:
- Fourth-generation family-owned company since 1910
- About 1,800 employees worldwide
- More than 120 employees in our R&D/Construction Department and Quality Management
- About 150 apprentices
- More than 4,000 devices and components
- Sales activities in more than 70 countries through our partners and 21 subsidiaries and sales offices
Company philosophy
Core values such as innovation, independence and sustainability have been the basis for the success of our fourth-generation family-owned company for more than 100 years.
Innovation
In order to break new grounds, we rely on our know-how and a realistic assessment of what is achievable. With persistence and entrepreneurial courage, we drive innovations to provide the maximum benefit for our customers. In the future, intensive research and development will remain a clear point of focus for us. We will support our employees in their personal and professional development and actively promote the new generation.
Independence
The independence of our company and our entrepreneurial freedom are of utmost importance to us. Since the foundation of DEHN + SÖHNE, the interests of the company and its employees have been in the hands of the DEHN family. Our plan for the future is to preserve this independence.
Sustainability
Our products protect people and material assets. We save resources, protect the environment and have a well-functioning quality management system in place. Our business activities reflect the importance we attach to sustainability. We take our responsibility for our customers and employees seriously. Our high-quality products and services form the basis for growth and development in our core sectors.
Sustainability
Our mission
We are an independent fourth-generation family-owned company that wants to preserve its entrepreneurial freedom.
Continuous innovative strength, global customer and market orientation, top quality, flexibility, promptness, creativity and dedication govern all our activities.
In everything we do, our goal is to achieve sustainability and respect social and environmental values.
Company history
The company's history of success starts on January 21, 1910, when the master electrician Hans Dehn registers his electrical installation business in Nuremberg. Now, more than 100 years later, the family-owned company, which is managed by the fourth generation, has about 1,800 employees worldwide.
The industrial sector of the DEHNgroup, the parent company DEHN + SÖHNE and its international subsidiaries, are globally active in the fields of surge protection, lightning protection, earthing and safety equipment.
The electrical installation business, DEHN INSTATEC, with branches in Nuremberg, Neumarkt, Hermsdorf and Hamburg, continues the legacy of the founder Hans Dehn.