Wietmarscher Ambulanz- und Sonderfahrzeug GmbH (WAS) and Fahrzeugbau Dülmer GmbH pooled their capacities at the end of last year by founding the joint venture EMS Panels GmbH. The ground-breaking ceremony for the construction of the new production hall in Pliniusstraße 3 is now the next step as a manufacturer of high-quality composite panels and at the same time a clear commitment by both family-run companies to the Emsbüren site. Read more
That was it again, the RETTmobil 2024. The WAS trade fair team would like to thank all visitors for the interesting and inspiring discussions. Read more
Last week, we were visited by a delegation from Hong Kong, consisting of representatives from our local partner MAN Truck and Bus Hong Kong Limited, the purchasing company EMSD and our end customer, the Hong Kong Fire Service (FSD), for the inspection of a new WAS 500 infection ambulance. Read more
Wietmarscher Ambulanz- und Sonderfahrzeugbau (WAS), one of the leading international companies in the industry, is taking over GEWA Karosserie- und Fahrzeugbau GmbH from Essen on 1 January 2024. Read more
Wietmarscher Ambulanz- und Sonderfahrzeug GmbH (WAS) has submitted documents for the internationally recognised EcoVadis sustainability rating for the first time and achieved a great result straight away: With 67 out of a maximum of 100 points, we are among the top 11% of companies worldwide that have been assessed by EcoVadis (as of November 2024). WAS was awarded a silver medal for this sustainability performance. Read more
Another successful vehicle sign off, but this one is special. We have just completed the world's first OEM frontline ambulance for the London Ambulance Service based on the Ford E-Transit. This all-electric vehicle will be the first of four WAS 500 E-ambulances to hit the streets of London. Read more
The 3rd WAS 500 E-ambulance will be in regular emergency service in Cologne. The City of Cologne is setting new standards in sustainability and efficiency: With the introduction of the first ambulance with a purely electric drive, the Cologne Fire Department is taking an important step towards environmentally friendly emergency care. The vehicle was presented by City Director Andrea Blome and Federal Transport Minister Dr. Volker Wissing on Thursday, 12 October 2023, at Fire Station 2 in Marienburg. Read more
Delivery of 5 WAS 500 emergency ambulances to the Grand Hospitalier de l'Est Francilien (GHEF) group. The hospital group is renewing its ambulances for its Marne la Vallée-Meaux-Coulommiers sites and the entire Nord-Seine and Marne region. Read more
The last WAS 300 ambulance from the large order for 1000 ambulances for the Egyptian Ambulance Organisation was completed a few days ago by the WAS colleagues in WAS Plant II in Wietmarschen. Currently, the last batch of 135 vehicles is being tested and accepted by our customer. Then the vehicles will be collected one by one and shipped to Antwerp for shipment to Egypt. Read more
A total of 6 new WAS 500 ambulances will embark on a long journey to Chile at the end of September. In November, they will then be officially handed over to the customer Gobierno Regional del Maule, where they will play a key role in the future as multi-purpose emergency ambulances for the transfer and care of critical, bariatric and neonatal patients in the region and significantly improve pre-hospital care in Chile. Read more
On 1 August, the time had come for our new apprentices and dual students to start their professional lives. Read more
The first 10 of a total of 22 ambulances for the Malteser Hessen rescue service were handed over to Jonas Scholz and Michael Gras and their acceptance team. The vehicles are 5 RTW and 5 RTW MZF. Read more
On 1 July, we had a wonderful day at WAS! On this day, our employees had the opportunity to bring their families and friends to the company and give them an exclusive insight into our production and their workplaces. It was really nice to see how much everyone enjoyed being able to welcome their loved ones to their place of work. Read more
Together with our partner RESQPool Medicals LTD we exhibited at the MEDEXPO Africa trade fair in Nairobi. Read more
This week, our colleagues Jasmin and Steffen gave advice on our training and study opportunities at the vocatium training fair in Lingen. Read more
After the first presentation of the WAS 900 KdoW (command vehicle) at the RETTmobil, the new INEOS Grenadier could be seen at the 112RESCUE trade fair in Dortmund in June. Read more
Last Friday we had the pleasure of welcoming the new trainees and dual students for the start of training this year. Read more
At RETTmobil, WAS will be demonstrating how forward-looking vehicle concepts are already proving their worth in the rescue service with a box ambulance, an E-ambulance, an E-first response vehicle and a new innovative ambulance table. Read more
On 27 April, 15 pupils visited us in Emsbüren on the occasion of the Future Day. Read more
The first fully electric ambulance in Europe in the 5.5 t class was put into regular operation last week by Hanover's Lord Mayor Belit Onay at Fire and Rescue Station 1. Read more
On 8 March, WAS was visited by a delegation from the Cologne Fire Brigade. Under the leadership of Stefan Ortmann, Head of the Fire Brigade's Technology and Buildings Department, the order for 84 conventionally powered ambulances and one electrically powered ambulance was handed over. Read more
4 exciting days at the Arab Health in Dubai are behind us. Read more
Last year, we built a WAS 500 box ambulance 3.5 t and a WAS 500 RTW 5 t for internal patient transport for Münster University Hospital. Read more
Two vehicles will be delivered to clients BEARS (British Emergency Ambulance Service) and STRS (South Thames Retrieval Service) in the coming year. Read more
The first 100% electric VSAV rescue vehicle with box body in France will be delivered by WAS to the Sapeurs-Pompiers des Yvelines (SDIS78) in 2023. Read more
Meet us today and tomorrow at the EMAS Tripartite Conference at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre in Malaysia. Read more
Against the background of various serious global crisis situations such as the armed conflict in Ukraine or the supply chain problems in the availability of materials or even base vehicles themselves, the immediate safeguarding of critical infrastructure is more urgent than ever. With our WAS 300 Emergency / Frontline ambulance, we are able to produce these vehicles at short notice in our new plant in Emsbüren. Read more
Today is the 4th and last day of the 128 ème congrès national des sapeurs-pompiers de France - Nancy 2022. Time flew by again for us and we would like to thank everyone who visited us at the fair. Read more
Best regards out of Singapore from the MEDICAL FAIR ASIA 2022 - 14th International Exhibition on Hospital, Diagnostic, Pharmaceutical, Medical & Rehabilitation Equipment & Supplies Read more
We are very pleased to welcome our new trainees and dual students to WAS today. Read more
Just in time for the World Cup in Doha, these 23 WAS 300 Ford Transit ambulances are currently being completed at our plant ready to be shipped to Qatar. Read more
In addition to a range of different ambulances, 125 of a total of 500 mobile clinics were ready for handover to our international customers at our new premises in Emsbüren in June 2022. Read more
At INTERSCHUTZ in Hanover, the Hanover Fire Brigade will be presenting e-mobility in rescue services ready for series production: With the WAS 500 E-Ambulance, the first fully electric E-rescue vehicle with a gross vehicle weight of 5.5 t will be rolling through the streets of the city starting in autumn. Read more
On the occasion of the 25th anniversary of our subsidiary WAS Polska, there was a big celebration in Ostaszewo last week - and we pulled out all the stops: In addition to a barbecue party for all colleagues, a dinner with customers and suppliers, a plant tour and a city walk through Torun, the programme was rounded off with fireworks and plenty of anniversary cake. Read more
With its affiliation with the LUEG Group and the relocation of its headquarters, Wietmarscher Ambulanz- und Sonderfahrzeug GmbH (WAS) has created the best conditions under which to once again focus entirely on its key strengths at this year's RETTmobil: flexible vehicle concepts for the most varied areas of application, along with innovative technology for enhanced sustainability and safety in modern rescue services. Read more
WAS cancels participation in the INTERSCHUTZ trade fair. Read more
A reason to celebrate: the 500th out of the total of 1,000 ambulances that we are building for the Egyptian Ambulance Organization was completed this week. Read more
Over the last few days, we have managed to complete what has been a somewhat unusual project for WAS, handing over the vehicle to our Luxembourg-based customer, CGDIS, just this week. Read more
At the end of last year, we were able to hand over 15 WAS 300 ambulances to the Mater Dei Hospital in Malta together with our partner Technoline. Read more
May we introduce: Ella, our CHO (Chief Happiness Officer). Read more
4 exciting days at the Arab Health in Dubai, the largest and most important trade fair for health and medicine in the MENA region, are now behind us again. Read more
WAS construction work continues - this time in Maadi/Cairo. Read more
Please take note of our new contact details: Darwinstr. 11 - 48488 Emsbüren Phone +49 5903 93201-100 - Fax +49 5903 93201-602 - info@was-vehicles.com Read more
With the new partner Fahrzeug-Werke LUEG AG and a new management WAS is aiming to grow. Read more
WAS Wietmarscher Ambulanz- und Sonderfahrzeug GmbH joins the LUEG Group. Combined expertise will generate a strong mobility solutions provider Read more
Dear Customers and suppliers, due to the current developments in Germany and the growing spread of the COVID-19 Virus, we took precautionary measures for the protection of our people and business partners. Read more
Press Information. For Immediate Release. WAS Germany is pleased to announce the purchase of VIA Limited. Read more
40 years baby mobile intensive care unit Johanniter Read more
Only a few days remain until RETTmobil 2019 open its doors! Read more
Driving Recruitment: Introducing the 3.5 tonne DCA Read more
First time for EEAST with a Stryker Power-LOAD system on-board Read more
An invitation to de-escalation: Interview with lawyer Marvin Weigert Read more
Safety and security for crews in english emergency vehicles Read more
The new management and coordination units for the institute of the Fire Brigade in Nordrhein-Westfalen Read more
WAS news 2015: more security and comfort for rescuers and paramedics
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WAS wants to grow – Interview in the magazine „Leitstelle“ Read more
24 personnel carrier vehicles handed over to the Fed. Agency for Technical Relief (THW)Read more
Medica Düsseldorf: WAS presents the Special Infection Ambulance and Mobile Medical Practice. Read more
3 Volkswagen Amarok off-road ambulances for South Gobi province Read more
Wietmarscher Ambulanz- und Sonderfahrzeug GmbH (WAS) is actively involved in the demographic project of the EUREGIO healthcare region Read more
Special vehicle manufacturer WAS in Wietmarschen has turned to the patient compartment in emergency ambulances for the Rettmobil 2014 trade fair. Read more
WAS presents a new image and a clear position at Rettmobil 2014 Read more
