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History and responsibility – The Wieland-Werke 1933–45

The war years of the Second World War were also a difficult time for Wieland-Werke AG, and the company has historically been aware of its responsibility during this time. As a manufacturer of non-ferrous semi-finished products Wieland was given preferential treatment by the authorities, but still had to work tirelessly for the continued existence and protection of the company and its employees.

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Story 095 – 1933 – People

Eine schwierige Gratwanderung

Unternehmensführung in Zeiten der NS-Herrschaft

Karl Eychmüller bekleidet hohe Ämter in NS-Wirtschaftsverbänden, ist NSDAP-Mitglied und „Wehrwirtschaftsführer“. Dennoch sind er und sein Vorstandskollege Dr. Hans Wieland keine überzeugten Nationalsozialisten. Die Verantwortung für das Unternehmen zwingt sie zu schmerzhaften Kompromissen.