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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 062 – 1942 – People

Lina Einstein: Ein großer Name rettet sie nicht

Ehemalige Mitarbeiterin der Wieland-Werke wird in Treblinka ermordet

Der in Ulm geborene Physiker Albert Einstein hat zahlreiche Verwandte in der Münsterstadt. Manchen kann er aus dem Exil helfen, nach 1933 das Land zu verlassen. Seiner Cousine Lina Einstein, Telefonistin bei Wieland, nicht. Sie stirbt 1942 in den Gaskammern des NS-Regimes.