Wernau

Geschichte

Wernau is a town in the district of Esslingen in Baden-Württemberg southwestern Germany. It is situated on the Neckar river, 25 km southeast of Stuttgart.HistoryWernau was established in 1938 by the joining of the two communities Pfauhausen and Steinbach. These communities tried to unite in 1384 and again in 1681. While the first attempt lasted a few decades, the 1681 union by Franz Josef von Wernau did not last seven years.After WWII many refugees from Hungary moved to Wernau.On April 1, 1968, Wernau received its charter as an official city.GeographyWernau is located on the southeast bank of the Neckar river. The Bodenbach river flows through the city. In 1981 the Wernau Baggerseen (quarry ponds) were declared a wildlife preserve. Today it spans across 45 hectares. Another 5.5 hectares of wildlife preserve are located in an area of the city called the Wernau Lehmgrube (clay pits).EconomyWernau is an attractive economic location. Famous companies like Bosch-Thermotechnik; the Japanese company Mori Seiki; the manufacturer of electrical component systems, 2E mechatronic; and the producer of folk costumes, Perry have settled here. Handcraft companies and wholesale businesses have also found a home in the city.Companies based in Wernau DEWETRON Elektronische Messgeräte GmbH Eurotubes Thomas Klein Präzisionsdrahtführer und Löttechnik Junkers Gasgeräte (Bosch Gruppe) / BBT Thermotechnik Krüger Dirndl GmbH, manufacturer of high-end traditional garments for men and women