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During her visit on 27 May to the international ‘Electric Mobility Going Global’ conference in Berlin, the German Chancellor Angela Merkel was shown the so-called ‘Type 2’ charging couplers for electric vehicles. Foto: Soeren...more

On 9th April, the EU Energy Commissioner Guenther Oettinger visited Mennekes’ exhibition stand at the Hanover trade fair. From left to right: Christopher Mennekes (managing partner), Walter Mennekes (managing partner), EU Energy...more

The EU Commission in Brussels opted for a Europe-wide common charging coupler system for electric vehicles. In the proposed directive published on 24 January, the Type 2 charging plug developed by Mennekes was recommended for use...more

On 31 October, company Mennekes welcomed Dr. Frank-Walter Steinmeier in Kirchhundem. The chairman of the SPD's parliamentary group in the Bundestag had accepted Walter Mennekes’ invitation to visit them. The two have known each...more

One factor of success to enforce electric mobility is a simple and uniform charging of electric vehicles across Europe. This requires a Europe-wide definition of a consistent system for the charging connection. But up to now the...more

Mennekes invests 3 million euros in the factory location Neudorf  On September 19th, the new Technoplast high-bay warehouse in Neudorf was officially brought into service. For this event, the company of the Mennekes Group...more

With the traditional Indian greeting, Mennekes Electric India Pvt. Ltd. has now begun operating in the Indian metropolis of Chennai. With over a billion inhabitants, India, as one of the BRIC nations, has enormous potential. With...more

The Mennekes-Stecker GmbH & Co. KG, a subsidiary of the Mennekes-group, was recently certified according to ISO/TS 16949 and has therefore rendered proof that it meets all requirements that the automotive industry has to a...more

A 1.8 million Euro investment in the provincial metropolis of Nanjing – Mennekes will maintain a smaller interest in the current joint venture  Kirchhundem/Nanjing, At the start of March 2012 a new subsidiary of the...more

As a pioneer for electric mobility solutions and leading supplier of charging systems, Mennekes presents the most extensive system program of charging stations for any requirement: ranging from sets with control panel and...more

As a pioneer for electric mobility solutions and leading supplier of charging systems, Mennekes presents the most extensive system program of charging stations for any requirement: ranging from sets with control panel and...more

As from now, Mennekes, the leading manufacturer of standardized, industrial plugs and receptacles, once again offers a range of products intended for installation in areas exposed to the risk of explosive dusts, now focusing on...more

• Mennekes charge spots can be integrated in eMobility Solution • Open system interfaces promote the development of e-mobility   Waiblingen /Kirchhundem - Bosch Software Innovations GmbH and Mennekes Elektrotechnik...more

Establishment of a public charging infrastructure in Ulm/Neu-Ulm smart fortwo electric drive can be rented from car2go for the first time Tank up with SWU NaturStrom for free until the end of 2012 SWU Stadtwerke Ulm/Neu-Ulm GmbH...more

On 7th April 2011 EU Energy Commissioner Günther Oettinger visited the Mennekes booth at the MobiliTec Trade Fair in Hannover. Managing Director Volker Lazzaro explained to him the advantages and characteristics of the plugs and...more

In connection with regenerative energy sources, electric vehicles are going to ensure the future of mobility. A uniform connection technology allows effortless charging of vehicle batteries in any location to ensure international...more

The VDE has awarded its test seal for the first electric mobility charging plug system. The developer of the international draft standard, Mennekes Elektrotechnik GmbH & Co. KG, has successfully submitted a charging cable...more

Mennekes was presented with two awards at the fourth ÖkoGlobe awards ceremony in Cologne in September. The jury presented the Personality of the Year Award to the Sauerland region businessman, Walter Mennekes, in...more

Angela Merkel informs herself about the development of electro-mobility Although Chancellor Angela Merkel, due to the considerable disruptions effecting international air traffic, was not able to open the trade fair herself...more

Another member joined the AMAXX® product family and turned out to be a real all-rounder. The first modular AMAXX® energy distributors were presented to the expert public as early as 2006 and soon became a triumphant...more

Extra fast, extra handy, extra protected. With PowerTOP® Xtra, MENNEKES now introduces the advanced development of the proven PowerTOP series for plugs and connectors in 63A and 125A. It is even faster to...more

Electric vehicles harnessing renewable energy will be the key to our future mobility. Standardised technology already makes it possible to recharge the batteries of electric cars wherever they may be, thereby conferring...more

Mennekes have extended their range of screwless receptacles. In addition to 16A receptacles, 32A receptacles are now available with screwless TwinCONTACT connections. The various types of connection available from ...more

It's out at last - Mennekes' new "Plugs for the World" german Catalogue, complete with a brand-new design and a revamped structure, is a gleaming, 416-page publication in hardback. Despite the huge strides made by...more

Walter Mennekes believes that "only those who know where they came from can know where they are going". "We are an international company with firm roots in the German Sauerland region. Kirchhundem is not simply a...more