Hasse & Wrede GmbH Information

Hasse & Wrede develops, produces and distributes viscous torsional vibration dampers (visco dampers) for engines and compressors. Visco dampers reduce torsional vibrations throughout the drivetrain, prevent crankshaft fractures and thus ensure safe and reliable performance of the installation. Hasse & Wrede was founded in 1897 in Berlin, Germany, by Carl Hasse and Julius Wrede. Wrede’s technological vision and Hasse’s abilities as a business man complemented one another and formed the basis of the company’s success. Since 1921, Hasse & Wrede is a proud member of the Knorr-Bremse Group. About half of Hasse & Wrede's business consists of dampers for what are generally known as “on-highway” applications, meaning engines for commercial vehicles and passenger cars. The other half consists of dampers for “off-highway” and industrial applications. This includes, for example, compressors, power generation equipment, construction and agricultural vehicles and marine applications.