RWS – Ignition Technology

RWS GmbH – Ignition Technology since 1886 The company was founded in Fürth, Germany as Rheinisch-Westfälische Sprengstoff-Aktiengesellschaft (RWS) in 1886. With a workforce of 1,500 at two locations in Germany, the ammunition manufacturer is now the European market leader for small caliber ammunition, pyrotechnic elements and components. RWS GmbH is the innovation driver for heavy metal-free primer elements and special use cases. The ammunition manufacturer is the proud holder of over 300 patents. With a consistent market orientation and targeted investments in plants and research & development, the company has been on a continuous path of growth for many years. RWS GmbH is part of the Beretta Group.