Private company

Wegelin & Hübner Maschinenfabrik und Eisengießerei

Wegelin & Hübner Maschinenfabrik und Eisengießerei is a German machinery industry and plant construction company based in Halle (Saale).¹ It was founded in 1869 by Ernst Hübner and Alfred Wegelin.¹ It ceased to exist in 1990.¹

Der VEB Maschinenfabrik Halle (MAFA) war ein Volkseigener Betrieb in der Deutschen Demokratischen Republik und ein Hersteller von Kältemaschinen und -anlagen.² From the German Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1869Founded¹

Industrymachinery industry and plant construction, manufacture of other special-purpose machinery n.e.c., metal industry¹
HeadquartersHalle (Saale)¹
Legal formAktiengesellschaft, Volkseigener Betrieb¹

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The story

Founded by Alfred Wegelin and Ernst Hübner in 1869.¹

Leadership

Who has led Wegelin & Hübner Maschinenfabrik und Eisengießerei, and when. Pick a name to see everywhere that person has worked.

FounderAlfred Wegelin¹
FounderErnst Hübner¹

Products and brands

compressor
machine press
pump
steam engine

Listed on Wikidata.¹

Timeline

1990Renamed Name changed to ILKA Maschinenfabrik Halle GmbH¹
1990Dissolved Dissolved¹
1962Renamed Name changed to VVB “Luft- und Kältetechnik”¹
1869Founded Founded¹

Sources

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