Black and white photo from the 1910s showing employees working on a piece of air extraction equipment

1912

Karl Meissner and Paul Wurst (“M+W”) found the company in Stuttgart, Germany, filing their first patent for a wood chip extractor.

 

1960s

M+W Group becomes a leading supplier of HVAC systems, a pioneer in cleanroom technology and an equipment supplier for the semiconductor, pharma, R&D and energy industries.

Semiconductor facility from the outside with three flag poles in front of the builing

1970s

We supplied all airflow equipment for the largest nuclear power station of its time in Germany.


1980s

Our semiconductor facility in Taiwan marks a milestone for Advanced Technology Facilities as its first large project in Asia.

 

1987: 75-year anniversary with sales of 75 million Euro 

Aerial view of a large finished building, one of many Exyte project sites of the 2000s

1990s

We were named the lead contractor for various semiconductor projects in what was known as “Silicon Saxony” in Germany. We also signed our first major contract for a largescale flat panel display production facility in Taiwan, while continuing to develop a strong presence in the United States and China.

 

1994: M+W becomes part of Jenoptik AG, Jena, Germany

 

1998: Merger with Zander Klimatechnik to form M+W Zander

 

2000s

Set up of new segments, such as Pharmaceutical & Health, Photovoltaics, Science & Research and Data Centers

 

2001: Acquisition of Lang und Peitler (automation business)


2008: M+W acquired by Stumpf Group; order intake of 1.3 billion Euro

 

Aerial view of a wafer fab from the outside perspective

2010s

Global expansion and major EPC contracts worldwide, such as biotechnology and pharmaceutical projects in Europe or large semiconductor and flat panel projects in Asia and the United States.

 

2010: Facility Management Zander was sold.

 

2012: M+W Group celebrates the 100-year anniversary and storied history as a leading global engineering services and construction company with a jubilee for clients and employees.

 

Exyte logo

2018

The core activities of M+W Group are transformed into a new company. The company’s brand name is updated to “Exyte” to reflect the new forward-thinking strategy.

Logos of Kinetics and Pharmaplan, two Exyte subsidiaries or acquired entitites, that form part of Exyte's subsidiary Exentec, and of the Biopharma and Life Sciences business.

2024

Exyte acquires Pharmaplan to strengthen its position in Europe’s pharmaceutical and biotech market. In 2025, Exyte integrates Pharmaplan into its European Biopharma and Life Sciences business.


The acquisition of Kinetics enhances Exyte’s capabilities with specialized services and products for mission-critical applications. With the acquisition of Kinetics, Exyte significantly enhances the portfolio of its Technology & Services business area, reinforcing its position as a leader in high-tech facility solutions.

Logos of Exentec, Exyte's subsidiary that develops, produces and maintains reliable cleanroom products and production environments for ultra-clean controlled atmospheres; and of Nixyte, a joint venture of Exyte and JGC Corporation that is active in South-East Asia

2025

Exyte unveils Exentec, a new brand that bundles all products and services of the Exyte business area "Technology & Services". Exentec is a leading provider of mission-critical technologies and services for high-tech industries. 


Exyte and JGC introduce Nixyte, a new EPC brand dedicated to Southeast Asia. By merging Exyte’s cutting-edge expertise in high-tech infrastructure with JGC’s established regional strength and proven execution, Nixyte delivers outstanding value and innovative solutions for clients.