In 1889 Heinrich Winkelmann and Caspar Pannhoff found a workshop to produce kitchen and household appliances in Ahlen in Westphalia. In 1987 Reflex Winkelmann + Pannhoff GmbH + Co. KG was founded. Today, Reflex Winkelmann GmbH is one of the leading international solutions providers for the development and maintenance of water-bearing systems for building and supply technology.