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Timeline
SMW is a Latvian joint stock company possessing unique expertise in production of large-size components in light alloys.
SMW fields:
Wheels
Engineering
Aerospace
Expansion
SMW begins series production of 3D-printed components for its automotive OEM customers.
January, 2021
SMW receives ERAF R&D funding for development of new-generation innovative Mg coating.
June, 2020
February, 2020
SMW acquires new production facility in Mezgarciems, Latvia.
October, 2019
SMW receives funding from the Ministry of Defence of Latvia for continued EMblock development.
2019
SMW affiliate receives Horizion2020 R&D support/funding for LightMe Project.
2019
SMW begins to develop proprietary 3D-printing equipment and starts to produce prototypes of AM components for its customers in aerospace sector.
2018
SMW moves the group headquarters to Latvia.
2018
SMW receives “Thank you” letters from Tesla Inc for the “great work” on the wheels for the Roadster (one prototype vehicle was launched into space to orbit the sun).
2017
SMW expands its operations to series-production of forged aluminium and magnesium wheels under its own brand (for end-use customers).
2017
SMW starts the development of proprietary wire-cladding equipment.
2016
SMW begins developing electromagnetic shielding and absorption material (Emblock).
2015
SMW receives an assignment from Airbus to develop high-strength Al-Mg-Sc sheet (for next generation of Glare).
2014
SMW begins developing innovative coating (surface treatment) solutions for magnesium alloys.
2014
SMW receives EU Framework R&D funding as part of Powderbond Project – to develop bonding of incompatible materials by way of chemical process.
2013
SMW begins to produce F1 wheel forgings.
2012
SMW begins to produce thin magnesium sheet (from 0.5 mm) in width of 1000 mm for space applications, among others.
2011
SMW expands its forging operations to production of titanium-based semi-finished parts.
2010
SMW-forged wheels get selected (for many years to come) by the champion Yamaha MotoGP Team (the line-up includes Valentino Rossi and Jorge Lorenzo).
2009
SMW begins to produce various extruded parts in magnesium-based alloys.
2008
SMW develops stronger aluminium-based alloy based on 6151 alloy, possessing superior characteristics without higher cost-basis.
2007
SMW receives EU Framework R&D funding for Magforming Project – to develop/ produce Mg window frame for Airbus 340 aircraft.
2006
SMW receives R&D grant under the EU Framework program – for Aeromag Project (aerospace applications for wrought magnesium).
2005
SMW Engineering becomes a separate unit, dedicated to developing advanced technologies in forging for supply of high value-added parts to leading companies, such as Brembo, BBS, etc.
2004
SMW expands its forging operations to mass-production of 2003 aluminium-based forgings, primarily wheels.
2003
SMW produces magnesium wheels prototypes for Ford Motor Company.
2002
SMW produces forgings in ZK60 alloy for Marchesini Racing in Italy.
2001
SMW produces cast Mg wheels for RS Watanabe using its own proprietary alloy developed by Solikamsk Magnesium Works in Russia.
1999
