Founded 1968 in Germany, the group is today present with various subsidiaries in Europe, Asia and Latin America.

Back in 1968, at the age of 26 Horst Wittur started the business by establishing 'Wittur Aufzugteile GmbH & Co.' in Sulzemoos - Wiedenzhausen.

At the same time trade companies were introduced in countries such as the Netherlands, France, Australia and Hong Kong, and participations were acquired.

In the same year Wittur acquired the Kone door & cab facility at Strother Field, Winfield, Kansas, United States.

On August 12, 2015 Wittur announced the initiative to merge with Sematic,[4] a group of companies active in the elevator components business.