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Everything started in the early 1990s when four brothers migrated to Germany from their homeland, Kosovo, which was then under occupation. Despite facing difficult financial conditions and lacking support, they arrived in Germany with empty hands but with a dream and the determination to achieve it.

They began with shovels and simple tools, and with just five workers, they soon grew into a serious company, which today boasts numerous successfully completed projects. Founded by the Viqa brothers in 1994, AWR Abbruch is now known for its reliability, guaranteed quality, and adherence to delivery dates throughout Germany.

Ongoing investments in machinery and other work tools ensure seriousness and safety in our operations. Today, major project developers, institutional investors, banks, insurance companies, chemical industries, and leading construction firms make up the majority of our family business's clients.

The consistent presence of AWR Abbruch GmbH in major projects such as airports, industrial facilities, and protected areas highlights the company's reliability and integrity. With double-digit annual turnover in millions, the company is now one of the market leaders in the German demolition industry.

Below, you can find information about some of the major projects that AWR Abbruch GmbH has undertaken over the years.

Important dates of our successes!

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March1994

Founding of AWR Abbruch

In 1994, the Viqa brothers founded AWR Abbruch, which to this day specializes in demolition, reuse, and recycling.

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February2014

AFE Turm – Frankfurt am Main

Known otherwise as the Johann Wolfgang Goethe University building, with a height of 116 meters and a volume of 160,000 m³, it became the tallest building demolished in Europe in just 10 seconds.

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March2017

Demolition of the "Bonn Center" in the city of Bonn

This project was also demolished with the help of dynamite after a 6-month preparation.
This building, which previously served as office space for various companies, had
a height of 60 meters and a volume of 120,000 m³.

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