What Würth Industrie Service does

Würth Industrie Service GmbH & Co. KG, founded in 1999 as a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Würth Group and headquartered at the Industriepark Würth in Bad Mergentheim, Germany, supplies industrial customers with automated C-parts (indirect materials) management services spanning fasteners, MRO consumables, chemical-technical products, electrical components, tools, and workplace systems across a portfolio of more than 1.4 million articles. The core technology platform is the CPS® (C-Produkt-Service) system, which orchestrates replenishment through RFID-based two-bin Kanban, smart containers (iBin®), digital shelf displays (iDISPLAY, iTERMINAL), weight-triggered modules (iSCALE pal, iPALLET, iPLACER®), and automated ORSY®mat vending machines, with the Logistics.One platform launched in March 2026 extending the same architecture to line-side and final-meter supply.

The company sells exclusively to registered trade and business customers (Gewerbetreibende) via direct field sales organized by industry vertical, a B2B e-commerce storefront, 13 national branches plus four operating locations in Germany, and the WINWORK industrial supply network spanning more than 40 countries. Revenue derives from a mix of transaction-based product sales, subscription/recurring Kanban system revenue, and managed services tied to ORSY®mat dispensing, supplemented by custom and drawing-parts engineering; the in-house ISO/IEC 17025-accredited Prüflabor, sector-specific approvals (shipbuilding approval 2690/2020, Norsok M650, ISO 17782), and an SAP-integrated digital backbone anchor quality and enterprise integration.

Würth Industrie Service generated approximately €719 million in revenue in 2025 (Germany entity), employs over 1,800 people, and serves more than 20,000 industrial customers across verticals including automotive, construction machinery, transportation, renewable energy, agriculture, machinery and plant engineering, medical technology, and maritime. Recent strategic moves include the January 2026 acquisition of tagItron GmbH (Auto-ID/RFID), the Logistics.One platform launch, a 59,000-position automated high-bay warehouse expansion in 2024, and management board additions in sales and logistics; the company is part of the Würth Group, which posted record revenue of €20.7 billion in 2025.

Name

Würth Industrie Service

Legal name

Würth Industrie Service GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://wuerth-industrie.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Würth Industrie Service, a Würth Group subsidiary founded in 1999 and based in Bad Mergentheim, Germany, provides automated RFID-Kanban and vending-based C-parts management solutions to over 20,000 industrial customers across automotive, machinery, medical technology, maritime, and other manufacturing verticals, with FY2025 revenue of approximately €719 million.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial C-Parts Supply and Management

NAICS

Industrial Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (423840), Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods (423), Service Establishment Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (42385)

SIC

Wholesale-Machinery, Equipment & Supplies (5080), Wholesale-Professional & Commercial Equipment & Supplies (5040), Wholesale-Industrial Machinery & Equipment (5084)

akta.pro primary industry

Ambient General Merchandise Warehousing (Dry Storage) (TLAIACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Value-Added Warehousing Services (Kitting, Labeling, Repack, Light Assembly) (TLALAAAL), E-commerce Fulfillment & Omnichannel Logistics (Pick/Pack/Returns) (TLAIAAAD), Industrial Manufacturing & Heavy Industry (TLAIALAK)

Keywords

• C-parts management
• Industrial supply services
• RFID Kanban systems
• Fastener distribution
• MRO procurement

Headquarters

HQ city

Bad Mergentheim

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. C-Parts Product Sales: Sale of connection elements (fasteners), MRO products (maintenance, repair, operations), and indirect materials. Product portfolio includes over 1,400,000 articles covering fasteners, operating supplies, technical industry assortment, chemical-technical products, electrical components, tools, and workplace systems. Sales model includes direct online ordering and field sales support.
2. Kanban System Solutions: RFID-based Kanban systems including containers, shelving, software and monitoring. Revenue from system setup, containers, RFID equipment, and ongoing replenishment through just-in-time delivery model.
3. Automated Dispensing (ORSY®mat): Automated vending machines and dispensing systems for MRO articles. Revenue from machine provision, configuration, and continuous consumables supply.
4. Custom/Special Parts: Customer-specific special parts and drawing parts developed and manufactured according to customer specifications. Includes technical consultation, testing documentation and series supply.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Würth Industrie Service provides integrated C-parts management for industrial customers, supplying over 1.4 million articles (fasteners, MRO items, technical and chemical products, tools, workplace systems) through RFID-based Kanban systems, automated dispensing machines, and just-in-time replenishment logistics. It operates a European logistics center in Bad Mergentheim and sells exclusively to trade/business customers (Gewerbetreibende) via direct field sales, an e-shop, and a network of national branches.

Product overview

Würth Industrie Service operates as a C-parts management specialist offering a platform-plus-modules architecture under the CPS® (C-Produkt-Service) brand. The core platform encompasses automated supply solutions including RFID-Kanban, ORSY®mat vending machines, and various digital display systems (iBin, iDISPLAY, iTERMINAL). Supporting modules include weighing technologies (iSCALE pal), pallet systems, and specialized industry solutions (CPS®Maritim, CPS®Medical, CPS®AGRICULTURE, CPS®MACHINERY). The company manages a portfolio of over 1.4 million articles spanning fasteners, MRO products, chemicals, and technical specialties, supported by an accredited testing laboratory and engineering services. Recent additions include Logistics.One for integrated supply chain management and Final Meter for workplace delivery optimization.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CPS® (C-Produkt-Service): Modular C-parts management solutions brand under which various industry-specific solutions operate
• CPS®Maritim
• CPS®Medical
• CPS®MACHINERY
• CPS®AGRICULTURE
• ORSY®
• W.TEC®
• WINWORK®
• Logistics.One
• Final Meter

Products and services

• CPS® (C-Produkt-Service) Modular C-parts management system providing automated, efficient supply of production materials, consumables, and operating supplies for industrial customers via various supply concepts including Kanban, vending machines, and RFID technology.
• RFID-Kanban Automatic just-in-time replenishment of production materials using a two-container system with RFID technology for real-time inventory tracking and demand signaling, for industrial production sites.
• ORSY®mat Vending machine systems for secure storage, dispensing and automated replenishment of MRO articles, serving as the backbone of decentralized material management at customer sites.
• Logistics.One Connected logistics platform for industrial parts supply combining connected logistics, automated supply solutions, and comprehensive supply chain management for industrial customers.
• Final Meter Supply solution for automated material provision directly at the workplace, optimizing last-meter logistics in production environments.
• iBin® Intelligent Kanban Container Intelligent Kanban container with integrated sensor technology for automatic replenishment signaling and inventory monitoring at production sites.
• iDISPLAY & CPS®MOBILE Digital display systems providing real-time information on articles, fill levels, availability, storage locations, and upcoming refills directly at the point of use in production.
• iTERMINAL Digital interaction point at Kanban shelving providing real-time information retrieval and digital shelving content management, enabling complete digitalization of Kanban shelves.
• iSCALE pal Pallet weighing system using sensor-controlled scale combined with Euro pallet for automated material requirement reporting based on weight changes.
• CPS®miLOGISTICS RFID-Kanban system for non-Würth product groups, enabling supplier integration and extending proven RFID-Kanban benefits to external goods categories.
• CPS®miSELF Supply system integrating C-parts, standard parts, special parts including non-Würth products and A and B parts with different procurement processes.
• CPS®KANBAN flex Modular Kanban shelving with up to 1,000 kg load capacity, available in mobile versions, with RFID-Kanban capability for industrial production environments.
• Prüflabor (Accredited Testing Laboratory) In-house accredited testing laboratory accredited for over 80 standard-compliant procedures covering testing of fastening technology and connection elements, operating as an official independent testing facility.
• Engineering Service Technical engineering services including customer-specific development projects, knowledge management, and technical application consulting for industrial customers.
• Custom Special Parts Customer-specific special parts and drawing parts developed and manufactured according to customer specifications, including technical consultation, testing documentation, and series supply.
• CPS®Maritim Industry-specific solution for maritime and shipbuilding industry with certified products meeting shipbuilding approval 2690/2020, corrosion-resistant fasteners and decentralized supply solutions.
• CPS®Medical Industry-specific solution for medical technology with specialized product range meeting regulatory requirements, RFID-Kanban integration, and accredited testing laboratory services.
• CPS®MACHINERY Industry-specific solution for mechanical and plant engineering with comprehensive C-parts portfolio, specialized key account support, and technical consulting services.
• CPS®AGRICULTURE Industry-specific solution for agricultural machinery including corrosion-resistant fasteners, custom drawing parts, and specialized supply systems for farming equipment manufacturers.
• W.TEC® Product Series Product series brand for specialized technical products in the C-parts portfolio, covering technical industry assortment and chemical-technical products.
• ORSY® Regalsysteme (Shelving Systems) Modular shelving systems for organized storage and management of C-parts with configurable layouts for various industrial applications.
• iPLACER® Battery-powered module for automated C-parts reordering in production, at the workplace, in assembly, logistics, or maintenance environments.
• CAD Database (KIM CADClick) High-quality CAD data in various detail levels and file formats for 2D and 3D applications, available for free download through KIM CADClick partnership for engineering customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 50,000 delivery positions per year for major customers like STILL
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature15 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• tagItron GmbHcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2026Acquired effective January 1, 2026. tagItron specializes in Auto-ID and RFID technologies as well as digitalization and automation of processes along complex industrial value chains. Strengthens Würth Industrie Service's technological competence and future viability of its service portfolio.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Würth Industrie (Switzerland / WINWORK affiliates): Direct WINWORK affiliates operate the same C-parts management model across other European countries, offering the most directly comparable business in terms of RFID Kanban systems, ORSYmat vending, and CPS® vertical solutions. Operates as sister company under the Würth-Gruppe.
• Bossard Holding AG: Swiss-headquartered fastener and smart factory logistics specialist, the closest direct competitor in Europe. Offers Bossard Smart Factory Logistics with RFID Kanban-based C-parts management, vending machines, and assembly services to industrial customers in similar verticals.

Peers

• Fastenal Company:

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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