Wehrle-Werk
Wehrle-Werk AG was a German industrial services and technology company offering grate-fired boiler maintenance for waste-to-energy plants and Biomembrat® biomembrane water treatment for industrial clients, primarily in DACH markets, now absorbed by ANDRITZ and Ovive respectively.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1860
- HeadquartersEmmendingen, Germany
- Headcount251–500
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
Wehrle-Werk firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Wehrle-Werk
- Legal name
- WEHRLE-WERK AG
- Website
- https://wehrle-werk.de
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1860
- Operating status
- Acquired
- Headcount range
- 251–500 employees
- Short description
- Wehrle-Werk AG was a German industrial services and technology company offering grate-fired boiler maintenance for waste-to-energy plants and Biomembrat® biomembrane water treatment for industrial clients, primarily in DACH markets, now absorbed by ANDRITZ and Ovive respectively.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Wehrle-Werk industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Industrial environmental services (waste-to-energy and water treatment)
- NAICS
- Sewage Treatment Facilities (221320), Solid Waste Combustors and Incinerators (562213), Waste Management and Remediation Services (562)
- SIC
- Water Supply (4941), Chemicals & Allied Products (2800)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Water & Wastewater Treatment Plant Equipment (Clarifiers, Aeration, Membrane Systems) (IMAHAEAJ)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Water Treatment & Process Specialty Chemicals (IMAEABAN), Sludge/Biosolids Handling & Treatment Facilities Construction (IMAFAGAJ)
Keywords
Where Wehrle-Werk is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Emmendingen
- HQ country
- Germany
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices2 records
Markets served
Wehrle-Werk business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain
Revenue model
- Boiler and Grate Services: Service revenue from inspection, repair, and modernization of grate-fired boilers for waste-incineration and waste-to-energy plants in German-speaking markets
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels2 records
Wehrle-Werk product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Wehrle-Werk AG provided specialized industrial services and technology in two domains: (1) inspection, repair, and modernization of grate-fired boilers for waste-incineration and waste-to-energy plants, primarily serving operators in the DACH region; and (2) industrial water treatment based on its proprietary Biomembrat® biomembrane technology. Following the 2025-2026 divestitures, the water treatment activities have been integrated into Ovive, and the boiler and grate service business has been absorbed by ANDRITZ.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Biomembrat: Proprietary biomembrane technology used in water treatment activities, now transferred to Ovive following the acquisition.
Products and services
- Biomembrat® Technology
Companies that use Wehrle-Werk
Customer profileSegments2 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
Wehrle-Werk technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature2 records
Wehrle-Werk partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.
- OvivecoreOvive acquired the water treatment activities of WEHRLE-Werk AG. The integration ensures continuity of services, teams, and Biomembrat® technology while maintaining the same standards in quality and performance. Wehrle-Werk AG became part of the Ovive group.
- ANDRITZcoreANDRITZ acquired selected assets from Wehrle-Werk AG's boiler and grate service business in November 2025, integrating Wehrle's specialists and technical expertise into its existing Emmendingen operations. ANDRITZ opened a new service hub in Germany to enhance service capabilities for grate-fired boilers in waste-incineration and waste-to-energy segments, expanding local presence and service capacity across German-speaking markets for environmental waste utilization plants.
Scale indicators1 record
Wehrle-Werk competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Ecolab (Nalco Water): Global water treatment chemicals and services provider competing in industrial process water and reuse markets where Biomembrat®-style membrane and treatment solutions are sold.
- ANDRITZ: Global pulp, paper and energy equipment group that acquired Wehrle's boiler and grate service assets in November 2025 and operates the new Emmendingen service hub for waste-to-energy boiler maintenance.
- Veolia Water Technologies: Global water treatment technology and services provider with membrane, process water and industrial reuse capabilities that directly overlap with Biomembrat® applications.
- SUEZ Water Technologies & Solutions: Major industrial water and process water solutions provider with membrane and specialty chemical offerings overlapping with Wehrle's water treatment business.
- Hitachi Zosen Inova: Global EPC and services provider for waste-to-energy plants, including grate technology, servicing many of the same DACH and European operators that Wehrle's boiler service group supported.
- Valmet: Finnish process technology and services group with energy and environmental service lines that overlap with waste-to-energy boiler maintenance and recovery services.
- Babcock & Wilcox: Established boiler and emissions control technology provider with waste-to-energy and industrial steam boiler service offerings comparable to Wehrle's grate service portfolio.
Direct peers
- Ovive: French industrial water and wastewater treatment group that acquired Wehrle-Werk's water treatment activities, including Biomembrat® technology, in November 2025; now the operating parent of the Wehrle water business.
- Koch Membrane Systems: Specialist membrane manufacturer serving industrial water and process water reuse, directly comparable to Biomembrat® in technology category and end-market.
- Martin GmbH für Umwelt- und Energietechnik: German specialist in grate-fired combustion technology for waste-to-energy plants, competing head-to-head with Wehrle's grate service franchise in DACH.
Market position
Customer concentration
Wehrle-Werk social profiles
Digital presenceWehrle-Werk financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Wehrle-Werk leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles2 records
Wehrle-Werk funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Wehrle-Werk M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Wehrle-Werk
What does Wehrle-Werk do?
Wehrle-Werk AG provided specialized industrial services and technology in two domains: (1) inspection, repair, and modernization of grate-fired boilers for waste-incineration and waste-to-energy plants, primarily serving operators in the DACH region; and (2) industrial water treatment based on its proprietary Biomembrat® biomembrane technology. Following the 2025-2026 divestitures, the water treatment activities have been integrated into Ovive, and the boiler and grate service business has been absorbed by ANDRITZ.
Is Wehrle-Werk a public or private company?
Wehrle-Werk is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently acquired.
When was Wehrle-Werk founded?
Wehrle-Werk was founded in 1860. It employs 251 to 500 people.
Where is Wehrle-Werk based?
Wehrle-Werk is headquartered in Emmendingen, Germany, in the Europe region.
How does Wehrle-Werk make money?
One revenue line is on record: boiler and Grate Services.
Who are Wehrle-Werk's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Ecolab (Nalco Water), ANDRITZ, Veolia Water Technologies, SUEZ Water Technologies & Solutions, Hitachi Zosen Inova, Valmet and Babcock & Wilcox. Direct peers are Ovive, Koch Membrane Systems and Martin GmbH für Umwelt- und Energietechnik.
Does Wehrle-Werk have an API?
No public API is recorded for Wehrle-Werk.
What industry is Wehrle-Werk in?
Wehrle-Werk's product category is Industrial environmental services (waste-to-energy and water treatment). Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAHAEAJ, Water & Wastewater Treatment Plant Equipment (Clarifiers, Aeration, Membrane Systems), with a secondary code of IMAEABAN, Water Treatment & Process Specialty Chemicals. Its NAICS code is 221320 and its SIC code is 4941.