WIWA

What WIWA does

WIWA Wilhelm Wagner GmbH & Co. KG is a privately held, family-owned German industrial equipment manufacturer founded in Lahnau, Germany, operating for over 75 years in painting, coating, and material-handling technologies. The company designs and builds pumps, dosing systems, and integrated coating lines 'Made in Germany' across four product families: (1) Protective Coatings systems (DUOMIX 2K/3K series, FLEXIMIX, HERKULES GX, Professional Classic/GX, Phoenix GX, ELAN M/XL, and Passive Fire Protection variants); (2) Injection and Building Protection equipment (INJECT ND, HD 1-5, 2K variants, GUARD) used for crack sealing and waterproofing; (3) Extrusion and Material Handling systems (VULKAN GX, DOSYS B/M/XL, low-pressure pumps, 4-ball pumps, oil pumps); and (4) System Integration solutions combining these components into automated or semi-automated lines. The underlying technology is precision pneumatic and hydraulic pumping with force-controlled 2K and 3K material mixing, stainless-steel material-carrying components, and ATEX/IECEx certification for hazardous-area operation.

The business model is B2B capital-equipment sales on a quotation basis through a master-distributor network — WIWA LLC in Alger, Ohio serves as the exclusive North American master distributor covering the USA and Canada, supplemented by a worldwide distributor footprint for Europe and Asia. Customers span industrial protective coatings contractors (tunnel, canal, tank, infrastructure), building-protection and waterproofing specialists, automotive manufacturers (e.g., AUMO GmbH for automated windshield bonding), nuclear-facility maintenance contractors (e.g., KeMa Bautenschutz at Gundremmingen), steel-pipe manufacturers (e.g., Mannesmann Großrohr), machine builders, and emerging hydrogen-mobility integrators. WIWA monetizes primarily through hardware sales with related accessories (tank agitators, injection guns/lances, PU GUN 4040) and supported by technical brochures, spare-parts catalogs, repair manuals, and equipment-recommendation services delivered through its website, wiwausa.com. The company is led by Managing Directors Peter Turczak and Malte Weber, with Jeffrey Wold operating in US leadership. Certifying bodies include ATEX (zones 0 and 1), IECEx, and Bureau Veritas, and WIWA holds membership in the German Mechanical Engineering Industry Association (VDMA).

Name

WIWA

Legal name

WIWA Wilhelm Wagner GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://wiwausa.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1950

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

WIWA is a family-owned German manufacturer of industrial coating, injection, and material-handling equipment (pumps, 2K/3K dosing systems, automated lines) sold B2B to construction, infrastructure, automotive, nuclear, and hydrogen-mobility customers through a worldwide master-distributor network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Coating and Injection Equipment

NAICS

Measuring, Dispensing, and Other Pumping Equipment Manufacturing (333914), Pump and Compressor Manufacturing (33391)

SIC

Misc Industrial & Commercial Machinery & Equipment (3590)

akta.pro primary industry

Water Systems & Treatment (Pumps/Boilers/Water Heaters/Filtration) (IMAIABAK)

Keywords

• Industrial coating equipment
• Injection pumps systems
• Material handling equipment
• Protective coating systems
• 2K mixing technology

Headquarters

HQ city

Alger

HQ country

Algeria

HQ region

Africa

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Equipment Sales: Sale of pumps, coating systems, injection equipment, and accessories for protective coatings, building protection, and material handling. Equipment ranges from portable injectors to large automated coating systems. Revenue is generated through direct sales and distributor networks.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

WIWA manufactures and supplies industrial pumps, coating systems, and material handling equipment used for decorative and protective surface coatings, building protection (crack injection and waterproofing), and extrusion/adhesive dispensing. The company produces a complete product range from portable injection units to fully automated multi-pump production lines, engineered for processing highly viscous 2K and 3K materials in industries including infrastructure, automotive manufacturing, construction, and nuclear facility maintenance. Equipment is built at the company's Lahnau, Germany headquarters and sold through WIWA LLC (North America) and a global distributor network.

Product overview

WIWA manufactures industrial coating, injection, and material handling equipment 'Made in Germany' at its facility in Lahnau. The product portfolio consists of four main categories: (1) Protective Coatings including the DUOMIX series (230 Mini, 270 GX, 333 GX, HX, PU 540, PU HX), FLEXIMIX series (1, 1 ND, 2 variants), HERKULES GX series, Professional Classic/GX, Phoenix GX, ELAN M/XL, and 2K Glass Flake System for decorative and protective surface coating applications; (2) Injection/Building Protection featuring INJECT pumps (ND 1, HD 1-5, 2K variants, 333 GX, GUARD) for crack injection, waterproofing, and construction repair; (3) Extrusion/Material Handling including VULKAN GX pumps, DOSYS dosing systems (B, M, XL), LOW PRESSURE PUMPS, 4-Ball Pumps, and OIL PUMPS; and (4) System Integration solutions combining multiple products into automated or semi-automated systems. The accessories portfolio includes pneumatic and electric tank agitators, hand agitators, injection guns, injection lances, and PU GUN 4040. The products process materials including paints, coatings, polyurethane, polyurea, epoxy resins, and injection resins for applications in tunnel construction, automotive manufacturing, nuclear facility maintenance, waterproofing, and fire protection.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• WIWA Profit: Product line for protective coatings systems
• WIWA Effective
• WIWA Phoenix GX
• WIWA Professional Classic
• WIWA Professional GX
• WIWA Herkules GX
• WIWA VULKAN GX
• WIWA DUOMIX
• WIWA FLEXIMIX
• WIWA DOSYS
• WIWA INJECT
• WIWA ELAN

Products and services

• WIWA 2K Glass Flake System Two-component glass flake coating system used by industrial contractors and infrastructure operators for protective surface applications on steel and concrete.
• WIWA DUOMIX 230 Mini Compact two-component (2K) coating system designed for smaller protective coating applications where portability and ease of use are priorities.
• WIWA DUOMIX 270 GX Two-component (2K) coating system with GX technology for industrial protective coating applications.
• WIWA DUOMIX 333 GX Larger-capacity two-component (2K) coating system for large-area industrial coatings, also usable as a three-component (3K) system. Used for processing epoxy resin-based materials in industrial applications such as steel pipe coating.
• WIWA DUOMIX HX High-performance two-component (2K) coating system with HX designation for demanding industrial protective coating tasks.
• WIWA DUOMIX PU 540 Polyurethane coating system with heated 95-liter containers and feed pumps, designed for fire protection coating of assets such as hydrogen tanks.
• WIWA FLEXIMIX 1 Flexible mixing system for industrial protective coating applications requiring adaptable mixing configurations.
• WIWA FLEXIMIX 1 ND Non-dilution variant of the WIWA FLEXIMIX 1 flexible mixing system for industrial coating applications.
• WIWA HERKULES GX Heavy-duty GX coating system designed for large-scale protective coating operations across industrial and infrastructure projects.
• WIWA HERKULES GX PFP Passive fire protection configuration of the WIWA HERKULES GX coating system for industrial fire safety coating applications.
• WIWA Professional Classic Classic professional-grade coating system for surface protection applications in industrial environments.
• WIWA Professional GX Professional-grade GX coating system for industrial protective coatings applications.
• WIWA Phoenix GX Protective coating system with GX designation used in industrial coating applications.
• WIWA Profit Entry-level protective coating system used by industrial contractors for surface coating applications.
• WIWA Effective Protective coating system for industrial surface coating applications.
• WIWA ELAN M Medium-sized coating system for industrial protective coating work.
• WIWA INJECT ND 1 Compact injection pump designed for building protection applications including crack injection and waterproofing, featuring easy adjustment and low air consumption.
• WIWA INJECT HD 2 Heavy-duty injection pump featuring easy transport and adjustable injection pressure, ATEX-compliant, used for crack injection and waterproofing in building protection and construction repair.
• WIWA INJECT 2K 14025 GX Two-component injection system with fast commissioning, large material inlets, and high mixing accuracy, used for crack sealing and waterproofing in construction and infrastructure projects (e.g., nuclear facility dewatering).
• WIWA INJECT 333 GX Large-capacity two-component injection system for building protection and foundation waterproofing projects.
• WIWA VULKAN GX Precision pump for extrusion and material handling applications, featuring uniform material flow with low pulsation, precise results, and continuous operation. Used for adhesive bonding in automotive manufacturing.
• WIWA DOSYS M Medium-sized dosing system with simple operation and explosion-proof pneumatic control for precise conveying and dispensing of two-component materials in production applications.
• WIWA DOSYS B Dosing system for precision material dispensing in industrial production environments.
• WIWA DOSYS XL Extra-large dosing system for higher-volume industrial material dispensing applications.
• WIWA Low Pressure Pumps GX Low pressure pump systems for industrial material handling applications.
• WIWA 4-Ball Pumps Four-ball pump technology systems for industrial material handling and dispensing applications.
• WIWA Oil Pumps Pump systems designed for industrial oil handling applications.
• Semi-automated Continuous Coating Line Semi-automated system designed for continuous protective coating operations, integrating pumps, material handling, and dispense heads into a production line configuration.
• 2K Coating System in Container Complete two-component (2K) coating system housed in a container for mobile industrial coating operations.

Quantifiable outcome

• The dewatering project at the Gundremmingen nuclear power plant was completed in just under two years over two days of actual injection work in summer 2023
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• AUMO GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2020Collaboration with AUMO GmbH (Saxony) for automated windshield bonding systems. AUMO focuses on automation and specialized machine design. Two WIWA VULKAN pumps feed material to AUMO's robotic cells for automotive windshield bonding applications.
• Zeulenrodaer Sonderanlagen GmbH & Co. KGcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2020Partnership for automated windshield bonding project. Zeulenrodaer Sonderanlagen provides automatic piston dispensers integrated with WIWA pump systems for precise adhesive application in automotive manufacturing.
• EMS-EFTECcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 October 2020Swiss manufacturer of EFBOND DA 280 1K polyurethane adhesive. Material supplied for automated windshield bonding project. WIWA VULKAN pumps meter this adhesive through the automated dispensing system.
• FREESEcoreTechnology or IntegrationMaterial manufacturer providing 2K PU combination resin for injection applications. FREESE's injection resin is tested to KTW and DIN EN 1504-5 standards for elastic crack filling in both dry and water-bearing cracks.
• Verband Deutscher Maschinen- und Anlagenbau e.V. (VDMA)minorOthersIndustry association membership. VDMA is the German Mechanical Engineering Industry Association, representing companies in the machinery and equipment manufacturing sector.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Sulzer Ltd. Sulzer is a major Swiss industrial pump and process equipment manufacturer with broad application across chemicals, water, and oil & gas. While much larger and broader in scope than WIWA, Sulzer competes in some industrial pumping applications where WIWA's VULKAN and DOSYS pumps are deployed.
• Putzmeister Holding GmbH: Putzmeister is a German manufacturer of concrete pumps, mortar machines, and industrial thick-matter handling equipment. Comparable to WIWA in thick-film/mortar pumping and industrial construction equipment, though Putzmeister is much larger and focuses on concrete placement.
• Binks (Carlisle Fluid Technologies): Binks, now part of Carlisle Fluid Technologies, manufactures industrial spray finishing and fluid handling equipment. Comparable to WIWA in spray coating and finishing applications, though Binks operates at larger scale as part of a diversified industrial portfolio.

Others

• Hilti AG: Hilti is a Liechtenstein-based manufacturer of construction tools, anchors, and direct fastening systems with adjacent equipment lines for concrete and structural applications. Comparable customer overlap with WIWA's construction and injection segments though Hilti focuses on different product categories.
• Sika AG: Sika is a Swiss specialty chemicals company producing concrete admixtures, sealants, adhesives, and waterproofing systems. Adjacent to WIWA's INJECT and building protection customer base, as Sika's resins are often applied with WIWA injection equipment in waterproofing and crack repair applications.

Direct peers

• Nordson Corporation: Nordson manufactures precision dispensing and test equipment for adhesives, coatings, and sealants across industrial markets. Overlaps with WIWA's DOSYS dosing systems, INJECT equipment, and automated bonding applications, particularly in automotive and electronics manufacturing.
• J. Wagner GmbH: Wagner is a German-based manufacturer of coating application equipment including airless sprayers, electrostatic systems, and powder coating. Directly competes with WIWA in industrial coating pumps and 2K/3K mixing systems with similar German engineering heritage and target customers.
• Graco Inc. Graco is a global leader in fluid handling equipment including pumps, spray, and dispensing systems for industrial and contractor applications. Directly comparable to WIWA's protective coatings, injection, and material handling pump lines, though Graco operates at significantly greater scale with broader product breadth.
• SAMES KREMLIN (Kremlin Rexson): SAMES KREMLIN is a French manufacturer of spray, dispensing, and mixing equipment for paints, adhesives, and sealants. Direct competitor to WIWA's DUOMIX and FLEXIMIX product lines serving protective coatings and industrial finishing customers.

Emerging players

• Düspohl Maschinenbau GmbH: Düspohl is a German specialist in profile wrapping and surface finishing machinery for the wood and construction materials industry. A smaller German engineering peer with similar industrial coatings and material handling equipment focus, though serving a different primary end-market.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/wiwalp
• Facebookfacebook.com/wiwausa
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/wiwallc

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about WIWA