What Weidinger does

Weidinger GmbH is a German B2B distributor and manufacturer of supplies for the electronics production industry, headquartered in Gernlinden, Bavaria, and operating continuously since its founding in 1948/1949. The company runs a self-service, multi-language e-commerce storefront at weidinger.eu carrying more than 75,000 products from over 150 third-party brands — spanning soldering technology (JBC, Weller, ERSA, Hakko, Metcal, Thermaltronics, OKI, Plato), ESD protection, fume extraction, optical inspection, dispensing, robotics and automation, tools, workwear, PPE, cleanroom supplies, and PCB/component handling — alongside its proprietary SafeGuard private-label brand for ESD protection equipment. The platform ships to Germany, Austria, and internationally with free shipping thresholds and supports EUR/CHF pricing across DE/EN/FR/IT/NL/PL locales.

The business model is a transactionally driven, one-time-purchase B2B catalog reseller with no subscription or SaaS component; revenue is generated through per-unit pricing of catalog SKUs, and the storefront is supplemented by account-registration, order history, and a customer dashboard. Weidinger monetizes value-added services around the catalog, including custom ESD table-mat configuration, integrated OEM planning tools (Treston 3D workplace configurator, Tagarno microscope configurators), ESD and soldering training (on-site at customer sites, in Gernlinden, and online, including IPC-aligned and ESD specialist/coordinator curricula), repair and return handling, product testing, and technical consultation.

Operationally Weidinger is a privately held GmbH with 101-250 employees and more than 150,000 served customers across Europe and worldwide. Distribution is exclusively direct through the owned e-commerce storefront with no third-party reseller channels. The company holds TÜV Austria certification, Trusted Shops certification, GDPR compliance, and memberships in IPC, FED (Fachverband Elektronikdesign und -fertigung), and Bayern Innovativ; it is recognized by IHK München und Oberbayern as a certified apprenticeship provider. No public revenue is disclosed.

Name

Weidinger

Legal name

Weidinger GmbH

Website

https://weidinger.eu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1949

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Weidinger GmbH is a German B2B e-commerce distributor and manufacturer serving European electronics production customers with 75,000+ soldering, ESD, inspection, tooling, and consumable products across 150+ brands plus proprietary SafeGuard ESD equipment.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Gernlinden

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: Weidinger generates revenue through direct online sales of electronics manufacturing equipment, tools, ESD protection products, and consumables. Orders are placed via the e-commerce platform; prices are listed B2B (excluding VAT). The business serves business customers (B2B) in Europe and internationally, with free shipping thresholds indicating a transactional model. Revenue is primarily one-time product purchase driven, with no recurring subscription component apparent.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Weidinger is a B2B system supplier for electronics manufacturing, operating the weidinger.eu e-commerce platform to distribute more than 75,000 products from 150+ brands across soldering technology, ESD protection, fume extraction, optical inspection, dispensing technology, robotics and automation, tools, and consumables. The company also offers its proprietary SafeGuard ESD product line, ESD and soldering training services, custom ESD mat configuration, Treston 3D workplace configuration, and technical consulting for electronics production customers in Europe and internationally.

Product overview

Weidinger is a system supplier for electronics manufacturing and production, operating as a business-to-business e-commerce platform. The company offers over 75,000 products from more than 150 brands, serving over 150,000 satisfied customers. The product portfolio is organized around core categories including soldering technology (Löttechnik) featuring third-party brands JBC, WELLER, ERSA, THERMALTRONICS, HAKKO, METCAL, OKI, and PLATO; comprehensive ESD protection solutions under the proprietary SafeGuard sub-brand; hazardous substance extraction systems; optical inspection and lighting equipment; solders and soldering materials; precision dispensing technology; robotics and automation for electronics manufacturing; professional tools; industrial cleaning products; facility equipment; work clothing; personal protective equipment (PPE); cleanroom supplies; electric screw technology; PCB processing and handling; component processing; component storage solutions; and hygiene products. The company also provides value-added services including ESD training programs, soldering training, custom ESD table mat configuration, Treston 3D workplace configuration, Tagarno microscope configuration, ESD consulting and measurement services, repair and returns service, technical support, and product testing services. Weidinger positions itself as a one-stop system supplier for the entire electronics manufacturing value chain.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SafeGuard: The company's own brand for ESD protection products, including ESD mats, clothing, storage solutions, footwear, and measurement equipment for electrostatic discharge protection in electronics manufacturing.

Products and services

• Soldering Technology (Löttechnik) Complete soldering technology portfolio including stations, soldering and desoldering irons, tips, accessories, and consumables from multiple brands (JBC, Weller, ERSA, Thermaltronics, Hakko, Metcal, OKI, Plato) and the Weidinger brand, plus selective soldering systems. Targeted at electronics manufacturing professionals performing PCB assembly and rework.
• SafeGuard ESD Protection Proprietary Weidinger brand offering comprehensive ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) protection solutions including table mats, clothing, storage and transport containers, packaging materials, shoes, cleaning products, work equipment, personal grounding, measurement and testing equipment, tables, and partitioning systems. Designed for electronics production environments requiring ESD compliance.
• ESD-Schutz (ESD Protection Range) Comprehensive ESD protection product range covering floor coverings, clothing, storage and transport, packaging and shipping, chairs, shoes, cleaning, workplace equipment, personal grounding, measurement and testing technology, tables, partitioning walls, EPA access barriers, and ionizers for ESD-protected areas (EPA).
• Schadstoff-Absaugung (Hazardous Substance Extraction) Fume extraction systems for soldering smoke, laser smoke, fine dust, gases/vapors/odors, and emulsion mist, including extraction devices, extraction arms and hoses, capture elements, filters, and accessories for ULT extraction devices. Used in electronics production workplaces for worker safety and regulatory compliance.
• Optical Inspection and Lighting (Optische Inspektion und Beleuchtung) Inspection and illumination products including magnifying lamps, magnifiers, system lights, workstation lights, mounting and machine lights, ring lights, digital and video microscopes (Tagarno), stereo microscopes, lenses, monitors, tripods, and DAYLIGHT magnifying lamps for electronics manufacturing quality control.
• Lote und Lötenmittel (Solders and Soldering Materials) Soldering materials including bath solder, flux, flux paste, solder paste, solder paste mixers, solder wire and tin (lead-free and leaded), solder preforms, solid wire, thinner, flux pens, solder covering tapes, masks, dots, repair pens, temperature measuring strips, and SMD adhesives for electronics manufacturing.
• Dosiertechnik (Dispensing Technology) Precision dispensing equipment including dispensing bottles, devices and accessories, dispensing cartridges, dispensing needles, dispensing needle assortments, dispensing guns, manual dispensers, spiral mixers, and accessories (adapters, O-rings, plugs, caps) for electronics production.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• JBCcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorJBC is a leading brand in soldering technology (soldering stations, soldering and desoldering irons, tips, hot air nozzles, accessories) carried by Weidinger. The site features a dedicated JBC category with extensive sub-catalog and promotional banners for JBC products including the JBC Weidinger Edition BT-2BWA10 soldering station.
• WellercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWeller (Cooper Industries) is a major soldering technology brand distributed by Weidinger, including soldering stations, soldering irons, supply units, soldering tips, desoldering tips, hot air nozzles, accessories. Weidinger runs promotional campaigns for Weller products.
• ERSAcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorERSA is a German brand for soldering equipment, rework systems, and tips distributed by Weidinger. Categories include soldering/desoldering stations, solder baths, IR rework systems, and extensive tip series.
• HAKKOminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorJapanese soldering equipment brand HAKKO sold through Weidinger's catalog, including soldering stations, soldering irons, solder baths, and a wide range of tips and nozzles.
• METCALminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMETCAL soldering technology (smart heat technology) distributed by Weidinger, including soldering/desoldering stations, handpieces, stands, accessories, and tip series (STDC, SMTC, TATC, UFTC, CVC, MFT, PTTC, STTC, SSC).
• TrestoncoreTechnology or IntegrationWeidinger integrates Treston's 3D workplace configurator into its website, enabling customers to design ergonomic and ESD-compliant workstations interactively. Treston is a manufacturer of industrial workstations and storage systems.
• IPC — Association Connecting Electronics IndustriesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWeidinger is an IPC member, associating the company with global electronics manufacturing standards and best practices. IPC membership indicates alignment with industry quality benchmarks.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Bürklin GmbH & Co. KG: German B2B electronics specialist distributor headquartered in Munich, focused on components, tools, soldering, and lab supplies. Closest comparable to Weidinger in terms of customer focus, German-speaking market, B2B orientation, and product mix across soldering and electronics production supplies.
• Conrad Electronic: German-based broad-line electronics distributor serving both B2B and B2C with a comparable catalog breadth across soldering, tools, ESD, and measuring equipment. Direct competitor in the DACH market for multi-brand electronics manufacturing supplies with similar e-commerce-led distribution model.
• Distrelec: European B2B electronics and industrial MRO distributor owned by RS Group, serving the same electronics production customer base across the same geographies. Comparable breadth of 100k+ SKUs spanning soldering, ESD, tools, automation, and measurement.
• Reichelt Elektronik: German catalog and e-commerce electronics distributor with deep electronics components and tools assortment. Comparable in the DACH e-commerce channel, German-language-first orientation, and breadth of SKUs supplied to electronics manufacturing customers.
• Transfer Multisort Elektronik (TME): Poland-headquartered broad-line European electronics distributor with multi-language e-commerce and a comparable product mix covering soldering, tools, and production supplies. Comparable catalog-first B2B model serving European electronics manufacturers.

Broad incumbents

• RS Components (RS Group): Global MRO and electronics distributor (parent of Distrelec) with substantially larger enterprise tooling, EDI, and global procurement integrations. Overlaps with Weidinger's catalog but operates at significantly greater scale and broader category breadth.
• Farnell / element14 (Avnet): Global electronics distributor owned by Avnet, with multi-language European storefronts and strong enterprise procurement tooling. Directly overlaps with Weidinger's soldering/ESD/tools categories, but operates globally at meaningfully larger scale and with broader component selection.
• Digi-Key Electronics: U.S.-headquartered global electronic components distributor with millions of SKUs and one of the deepest catalogs in the industry. While its core is component distribution, the soldering/tooling/ESD categories overlap with Weidinger's served market at a fundamentally larger scale.
• Mouser Electronics: U.S.-headquartered global electronic components distributor with worldwide shipping and a catalog well into seven figures. Overlaps with Weidinger's soldering, tools, and electronics production supply categories, though Mouser's focus skews more toward component inventory than production supplies.
• Hoffmann Group: German industrial MRO and tooling specialist headquartered in Munich, providing tools, metrology, ESD/protective equipment, and workplace supplies across manufacturing. Overlaps with Weidinger's tools and facility-equipment categories at an industrial MRO rather than pure electronics-production angle.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

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Investors

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M&A

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