Wöhr

What Wöhr does

WÖHR Autoparksysteme GmbH is a privately-held German manufacturer of space-saving parking systems, headquartered in Friolzheim, Germany, and founded in 1902. The company designs, manufactures, and installs mechanical, semi-automatic, and fully automatic parking systems for both cars and bicycles, addressing urban land scarcity through a deep product portfolio spanning entry-level stackers, modular puzzle systems, and fully automated high-rack towers. Core product families include Parklift (mechanical stackers up to three levels), Combilift/Combiparker (semi-automatic modular systems storing up to 31 vehicles), Parksafe/Levelparker (fully automatic systems using central vertical lifts), Multiparker (high-rack automated storage up to 50 levels, with models 710–760), Slimparker/Crossparker (slim-format towers and shafts), and WÖHR Bikesafe (an automated bicycle garage offering up to 128 spaces with ~16-second retrieval times). All car systems can be equipped with EV charging points, and the Multiparker 740 directly supports platform-level charging.

The company's revenue model is predominantly project-based, B2B sales of custom-configured systems to real estate developers, commercial property owners, municipal and public-sector clients, healthcare facilities, and heritage-conversion projects, supplemented by aftermarket services including 24/7 hotline support and ongoing maintenance. Distribution is conducted via direct enterprise sales and an international sales network of representatives, with a complementary BIMObject distribution channel for architects and planners and a proprietary Virtual City platform for scenario visualization. Pricing is fully custom per project and not publicly disclosed. WÖHR serves international markets with documented projects in Germany, Spain, Norway, and Austria, and operates with 251–500 employees under the leadership of CEO Markus Hofheinz and Managing Directors Jens Niepelt and Axel Petrak. The company is a GmbH (private limited company) with no public listing, no disclosed venture or private equity ownership, and no publicly disclosed revenue figures.

Name

Wöhr

Legal name

WÖHR Autoparksysteme GmbH

Website

https://woehr.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1902

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Wöhr is a German manufacturer, founded in 1902, of mechanical, semi-automatic, and fully automatic car and bicycle parking systems serving real estate developers, commercial property owners, and public-sector clients across Europe and international markets through project-based B2B sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Automated Parking Systems

NAICS

Parking Lots and Garages (812930)

SIC

Services-Automotive Repair, Services & Parking (7500)

akta.pro primary industry

Off-Street Parking Facilities Operations (Garages, Lots, Park-and-Ride) (TLAJAIAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Smart Parking Technology Platforms (Occupancy Sensors, Guidance, Reservations, Analytics) (TLAJAIAC), Parking Facility Operations (Garages, Lots, On-/Off-Street) (BPABAKAA)

Keywords

• Automated parking systems
• Mechanical car parking
• Stack parking systems
• Bicycle parking systems
• Parking system manufacturer

Headquarters

HQ city

Friolzheim

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

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. Parking System Sales and Installation: WÖHR generates revenue through the sale, installation, and commissioning of mechanical, semi-automatic, and fully automatic parking systems for residential, commercial, and municipal projects. Revenue is project-based with custom configurations per installation.
2. Aftermarket Services and Maintenance: The company provides 24/7 hotline support and likely offers ongoing maintenance, repair, and modernization services for installed systems.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Wöhr Autoparksysteme GmbH designs, manufactures, and installs space-saving parking systems for cars and bicycles, ranging from mechanical stackers (Parklift) and semi-automatic modular systems (Combilift, Combiparker) to fully automatic high-rack storage towers (Multiparker, Parksafe, Levelparker, Slimparker), plus automated bicycle parking (Bikesafe, Bike-Parking-Lift). All car parking systems can be fitted with electric charging points.

Product overview

Wöhr Autoparksysteme GmbH offers a comprehensive portfolio of parking systems for cars and bicycles. The product lineup includes mechanical parking systems (Parklift series - stackers that double or triple parking spaces), semi-automatic parking solutions (Combilift, Combiparker - modular systems for stacking and moving vehicles closer together), fully automatic parking systems (Parksafe, Levelparker, Multiparker - where the parking place comes to the driver via vertical lifts and rack systems), and bicycle parking systems (Bikesafe and Bike-Parking-Lift). The systems range from simple two-car stackers to high-rise automated parking towers accommodating hundreds of vehicles, with various configurations including tower, pit, and shaft versions. All car parking systems can be fitted with electric charging points.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Parklift Series (Mechanical Stacking Systems) Mechanical dependent and independent parking systems that stack vehicles on two or three levels without or with minimal pit depth, suited for underground car parks, outdoor installation, and low-ceiling applications.
• Combilift Series (Semi-Automatic Modular Systems) Semi-automatic modular parking systems that store vehicles on up to three levels and up to four rows behind each other, using lifting and sliding platforms. Models include 542, 543, 551, 542 MR, 543 MR, and 552 MR.
• Combiparker 560 Semi-automatic parking system with a variable parking-space concept for the mobility of the future, emphasizing maximum land conservation, also usable as a museum display wall.
• Parking Platforms (503, 601) and Turntable 505 Flat, longitudinally shifting parking platforms (503, 601) and turntables (505) that maximize available space, improve user comfort, and resolve maneuvering restrictions.
• Multiparker Series (Fully Automatic High-Rack Storage) Fully automatic high-rack storage parking systems using lifts, shuttles, and storage/retrieval units across multiple parking levels. Models include 710 (4-8 levels), 720 (up to 50 levels), 730, 740 (narrow/long floor plans), 750 (concrete structure, up to 30 levels), and 760 (pallet-less high-rack).
• Parksafe Series (Fully Automatic Tower/Shaft Systems) Fully automatic parking systems with a central vertical lift that automatically transports cars to parking places using storage rack towers, pits, or combined configurations. Models include 580, 582, and 583.
• Levelparker Series (Fully Automatic Puzzle Systems) Fully automated systems where cars are slid and glided closer together like a puzzle on multiple levels without additional ramps or driveways, with EV-charging on parking platforms. Models include 570 and 590.
• Slimparker 557 (Tower and Shaft) and Crossparker 558 Slim automatic parking systems available as tower or shaft variants, with Crossparker 558 extending Slimparker 557 in width for additional flexibility in unusual floor plans.
• WÖHR Bikesafe Intelligent automated bicycle parking garage offering up to 128 spaces across up to eight parking levels, theft-proof and protected from vandalism, with retrieval time of approximately 16 seconds and 24/7 unmanned operation.
• Bike-Parking-Lift Bicycle lifter that pulls bikes into a horizontal parking position, providing space-efficient bicycle storage with optimized comfort.
• Aftermarket Services and 24/7 Hotline Support 24/7 hotline support, maintenance, repair, and modernization services for installed Wöhr parking systems.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 50 parking levels achievable with Multiparker 720
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• MCube – Munich Cluster for the Future of MobilityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWÖHR participates in MCube speaker series on parking and mobility innovation, contributing to industry dialogue on urban future solutions.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Boomerang Systems: Provider of robotic and automated parking solutions for real estate developers. Comparable automated parking technology focus though smaller-scale installed base than Wöhr.
• Unitronics (Unitronics Building Solutions): Provider of automated parking systems and building automation solutions with growing European presence. Comparable product offering but broader portfolio spanning smart building controls beyond parking alone.

Broad incumbents

• HÖRMANN (Hörmann Group): Large German industrial group with broad portfolio including industrial doors, loading technology, and parking systems. Broader incumbent serving similar real estate and commercial customers but with much wider product range beyond parking only.

Direct peers

• Klaus Multiparking: German manufacturer of automated and semi-automatic parking systems offering stackers, combi-lifts, and fully automatic systems. Closest direct competitor to Wöhr with overlapping product categories and similar B2B developer/municipal customer base in Germany.
• Lödige Industries: German-headquartered manufacturer of elevators, material handling, and automated parking systems. Competes directly with Wöhr in the fully automatic parking segment and shares the European real estate developer customer profile.
• Sotefin Parking: Italian manufacturer of automated and mechanical parking systems (Puzzle Parking, Rotary Parking) with strong European installed base. Direct competitor in semi-automatic and rotary-style parking solutions targeting urban developers.
• CityLift Parking: US-based designer and manufacturer of automated parking systems including stackers and puzzle systems. Comparable product architecture and target customers (real estate developers, architects), serving primarily the North American market.
• Park Plus: Manufacturer of automated parking systems including mechanical stackers, lifts, and rotary systems serving commercial and residential developers. Direct peer in automated parking product category with comparable B2B GTM motion.
• Robotic Parking Systems: Manufacturer of large-scale automated parking garages using robotic shuttle and lift technology. Comparable high-density automated parking offering, though typically at larger scale for hospitality, residential, and mixed-use developments.
• Skyline Parking AG: Swiss manufacturer of automated parking systems and parking lifts. Direct competitor in the European premium automated parking segment with similar engineering depth and project-based B2B sales model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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