Woerner automation technology

What Woerner automation technology does

Wörner Automatisierungstechnik GmbH is a privately held German industrial automation component manufacturer headquartered in Denkendorf, Baden-Württemberg, focused narrowly on stopping and positioning modules used in factory conveyor and assembly lines. Its product catalog covers pneumatic and electric stoppers (damped and undamped), roll stoppers, angle dampers, index cylinders, anti-bounce/return stops, acceleration units, displacement stops, and complementary accessories, organized around three commercial pillars: a specialist Electric Stopper line (EL/DEL/ELD/ELU series, 24V drives under 2A), the value-engineered pneumatic PN-Line family (including the patented PND-67 stopper), and a custom solutions program. The company serves manufacturing and assembly industry customers globally — covering the automotive, electronics, packaging, and general industrial conveyor segments — through direct sales from its German headquarters, two directly-owned commercial entities (Woerner Automation, Inc. in Michigan for USA/Canada and a sales office in Nanjing for China), and an extensive third-party distributor network spanning Europe (BIBUS group firms plus specialists in Belgium, UK, Italy, Netherlands, Austria, Poland, Spain, Switzerland, Czechia/Slovakia, Hungary), Asia (Thailand, Malaysia, India, Indonesia, South Korea, Singapore), and the Americas (Argentina, Brazil).

Underlying technology centers on two competing drive architectures: pneumatic actuation with optional integrated damping (the PND series uses a patented mechanism for simultaneous lowering force and damping-air transmission), and electromagnetic/electromechanical actuation which the company claims eliminates compressed-air infrastructure, delivers roughly 80% energy efficiency versus ~6% for pneumatic equivalents, and yields about a 7x reduction in operating cost. Durability is a central design point, with documented endurance testing exceeding 5 million cycles on complete modules and up to 40 million cycles on individual components. Pricing is quote-based rather than list-published, sales engineering and technical consulting form part of the offering alongside spare-parts and repair services, and the company holds at least one registered patent (PND stopper technology). The firm was founded around 1965, employs 51-100 people, reports no external investors or parent entity, and is led by Managing Directors Detlev Haas and Dr. Tobias Weber.

Name

Woerner automation technology

Legal name

Wörner Automatisierungstechnik GmbH

Website

https://woerner-gmbh.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1965

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Wörner Automatisierungstechnik GmbH is a privately held German specialist in pneumatic and electric stopping and positioning modules for factory automation, serving manufacturing and assembly plants worldwide through direct sales, owned subsidiaries in the US and China, and a 20-plus-partner distribution network across Europe, Asia, and the Americas.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Nanjing

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Automation Component Sales: Sale of stopping, positioning, and separating modules for manufacturing and assembly automation. Products include pneumatic and electric stoppers, dampers, index cylinders, and related components sold directly and through distribution partners.
2. Technical Consulting Services: Technical consulting for product selection, system integration, and application support for customers implementing automation solutions.
3. Repairs and Spare Parts: Repair services and spare parts supply for maintaining and extending lifecycle of Wörner products.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Wörner Automatisierungstechnik GmbH designs, manufactures, and sells stopping and positioning modules for factory automation, including pneumatic and electric stoppers/separators, roll stoppers, angle dampers, index cylinders, anti-bounce (return) stops, acceleration units, and displacement stops. The portfolio is offered in both damped and undamped variants, serving manufacturing and assembly plants that need reliable stop-and-go control of pallets and workpiece carriers on conveyor systems.

Product overview

Wörner Automatisierungstechnik GmbH is a German specialist for stopping and positioning modules in automation technology. The product portfolio centers on stoppers and separators for pallets and workpiece carriers in manufacturing and assembly plants, offering both pneumatic and electric drive options. The core offering includes: Stopper/Separating Stops (pneumatic and electric, damped and undamped), Roll Stoppers, Angle Dampers, Index Cylinders, Anti-bounce/Return Stops, Acceleration Units, and Displacement Stops. Key product lines include the Electric Stopper series (ELD, DEL, ELU models with forces 45N-750N) featuring ~80% energy efficiency, and the PN-Line offering cost-effective pneumatic solutions with proven durability (5M+ cycles). Products are controlled via PLC and I/O modules (24V, <2A) and are complemented by spare parts, accessories, and custom solutions for special requirements.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Stoppers and Separators (Stopper/Vereinzeler) Stopping and separating devices that halt and precisely position one or more workpiece carriers at a stop position on a conveyor line, available in pneumatic or electric drive and in damped (vibration-free) or undamped variants. Released for continued transport via lowering of the stop. Sold to manufacturing and assembly plant operators and integrators.
• Electric Stoppers (EL / DEL / ELD series) Electromechanically driven stoppers with 24V supply and sub-2A current consumption, eliminating the need for compressed air and achieving approximately 80% energy efficiency versus 6% for pneumatic systems, with 7x lower operating costs. Sold to automation customers needing quiet operation, minimal installation effort, and PLC/I/O integration with built-in diagnostics.
• PN-Line Pneumatic Stoppers (incl. PND-67 damped, PNU-395 undamped) Value-focused stopper line that concentrates on essential core functions and proven construction principles, with the PND-67 featuring patented simultaneous transmission of lowering force and air for damping reset, up to 65 kg damping at 6 m/min, and 10% lower air consumption than comparable devices. Sold to cost-sensitive manufacturing and assembly customers requiring durable pneumatic stoppers with multi-million cycle life.
• Roll Stoppers (Rollenstopper) Roll-type stoppers designed to stop and separate pallets and workpiece carriers in conveyor systems. Sold to manufacturing and assembly automation customers.
• Angle Dampers (Eckdämpfer, DBSQ series) Angular dampers that stop and hold pallets at defined positions with gentle deceleration, typically used when conveyance direction changes without lowering the stop plate. Double-acting for pneumatically actuated retraction or secure holding in retracted position. Sold to automation line builders.
• Index Cylinders (Indexzylinder) Pneumatic index cylinders for precise positioning and indexing of workpiece carriers in automation systems. Sold to manufacturing and assembly automation customers.
• Anti-bounce / Return Stops (Rücklaufsperren, DRP and PNRP) Devices that prevent bounce-back of workpiece carriers from the separator after stopping and, in reverse operation mode, prevent unintended backward movement of carriers. Available in pneumatic variants with options for latch position sensor integration and inductive/electronic position query. Sold to automation customers needing reliable carrier arrest.
• Acceleration Units (Beschleunigungseinheiten) Acceleration units that assist the movement of workpiece carriers along conveyor systems, complementing stoppers in stop-and-go lines. Sold to manufacturing and assembly automation customers.
• Displacement Stops (Verschiebeanschläge) Displacement stops for positioning and stopping workpiece carriers at defined locations on conveyor systems. Sold to manufacturing and assembly automation customers.
• Custom Solutions (Sonderlösungen) Custom-engineered solutions developed for customer-specific requirements beyond the standard product portfolio. Sold to manufacturers with unique stopping or positioning application needs.
• Spare Parts and Accessories (Ersatzteile + Zubehör) Spare parts and accessories for maintaining and customizing Wörner stopper installations, including proximity switches, mounting kits, sensors, air connections, seal kits, spring kits, damping units, and stop plates. Sold to existing customers for maintenance, repair, and customization.
• Technical Consulting Services Technical consulting for product selection, system integration, and application support for customers implementing Wörner automation solutions, available via direct contact ([email protected], +49 2129 566 239). Sold to manufacturers and integrators specifying stopping and positioning systems.
• Repair Services Repair services to restore and extend the lifecycle of Wörner stopping and positioning products, offered by the company's service organization. Sold to existing customers for maintenance and refurbishment needs.

Quantifiable outcome

• Electric stoppers achieve approximately 80% energy efficiency compared to 6% for pneumatic systems
• +4 more outcomes

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

21 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• LRJ SprL (Belgium)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBelgian distribution partner for Wörner products. Contact: Mr. Luc Johnen, Avenue du Commerce 41, B-1420 Braine L'Alleud.
• Bibus FranceminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFrench distribution partner for Wörner products. Contact: Mr. Laurent Grimonet, ZI du Chapotin Sud, F-69970 Chaponnay.
• Drive Lines Technologies Ltd. (UK & Ireland)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUK and Ireland distribution partner for Wörner products. Contact: Mr. Ian Carr, 14 Old Bridge Way, GB-Shefford SG17 5HQ.
• C.E.D.I. s.r.l. (Italy)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorItalian distribution partner for Wörner products. Contact: Mr. Marco Aicardi, Corso Tassoni 21, IT-10143 Torino.
• BIBUS BV (Netherlands)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDutch distribution partner for Wörner products. Contact: Mr. Robert-Jan Wezenberg, Meer en Duin 295, NL-3163 HE, Lisse.
• LUDVIK Industriegeräte OG (Austria)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAustrian distribution partner for Wörner products. Contact: Mr. Christoph Ludvik, Ketzergasse 427, A-1230 Wien.
• BIBUS MENOS Sp. z o.o. (Poland)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPolish distribution partner for Wörner products. Contact: Mr. Damian Rzyszczak, Spadochroniarzy 18, P-80298 Gdańsk.
• MiniTec España S.L.U. (Spain)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSpanish distribution partner for Wörner products. Contact: Mr. David Martos, C/ Carlos Jiménez Díaz 7, E-28806 Alcalá de Henares, Madrid.
• BIBUS AG (Switzerland)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSwiss distribution partner for Wörner products. Contact: Mr. Michael Weber, Allmendstraße 26, CH-8320 Fehraltorf.
• MN-systems s.r.o. (Czech Republic & Slovakia)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCzech and Slovak distribution partner for Wörner products. Contact: Mr. Marek Nesvadba, Jateční 523, CZ-760 01 Zlín.
• BIBUS Kft. (Hungary)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHungarian distribution partner for Wörner products. Contact: Mr. Norbert Turi, Almáskert út 9, HU-2220 Vecsés.
• Woerner Sales Office ChinacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCompany-owned sales office in China. Contact: Mr. Zhu Jun, Dabei Xiang 7-3, CN 210018 Nanjing.
• Planet T & S Co., Ltd. (Thailand)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThai distribution partner for Wörner products. Contact: Mr. Parinyanon Netrat, Bangkok, Thailand.
• PROFACTOSOLUTION & SERVICES SDN BHD (Malaysia)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMalaysian distribution partner for Wörner products. Contact: Mr. Louis Chai, MY-40460 Shah Alam Selangor.
• CIMWORKS TECHNOLOGIES (I) PVT. LTD. (India)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIndian distribution partner for Wörner products. Contact: Mr. Vivit Dalal, Thane (W) 400607, India.
• Rafitama Millenial Wahyudi (Indonesia)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIndonesian distribution partner for Wörner products. Contact: Mr. Indra Wahyudi, 15810 Gading Serpong, Tangerang.
• Sechang International Co., Ltd. (South Korea)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSouth Korean distribution partner for Wörner products. Hwaseong City, Gyeonggi-do, Korea.
• Riverhill Holdings Pte Ltd. (Singapore)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSingapore distribution partner for Wörner products. Contact: Mr. Allan Ng, Singapore 569880.
• Woerner Automation, Inc. (USA/Canada)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCompany-owned subsidiary serving USA and Canada markets. Contact: Mr. Stacey Katlin, 50955 Wing Drive, Shelby Charter Township, MI 48315.
• Profi Team Latina SA (Argentina)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorArgentinian distribution partner for Wörner products. Contact: Mr. Antonio Moll Jover, X5011CQ Córdoba.
• Maquiner Importacao e Exportacao Ltda (Brazil)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBrazilian distribution partner for Wörner products. Contact: Mr. Carlos Lima, São Paulo 04309-011.

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights7 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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