Wieland Electric

Name

Wieland Electric

Legal name

Wieland Electric Inc.

Website

https://wieland-americas.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1910

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Electrical Components

NAICS

Electrical Equipment Manufacturing (33531), Wiring Device Manufacturing (33593), Electrical Equipment Manufacturing (3353)

SIC

Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600), Electric Lighting & Wiring Equipment (3640), Electrical Industrial Apparatus (3620)

akta.pro primary industry

Wiring Devices & Receptacles (switches, sockets, plugs, industrial outlets, pin & sleeve) (IMAGAEAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Power Quality, Metering & Monitoring (HDACAJAG), Power Conditioners & Voltage Regulators (HDACAJAD)

Keywords

• Industrial electrical connectors
• Power distribution systems
• Safety controllers
• Industrial automation components
• Electrical interconnection systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Bamberg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Electrical Component Sales: Sale of industrial electrical components including connectors, terminal blocks, power supplies, safety components, and industrial communication products. Products sold through distributor network and direct sales.
2. Custom Integrated Solutions: Turnkey integrated solutions for industrial automation and lighting applications, including custom cable harness fabrication, box build fabrication, and electrical/electronic design services.
3. Functional Safety Training: TÜV-certified training programs for functional safety including introductory courses and custom trainings for industrial machine safety.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Wieland Electric manufactures and sells electrical connection technology and industrial automation components, including pluggable connectors (gesis indoor, RST waterproof, Revos heavy-duty), decentralized power bus systems (podis), programmable safety controllers (samos PRO), industrial Ethernet switches (wienet), power supplies (wipos), PCB terminals (wiecon), and optoelectronic safety devices. The portfolio targets machine builders, airport baggage handling systems, EV charging infrastructure, lighting installations, wind energy plants, and horticulture applications with emphasis on modular, prefabricated pluggable installation technology that reduces installation time and cost.

Product overview

Wieland Electric is a manufacturer of electrical connection and industrial automation products with over 100 years of experience. The product portfolio operates as a platform approach centered on pluggable installation technology and modular components. Core offerings include: safety controllers (samos PRO COMPACT and MOTION) for functional safety monitoring; power bus systems (Podis 5G6 and 5G16) for decentralized power distribution; industrial connectors (Revos modular/BASIC/POWER/MINI for heavy-duty and RST MINI/CLASSIC/POWER for waterproof outdoor use); indoor connectors (Gesis MINI/CLASSIC); PCB terminals (WIECON series); power supplies and UPS (wipos Basic/Compact/Wide Range/UPS); industrial switches (Wienet managed and unmanaged L2MS/UMS series); optoelectronic safety devices (SLC4 light curtains and SLG4 light grids); safety switches and emergency stops (sensor PRO series); programming software (samos PLAN 6); and modular wiring systems (METALYNX). Products are designed for industrial automation, machine building, energy, horticulture, lighting, and EV charging applications, with global certifications including UL, CSA, and CE.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• gesis®: Indoor interconnect products - pluggable connectors for buildings including gesis MINI and gesis CLASSIC
• RST®
• samos®
• wienet®
• wipos®
• podis®
• revos®
• wiecon®
• selos
• METALYNX®
• flare

Products and services

• samos PRO COMPACT Modular and programmable safety controller with integrated Ethernet protocols (PROFINET, EtherNet/IP, Modbus TCP). Compact 45mm base module with 16 safety inputs and 4 safety outputs, expandable to over 100 safety I/O points. Designed for machine builders and safety engineers requiring functional safety compliance.
• samos PRO MOTION All-in-one safety controller with integrated motion monitoring function for safe standstill, speed monitoring, direction detection, and position monitoring. Supports SIL3 and Cat4/PLE safety levels with 6 TÜV-certified motion function blocks. Launched in August 2024.
• Podis 5G6 Decentralized power distribution system delivering up to 32A at 600V. Features TC-ER flat cable with tap-off modules for conveyor and motor control applications. Saves up to 80% on installation and engineering time versus conventional wiring.
• Podis 5G16 High-current power distribution system delivering up to 60A at 600V. UL-certified for longer cable segments and more drives per segment. Reduces supply lines and decreases distribution cabinet size.
• Revos Modular All-in-one customizable heavy-duty connector combining data, power, and communication in a single unit. Current ratings from 16A to 40A at 400V to 830V, with options for Ethernet, RJ45, and signal connections.
• Revos BASIC Classic industrial connector series in die-cast aluminum with powder-coated surface. Supports screw, crimp, spring, and push-in connection technologies. Rated up to 690V with up to 48 poles.
• Revos POWER High-current contact inserts rated up to 100A. Available in mixed amperage contact versions. Used in wind power, construction machinery, machine building, and larger drives.
• Revos MINI Compact heavy-duty connector for tight spaces. Rated up to 16A with 3 to 12 poles. Available in metal or plastic housings for machine power, control, and lighting applications.
• RST MINI Compact waterproof connector for confined spaces and lighting connections. Available in 2-3 pin and 4-5 pin versions, handling up to 600V and 16A. NEMA Type 4X/6P rated.
• RST CLASSIC Versatile 2-7 pin outdoor waterproof connector rated up to 600V and 20A. Includes device connectors, distribution blocks, splitters, and pre-assembled cable harnesses.
• RST POWER High-current waterproof connector rated to 600V and 53A. Designed for server farms and power-intensive applications requiring safe ingress protection.
• Gesis MINI Compact 2-5 pin pluggable connector for fixed indoor installations connecting luminaires and equipment. Rated up to 16A with CSA and UL approvals and patented coding/color system for error-free installation.
• Gesis CLASSIC 3-6 pin pluggable wiring system for distributed power connections in buildings. Self-locking connectors with color-coding for error-free installation. Rated 20A with IEC and UL/CSA approvals.
• wipos Power Supplies Industrial power supply family including wipos Basic (30-960W), Compact (12-960W with 120% Power Boost), and Wide Range (480W with 150% Power Boost and -40 to 70°C range) for control cabinet applications.
• wipos UPS DC/UPS module providing battery backup for continuous power during outages. 12-48Vdc output at 20A. Protects against under and over-voltage occurrences for industrial control systems.
• Wienet Industrial Ethernet Switches Managed (L2MS) and unmanaged (UMS) Fast Ethernet and Gigabit industrial switches with recovery time under 20ms for redundant self-repairing networks, -40 to +75°C temperature range, and QoS/VLAN/IGMP capabilities for industrial communication.
• WIECON PCB Terminals and Connectors Printed circuit board terminals and connectors for HVAC, heating systems, compressors, and safety technology. Cable cross sections 0.14-4mm², rated up to 12A and 1000V.
• SLC4 Safety Light Curtains Type 4 safety light curtains for finger and hand protection. Available in Base and Standard-Muting variants with protection heights 300-2100mm and ranges up to 30m. Rated PL e/Category 4 and SILCL 3.
• SLG4 Safety Light Grids Type 4 safety light grids for body protection in large areas. 2, 3, and 4-beam systems with ranges up to 70m. Operating temperatures -30°C to +50°C with IP67 protection.
• sensor PRO Safety Switches Safety interlocking switches with guard locking for preventing uncontrolled opening of safety guards. Features 360° rotation head, M12 connector options, and suitability for personal and process protection.
• sensor PRO Emergency Stops Emergency stop switches available as ready-to-use or configurable devices. Optional self-monitoring contact blocks with switching position indicator. Rated up to IP69K.
• samos PLAN 6 Safety Programming Software License-free safety software for programming samos PRO controllers. Features TÜV-certified function blocks, oscilloscope functions for verification, and automatic documentation generation.
• METALYNX Modular Wiring System Flexible and modular commercial wiring system with pluggable, standardized, coded plugs and prefabricated components. Designed for armored cable in North American installations meeting CSA and UL standards.
• SELOS DIN Rail Terminal Blocks New generation DIN rail terminal blocks available with screw and push-in connection technologies for industrial control panel applications.
• Podis EV Charging System Decentralized power bus system for EV charging infrastructure in parking garages. UL-listed with 5-core flat cable, IP65 protection, supporting multiple charging stations from single supply line with 65% faster installation.
• Integrated Custom Solutions Turnkey integrated solutions for industrial automation and lighting applications, including custom cable harness fabrication, box build fabrication, and electrical/electronic design services. In-house mechanical designers can modify existing products or develop new interconnection solutions.
• Functional Safety Services and Training TÜV-certified training programs and consulting for functional safety including introductory courses and custom trainings for industrial machine safety, based on ISO 13849-1 and -2 standards and ISO 12100 for risk assessments.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 80% installation time savings with Podis power bus system
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Ross ControlscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 January 2025Wieland Electric and Ross Controls jointly offer TÜV-certified training program for functional safety, providing internationally recognized professional certifications based on ISO 13849-1 and -2 standards for functional safety and ISO 12100 for risk assessments.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• ABB Ltd. Global electrification and automation incumbent active across industrial connectors, EV charging infrastructure, and machine safety. Competes with Wieland in EV charging distribution (Podis vs. ABB charging solutions) and industrial control components.
• Eaton Corporation: US-headquartered power management major with strong North American presence in industrial controls, power distribution, and EV charging infrastructure. Comparable to Wieland in EV charging power distribution and industrial automation components.
• Schneider Electric: Global energy management and automation major with overlapping offerings in building installation, EV charging infrastructure, and industrial control. Broader portfolio than Wieland but overlapping in pluggable installation and safety.
• Siemens AG (Smart Infrastructure / Digital Industries): Global broad-line automation and electrical infrastructure conglomerate offering competing functional safety controllers, power supplies, and industrial communication. Overlaps with Wieland but at much greater scale and broader portfolio.

Direct peers

• SICK AG: German manufacturer of safety light curtains, safety laser scanners, and machine safety sensors. Direct competitor to Wieland's SLC4 and SLG4 optoelectronic protective devices used in machine building and safety applications.
• Phoenix Contact: German-headquartered global leader in industrial electrical connection technology, terminal blocks, and automation interfaces. Directly competes with Wieland across connectors, power supplies, and industrial communication, with significantly larger scale and broader product depth.
• HARTING Technology Group: German family-owned manufacturer of industrial connectors (Han series), cabling, and Ethernet networking. Directly comparable to Wieland's Revos heavy-duty connectors and wienet industrial Ethernet switches for factory automation.
• WAGO Kontakttechnik: Privately held German manufacturer of push-in spring connection technology for electrical interconnection, terminal blocks, and automation. Closely comparable to Wieland's gesis and selos product lines and a direct competitor in pluggable building installation.
• Phoenix Mecano: Swiss-based manufacturer of industrial enclosures, electrical connection technology, and decentralized automation components. Comparable to Wieland in serving industrial automation customers with pluggable installation solutions.
• Weidmüller: German family-owned provider of industrial connectivity, terminal blocks, and electronics for automation, power, and signals. Competes directly with Wieland's Revos, selos, and wienet product lines across industrial automation customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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