Paul Wiegand

What Paul Wiegand does

Paul Wiegand GmbH is a privately held German spare parts distributor founded in 1993 and headquartered in Eichenzell-Kerzell, Hesse. The company specializes in replacement parts for municipal waste disposal vehicles and street sweeping machines, serving both public-sector municipal operators and private disposal companies across at least seven European countries (Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Netherlands, France, Poland, Czech Republic). It operates from a single warehouse site with approximately 80 employees and claims to be Europe's largest technical trading company for the municipal sector, supplying over 100,000 directly deliverable SKUs to a base of 5,500+ customers.

The company's product surface spans 18 main categories, including press-system and lifter parts for waste collection vehicles (covering Faun, Zoeller, Terberg, NTM, Geesink, Schörling, and others), sweeping and suction components for street sweepers (Aebi Schmidt, Bucher Municipal, Dulevo, Hako, Johnston, Ravo), camera systems, vehicle lighting, CEJN quick-coupling systems, Telma retarders, Linnig clutches, high-pressure water systems, vacuum pumps, axle and DANA-SPICER drivetrain components, Groeneveld-BEKA lubrication, and DIN/standard parts. Two proprietary sub-brands — HydraCraft (20,000 hydraulic combinations plus custom cylinder manufacturing) and PW-View (camera systems) — extend the offering beyond third-party distribution into branded and custom-manufactured products.

The business model is predominantly B2B transactional parts sales with two complementary go-to-market motions: a self-service e-commerce storefront with PW-QuickOrder (article-number / OEM-number / product-name ordering) and OCI interface for SAP-connected enterprise customers, supplemented by five regional field-sales representatives covering German territories. Distribution is built around a 24-hour Europe-wide delivery promise executed via logistics partners DB Schenker and Zufall. Revenue streams are largely one-time parts purchases with a smaller custom-manufacturing and technical-consulting component; pricing is disclosed only to registered business customers. The company is DIN EN ISO 9001:2015 certified and operates as an independent family-controlled GmbH with no disclosed external investors or parent entity.

Name

Paul Wiegand

Legal name

Paul Wiegand GmbH

Website

https://paulwiegand.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Paul Wiegand GmbH is a German wholesaler of spare parts for waste disposal and street sweeping vehicles, serving 5,500+ municipal and private fleet operators across seven European countries with 100,000+ stocked SKUs and 24-hour delivery.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Vehicle Spare Parts Distribution

NAICS

Fluid Power Valve and Hose Fitting Manufacturing (332912), Pump and Compressor Manufacturing (33391), Bolt, Nut, Screw, Rivet, and Washer Manufacturing (332722)

SIC

Wholesale-Electrical Apparatus & Equipment, Wiring Supplies (5063), Pumps & Pumping Equipment (3561), Bolts, Nuts, Screws, Rivets & Washers (3452)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYTLAKAHAI

Hydraulic, Pneumatic & Fluid Power Systems MRO (Cylinders, Pumps, Valves, Hoses)

Transportation & Logistics/Vehicle & Equipment Maintenance, Repair & Services (MRO)/Specialty Vehicle & Equipment MRO (Construction, Agricultural, Material Handling)

SECONDARYIMAHAGAH

Hoses, Tubing & Fittings (Hydraulic/Pneumatic Lines & Connectors)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Industrial Machinery & Heavy Equipment/Fluid Power & Motion Control Equipment

SECONDARYIMAHAGAB

Hydraulic Power Units & Systems (HPUs, Manifolds, Integrated Circuits)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Industrial Machinery & Heavy Equipment/Fluid Power & Motion Control Equipment

Keywords

• Municipal vehicle spare parts
• Waste collection vehicle parts
• Street sweeper spare parts
• Commercial vehicle components
• Technical trading municipal

Headquarters

HQ city

Eichenzell

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Spare Parts Sales: Sale of replacement parts for waste disposal vehicles, sweeping machines, and related municipal vehicles. Products include hydraulic components, lighting, camera systems, axle components, vacuum pumps, and specialized couplings.
2. Special Custom Solutions: Custom manufacturing of hydraulic and telescopic cylinder systems, special solutions tailored to specific customer requirements, including small and large series production.
3. Technical Consulting Services: Technical consultation and problem-solving services for customers with vehicle or equipment failures, leveraging over 25 years of experience in spare parts logistics.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Paul Wiegand GmbH distributes more than 100,000 spare parts for municipal waste collection vehicles and street sweeping machines from major OEMs such as Faun, Zöller, Terberg, Geesink, Schörling, Aebi Schmidt, Bucher Municipal, Dulevo, Hako, Johnston, Ravo, and Scarab. The portfolio also covers camera systems, lighting, CEJN quick-couplings, Telma retarders, Linnig clutches, high-pressure water technology, vacuum pumps, axle and DANA-SPICER drivetrain components, lubrication systems, and DIN/standard parts. The exclusive HydraCraft line offers 20,000 hydraulic combinations including custom hydraulic and telescopic cylinder manufacturing, supported by 24-hour Europe-wide delivery and DIN EN ISO 9001 certified quality.

Product overview

Paul Wiegand GmbH is a specialized distributor of spare parts for the waste collection and street cleaning industries, operating since 1993. The company offers over 100,000 directly deliverable spare parts across 18 main product categories. Core offerings include spare parts for disposal/waste collection vehicles (covering brands such as Faun, Zöller, Terberg, NTM, Geesink, Schörling, MUT, and many others) and spare parts for street sweepers (covering Aebi Schmidt, Bucher Municipal, Dulevo, Hako, Johnston, Ravo, Scarab, and others). Supporting product lines include camera systems (Motec, Ark Vision, Brigade, PW-View), lighting (Hella, LAP, Nordic Lights, Grote), CEJN quick-coupler systems, Telma retarders, Linnig clutches, high-pressure water technology, vacuum pumps, axle components, DANA-SPICER drivetrain parts, lubrication systems, and DIN/standard parts. The company also offers HydraCraft as an exclusive hydraulic product line and provides custom special solutions and hydraulic cylinder systems. Services include 24-hour logistics across Europe, ISO 9001 certified quality management, and an online shop with OCI interface for SAP-connected enterprise customers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• HydraCraft: Exclusive hydraulic product range. 20,000 combinations available. Offers individual special solutions and custom-made products. Website: www.hydracraft.de

Products and services

• Waste Collection Vehicle Spare Parts Replacement parts for waste collection vehicles covering brands such as Faun, Zöller, Terberg, NTM, Haller, Geesink, Schörling, MUT, Stummer, eLift, Norba, Heil, AMS, OMB, Farid, Translift, Brivio Pierino, Meiller, JOAB, Faun ENVIRONNEMENT, and Ros Roca. Includes press systems (Powerpress, Rotopress, Variopress), lifters, hydraulics, and DIN/Norm parts for municipal waste fleets.
• Street Sweeper Spare Parts Replacement parts for street sweeping machines from manufacturers including Aebi Schmidt, Beam, Brock, Bucher Municipal, Dulevo, Faun Viatec, Hako, Johnston, Küpper Weisser, MFH, Ravo, Scarab, and Trilety. Covers sweeping systems, suction systems, water systems, hydraulic components, and chassis parts.
• Camera Systems Camera systems for commercial vehicles including analog and digital camera sets, monitors, cables, and turn indication systems. Products sourced from Motec, Ark Vision, Brigade, PW-View (proprietary), and Luis Technology.
• Vehicle Lighting Lighting products for commercial vehicles including solutions from Hella, LAP, Nordic Lights, and Grote for waste collection and sweeping vehicles.
• CEJN Coupling Systems Quick coupling systems from CEJN including WEO plug-in systems, TLX couplings and nipples, high-pressure hydraulic couplings, flat-face couplings, hydraulic multi-couplings, breathing air couplings, pneumatic couplings, auto-couplings, and quick-release couplings for fluids.
• Commercial Vehicle Safety Systems Safety systems for commercial vehicles including products from Amber Valley and Luis Technology.
• Telma Retarder Systems and Parts Telma retarder systems including focal retarders and axial retarders with replacement parts available for commercial vehicles.
• Linnig Clutch Systems Linnig coupling systems including accessories, electromagnetic clutches, fan clutches, pneumatic couplings, and compressor clutches.
• High-Pressure Water Technology High-pressure water technology including products from Pratissoli and Bolondi for industrial cleaning applications.
• Vacuum Pumps and Parts Vacuum pumps with replacement parts, complete pumps, and DIN components for waste collection and industrial applications.
• Axle Components Axle components including Types 111, 271, 212, and 211 for commercial vehicles.
• Polyp Grabber Spare Parts Spare parts for polyp grabbers including products for Fuchs and Liebherr brands.
• DANA-SPICER Drivetrain Components DANA-SPICER axle and drivetrain components covering a wide range of model numbers for commercial vehicles.
• Groeneveld-BEKA Lubrication Systems Lubrication products from Groeneveld-BEKA for commercial vehicles.
• DIN and Standard Parts DIN and standard parts including screws, nuts, washers, and clamps.
• HydraCraft Hydraulic Systems and Custom Solutions Exclusive hydraulic product range featuring 20,000 combinations. Offers individual special solutions and custom hydraulic and telescopic cylinder systems, including small and large series production.
• Clearance and Overstock Parts Discounted overstock and clearance items from the broader spare parts inventory.
• Technical Consulting and Problem-Solving Services Technical consultation and problem-solving services for customers with vehicle or equipment failures, leveraging over 25 years of experience in spare parts logistics for municipal fleets.

Quantifiable outcome

• 24-hour Europe-wide delivery for all warehouse parts
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• DB SchenkerminorOthersLogistics partner enabling Europe-wide delivery capabilities
• Zufall LogisticsminorOthersRegional logistics partner supporting delivery operations
• TelmacoreTechnology or IntegrationCore supplier of Telma retarder spare parts including Focal retarders and Axial retarders, with dedicated product category on the website
• CEJNcoreTechnology or IntegrationKey supplier of hydraulic coupling systems including WEO quick-release system, TLX couplings, high-pressure hydraulics, flat-face couplings, and multi-couplings

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights4 records

Others

• HYDAC: HYDAC is a German manufacturer of hydraulic components, filtration, and fluid technology for mobile and industrial machinery. Listed as a peer given HydraCraft's hydraulic positioning and HYDAC's role as a Paul Wiegand supplier/brand partner.
• CEJN: CEJN is a Swedish manufacturer of quick-connect coupling systems for hydraulic, pneumatic, and fluid handling — and is itself a core brand supplier to Paul Wiegand. Included as a key upstream supplier/partner and product-category comparable for hydraulic couplings.

Broad incumbents

• MEYLE (Wulf Gaertner Autoparts): MEYLE is a Hamburg-based manufacturer and distributor of automotive aftermarket parts with a proprietary brand across multiple vehicle categories. Comparable in the German aftermarket distribution model but operates at a much broader passenger/commercial scale than Paul Wiegand's municipal-vehicle focus.
• FEBI / Bilstein Group: FEBI is one of Europe's largest automotive aftermarket parts manufacturers/distributors with 50,000+ SKUs across commercial vehicle and passenger car categories. Comparable in the wholesale aftermarket parts model but at significantly greater scale and broader end-market coverage than Paul Wiegand.
• Stahlgruber (WM SE): WM SE (operating Stahlgruber, Trost, and PV Automotive) is Germany's largest automotive aftermarket wholesale group. Comparable to Paul Wiegand as a German parts wholesaler but operates at vastly broader scale across all vehicle categories.
• EUROPARTS (D'Ieteren): EUROPARTS is the European aftermarket parts distribution arm of D'Ieteren Group, distributing parts for passenger and commercial vehicles across multiple European markets. Comparable in pan-European parts distribution but broader in vehicle-category scope.

Emerging players

• NRF (Nederlandse Radiateuren Fabriek): NRF is a Netherlands-based manufacturer/distributor of cooling, heating, and air conditioning parts for commercial vehicles and industrial applications. Comparable as a European specialist parts supplier in defined vehicle sub-categories with proprietary branded SKUs.

Direct peers

• Diesel Technic: Diesel Technic is a German-based global distributor of commercial vehicle spare parts with extensive brand coverage (more than 400 brands) and a multi-million-SKU catalog. Most directly comparable to Paul Wiegand as a European commercial-vehicle parts specialist serving fleet operators.
• SAMPA Otomotiv: SAMPA is a Turkey-headquartered manufacturer and distributor of commercial vehicle spare parts (truck, trailer, bus) with a global aftermarket footprint. Comparable to Paul Wiegand in serving aftermarket parts demand for commercial/fleet operators via branded SKU catalogs.
• Bohnenkamp: Bohnenkamp is a German specialist wholesaler of tires, wheels, and commercial vehicle parts serving fleet and agricultural customers. Comparable to Paul Wiegand as a Europe-wide commercial-vehicle specialist distributor with strong OEM-brand portfolio coverage.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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