B.I.W

What B.I.W does

B.I.W (宝宜威), legally Shanghai Baoyiwei Electromechanical Co., Ltd., is a privately-held Chinese industrial measurement and assembly-monitoring company founded in 2003 and headquartered in the Shanghai Caohejing Pujiang Hi-tech Park. The company develops and manufactures precision torque measurement instruments, force and pressure sensors, press-fit monitoring systems, and servo-controlled tightening spindles, organized under proprietary BIW-series product lines and the wholly-owned Wildermann brand. Its technology stack emphasizes accuracy (up to 0.05% F.S.), high-speed data acquisition (up to 21KHz sampling), real-time SPC statistics, and integration with multi-protocol industrial fieldbuses including PROFIBUS, PROFINET, EtherNet/IP, DeviceNet, and Modbus TCP.

The company serves industrial manufacturing customers across automotive, aerospace, electronics, and medical device sectors, addressing assembly quality control, tool calibration, and process traceability. B.I.W monetizes primarily through direct hardware sales of proprietary instruments and sensors, supplemented by recurring technical services and calibration. Distribution is executed through 20+ regional sales and service offices spanning all major Chinese regions, complemented by resale partnerships with Bosch Rexroth, Interface, ALKITRONIC, and Gedore. Pricing is quote-based with multi-year enterprise contracts, reflecting the project-engineered nature of integrated assembly-line deployments. The company has remained founder-owned and self-funded, with no disclosed external investment rounds.

Name

B.I.W

Legal name

上海宝宜威机电有限公司

Website

https://biw.net.cn

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

B.I.W (宝宜威) manufactures precision torque measurement instruments, force/pressure sensors, press-fit monitoring systems, and servo-controlled tightening tools for industrial assembly lines in China, serving automotive, aerospace, electronics, and medical device manufacturers through direct sales and 20+ regional offices.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Measurement and Assembly Equipment

NAICS

Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables (334513), Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals (334515)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro primary industry

Weighing & Force Measurement (Load cells, scales, torque, strain measurement) (IMAGAFAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Test, Measurement & Calibration Equipment Manufacturing Services (ATE, DAQ, metrology electronics) (IMAGAGAH), Motor Encoders, Feedback & Condition Monitoring (Encoders, Vibration, Predictive) (IMAGACAJ)

Keywords

• Torque measurement systems
• Press-fit monitoring
• Servo press systems
• Industrial tightening tools
• Force and torque sensors

Headquarters

HQ city

Minhang

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices20 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Precision Measurement Equipment Sales: Sale of torque monitoring instruments, torque sensors, force sensors, press-fit systems, tightening spindles and tools. Products range from portable calibrators to integrated production line systems. Revenue is generated through direct sales of hardware and proprietary software.
2. Technical Services and Consulting: Technical support, calibration services, and consulting related to torque and press-fit applications. Support hotline provided at 021-50277248.
3. Downloadable Resources and Documentation: Product catalogues and technical documentation available through download center, supporting product sales and customer engagement.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

B.I.W designs, manufactures, and sells industrial precision torque measurement instruments, press-fit monitoring systems, and servo-controlled tightening/press equipment, along with a full line of force, torque, and pressure sensors and signal conditioning instrumentation. Products are sold as standalone units or as integrated production-line solutions to industrial manufacturers, and are complemented by calibration, technical support, and after-sales services delivered through a network of regional offices across China.

Product overview

B.I.W (宝宜威) offers a comprehensive portfolio of torque measurement, tightening, and force monitoring products. The core offering includes their proprietary BIW-series torque calibrators and testers (BIW2200, BIW2300, BIW2800, BIW3000, BIW4000, BIW5000) and the Wildermann servo press system acquired in 2014. The product line spans torque sensors, force/load sensors, pressure sensors, signal amplifiers, tightening spindles, wireless tightening tools (Nexo), and handheld tightening systems (Ergo-Spin). B.I.W also distributes complementary brands including Interface load cells, ALKITRONIC torque multipliers, and various torque tool brands. The portfolio is supported by CS351 control systems with multi-protocol fieldbus support (PROFIBUS, DeviceNet, PROFINET, EtherNet/IP, Modbus TCP).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Wildermann: Servo press-fit systems for press-fitting, forming, riveting, stamping and elastic testing applications. Used in automotive, aerospace, electronics, and medical industries. Originally a Sino-German joint venture, now fully owned by B.I.W Group.

Products and services

• Wildermann Servo Press System Integrated servo press assembly and measurement equipment for force-displacement-velocity monitoring during pressing, forming, riveting, stamping, and elastic testing; originally co-developed with German expertise and now fully owned by B.I.W.
• BIW5000 Dynamic Torque Detection System Dynamic torque detection bench for measuring pneumatic, electric, and battery-powered tools and tightening machines; measures torque/angle/pulse/time, computes mean/3x standard deviation/CP/Cpk, and provides real-time SPC statistics with automatic sensor recognition and calibration.
• BIW4000-A/M Portable Torque Tool Calibration System Mobile torque calibration station for pneumatic, electric, battery, tightening machine, and pulse tools with 0.5Nm-500Nm range and SPC data statistics.
• BIW3000 Torque/Pressure Tool Tester Torque and pressure testing instrument with 0.5% reading accuracy, graphical curve display, real-time SPC statistics, and support for multiple metric and imperial units.
• BIW2300 Portable Torque/Pressure Calibrator

Quantifiable outcome

• Accuracy up to 0.05% F.S. for torque measurement instruments
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• DeBo GmbH (德博股份有限公司)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2007Joint investment project 'Wildermann Messtechnik' initiated in 2007 between Shanghai B.I.W and German DeBo Inc. Wildermann servo press systems were designed by German experts and assembled in Shanghai using internationally certified components. In August 2014, all Wildermann intellectual property was transferred to B.I.W Group, making it China's largest servo press and press-fit monitoring system brand.
• Bosch Rexroth (博世力士乐)coreTechnology or IntegrationB.I.W distributes Bosch Rexroth tightening systems including CS351 compact controllers, tightening spindles (0.6-1000Nm), ErgoSpin handheld tightening tools, and Nexo wireless nut runners. Rexroth products are integrated with B.I.W's torque monitoring and calibration systems for complete assembly solutions.
• GedoreminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGedore is a German tool manufacturer producing hand tools, torque tools, and workshop equipment. B.I.W distributes Gedore products including torque wrenches and tool sets in China.
• ALKITRONICminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorALKITRONIC produces electric torque multipliers ranging from 400Nm to 42500Nm. B.I.W distributes ALKITRONIC products including EF/EFW series electric torque wrenches with brushless motors, featuring IP54 protection rating for industrial bolting applications.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• FUTEK Advanced Sensor Technology: US-based manufacturer of custom force, torque, load, and pressure sensors with strong accuracy positioning. Comparable mid-tier competitor to B.I.W's BIW-series sensor and calibrator portfolio across R&D and industrial QC.
• Mountz Torque: Specialist in torque tools, torque calibrators and torque sensors. Both a B.I.W distribution partner (Sitemap reference) and a direct competitor in precision torque measurement.
• Interface Inc. Global leader in force measurement with load cells, torque sensors and calibration systems. Both a B.I.W distribution partner and a directly comparable sensor manufacturer competing for OEM design-ins.
• Mecmesin: UK-based manufacturer of force and torque testing equipment used in QC laboratories and production lines. Closely comparable niche competitor to B.I.W's torque and force measurement bench products (BIW3000/4000/5000).
• HBK (Hottinger Brüel & Kjær): Global specialist in force and torque measurement sensors and electronics (formerly HBM). Directly competes with B.I.W's static and dynamic torque sensors (0.005–20,000 Nm) and force/load sensors in industrial assembly and testing.
• Tohnichi (Tohnichi Mfg.): Japanese specialist in torque measurement tools, torque wrenches and calibration instruments. Direct competitor to B.I.W's portable calibrator (BIW2200/2300) and on-line torque analyzer product lines in automotive and industrial assembly.
• Kistler Group: Swiss manufacturer of precision sensors for pressure, force, strain and torque used in process monitoring and assembly quality control — almost identical product concept to B.I.W's BIW-series torque analyzers and force/torque sensors.

Emerging players

• Promess Inc. German/US specialist in servo presses and press-fit monitoring systems, very close functional overlap with B.I.W's Wildermann servo press product line in force-displacement-velocity monitoring.

Broad incumbents

• Atlas Copco (Industrial Assembly Solutions): Global leader in industrial assembly and tightening tools including torque controllers and spindles. Directly comparable to B.I.W's tightening/spindle offering but with vastly broader portfolio, global footprint, and deeper R&D resources in precision assembly.
• Bosch Rexroth (Assembly Technologies): Major supplier of tightening spindles, CS-series controllers and ErgoSpin/Nexo tools that B.I.W actually distributes. Overlaps directly with B.I.W's tightening product family and could also be viewed as a competing manufacturer in the same end-applications.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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