Eisenwerk Wittigsthal

What Eisenwerk Wittigsthal does

Eisenwerk Wittigsthal (legally Wittigsthal TGA Solutions GmbH) is a 375-year-old German specialty metal manufacturer based in Johanngeorgenstadt, Saxony, that produces system solutions for residential and commercial building technology (Haustechnik / TGA). Its core product is the UP-fix® family of pre-assembled, 100% leak-tested, EnEV-2014-compliant water meter modules — including the 2024-launched UP-fix® Clever easy variant with an integrated leak-routing design — complemented by HOME-fix water heater connections, Thermo-fix® heating measurement stations, FB-fix® control stations, fresh water stations, distributor stations, and traditional enamelled bathroom stoves producing up to 100 liters of hot water for off-gas independence. The company also manufactures metal cabinets, the Wittigsthaler Steiger grill station, and the AIR-fix® and WASCH-fix specialty products, and runs an in-house Sonderlösungen custom solutions capability co-developed with local partner Systecherz.

Manufacturing is vertically integrated on a single Johanngeorgenstadt site using Industry 4.0 automated processes — laser cutting up to 1,500 x 3,000 mm, CNC nibbling/stamping, die and swivel bending up to 3,200 mm, pressing up to 315 t, comprehensive welding (autogenous/MAG/TIG), dip enameling at >800°C in a double-deck electric furnace, reverse enameling, container enameling, and powder coating (475 x 950 mm passage). The site is largely self-sufficient in energy via ~500 kWp of rooftop solar PV (76% self-consumed), a 750 kW biomass heating plant installed June 2021 (95% of 2023 heat demand), and a 440 t/yr DIN A Plus wood pellet plant operational since 2022, of which only ~40 t/yr is internally consumed.

The business model is B2B hardware sales with a smaller contract manufacturing / professional services stream. The primary customer segment is a long tail of SMB tradespeople (plumbers, heating engineers, installers), supplemented by architects, building planners, and named enterprise partners including Allmess (system partnership for integrated offerings) and Systecherz (development partner for special solutions). Distribution is via the company website and a European network of Werksvertretungen (factory representatives) covering Germany, Czechia, Poland, Denmark, and Italy, supported by a six-language digital presence (DE, EN, CZ, PL, DK, IT) and a downloadable technical documentation library. Pricing is unit-based, EXW Johanngeorgenstadt, with a €100 net minimum order threshold and €10 surcharge below that, reflecting small-ticket volume rather than anchor-account economics. Up to a 30-year product warranty underscores the company's positioning on quality and durability.

Name

Eisenwerk Wittigsthal

Legal name

Wittigsthal TGA Solutions GmbH

Website

https://wittigsthal.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Eisenwerk Wittigsthal is a 375-year-old German specialty metal manufacturer in Johanngeorgenstadt producing building technology system solutions — including the UP-fix® water meter module family, bathroom stoves, measurement and distributor stations — sold B2B to European tradespeople, installers, and planners via factory representatives and a six-language digital channel.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Building Technology Components (Haustechnik)

NAICS

Totalizing Fluid Meter and Counting Device Manufacturing (334514), Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (3334), Industrial and Commercial Fan and Blower and Air Purification Equipment Manufacturing (333413), Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing for Residential, Commercial, and Appliance Use (334512)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Paints, Varnishes, Lacquers, Enamels & Allied Prods (2851), Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585), Industrial & Commercial Fans & Blowers & Air Purifing Equip (3564)

akta.pro primary industry

Water Filtration, Treatment & Softening Plumbing Products (IMADALAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Ventilation System Installation & Repair (Bath/Kitchen Fans, ERV/HRV) (HSAOAIAF)

Keywords

• Water meter modules
• Building technology systems
• Metal processing services
• Bathroom stoves
• Measurement stations

Headquarters

HQ city

Johanngeorgenstadt

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Building Technology Systems: Sale of proprietary building technology products including water meter modules (UP-fix® family), measurement stations, control stations, distribution stations, fresh water stations, bathroom stoves, cabinet programs, and accessories. Products sold primarily B2B to tradespeople and building planners.
2. Custom/Special Solutions: Customized product development and manufacturing based on customer-specific requirements. From development and prototyping to series production, offering tailored process chains for individual applications in building technology.
3. Metal Processing Services: Contract manufacturing services for metal and sheet metal processing including laser cutting, CNC operations, welding, enameling, and powder coating for third parties.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Eisenwerk Wittigsthal manufactures and sells building technology (Haustechnik) system solutions, headlined by its proprietary UP-fix® family of pre-assembled, 100% leak-tested water meter modules for concealed installation. The portfolio also includes measurement, distribution, control and fresh water stations, HOME-fix water heater connections, Thermo-fix® heating meter stations, traditional enameled bathroom stoves, metal cabinet programs, and specialty items such as AIR-fix® air filtration heads and WASCH-fix mobile washbasins. The company complements its product range with in-house metal processing services (laser cutting, CNC, welding, enameling, powder coating) and customized Sonderlösungen for individual customer applications.

Product overview

Eisenwerk Wittigsthal is a 375-year-old manufacturing company based in Johanngeorgenstadt, Germany, offering system solutions for building technology (Haustechnik). The product portfolio centers on the UP-fix® water meter module product family — the industry-leading brand including UP-fix® Clever easy, UP-fix® PLUS, UP-fix® MEZZO, and UP-fix® RGW variants — complemented by HOME-fix water heater connections. The company also produces bathroom stoves (Badeöfen), measurement stations (sanitary, heating, and combined), distributor stations, control stations, and fresh water stations. Specialty offerings include AIR-fix® air filtration, WASCH-fix mobile washbasins, and the Wittigsthaler Steiger grill station. A full metal processing service (laser cutting, welding, enamelling, powder coating) supports both product manufacturing and toll manufacturing for external customers. Custom/special solutions (Sonderlösungen) are available through in-house development and partnership with Systecherz. The company operates Industry 4.0 automated production facilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• UP-fix®: Industry-leading water meter module product family including UP-fix® Clever easy, UP-fix® PLUS, UP-fix® RGW, and UP-fix® MEZZO variants.
• HOME-fix
• Thermo-fix®
• Air-fix®
• WASCH-fix
• FB-fix®

Products and services

• UP-fix® Clever easy Water Meter Module Water meter module for under-counter/concealed installation with intelligent leak-routing design that channels water from the first drop directly out of the wall for immediate visibility, minimizing water damage risks. Pre-assembled, 100% leak-tested, sound and thermal insulated, EnEV 2014 compliant. Sold to tradespeople, installers, and building planners for residential and commercial installations.
• UP-fix® PLUS Water Meter Module Industry-leading water meter module for under-counter installation using solder-press technology, part of the UP-fix® family. Sold to plumbers, heating engineers, and building installers.
• UP-fix® Clever (Brass / Red Brass) Water Meter Module Water meter module variants in brass and red brass materials, part of the UP-fix® family of concealed installation modules. Sold to tradespeople and installers across European markets.
• Thermo-fix® Heating Meter Station Heating measurement stations for heat energy measurement (Wärmemessung) within residential and commercial building technology installations. Sold to heating engineers and building planners.
• Sanitary Measurement Stations (Messstationen Sanitär) Sanitary measurement stations including mini variants for water measurement in residential and commercial buildings. Sold to plumbers, installers, and building planners.
• Distributor Stations (Verteilerstationen) Floor-standing distributor stations for heating and cooling water distribution within residential and commercial building systems. Sold to installers and building planners.
• Control Stations (Regelstationen) Control stations (including FB-fix® compact surface heating circuit temperature control) for supply temperature regulation of surface heating circuits. Sold to heating engineers and installers.
• Fresh Water Stations (Frischwasserstationen) Fresh water stations for efficient hot water supply in residential and commercial buildings. Sold to building planners and installers.
• HOME-fix Water Heater Connection Water heater connection system offering cost-effective solutions for instantaneous water heater connections in household technology applications. Sold to plumbers, installers, and end customers.
• Badeöfen (Enameled Bathroom Stoves) Traditional enameled bathroom stoves producing up to 100 liters of hot water per firing, heated with wood and/or coal for domestic hot water generation independent of gas prices. Sold to end customers, installers, and specialty dealers seeking an alternative to gas heating.
• Schrankprogramm (Cabinet Program) Precisely fitting cabinet solutions for space-saving wall installation, made from steel sheet with powder-coated frames and doors. Used to enclose and protect water meter modules, measurement, and distribution stations. Sold to installers and building planners.
• AIR-fix® Air Filtration Head Unit Air filtration head unit tested for indoor areas. Sold to installers and building operators requiring verified interior air filtration.
• WASCH-fix Mobile Washbasin Mobile all-in-one washbasin with fresh water and wastewater tanks, integrated soap dispenser, and stainless steel surfaces for increased hygiene standards. Used where direct water connections are unavailable. Sold to commercial operators, event organizers, and installers.
• Wittigsthaler Steiger Universal Grill Station Universal grill station combining Wittigsthal's punching, forming, enameling, and riveting capabilities into a premium grilling product. Sold to end customers and specialty dealers.
• Sonderlösungen (Custom / Special Solutions) Customized product solutions for individual building technology requirements where standard products do not suffice, from development and prototyping through series production. Delivered to installers, OEMs, and project customers with non-standard dimensions or specialized configurations.
• Metallverarbeitung (Metal Processing Services) Contract metal processing services covering laser cutting up to 1500x3000mm, CNC nibbling and punching, die and swivel bending up to 3200mm, pressing up to 315 t, comprehensive welding (autogenous, MAG, TIG), in-house dip enameling, and powder coating (passage up to 475x950mm). Provided to external industrial companies, OEMs, and project businesses as toll manufacturing.

Quantifiable outcome

• Water leak detected immediately at first drip, preventing extensive water damage
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• AllmesscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSystem partnership (Systempartnerschaft) providing customers with integrated solutions. The partnership enables combined product offerings that leverage the strengths of both companies in the building technology sector.
• SystecherzcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal development partner based in Johanngeorgenstadt, Saxony. Responsible for development through finished component production of special solutions for specific customer applications. Complements Wittigsthal with specialized know-how and advanced machinery park. Short distances enable close collaboration and successful cooperation.
• Regional Biomass SuppliersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with local construction and road maintenance companies, regional sawmills, biomass plants, and Sachsenforst (Saxon state forestry). These partners supply materials from tree maintenance, wood chips from wood processing, and regional bark beetle timber for biomass energy production and pellet manufacturing.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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