What Wachendorff Prozesstechnik does

Wachendorff Prozesstechnik GmbH & Co. KG is a privately held German industrial-automation distributor and product company headquartered in Geisenheim, with the operating company incorporated in 1989 and the broader Wachendorff Group dating to 1978. Its core offer covers devices for visualizing, communicating, and processing data in harsh industrial environments: remote-maintenance routers and cloud platforms from HMS Industrial Networks (Ewon Cosy+, Flexy, Talk2M, Netbiter Argos), industrial panel PCs and HMIs sourced from APLEX (ARCHMI, FABS, ViTAM, PhanTAM, NuTAM) and Weintek (cMT series), the company's own WACHENDORFF BASIC and WACHENDORFF MATCH branded panel PCs, box PCs, and web panels, and complementary signal converters (WK/WZ/WT series), protocol gateways supporting more than 20 industrial protocols (e.g., BACnet, CAN, EtherCAT, EtherNet/IP, Modbus, MQTT, OPC UA, Profibus, PROFINET), sensors, power supplies, and industrial Ethernet switches. Customers are machine builders (OEMs), industrial automation end users, and factory/plant operators who need remote-maintenance access, IIoT connectivity, and process visualization.

The company operates a wholly owned software subsidiary, VISUALYS GmbH, founded in 2019, which delivers the Rilheva no-code IIoT platform and a KPI dashboard for machine-data visualization, alongside cloud integrations with Azure, AWS, Siemens MindSphere, and Deutsche Telekom Cloud of Things. The go-to-market combines direct field sales across Germany, a dedicated international sales office, a certified-distributor channel, and a solution-partner network that includes SCADA, MES, and Industry-4.0 integrators such as SEGNO, ESE, Progea, Keitlinghaus, TeSolva, and Katana (USU). Revenue mechanics are primarily quote-based hardware sales with a 3-year warranty and free 4-week product trials, supplemented by an emerging subscription/recurring layer through VISUALYS; pricing is not publicly disclosed and transactions flow through inquiry forms and RFQ processes.

The firm is owner-managed (Robert Wachendorff as Managing Executive Partner), ISO 9001 certified, and runs an active trade-fair, webinar, and e-learning demand-generation programme. Recent leadership activity includes Armin Hardt's promotion to Head of Customer Service and Operations in October 2024, signalling consolidation of customer-facing and operations functions. No revenue, ARR, or transaction-volume figures are disclosed in public sources; employee count is reported in the 101–250 range.

Name

Wachendorff Prozesstechnik

Legal name

Wachendorff Prozesstechnik GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://wachendorff-prozesstechnik.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Wachendorff Prozesstechnik is a privately held German industrial-automation distributor and product company supplying remote-maintenance routers, panel PCs, HMIs, protocol gateways, and signal converters for harsh industrial environments, serving machine builders and plant operators in Germany and internationally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Automation

NAICS

Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (3345), Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519), Computer Terminal and Other Computer Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing (334118)

SIC

Misc Industrial & Commercial Machinery & Equipment (3590), General Industrial Machinery & Equipment, Nec (3569)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Automation Software (SCADA, HMI, MES, Historian) (IMAHAHAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Embedded & HMI Electronics Manufacturing (Industrial PCs, HMIs, Panel PCs) (IMAGAGAD)

Keywords

• Industrial automation components
• Remote maintenance routers
• Industrial panel PCs
• IIoT platform solutions
• Protocol gateway converters

Headquarters

HQ city

Geisenheim

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Electronics Components and Systems: Sale of industrial automation components including panel PCs, HMIs, gateways, signal converters, sensors, power supplies, and related accessories. Products sold directly and via channel partners with quote-based pricing. One-time purchase model with 3-year warranty.
2. Remote Maintenance and IIoT Solutions: Sale and distribution of Ewon remote maintenance solutions (Cosy, Flexy), Talk2M cloud portal, and Netbiter Argos platform. Associated software and subscription services for remote access and data visualization.
3. Software Solutions (VISUALYS): VISUALYS software solutions for data visualization, KPI dashboards, and IIoT platform services offered through the corporate startup of the Wachendorff Group. No-code IIoT platform for machine data collection, storage, analysis, and visualization.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Wachendorff Prozesstechnik supplies industrial automation devices for the visualization, communication, and processing of data in harsh industrial environments. The company distributes and supports a portfolio spanning remote maintenance routers and cloud portals (Ewon Cosy+, Ewon Flexy, Talk2M, Netbiter Argos), industrial panel PCs and box PCs (WACHENDORFF BASIC, WACHENDORFF MATCH, APLEX series), HMIs and IIoT edge gateways (cMT series), industrial protocol gateways and converters, sensors, large displays, and IIoT software (VISUALYS KPI Dashboard, Rilheva IIoT platform). Customers are machine builders, plant operators, and industrial automation end users in Germany and internationally.

Product overview

Wachendorff Prozesstechnik offers a comprehensive portfolio of industrial automation products organized into multiple product categories. The core offerings include: (1) Remote Maintenance and Remote Control solutions featuring Ewon Cosy+, Ewon Flexy modular routers, Talk2M cloud portal, and Netbiter gateways for industrial machine connectivity; (2) Industrial Panel PCs and Displays under multiple brands including WACHENDORFF BASIC (Series-1/2 with Intel Celeron/Core processors, WebPanels, Box-PCs), WACHENDORFF MATCH CONTROL, and APLEX-branded products (ARCHMI, AUHMI, FABS, AITRON, ViTAM, PhanTAM, NuTAM, ABOS, ARCDIS, ACS, AVS series); (3) HMI and IIoT Edge Gateways including cMT Series and iP Series HMIs; (4) Gateways and Protocol Converters supporting over 20 industrial protocols (BACnet, CAN, CANopen, EtherCAT, EtherNet/IP, IO-Link, Modbus, MQTT, OPC UA, Profibus, Profinet, etc.); (5) Industrial Ethernet and Wireless products including unmanaged switches, Ethernet-based I/O systems, WLAN, Bluetooth, and mobile radio; (6) Built-in Measuring Devices and PID Controllers with digital displays and modular graphic displays; (7) Large Displays (LD Series) for harsh industrial environments; (8) Signal Converters in WK, WZ, and WT series; (9) Power Supply Units, Chargers, and Mini UPS; (10) Sensors including inductive, capacitive, photoelectric, and optical types; (11) Hand Tachometers and Stroboscopes; (12) VISUALYS software solutions including KPI Dashboard and IIoT Platform. The products are designed for industrial environments with features like fanless operation, IP69K protection, and support for Industry 4.0/IIoT integration.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• WACHENDORFF BASIC: Own brand product line including Panel PCs, Box PCs, WebPanels, and industrial displays
• WACHENDORFF MATCH
• VISUALYS

Products and services

• Ewon Cosy+ VPN Router
• Ewon Flexy Modular Router
• Talk2M Remote Maintenance Portal
• Netbiter Argos Cloud Portal
• Netbiter EasyConnect Gateway
• WACHENDORFF BASIC Panel PC Series
• WACHENDORFF BASIC WebPanel
• WACHENDORFF BASIC Box PC Series
• WACHENDORFF MATCH CONTROL Panel PCs and Displays
• cMT Series HMI and IIoT Edge Gateways
• Industrial Protocol Gateways and Converters
• Industrial Ethernet Unmanaged Switches
• Industrial Wireless Products (WLAN, Bluetooth, Mobile Radio)
• Ethernet-based I/O System
• Built-in Measuring Devices and PID Controllers
• Large Displays (LD Series)
• Signal Converters and Monitoring Modules
• Power Supplies, Chargers, and Mini UPS
• Industrial Sensors
• Hand Tachometers and Stroboscopes
• VISUALYS IIoT Platform (Rilheva)
• VISUALYS KPI Dashboard

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• VISUALYS GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019VISUALYS GmbH is a software company founded in 2019 within the Wachendorff Group, focusing on Industry 4.0, SmartData, and IIoT software for machine builders and operators. Motto: 'We Create Data Awareness'. Wachendorff sells VISUALYS solutions in Germany; worldwide sales via partner network. Products include dashboard solutions and the Rilheva no-code IIoT platform.
• HMS Industrial Networks ABcoreTechnology or IntegrationHMS stands for 'Hardware meets Software' and develops devices enabling industrial devices to communicate. HMS technology connects millions of industrial devices worldwide. HMS has over 760 employees in 17 countries. Wachendorff has been a partner of the Ewon & Talk2M remote maintenance solution in Germany for more than 20 years.
• APLEX Technology Inc.coreTechnology or IntegrationAPLEX Technology Inc. is dedicated to high-quality industrial panel PCs, HMIs, box PCs and displays with unique design and high robustness. Based on system hardware platforms, APLEX offers embedded computer platforms, HMIs, industrial displays. Solutions are 100% designed for machine/plant engineering and intelligent manufacturing.
• ADFweb.com S.r.l.coreTechnology or IntegrationADFweb is a dynamic company focused on development and manufacture of gateways for more than 20 years, distributing worldwide. The broad product portfolio includes solutions for all leading industrial and building automation protocols. Company motto: 'Our converters for your connections'.
• SENECA S.r.l.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSENECA has been active in industrial automation for over 30 years. Product lines developed and manufactured in SENECA factories in Italy. Two business units: Interfaces for Automation/Industrial Systems and Services. Wachendorff is competent sales partner in Germany for signal converters and monitoring modules.
• WEINTEKcoreTechnology or IntegrationWEINTEK is a globally leading HMI manufacturer for all areas of mechanical and plant engineering, as well as for the smart factory. Wachendorff distributes Weintek cMT series HMIs and related products.
• SEGNO Industrie Automation GmbHminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSEGNO plans and develops solutions for process control technology, MES, reporting, automation, and IT security. As an eWON partner, SEGNO offers system solutions around the eWON portfolio. Located in Bremen, Germany.
• ESE Engineering und Software-Entwicklung GmbHminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerESE is a leading company for complex system solutions and machine data analysis, e.g. with Splunk platform. Located in Braunschweig, Germany. ESE is an IIoT partner of Wachendorff.
• Progea Germany GmbHminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerProgea is one of the leading providers of software technology for visualization, telecontrol, data acquisition, data evaluation, and system management in industrial automation and building control technology. Located in Villingen-Schwenningen, Germany.
• Keitlinghaus UmweltserviceminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSoftware for centralization, compression, aggregation, billing, and presentation of data as graphical compilations or individual reports. Control room (SCADA) including visualization of live data and centrally administrable alerting via email, SMS, fax, popup, or voice call. Located in Wadersloh-Diestedde, Germany.
• Katana USUminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerKatana is the Big Data Analytics expert for Industry 4.0. With state-of-the-art cloud technology and expertise of its own data scientists and data engineers, Katana enables fast and highly flexible analysis of industrial data and operationalization of smart services. Located in Karlsruhe, Germany.
• TeSolva Individualsoftware (Falk & Hattemer GbR)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerTeSolva develops and supports the design and implementation of solutions for securing, visualizing, and scientifically analyzing data. Located in Mainz, Germany.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Beckhoff Automation: German PC-based automation specialist with IPCs, HMIs, I/O, and EtherCAT. Comparable in panel PC and IPC manufacturing plus industrial automation integration; differentiated by PC-based control system focus but overlapping target customer (machine builders).
• ADFweb: Italian industrial gateway and protocol-converter manufacturer. Directly comparable product category (industrial protocol converters supporting 20+ protocols) and also a named technology partner of Wachendorff.
• WAGO: German family-owned manufacturer of automation, interface electronics, and I/O systems with a strong DACH distribution footprint. Comparable in industrial automation component breadth and family-owned Mittelstand positioning.
• ifm electronic: German family-owned industrial sensor and automation solutions provider with strong DACH presence and similar Mittelstand culture. Comparable by combining sensors, controllers, gateways, and IO-Link offerings under one mid-market brand.
• Phoenix Contact: German family-owned Mittelstand leader in industrial automation electronics, control technology, and IIoT/connectivity. Directly comparable breadth of signal conditioning, gateway, panel PC, and remote-maintenance offerings to Wachendorff, with a similar direct + certified distributor + solution-partner GTM model.
• Kontron: Austrian/German-headquartered provider of embedded computing, industrial panel PCs, and IIoT solutions. Closely comparable in rugged panel PCs, box PCs, and industrial IoT integration relevant to Wachendorff's WACHENDORFF BASIC line.
• Weidmüller: German owner-managed industrial connectivity specialist offering terminals, signal converters, Ethernet switches, remote I/O, and IIoT products. Most directly comparable peer by product breadth, Mittelstand ownership structure, and German Mittelstand customer base.
• APLEX Technology: Taiwan-based manufacturer of industrial panel PCs, HMIs, and box PCs whose ARCHMI/FABS/ViTAM product families are distributed in Germany by Wachendorff. Direct peer in industrial panel PC form factors and named partner.
• HMS Industrial Networks: Swedish-headquartered maker of industrial communication gateways, remote maintenance (Ewon), and IIoT solutions. Peer by overlapping gateway, protocol-converter, and remote-access product lines; also a partner since 2003+ for Wachendorff, making it the most directly relevant strategic twin.

Broad incumbents

• Advantech: Taiwan-based global leader in industrial PCs, HMIs, and IIoT platforms. Comparable product category (industrial panel PCs, gateways, IIoT software), though at significantly larger scale and with a direct (not distribution) sales model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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