Steuerungstechnik Gerald Wöllner

What Steuerungstechnik Gerald Wöllner does

Steuerungstechnik Gerald Wöllner is a privately held German automation services firm founded in 1994, headquartered in Lucka, Thuringia (Germany). The company specializes in the design, construction, and commissioning of custom automation and control systems for industrial machine tools, with particular emphasis on the retrofit and modernization of existing CNC equipment. Its service portfolio spans project analysis and planning, process control systems (Prozessleitsysteme), CNC drive and control technology, switchgear and control cabinet construction (Schaltschrankbau), assembly and commissioning, and ongoing maintenance and service. The customer base consists of industrial manufacturers, primarily in metalworking (turning, milling, grinding), who require modernization of aging machine tools as an alternative to full replacement.

The company's technical foundation rests on Siemens automation platforms—specifically SIMATIC S7 programmable logic controllers, Sinumerik 840Dsl CNC controls, and Sinamics drive systems—integrated with components from Heidenhain (measurement technology), Rittal (enclosures), Phoenix Contact (connection technology), and other industrial suppliers. Each engagement is custom-engineered, including customer-specific visualizations, circuit documentation, and on-site training. The firm emphasizes its capability to deliver complete electrotechnical equipment and to modernize existing machines to improve precision, availability, and energy efficiency at a lower investment cost than new equipment procurement.

Commercially, Steuerungstechnik Wöllner operates a project-based, quote-driven revenue model with no publicly disclosed pricing. Revenue streams derive primarily from one-time project fees (engineering, manufacturing, commissioning, retrofit) supplemented by recurring maintenance and service contracts. The go-to-market is sales-led, relying on direct customer engagement, individualized consultation, and regional reputation rather than digital or channel-based distribution. The legal entity is Steuerungstechnik Wöllner GmbH & Co. KG, registered in Germany (Amtsgericht Jena), with Gerald Wöllner as founder, owner, and managing director. The firm employs between 1 and 10 people and serves customers overregionally within Germany, though no public financial disclosures, funding history, or named customer references are available.

Name

Steuerungstechnik Gerald Wöllner

Legal name

Steuerungstechnik Wöllner GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://steuerungstechnik-woellner.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Steuerungstechnik Gerald Wöllner is a German automation firm (founded 1994, Lucka) that designs custom control systems, CNC retrofits, and control cabinets for industrial manufacturers, primarily in metalworking, using Siemens and partner-component platforms on a project-based, direct-sales model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Automation Services

NAICS

Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables (334513)

SIC

Electrical Industrial Apparatus (3620)

akta.pro primary industry

Control System Integration & Engineering Services (Design, Commissioning, Retrofits) (IMAGABAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Industrial Controllers & Control Systems (PLCs, PACs, CNC Controllers) (IMAHAHAH), Motion & Machine Control (CNC, Robotics Controllers, Servo/Motion Controllers) (IMAGABAG), CNC Machine Tools (Turning, Milling, Machining Centers) (IMAHADAA)

Keywords

• Industrial automation services
• Control cabinet construction
• Machine tool retrofit
• CNC control systems
• Process automation engineering

Headquarters

HQ city

Lucka

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Automation and Control Systems: Design, manufacturing, and commissioning of bespoke control systems, switchgear, and electrical equipment for machine tools and industrial manufacturing. Project-based, one-time revenue from engineering and installation.
2. Machine Retrofit and Modernization: Retrofit and modernization services for existing machine tools, including control upgrades, measurement systems, and mechanical refurbishment. One-time project revenue.
3. Maintenance and Service: Ongoing maintenance, troubleshooting, and data backup services for existing installations. Potential recurring revenue from service contracts.
4. Consulting and Project Planning: Individual consulting, project analysis, planning and design services for automation projects.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Steuerungstechnik Gerald Wöllner designs, engineers, and commissions bespoke automation and control systems for industrial manufacturers and machine tools. Its core work includes custom process control systems using Siemens SIMATIC S7 PLCs, CNC control upgrades with Sinumerik 840Dsl, switchgear and control cabinet construction, full machine tool retrofit and modernization, assembly and commissioning, and ongoing maintenance and service. Offerings are tailored to each customer's production environment, primarily in turning, milling, and grinding operations.

Product overview

Steuerungstechnik Gerald Wöllner is a small to medium-sized company established in 1994 specializing in automation technology and retrofit of machine tools. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of integrated services including individual consulting and project analysis, process control systems using Siemens Simatic S7 PLCs, CNC control systems with Siemens Sinumerik 840Dsl and Sinamics drives, switchgear manufacturing and control cabinet construction, assembly and commissioning, and ongoing maintenance and service. The core offering centers on developing and implementing complex controls for machine tools, process automation for industrial manufacturing, and complete electrical equipment. The Retrofit and Modernization service enables effective retooling of existing machines with modern technology while preserving the base structure, providing an alternative to purchasing new equipment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Project Analysis, Planning and Engineering (Projektanalyse, Planung und Projektierung) Individual consulting, analysis of technical requirements, and creation of customized automation project offers including technical documentation such as circuit diagrams and operating instructions, primarily serving turning, milling, and grinding operations.
• Process Control Systems (Prozessleitsysteme) Complete process control systems for industrial automation using programmable logic controllers (SPS/PLC) connected to sensors and actuators, providing high flexibility for plant operations.
• Drive Technology (Antriebstechnik) CNC drive technology for precise axis movements in machine tools, utilizing Siemens products such as Sinumerik 840Dsl and Sinamics for high performance, as well as innovative drive solutions for conventional machine tools.
• CNC Control Systems (CNC Steuerung) CNC control systems for machine tools, including modern CNC technology implementation with special visualizations for managing individual work steps.
• Switchgear and Control Cabinet Construction (Schaltanlagen und Schaltschrankbau) Manufacturing of switchgear systems and construction of control cabinets as part of complete electrotechnical equipment for industrial automation applications.
• Assembly and Commissioning (Montage und Inbetriebnahme)

Quantifiable outcome

• Often lower investment costs compared to purchasing new machinery
• +2 more outcomes

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• SiemenscoreTechnology or IntegrationSiemens is a key technology partner. The company uses Siemens products including SIMATIC S7 programmable logic controllers, Sinumerik 840Dsl CNC controls, and Sinamics drive systems as core components in its automation and retrofit solutions.
• HeidenhaincoreTechnology or IntegrationHeidenhain supplies precision measurement and control technology used in machine tool applications. Partner logo displayed on company website.

Scale indicators2 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• KEBA Industrial Automation: Austrian control and automation specialist with KePlast/KeMotion platforms used in machine and plant automation. Comparable as an emerging alternative control platform competing in machine tool and industrial automation integration.
• Lenze: German automation vendor specializing in drive and motion control technologies with growing system integrator footprint. Comparable as an alternative drive and automation platform for machine tool retrofit and industrial automation projects.

Broad incumbents

• Festo: Large German industrial automation supplier offering pneumatics, electric drives, and controller platforms with system integrator ecosystem. Comparable to Wöllner as a broader automation solutions provider to industrial manufacturers.
• Bosch Rexroth: Major German drive and control technology vendor with extensive CNC and motion control offerings plus a network of system integrators serving machine tool builders and retrofit customers. Comparable as both a competing automation partner and an alternative technology stack for retrofits.
• Heidenhain: German precision measurement and CNC controls manufacturer whose TNC controls and encoders are commonly retrofitted onto machine tools. Comparable as both a technology partner (already in Wöllner's partner network) and as an alternative path for machine tool modernization.
• Siemens Digital Industries: Global industrial automation and CNC controls incumbent that supplies the core Siemens SIMATIC, Sinumerik, and Sinamics platforms Wöllner integrates. Comparable as the technology ecosystem anchor and as a competing provider of automation engineering services at scale.
• B&R Industrial Automation: ABB-owned automation specialist offering PLCs, motion control, and integrated CNC-class solutions used in machine and plant automation. Comparable as a competing platform for industrial automation integrators serving machine tool customers.
• Beckhoff Automation: German PC-based control and automation specialist with TwinCAT PLC/CNC platform widely used in machine tool retrofit and modernization. Comparable as an alternative control platform supplier competing for the same retrofit projects Wöllner addresses.

Regional players

• Phoenix Mecano: European industrial enclosures and engineered components group relevant to control cabinet and switchgear construction, a core Wöllner offering. Comparable as a potential supplier/customer overlap in the same German Mittelstand industrial ecosystem.
• HEMA Maschinen- und Apparateschutz: German engineering firm serving industrial machine builders with safety, automation, and mechanical retrofit services. Comparable as a similarly sized German Mittelstand engineering services peer for machine tool modernization.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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