Wollin
Wollin GmbH is a German family-owned manufacturer of die-spraying machines, tools, robots, and automation systems for pressure die casting foundries producing light-metal (aluminum, zinc, magnesium) parts, with a US subsidiary and global agency distribution.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1980
- HeadquartersLorch, Germany
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Wollin does
Wollin GmbH is a privately-held, family-owned German engineering company headquartered in Lorch, Baden-Württemberg, that designs and manufactures spray technology and automation systems for pressure die casting foundries. Founded in 1980 by graduate engineer Rudolf Wollin, the company has spent more than four decades specializing exclusively in release-agent application, spray cooling, and process automation for foundries casting aluminum, zinc, and magnesium light-metal parts. It operates a wholly-owned US subsidiary (Wollin USA, Plymouth, Michigan) and reaches international markets through agency networks in Europe and worldwide.
The product portfolio spans the full die-spraying stack: modular PowerSpray die-spraying tools and precision nozzles; ESM and PSM die-spraying machines; PSR/ESR spraying robots; Heavy DCM solutions for giga/megacasting lines; MDA/OSA automated release-agent supply systems; and PC3/PC84 controllers built on Siemens S7-1500 with OPC UA and Flow Control for Industry 4.0 integration. Core proprietary technologies include FSD-EcoSpray (minimum-quantity spraying with external-mix nozzles), Eco+ (energy/resource efficiency), and the modular PowerSpray platform. Recent launches — the PS8-FSD hot-chamber spray tool (April 2026) and Heavy DCM spray systems for mega-casting (May 2026) — extend coverage into zinc/magnesium hot-chamber processes and large automotive structural-part lines.
Wollin earns revenue primarily through one-time capital-equipment sales of die-spraying machines, robots, tools, nozzles, and custom automation special-machinery, supplemented by after-sales services, training programs, and spare-part supply. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; payment terms specify staged milestones (30% on order, 60% on readiness for shipment, 10% net 30 days post-delivery). The go-to-market is enterprise field sales direct from the German HQ and Wollin USA, supported by regional agency partners globally. The customer base consists of pressure die casting foundries serving primarily automotive and industrial light-metal component manufacturing.
Wollin firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Wollin
- Legal name
- Wollin GmbH
- Website
- https://wollin.de
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1980
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- Wollin GmbH is a German family-owned manufacturer of die-spraying machines, tools, robots, and automation systems for pressure die casting foundries producing light-metal (aluminum, zinc, magnesium) parts, with a US subsidiary and global agency distribution.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Wollin industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Industrial Die Casting Equipment
- NAICS
- Metalworking Machinery Manufacturing (33351), Measuring, Dispensing, and Other Pumping Equipment Manufacturing (333914), Fluid Power Cylinder and Actuator Manufacturing (333995)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Filling & Dosing Machines (Liquid/Powder/Solid) (IMAHAOAF)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Pneumatic Components (FRLs, Cylinders, Valves) (IMAHAGAC)
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Where Wollin is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Lorch
- HQ country
- Germany
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices2 records
Markets served
Wollin business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Die Spraying Equipment Sales: Sale of die spraying machines (ESM, PSM series), spray tools, nozzles, and controllers for die casting foundries.
- Automation Special-Machines: Custom automation solutions and special machinery for foundries, including components and spray cooling systems.
- Service and Support: Technical services including case studies, training programs, and after-sales support for installed equipment.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Custom equipment and systems |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels4 records
Wollin product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Wollin manufactures and supplies die-spraying machines, modular spraying tools, spray and ball nozzles, dosing nozzles, die spraying robots, automated release agent supply systems, and Industry 4.0-ready controllers for pressure die casting foundries. The company also delivers custom automation solutions and special machinery, including spray cooling systems and components. Its products are engineered for the precise application of release agents in aluminum, zinc, and magnesium die casting operations.
Product overview
Wollin GmbH is a German engineering company providing comprehensive spray technology and automation solutions for pressure die casting foundries. The product portfolio centres on die spraying equipment and systems, encompassing both standalone components and integrated machines. Core offerings include: PowerSpray modular die spraying tools and nozzles (including spray, ball, and DDE Dosing Nozzle Easy); ESM and PSM die spraying machines for automated spray operations; PSR/ESR die spraying robots for flexible and cost-efficient automation; heavy DCM spray solutions for large die casting machines; MDA/OSA automated release agent supply systems; and PC3/PC84 Industry 4.0-ready controllers. Supporting technologies include Eco+ and EcoSpray (FSD) for minimum quantity spraying with reduced release agent, compressed air, and water consumption, as well as OPC UA and Flow Control for Industry 4.0 connectivity. The recently launched PS8-FSD spray tool (April 2026) targets hot-chamber die casting with zinc and magnesium, designed to work with the ESM1 LC hot-chamber spray machine as a system solution.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- PowerSpray Die Spraying Tools Modular and customisable die spraying tool platform that serves as the core spraying mechanism for pressure die casting applications, with configurable nozzle configurations.
- PS8-FSD Spray Tool Compact, modular spray tool for hot-chamber die casting with zinc and magnesium, equipped with FSD-EcoSpray technology for minimum quantity application. Available in aluminium and PEEK versions.
- Spray and Ball Nozzles High-precision spray pattern nozzles for die casting release agent application, including standard spray nozzles and ball nozzles for targeted application.
- DDE Dosing Nozzle Easy New dosing nozzle for die casting designed for precise release agent metering and application.
- ESM Die Spraying Machines Industry 4.0-ready die spraying machines offering high positioning accuracy and repeatability for automated spray applications in die casting production.
- ESM1 LC Hot-Chamber Spray Machine Hot-chamber spray machine designed to work with the PS8-FSD spray tool, featuring repeatability of < ±0.1 mm, Siemens S71500 control, and DISPO25 interface. Clamping force from 800 kN with 600–800 mm vertical stroke and 2.75 m/s speed.
- PSM Die Spraying Machines Reliable and low-maintenance die spraying machines designed for standardised spray operations in die casting foundries.
- PSR & ESR Die Spraying Robots Flexible and cost-efficient die spraying robots (PSR and ESR series) for automated spray applications in die casting cells.
- Heavy DCM Spray Solutions Spray solutions specifically designed for large/heavy die casting machines used in giga and megacasting production.
- Release Agent Supply (MDA / OSA Series) Automated release agent supply systems (MDA and OSA series) for precise metering and delivery of die casting release agents.
- PC3 & PC84 Spray System Controllers Intuitive and Industry 4.0-ready spray system controllers (PC3 and PC84 models) for managing die spraying operations.
- Automation Special-Machines Custom automation solutions and special machinery for die casting foundries, including components and spray cooling systems.
Quantifiable outcome
- Strongly reduced release agent consumption
- +4 more outcomes
Companies that use Wollin
Customer profileNamed customers2 records
Segments1 record
Ideal customer profiles1 record
Wollin technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature4 records
Wollin partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Two partnerships are on record, tiered supporting.
- Agencies WorldwidesupportingInternational network of agencies distributing Wollin products in markets outside Germany and the USA. Provides local sales and support coverage for die casting foundries in various regions.
- Agencies in EuropesupportingRegional network of agencies covering European markets for Wollin spray technology and automation products.
Scale indicators1 record
Recent moves5 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Wollin competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Dürr AG: German industrial automation and painting/spraying systems provider with applications in industrial coating and surface treatment. Comparable as a broad incumbent in industrial spraying and automation technology serving manufacturing customers.
- Graco Inc. US-listed manufacturer of fluid handling equipment, including industrial spray and dispensing systems. Comparable as a broad incumbent in industrial spray equipment for liquid application across manufacturing.
- Nordson Corporation: US-listed manufacturer of precision dispensing and spraying equipment for industrial applications. Comparable as a broad incumbent supplying fluid dispensing and spray technology to industrial customers, including overlapping release-agent application use cases.
- ABB Ltd. (Robotics & Discrete Automation): Global industrial automation and robotics supplier serving automotive and metal-forming customers. Comparable as a broad incumbent supplying robots and automation integrated into die casting cells, increasingly bundling spray functions.
- Wagner Industrial Solutions (J. Wagner GmbH): German manufacturer of industrial spray and coating equipment for manufacturing applications. Comparable as a broad incumbent in industrial spraying technology serving similar fluid-application use cases in industrial production.
- Bühler Group (Die Casting): Swiss industrial group with a die casting division offering complete cell solutions. Comparable as a broad incumbent serving pressure die casting foundries with equipment spanning multiple process steps, including spray and automation.
Direct peers
- Oskar Frech GmbH + Co. KG: German die casting machine manufacturer serving the same pressure die casting foundry customers as Wollin. Highly comparable as both serve aluminum, zinc, and magnesium foundries with complementary equipment (Frech on machines, Wollin on spray automation).
- Italpresse Industrie: Italian supplier of die casting cells, machines, and automation for aluminum and light-metal foundries. Comparable as a direct competitor in integrated die casting production equipment, including spray and automation systems.
Emerging players
- KUKA AG: German industrial robot manufacturer with strong penetration in foundry and die casting cells. Comparable as an emerging adjacent player integrating spraying and automation in die casting, increasingly competing with specialists like Wollin on integrated cell scope.
- Yaskawa Electric Corporation: Japanese industrial robot and motion control supplier used in die casting automation. Comparable as an emerging adjacent player providing robotic platforms that can be configured for spray applications in foundries, competing for the same automation budget.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses3 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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Wollin leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
Wollin subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries1 record
Wollin funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Wollin M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Wollin
What does Wollin do?
Wollin manufactures and supplies die-spraying machines, modular spraying tools, spray and ball nozzles, dosing nozzles, die spraying robots, automated release agent supply systems, and Industry 4.0-ready controllers for pressure die casting foundries. The company also delivers custom automation solutions and special machinery, including spray cooling systems and components. Its products are engineered for the precise application of release agents in aluminum, zinc, and magnesium die casting operations.
Is Wollin a public or private company?
Wollin is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was Wollin founded?
Wollin was founded in 1980. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is Wollin based?
Wollin is headquartered in Lorch, Germany, in the Europe region.
How does Wollin make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Die Spraying Equipment Sales are the primary driver. The others are automation Special-Machines and service and Support.
Who are Wollin's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Dürr AG, Graco Inc., Nordson Corporation, ABB Ltd. (Robotics & Discrete Automation), Wagner Industrial Solutions (J. Wagner GmbH) and Bühler Group (Die Casting). Direct peers are Oskar Frech GmbH + Co. KG and Italpresse Industrie. Emerging players are KUKA AG and Yaskawa Electric Corporation.
Does Wollin have an API?
No public API is recorded for Wollin.
What industry is Wollin in?
Wollin's product category is Industrial Die Casting Equipment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAHAOAF, Filling & Dosing Machines (Liquid/Powder/Solid), with a secondary code of IMAHAGAC, Pneumatic Components (FRLs, Cylinders, Valves). Its NAICS code is 33351.