What Wieland air technology does

Wieland Lufttechnik GmbH & Co KG, doing business as Wieland air technology, is a privately held German manufacturer of industrial vacuum systems founded in 1959 and headquartered in Erlangen-Baiersdorf. The company designs, develops, and manufactures industrial vacuum cleaners, stationary suction and dust extraction systems, mobile suction units, and pipework systems at its 8,500 m² Sulzbach-Rosenberg production facility. Its core technology stack centers on industrial vacuum and filtration technology, including in-house developed ATEX explosion-protection components, the AirShock pneumatic filter cleaning system, KS-Aggregate rotary lobe pumps (Roots blowers) refined over 45 years of extraction-technology experience, FiltroJet product separators, and monobloc dust extraction units with 10–47 m² filter area. The product power range spans from 2.2 kW compact units to 300 kW truck-mounted suction loaders such as the BlowVac BackLift with 10,000 m³/h airflow and 800 mbar suction force.

Wieland serves ten or more vertical industrial segments including metallurgy and metalworking, power plants and waste incineration, cement and raw materials, food processing, industrial cleaning contractors, textile and paper, glass, automotive and transport, plastics, and recycling/woodworking. Customers use the equipment for operational cleaning, chip and coolant extraction, ash and slag removal, material conveying, and ATEX-compliant hazardous-dust handling. Sales are conducted through a direct outside-sales force covering Germany and Austria, long-standing international sales partners across at least ten countries, a rental park for short-term or trial deployments, and a used-equipment marketplace.

The revenue model combines hardware sales (industrial vacuum cleaners, stationary systems, mobile units, pipework) as the primary stream, supported by recurring service and maintenance contracts, a rental/hire-purchase/leasing offering, and spare-parts supply. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; transactions are initiated via direct phone or email inquiry. The company maintains ISO 9001, EN ISO 3834-2, and EN 1090-1:2009 certifications and is managed by Dipl.-Ing. Wolfgang Wieland, MBA and Dipl.-Wirtsch.-Ing. Marcus Borrmann under a GmbH & Co KG structure with Wieland GmbH as the general partner. The firm is family-controlled with no disclosed external institutional investment.

Name

Wieland air technology

Legal name

Wieland Lufttechnik GmbH & Co KG

Website

https://wieland-luft.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1959

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Wieland Lufttechnik is a family-owned German manufacturer (founded 1959) of industrial vacuum cleaners, stationary suction and dust extraction systems, mobile suction units, and pipework systems, serving metallurgy, power, cement, food, and cleaning-contractor customers across Germany, Austria, and international partner markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Vacuum Systems

NAICS

Industrial and Commercial Fan and Blower and Air Purification Equipment Manufacturing (333413), Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing (3339)

SIC

Industrial & Commercial Fans & Blowers & Air Purifing Equip (3564), Special Industry Machinery, Nec (3559)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Vacuum Systems (Wet/Dry, Dust Extraction) (IMAHALAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Dust Collection & Air Filtration Equipment (Industrial) (IMAHALAF), Vacuum Systems & Components (Vacuum Pumps, Ejectors, Cups, Grippers) (IMAHAGAN), Industrial Vacuum & Tank Cleaning Services (Non-hazardous) (EUAIAGAL)

Keywords

• Industrial vacuum systems
• ATEX explosion protection
• Mobile suction units
• Dust extraction equipment
• Material conveying systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Erlangen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Vacuum Equipment Sales: Manufacture and sale of industrial vacuum cleaners, mobile suction units, stationary suction and dust extraction systems, pipework systems, and accessories. Products range from compact 2.2 kW units to large-scale 300 kW truck-mounted suction loaders. One-time equipment sales constitute the primary revenue stream.
2. Service, Maintenance, and Spare Parts: Wieland service agreement covering regular maintenance of equipment (industrial vacuum cleaners, dust extraction systems, stationary suction plants). Servicing conducted throughout Germany and Austria with annual inspection sticker documentation. Spare parts available from stock with same-day order processing and courier delivery.
3. Equipment Rental: Rental park offering mobile suction units for short-term or long-term needs. Rentals include models such as VacTrailer S-2, S-4, S-6, VacTruck, and BlowVac. Alternative to purchase for customers wanting to test before buying or avoid capital investment.
4. Rental, Hire Purchase, and Leasing: Various financing options offered to customers who want to conserve investment budget, including rental, hire purchase, and leasing arrangements.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Wieland Lufttechnik manufactures industrial vacuum cleaners, stationary suction and dust extraction systems, mobile suction units (including truck-mounted suction loaders), and pipework systems for industrial cleaning and material conveying. The company designs and builds its own ATEX explosion protection components for safe handling of hazardous and explosive dusts, gases, and vapors in industries such as metalworking, power generation, cement, food processing, glass, textiles, automotive, and recycling. Product range spans compact 2.2 kW units up to 300 kW truck-mounted systems.

Product overview

Wieland Lufttechnik is a technology leader in industrial vacuum systems, offering a comprehensive portfolio of industrial vacuum cleaners, stationary suction/dust extraction systems, and mobile suction units. The product range spans from compact professional vacuum cleaners (VacPro, IS series, MultiPac, FS series) to heavy-duty stationary systems (KS-Aggregate rotary lobe pumps, MaxVac Central, FiltroJet separators, monobloc dust extractors) and large mobile units (VacTrailer series, VacTruck, BlowVac truck-mounted loaders). Key technology differentiators include ATEX explosion protection for explosive dusts/gases, advanced filter technology with AirShock pneumatic cleaning, and Atex components developed in-house. The company also provides pipe work systems and comprehensive services including rental, used equipment, and maintenance.

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Products and services

• VacPro Industrial Vacuum Cleaner Professional industrial vacuum cleaner for demanding applications in metalworking, plastic, and food industries. Drive power from 2.2 kW to 11 kW with pocket filter in industrial quality and pneumatic AirShock filter cleaning.
• IS-11 Filter Industrial Vacuum Compact class industrial vacuum for all cleaning tasks in industrial operations. 3 to 3.6 kW drive power with single-phase, three-phase, and compressed air options. Suitable for dust classes L, M and H with optional explosion protection.
• MultiPac Devices Professional industrial vacuum cleaners for dust-like suction material, suitable for health hazardous dust class H. Features dust-free collection using MultiPac collection system with sealed packaging units.
• IS-36 / IS-46 Industrial Vacuum Cleaners Professional industrial vacuum cleaners representing the technical benchmark in the small industrial vacuum segment. 3 kW and 4 kW drive power with integrated centrifugal pre-separator, pocket filter, HEPA absolute filter, and pneumatic AirShock filter cleaning. Suitable for dust classes L, M, H and construction type 22 with ATEX explosion protection.
• FS-95 / FS-216 Liquid and Chip Vacuum Cleaners Liquid and chip vacuum cleaner with perfectly implemented suction technology for machine cleaning. Separates cooling emulsion and chips while pumping liquid back into machine. 3 kW drive power.
• IS-56 / IS-76 Industrial Vacuum Cleaners Professional industrial vacuum cleaners with high suction power. 5.5 kW and 7.5 kW drive power with three-phase drive. Features integrated centrifugal pre-separator, high-quality hose filter elements, HEPA absolute filter as second filter stage, and manual or automatic filter cleaning. Suitable for dust classes L, M, H and construction type 22 with ATEX explosion protection.
• FA-450 Grease and Sludge Vacuum Grease and sludge vacuum for suction of fat, sludge and highly viscous materials that cannot be extracted with conventional industrial vacuums. 11 kW three-phase drive with pneumatic emptying piston. Available in stationary or mobile version.
• FS-600 / FS-1000 Liquid and Chip Vacuum Cleaners Liquid and chip vacuum cleaners for suction and clean return of liquids up to 80 l/min, plus wet and dry chips. Can empty settling tanks/oil pans, perform machine area cleaning, and separate chips and liquids for individual disposal. 5.5 to 11 kW three-phase drive.
• S-3 Heavy-Duty Industrial Vacuum Heavy-duty industrial vacuum representing the transition from industrial vacuum to suction conveying system. 22 kW three-phase drive with volumetric high vacuum pump, three-stage filter system, extremely robust construction, and heavy-duty chassis for heavy industry applications in steel mills, foundries, cement plants, and power plants.
• MaxVac Compact / MaxVac Eco Industrial Vacuums Upper class of compact industrial vacuum cleaners. 11 kW and 20 kW three-phase drive capable of suction heavy materials over long distances. Often used with pre-separators and pipe systems. Suitable for dust classes L, M, H with ATEX explosion protection.
• Textilsauger (Textile Vacuum Cleaners) Industrial vacuum cleaners specifically designed for textile fibers and textile fluff, as well as similar materials like plastic fluff or film scraps. Available as mobile units 3 to 7.5 kW or stationary systems with suction aggregate, textile separator and suction pipe line. Compresses fibrous material with vacuum pump vacuum.
• MS-30 Extraction Unit Compact extraction unit for integration into processing machines. 3 kW three-phase drive for continuous suction of limited quantities of suction material. Different filter systems for chips, dusts or liquids.
• TowerVac Extraction Unit Complete compact suction systems ready for installation. 3 kW to 22.6 kW three-phase drive combining all functions and elements of conventional suction systems in one unit. Variable modular system enables adaptation to customer requirements.
• MaxVac Central Aggregate Complete system of stationary suction units for generating suction power. 5.5 kW to 22.6 kW three-phase drive. Largely maintenance-free, continuous-duty capable and extremely reliable. Forms basis for optimally tailored systems with FiltroJet product separators.
• KS-Aggregate (Rotary Lobe Pumps) Rotary lobe pumps for maximum suction power. 22 kW to 90 kW three-phase drive designed for specific requirements in extraction technology. Solve any suction problem for large suction distances, large conveying quantities and heavy suction materials. Based on 45 years of experience.
• FiltroJet Product Separators High-end line for most difficult suction tasks. 5 m² to 26 m² filter area with oval hose filters cleaned by compressed air in groups using counterflow process. ATEX explosion protection for explosive dusts. Modular system combined with MaxVac Central or KS units.
• Vorabscheider (Pre-Separators) Pre-separator systems for increasing collection capacity. 500 l to 3000 l collection capacity working in combination with filtering product separators. Options include conical collection containers, inclined floor separators, container solutions or special versions.
• monobloc Dust Extraction Units Compact dust extraction units for dust capture tasks where flying dusts or particles must be collected and extracted. 10 m² to 47 m² filter area with high-quality continuous compressed air filter cleaning. Suitable for dust, chips and oil mist with ATEX explosion protection for explosive dusts.
• VacTrailer S-2 Extremely compact suction unit built on a car trailer. 21.3 kW three-phase drive with maximum total weight limited to 1500 kg, allowing towing with typical mid-range estate car. Designed for suction of dirt, production residues and dry bulk materials over large distances. Discharges into open bins or dust-free into BigBags.
• VacTrailer S-4 Compact all-rounder series-built large capacity suction unit. 48 kW diesel or 37 kW electric drive. Three-stage high-tech filter system with pneumatic AirShock filter cleaning. Hydraulically raised collection container for discharge into BigBags or open bins. Optional ATEX explosion protection and nitrogen cooler for catalyst handling.
• VacTrailer (Large-Capacity Suction Unit) Professional large-capacity suction unit for bulk materials. 75 kW to 175 kW with diesel or electric drive. Suction conveying capacity up to 40 t/h. Discharge into BigBags, open bins or customer-specific pits. Often uses pre-separators to increase collection capacity. Special versions with ATEX explosion protection and nitrogen cooler for catalyst handling.
• VacTrailer S-6 Compact large-capacity suction unit. 96 kW diesel or 75 kW electric drive with conveying capacity up to 24 t/h. Mounted on tandem trailer or 2-axle trailer for truck tractors. Quick and flexible for medium construction sites. Suitable for health hazardous material dust class M, optionally dust class H, and explosive material.
• VacTruck (Truck-Mounted Suction Loader) Series-manufactured powerful suction loader for bulk materials built on 3-axle truck chassis. 65 kW to 135 kW driven by truck engine. For operation cleaning and bulk suction in cement plants, steel mills, power plants. Suction material discharged backwards over large door or into BigBags. Compact design on 3 axles for maneuverability.
• VacTrailer S-Type Compact suction unit for heaviest industrial applications. 22-37 kW electric or 42 kW diesel drive. Built on trailers with or without road approval, or transport frames. Suitable for dry, wet and health hazardous materials (dust class M/H). Suction capacity up to 16 t/h.
• Aschesauger AS 3800 (Ash Vacuum) Mobile suction and disposal system for suction of ash from combustion facilities. 96 kW diesel drive with 3800 m³/h air flow, max suction force 500 mbar, collection volume approx. 14 m³. Suitable for health hazardous ash material dust class M with discharge into open bins or moisturized downward.
• BlowVac (Truck Suction Loader) Upper class truck suction loader, uncompromising, versatile, powerful. 42 kW to 300 kW driven by truck engine or separate diesel motors. Suction conveying capacity up to 60 t/h with hoses up to 90 m total length. Discharge into BigBags, up to 2 m high bins or onto heaps, or blow material into silos. Special versions with ATEX and ADR explosion protection.
• BlowVac BackLift Most versatile and strongest BlowVac for suction of bulk materials and liquids. Air flow up to 10,000 m³/h, suction force up to 800 mbar. Discharges into 40 m³ bins and directly onto 3-side tippers. Fills 1 m³ and 2 m³ BigBags. Can be equipped as suction excavator with hydraulic hose arm with large outreach.
• Pipework Systems (Rohrleitungssysteme) Pipework systems as integral components of stationary extraction, dust extraction and semi-stationary systems combining fixed pipework with mobile suction systems. Three systems available: WF (DN 80-300, light duty), SP (DN 80-300, all applications), and MV (DN 50-150, highest quality for all materials and long distances). Available in galvanized, primed or stainless steel.
• Rental Park (Mietpark) Rental park offering mobile suction units for short-term or long-term needs. Rentals include models such as VacTrailer S-2, S-4, S-6, VacTruck, and BlowVac. Alternative to purchase for customers wanting to test before buying or avoid capital investment.
• Service, Maintenance and Spare Parts Wieland service agreement covering regular maintenance of equipment (industrial vacuum cleaners, dust extraction systems, stationary suction plants). Servicing conducted throughout Germany and Austria with annual inspection sticker documentation. Spare parts available from stock with same-day order processing and courier delivery.
• Used Equipment Marketplace (Gebrauchtbörse) Used equipment exchange (Gebrauchtbörse) offering pre-owned industrial vacuum cleaners. Current listing includes IS-46 T (device no. 13592, year 04/2023). Market channel for resale of Wieland-manufactured second-hand equipment.

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

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Feature6 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• Tiger-Vac International: Canadian manufacturer of industrial vacuum loaders and dust collection systems with ATEX-certified lines. Comparable in heavy-duty industrial vacuums and hazardous-dust extraction, though smaller and with primarily North American distribution; relevant as a North American indirect competitor for Wieland's export ambitions.

Regional players

• Airtechnic (Grimm + Wulff Group): German industrial extraction specialist focused on welding fume, oil mist, and dust extraction. Comparable mid-sized German competitor addressing metalworking and adjacent industrial segments with stationary and mobile extraction solutions.

Direct peers

• Keller Lufttechnik: German manufacturer of industrial extraction and filtration systems based in Germany. Direct competitor in stationary welding fume extraction, dust collection, and industrial air filtration, with particular overlap in metalworking and automotive applications.
• Depureco Industrial Vacuums: Italian manufacturer of industrial vacuum cleaners and dust collection systems. Closely comparable in product range (mobile and stationary industrial vacuums, ATEX-certified models) and target segments (metalworking, foundries, food, pharmaceuticals), making it the most direct European competitor of comparable size to Wieland.
• Hako (Possehl Group): German industrial and municipal cleaning equipment manufacturer. Comparable in industrial vacuum cleaners and stationary extraction systems for production environments, though Hako is broader (floor scrubbers, sweepers, municipal machines) and reports to a corporate parent.
• Ruwac Industriesauger: German manufacturer of industrial vacuum systems and explosion-protected dust collectors. Direct competitor in the German mid-market with overlapping product lines (mobile vacuums, stationary extraction, ATEX-certified dust class H equipment) and a comparable specialist-only focus.

Broad incumbents

• Nilfisk: Danish publicly-listed industrial and commercial cleaning equipment manufacturer. Directly comparable in industrial vacuum cleaner range (including ATEX-certified models for combustible dust) and stationary extraction systems, with broader consumer/professional cleaning portfolio and global distribution.
• Nederman: Swedish publicly-listed leader in industrial air filtration and material handling. Directly comparable product portfolio of industrial vacuum cleaners, dust collectors, and stationary extraction systems across metalworking, foundry, and process industries, but at materially larger global scale with public-company resources.
• Donaldson Company: US-listed global filtration leader with industrial dust collection, fume extraction, and compressed-air filtration product lines. Comparable in serving heavy industries (metallurgy, cement, mining) with industrial dust extraction systems, but operates as a diversified multi-segment conglomerate far larger than Wieland.
• Alfred Kärcher: German private industrial cleaning equipment giant. Comparable in industrial vacuum systems and stationary extraction solutions, particularly for heavy industry; however, Kärcher's portfolio is far broader (consumer floor care, municipal cleaning) and its global brand recognition dwarfs Wieland's specialist positioning.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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