Werner Wirth

What Werner Wirth does

Werner Wirth GmbH is a privately held, third-generation family-owned industrial company headquartered in Hamburg, Germany, founded in 1962. The business is organized around two tightly integrated pillars: connection technology (Steckverbinder-Lösungen) and component protection (Komponentenschutz). The connection technology portfolio spans standard connectors (crimping contacts, wire-to-wire/wire-to-board/board-to-board systems, screw and spring terminals, I/O connectors, solderless connectors, and handheld tools) plus customized connector solutions, most notably a proprietary modular E-Bike connector system launched in 2021 and a plug-and-play photovoltaic roof tile connector system. The component protection pillar covers polymer materials (thermoplastics from BOSTIK/THERMELT, conformal coatings, potting resins, and adhesives from ELANTAS), processing technologies (hotmelt moulding, conformal coating, dispensing/dosing, plasma surface treatment), and proprietary processing machines including the ALPHA 6 platform and the TM 4500/TM 6800 hotmelt moulding machines.

The company generates revenue through a mix of hardware sales (standard connectors, customized connectors, polymer materials, processing machines) and professional services (contract/toll manufacturing including cable assembly, module and device assembly, contract potting, injection moulding, mold and tool construction). Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, with direct enterprise sales supported by a global channel-partner network (LAMIEUX in Asia, Komax subsidiaries in Central Europe, Comtree in North America, and others). Target customers span automotive, electromobility, medical technology, aviation, energy, and rail industries. Operations span six primary locations — Hamburg (HQ and main production), Klaipėda, Lithuania (production with 150+ employees), and regional sales offices in Turkey, China, South Korea, Taiwan, and Ukraine — with ~250 employees from 11+ nationalities. Recent inorganic growth includes the 2016 acquisition of Ludwig Werkzeugbau GmbH (toolmaking) and the January 2025 acquisition of SELKA Süßbrich GmbH & Co. KG (cable assembly).

Name

Werner Wirth

Legal name

Werner Wirth GmbH

Website

https://wernerwirth.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1962

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Werner Wirth GmbH is a third-generation, family-owned Hamburg company founded in 1962 that delivers integrated connector solutions and component protection (hotmelt moulding, conformal coating, polymer materials) plus proprietary processing machines and contract manufacturing to automotive, electromobility, medical, aviation, energy, and rail OEMs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electronic Components Manufacturing

NAICS

Electronic Connector Manufacturing (334417)

SIC

Electronic Connectors (3678), Electronic Components & Accessories (3670)

akta.pro primary industry

Wiring Devices & Receptacles (switches, sockets, plugs, industrial outlets, pin & sleeve) (IMAGAEAF)

Keywords

• Electronic connector solutions
• Component protection systems
• Hotmelt moulding equipment
• Cable assembly services
• Conformal coating machines

Headquarters

HQ city

Hamburg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices9 records

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. Standard Connector Products: Sale of standard connectors including crimping contacts, connector systems, screw and spring terminals, I/O connectors, solderless connectors, and handheld tools
2. Customized Connector Solutions: Development and manufacturing of customer-specific connection systems including e-bike connectors and photovoltaic solutions
3. Cable Harness Assembly: Contract manufacturing of cable assemblies and wiring harnesses
4. Component Protection Services: Hotmelt moulding, conformal coating, potting, and bonding services for electronic component protection
5. Processing Machines: Sale of hotmelt moulding machines (TM 4500, TM 6800), conformal coating equipment (ALPHA 6), and related accessories
6. Polymer Materials: Supply of thermoplastics, conformal coatings, potting coatings, and adhesives for component protection
7. Contract Manufacturing / Lohnfertigung: Toll manufacturing services allowing customers to test quality before investing in own production

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Werner Wirth manufactures and distributes electronic connector solutions (Steckverbinder) and provides component protection services (Komponentenschutz), including hotmelt moulding, conformal coating, potting, and bonding. The company sells standard and customized connector systems, polymer materials (thermoplastics, coatings, resins, adhesives), processing machines (ALPHA 6, TM 4500, TM 6800), and offers contract manufacturing services (cable assembly, module assembly, device construction, injection molding, mold and tool making).

Product overview

WERNER WIRTH is a Hamburg-based family company (founded 1962, third generation) offering a globally unique combination of connector solutions and component protection for electronics. The product portfolio consists of two core pillars: (1) Steckverbinder-Lösungen (Connector Solutions) including customized connector systems, E-Bike connector systems, crimping contacts, connector systems, screw/spring terminals, I/O connectors, solderless connectors, and handheld tools; and (2) Komponentenschutz (Component Protection) including polymer materials (thermoplastics, conformal coatings, potting resins, adhesives) and processing technologies (Hotmelt Moulding, Conformal Coating, dispensing/dosing, plasma technology). Key processing machines include the ALPHA 6 platform for coating and dispensing applications, and TM 4500/TM 6800 for Hotmelt Moulding. The company also provides comprehensive production services (cable assembly, module assembly, device construction, contract potting, injection molding, mold/tool construction) through its Working Lab innovation platform, offering everything from standard products to fully customized solutions from a single source.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Connector Solutions (Steckverbinder-Lösungen) Comprehensive portfolio of electronic connectors including crimping contacts, connector systems, screw and spring terminals, I/O connectors, solderless connectors, cable management products, and handheld tools for industrial electronics applications.
• E-Bike Connector System Proprietary modular connector system launched in 2021 for e-bike applications, including mid-drive motor solutions with high slot density, TPE seals, injection-molded casings, and hotmelt moulding waterproof sealing.
• Component Protection Processing Services Component protection services including hotmelt moulding (TM 4500, TM 6800 platforms), conformal coating, dispensing/dosing, and potting/bonding for protecting sensitive electronics against dust, moisture, heat, cold, shock, and vibrations.
• Polymer Materials Supply of polymer materials including thermoplastics (BOSTIK THERMELT), conformal coatings, potting resins (ELANTAS), and adhesives for component protection applications.
• ALPHA 6 Processing Platform Compact and modular processing machine for conformal coating, dispensing, bonding, and potting applications. Features positioning accuracy of +/- 0.05 mm on all axes, coating-dispensing area of 500 x 500 mm, speeds up to 1,000 mm/s and acceleration up to 1 g.
• TM 4500 Hotmelt Moulding Machine Hotmelt moulding machine with automatic sliding table specifically designed for medium production runs.
• TM 6800 Hotmelt Moulding Machine High-capacity hotmelt moulding platform for larger production volumes of electronic component encapsulation.
• Cable Assembly Services Custom cable assembly and cable management services as contract manufacturing, expanded through the 2025 acquisition of SELKA Süßbruch under the KabelkonfektionPlus strategy.
• Module Assembly Services Complete module assembly services from provided components or in-house manufactured parts.
• Device Construction Services Complete device manufacturing services from individual components through complete devices and production systems.
• Plastic Injection Molding Services Plastic injection molding production including high and low pressure injection moulding through subsidiary WERNER WIRTH Moltics.
• Mold and Tool Construction Services In-house mold and tool construction capabilities including jig-and-toolmaking for high- and low-pressure injection moulding.
• Working Lab Innovation Platform Innovation laboratory at Hamburg headquarters offering comprehensive application analysis, measurement systems, and chemical laboratory for developing customer-specific connection and protection solutions.
• Photovoltaic Roof Tile Connector Solution Customized plug-and-play connection system for photovoltaic roof tiles that reduces complexity, error-proneness, and assembly time while increasing system efficiency.
• E-Bike Mid-Drive Connector Solution Custom modular terminal with high density of slots for e-bike mid-drive motor applications, including TPE seals, injection-molded casings, and hotmelt moulding for waterproof sealing.

Quantifiable outcome

• Photovoltaic roof tile installation: significantly reduced complexity, error-proneness, and assembly time
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered minor, regional, strategic and core.

• hansesupplier NetworkminorOthers · 1 January 2026Since 2026, Werner Wirth is part of the hansesupplier corporate network, a business network for companies in the Hamburg region.
• EPS ElectronicsregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2025New sales partnership to expand distribution network in Romania and Hungary. EPS serves as sales partner for Werner Wirth products in these markets.
• SELKA Süßbrich GmbH & Co. KGstrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Acquisition completed January 1, 2025. SELKA becomes part of Werner Wirth Group, expanding cable assemblyPlus services and production capacity.
• Fraunhofer Institute for Reliability and Microintegration IZM BerlinstrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Joint exhibition at SMTconnect 2023 where Werner Wirth's ALPHA 6 was part of the IZM 'Future Packaging' production line. Collaborative presentation of component protection solutions.
• Ludwig Werkzeugbau GmbHstrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016Acquisition of business operations of Ludwig Werkzeugbau GmbH, specialists for jig- and toolmaking. Enhanced in-house toolmaking capabilities for high- and low-pressure injection moulding.
• ZIERICKcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2008Exclusive German representative for ZIERICK, a long-standing US company with similar corporate philosophy. ZIERICK offers crimping and die-forming parts extending Werner Wirth's connector product range.
• BOSTIK (THERMELT)coreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 1999Exclusive partner for sales of THERMELT® component protection material by BOSTIK. Strategic relationship for polymer materials supply.
• STOCKOcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 1976Long-standing cooperation since 1976 for solderless and electromechanical components. STOCKO connection technology products remain part of Werner Wirth's portfolio.
• Komax Hungary KftregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor15-year partnership for joint exhibition at Hungexpo Industry Days. Komax Hungary hosts Werner Wirth at their exhibition stand for component protection segment presentations.
• WERNER WIRTH MolticscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSubsidiary company for mold and tool construction as well as plastic injection molding production. Presents at Fakuma trade fair as integrated part of Werner Wirth Group.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Molex (Koch Industries): Global manufacturer of electronic interconnect solutions including connectors, cable assemblies, and antennas. Significantly larger than Werner Wirth, with overlapping connector and cable assembly products but a much broader end-market footprint.
• TE Connectivity: Global leader in connectivity and sensor solutions, with extensive connector and cable assembly product lines. Competes with Werner Wirth in industrial and automotive connector applications, but at vastly greater scale and with broader portfolio depth.
• ASMPT (formerly DEK & SIPLACE): Global supplier of assembly equipment and materials for the electronics industry, including SMT and packaging solutions. Adjacent competitor in conformal coating and precision processing equipment that Werner Wirth's ALPHA 6 platform addresses.

Direct peers

• LAPP Group: Family-owned German specialist in cables, cable accessories, and connectorized cable assemblies. Overlaps with Werner Wirth's cable assembly and solderless connector offerings and serves comparable industrial customers.
• HARTING Technology Group: Family-owned German manufacturer of industrial connectors, device connectivity, and cabling solutions. Directly comparable in industrial connector focus, customer segments (rail, energy, automation), and family ownership structure.
• Franz Binder GmbH & Co. (Binder): German family-owned specialist in circular connectors, I/O connectors, and valve connectors. Directly comparable product overlap in Werner Wirth's I/O connector segment and similar mid-sized family-owned positioning.
• WAGO Kontakttechnik: Family-owned German manufacturer of spring clamp connection technology, terminal blocks, and I/O systems. Directly comparable in product category (connector solutions), customer base (industrial OEMs), and family-owned mid-cap profile.
• Phoenix Contact: German-headquartered global leader in industrial connectors, terminal blocks, and electronics housings. Overlaps directly with Werner Wirth's connector and wiring-device product lines and serves the same industrial OEM customers.
• Weidmüller: German specialist in industrial connectivity, terminal blocks, and electronics interfaces. Closely comparable to Werner Wirth's connector solutions portfolio and serves the same factory automation and process industry customers.

Emerging players

• Nordson (ASYMTEK): Specialist in precision fluid dispensing, conformal coating, and jetting equipment for electronics manufacturing. Directly competes with Werner Wirth's ALPHA 6 dispensing and conformal coating processing platforms for similar electronics manufacturing customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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