Richter R&W Steuerungstechnik

What Richter R&W Steuerungstechnik does

Richter R&W Steuerungstechnik GmbH is a privately held German Mittelstand electrical engineering firm founded in 1990 and headquartered in Ahorntal-Körzendorf in Franconian Switzerland, between Nuremberg and Bayreuth. The company specializes in control engineering (Steuerungstechnik), measurement technology (Messtechnik), and regulation technology (Regeltechnik), delivering full-lifecycle automation services — including CAD-based planning, custom control cabinet manufacturing (Schaltschrankbau), PLC and SCADA/process control system engineering, remote monitoring (Fernwirktechnik), installation and commissioning, 24/7 field service, E-Check safety inspections, and customer training — to municipal water/wastewater utilities, renewable energy operators, food processors, packaging and printing firms, and broadcast/television mast vendors. Three managing directors (Roland Regus, Bernd Zeilmann, Hubert Wohlfahrt) own and operate the business, which maintains a headcount of approximately 40–50 employees and ranks among Bavaria's top 200 mid-sized manufacturers (SZ-Institut/Creditform, 2024).

The firm's technology base combines proprietary intellectual property with deep vendor integration. Its registered-patent Intelligenter Energieknoten (IEK) is a modular intelligent energy node developed with Fraunhofer IISB and the University of Bayreuth, applying predictive control over energy conversion, feed-in, storage, and emergency power functions. The firm leads the BMDV-funded eMobiGrid research consortium (~EUR 3M, launched 2023) targeting bidirectional DC charging and local DC networks that couple PV, wind, storage, and hydrogen. Richter R&W is a certified Solution Partner of both Phoenix Contact (since 2025) and WAGO (since 2018), and co-founded the Bayreuther eLadeinfrastruktur GmbH joint venture in 2021 to specialize in EV charging infrastructure.

Revenue is generated through three streams: project-based engineering and construction services for municipalities and industrial clients (primary), recurring service and maintenance contracts including 24/7 emergency support and E-Check inspections, and EV charging hardware and installation delivered via the Bayreuther eLadeinfrastruktur GmbH JV. Pricing is quote-based per project scope, with multi-year service contracts typical. Geographic focus is overwhelmingly Bavaria and Germany, with limited international exposure confined to broadcast mast control systems supplied globally via mast-vendor subcontractors. Marketing relies on direct sales, regional trade show participation (Light + Building, Hannover Messe, Belektro, ISH, Eltefa), and an apprenticeship pipeline that feeds four vocational tracks.

Name

Richter R&W Steuerungstechnik

Legal name

Richter R&W Steuerungstechnik GmbH

Website

https://richter-rw.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Richter R&W Steuerungstechnik is a German Mittelstand electrical engineering firm (founded 1990, ~40–50 employees, Ahorntal/Bavaria) delivering control, measurement, and regulation technology — including custom control cabinets, SCADA systems, and the patented Intelligenter Energieknoten — to municipal water/wastewater utilities, renewable energy operators, and industrial clients across Germany.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Bayreuth

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Engineering and Project Services: Full project lifecycle including planning, CAD design, installation, commissioning, and training for control systems and automation solutions. Revenue generated through project-based engagements with municipalities and industrial clients.
2. Service and Maintenance: Ongoing service including 24/7 emergency availability, remote maintenance, E-Check inspections, spare parts supply, and regular maintenance for installed systems.
3. EV Charging Infrastructure: Planning, construction, and maintenance of charging infrastructure through Bayreuther eLadeinfrastruktur GmbH joint venture.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Richter R&W Steuerungstechnik GmbH plans, designs, manufactures, and services custom control, measurement, and regulation systems (Steuerungs-, Mess-, und Regeltechnik) for municipal and industrial customers. Deliverables include CAD-based project planning, control cabinet construction (Schaltschrankbau), custom process control software (Prozessleitsystem), remote monitoring (Fernwirktechnik), energy plant and renewable energy controls, EV charging infrastructure via a dedicated subsidiary, and ongoing 24/7 service with E-Check inspections and operator training.

Product overview

Richter R&W Steuerungstechnik GmbH, founded in 1990 and based in Ahorntal (Franconian Switzerland, between Nürnberg and Bayreuth), is a medium-sized specialist in control engineering (Steuerungstechnik), measurement technology (Messtechnik), and regulation technology (Regeltechnik). The company offers an integrated portfolio spanning custom hardware (control cabinets/Schaltschränke), custom software (process control systems/Prozessleitsystem), remote monitoring and control (Fernwirktechnik), CAD design and project planning, installation and commissioning, and ongoing service and training. Key branded offerings include the Intelligenter Energieknoten (IEK) — a patented modular intelligent energy node system for commercial/municipal energy optimization — and the eMobiGrid research project for EV charging infrastructure. A subsidiary, Bayreuther eLadeinfrastruktur GmbH, specializes in EV charging station planning and installation. Services include 24/7 emergency availability, remote diagnostics, E-Check electrical safety inspections, and IT security. The company operates as a certified Solution Partner of Phoenix Contact and WAGO Solution Provider. Industries served include water/wastewater treatment, renewable energy, food processing, packaging, printing, broadcasting, and TV.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Planung, CAD-Konstruktion & Projektierung
• Fernwirktechnik, Netzwerktechnik & Protokollierung
• Softwareentwicklung & Prozessüberwachung
• Schaltschrankbau & Serienfertigung
• Energieanlagentechnik
• IT-Sicherheit
• 24/7-Bereitschaft (24/7 Emergency Service)
• E-Check
• Schulungen & Individuelle Einweisungen
• Bayreuther eLadeinfrastruktur GmbH

Quantifiable outcome

• Digital transformation enables 24/7 monitoring and remote troubleshooting, reducing downtime
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

AI capability5 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Phoenix ContactcoreTechnology or Integration · 27 April 2025Official Solution Partner announced at Hannover Messe 2025. Partnership focuses on DC networks, energy management, and intelligent metering systems. Combines Richter R&W's systems expertise with Phoenix Contact's automation and energy distribution technology.
• Universität Bayreuth (Lehrstuhl für Mess- und Regeltechnik)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 February 2023Research partner in eMobiGrid project and IEK development. University provides forecast methods and laboratory testing. Part of Zentrum für Energietechnik (ZET).
• Fraunhofer IISB (Fraunhofer Institut für Integrierte Systeme und Bauelementetechnologie)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 February 2023Research partner providing power electronics for integrated DC networks and battery technology for eMobiGrid and IEK projects. Located in Erlangen.
• Bayreuther eLadeinfrastruktur GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 June 2021Joint venture founded June 2021 for consulting, installation, and service of EV charging infrastructure (charging stations, wallboxes). Richter R&W is co-founder and shareholder. Specialization unique in the region for comprehensive charging solutions.
• WAGOcoreTechnology or Integration · 6 December 2018Certified WAGO Solution Provider since 2018. Collaboration on automation projects using WAGO technology baukasten (building block system) with innovative interfaces and e!COCKPIT-based central control algorithms.
• Handwerkskammer OberfrankenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChamber of Crafts supporting innovation and business development. Supported IEK project through Betriebs- und Innovationsberatung.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Beckhoff Automation: German PC-based control specialist (TwinCAT) offering controllers, I/O, drives, and automation software. Larger and broader in scope than Richter R&W, but competes for the same industrial and building automation customers with overlapping control technology capabilities.
• WAGO: Large German automation and interconnection specialist whose controllers and I/O systems Richter R&W implements as a certified Solution Provider. Overlaps with Richter R&W's PLC, control cabinet, and process automation offerings across industrial and building applications.
• ABB: Global automation, electrification, and motion technology incumbent competing for the same water/wastewater, energy, and process industry projects as Richter R&W. Operates broadly in industrial control systems rather than as a regional Mittelstand specialist.
• ifm electronic: German sensor and automation systems supplier for industrial applications. Larger and broader in scope, but addresses the same measurement, control, and process automation customers as Richter R&W, particularly in water/wastewater and renewable energy verticals.
• Siemens: Global industrial automation and digital industries giant (SIMATIC, TIA Portal). The dominant incumbent against which Richter R&W competes for control and process automation projects in municipal and industrial customers; orders of magnitude larger but serves overlapping use cases.
• Schneider Electric: Global energy management and automation incumbent (Modicon PLCs, EcoStruxure). Competes with Richter R&W in process control, energy management, and building automation across municipal and industrial customers; far larger and more diversified.
• Phoenix Contact: Large German automation technology provider whose components and platforms Richter R&W integrates as an official Solution Partner. Operates broadly across industrial connectivity, control, and energy distribution, overlapping strongly with Richter R&W's automation and energy management focus.

Direct peers

• KEBA: Austrian Mittelstand automation specialist offering controllers, drives, HMI, and solutions for industrial automation, energy, and e-mobility. Similar size and Mittelstand profile to Richter R&W, with overlapping focus on renewable energy integration and EV charging infrastructure.
• Bachmann electronic: German Mittelstand automation specialist offering controllers, I/O systems, and engineering services for industrial and renewable energy applications. Comparable in size and Mittelstand positioning to Richter R&W, with overlapping exposure to renewable energy and process control customers.

Emerging players

• COPA-DATA: Austrian-based SCADA/HMI software vendor (zenon) for industrial automation and energy. Adjacent rather than direct — competes in the same process control software layer that Richter R&W configures and integrates for its municipal and industrial customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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