UWT

Industrial Level Measurement Sensorsuwtgroup.com

Company typePrivate
Founded1977
HeadquartersBetzigau, Germany
Headcount51–100
GTM typeB2B
OfferingHardware or Manufacturing

UWT firmographics

Firmographics

Name: UWT
Legal name: UWT GmbH
Website: https://uwtgroup.com
Company type: Private
Founded year: 1977
Operating status: Operating
Headcount range: 51–100 employees
Ownership category
akta.pro rank

UWT industry classification

Industry

Product category: Industrial Level Measurement Sensors
NAICS: Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables (334513), Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519)
SIC: Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)
akta.pro primary industry: Condition Monitoring & Predictive Maintenance Instrumentation (Vibration/ultrasound, oil analysis sensors, IIoT monitoring) (IMAGAFAG)
akta.pro secondary industry: Shock, Vibration & Tilt Monitoring Devices (Impact Indicators, Data Loggers) (IMALAFAJ)

Keywords

Level measurement sensors
Industrial process sensors
Point level detection
Continuous level measurement
Radar sensor technology

Where UWT is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city: Betzigau
HQ country: Germany
HQ region: Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

UWT business model

Business model

GTM type: B2B
Offering type: Hardware or Manufacturing
Cost components: Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

Hardware Sensor Sales: Sale of level measurement sensors and instruments including point level switches, continuous level sensors, interface measurement devices, and signal lamps. Products sold directly and through distribution partners globally.
Accessories and Spare Parts: Extensive catalog of spare parts, mounting accessories, flanges, seals, electronics, and sensor accessories for the sensor product lines.
Engineering and Project Services: Customer-specific project development, application engineering, and commissioning support from planning through startup for custom measurement solutions.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

UWT product offering

Product offering

Core offering

UWT manufactures and sells industrial level measurement sensors and instrumentation for point level detection, continuous level measurement, interface measurement, and level monitoring. The product portfolio spans rotary paddle switches, vibration forks, capacitive sensors, radar sensors, guided wave radar sensors, plumb bob sensors, and visualization systems, serving process industries with bulk solids, liquids, pastes, and foams under extreme conditions (-196°C to +1100°C, up to 400 bar). Products are sold via direct sales, online customer portal, and a global network of distribution partners across 90+ countries, complemented by spare parts, accessories, and application engineering services.

Product overview

UWT is a level measurement technology company offering a comprehensive portfolio of sensors and systems for point level detection (Grenzstandmessung), continuous level measurement (Füllstandsmessung), interface measurement (Trennschichtmessung), and level monitoring/visualization (Füllstandsüberwachung). The product lineup includes rotary paddle switches (Rotonivo®), vibration fork switches (Vibranivo®), capacitive sensors (Capanivo®, RFnivo®), radar sensors (NivoRadar®, NivoGuide®), level sensors (NivoBob®), and display systems (NivoTec®). The products handle bulk solids, liquids, pastes, and foams across process conditions ranging from vacuum to 400 bar pressure and -196°C to +1100°C temperature. The portfolio spans over 470 products across multiple measurement principles to serve diverse industrial applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

Rotonivo (RN Series) Rotary Paddle Switches Rotary paddle switches for point level detection in bulk solids, liquids, and powders. Available in multiple versions including short, tube extension, rope extension, and reinforced rope configurations with process temperatures ranging from -40°C to +1100°C. Designed for industrial process industries.
Vibranivo (VN Series) Vibration Fork Switches Vibration fork switches for point level detection in liquids and bulk solids. Features compact designs with M12 connectors, tube extensions, and cable extensions, operating at pressures up to 16 bar and temperatures up to 150°C. For industrial process applications.
Mononivo (MN Series) Vibration Level Switches Vibration level switches for point level detection as part of the Grenzstandmessung (limit level measurement) product line. For industrial process industries.
RFnivo (RF Series) Capacitive Sensors Capacitive sensors for limit level detection in various media types as part of the point level measurement line. For industrial process applications.
Capanivo (CN Series) Capacitive Sensors Capacitive sensors for point level detection in aggressive media. Available in stainless steel and chemical-resistant plastic housings with M12 connectors, operating at temperatures up to 180°C. EHEDG-compatible hygienic variants available. For industrial process industries.
NivoRadar (NR Series) Non-Contact Radar Sensors Non-contact radar sensors for continuous level measurement in liquids and bulk solids. Includes threaded antenna, lens antenna, horn antenna (high temperature), PTFE-encapsulated antenna, and hygienic antenna versions. Pressure ranges from -1 to 160 bar, temperatures from -196°C to +450°C. For industrial process industries.
NivoGuide (NG Series) Guided Wave Radar Sensors Guided wave radar (GWR/TDR) sensors for continuous level measurement. Rod and cable versions with process pressures up to 400 bar and temperatures from -196°C to +450°C. For industrial process industries with demanding conditions.
NivoBob (NB Series) Plumb Bob Level Sensors Level sensors (plumb bob/cable type) for continuous level measurement in bulk solids. Features include replaceable electronics, various signal outputs, and different probe lengths. For industrial process industries.
NivoCapa (NC Series) Capacitive Continuous Level Sensors Capacitive sensors for continuous level measurement as part of the Füllstandsmessung (level measurement) line. For industrial process applications.
NivoTec (NT Series) Level Visualization and Display Systems Local level visualization and display systems for monitoring continuous level signals. Includes digital displays supporting 4-20 mA inputs and various voltage options (24V DC/AC, 115V, 230V). For industrial plant operators.
NivoLED (NL Series) Signal Lamps

Companies that use UWT

Customer profile

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

UWT technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API: No
API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

UWT partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

maxcluster GmbHcoreTechnology or IntegrationExternal hosting provider for UWT's website and online services. Located at Lise-Meitner-Str. 1b, 33104 Paderborn, Germany. Handles all website hosting infrastructure and data storage for uwtgroup.com.
ConsentManager (Jaohawi AB)coreTechnology or IntegrationConsent management technology provider for GDPR compliance. Handles cookie consent collection and documentation for the UWT website. Provider located in Västerås, Sweden.
Google Ireland LimitedcoreTechnology or IntegrationMultiple Google services utilized: Google Analytics for web analytics, Google Tag Manager for tag management, Google Ads for paid advertising, Google Fonts for typography, Google reCAPTCHA for form security, and YouTube for video content.
New Relic, Inc.coreTechnology or IntegrationPerformance monitoring tool used by UWT to monitor website stability and performance, optimize user experience, and track technical metrics.
Meta Platforms Ireland LimitedcoreTechnology or IntegrationSocial media integration services including Facebook and Instagram plugins for social sharing and engagement on the UWT website.
Rocket Science Group LLC (Mailchimp)coreTechnology or IntegrationNewsletter and email marketing platform for sending newsletters, marketing communications, and managing subscriber lists for the UWT marketing campaigns.
AXA Versicherung AGminorOthersProfessional liability insurance provider with coverage for Germany, England, and USA operations as disclosed in the company impressum.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

UWT competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Direct peers

ifm electronic: ifm electronic is a German industrial sensor specialist offering level, position, flow, and vibration sensors for process and factory automation. It competes with UWT in level measurement using similar technologies (capacitive, vibration fork) for industrial customers.
Pepperl+Fuchs: Pepperl+Fuchs is a German industrial sensor specialist with strong position in process automation sensors including level measurement. It serves similar hazardous area and process industry customers with overlapping radar, ultrasonic, and capacitive level technologies.
KROHNE Group: KROHNE is a German family-owned process instrumentation specialist offering level, flow, temperature, and analysis products. It is a comparable Mittelstand peer with similar focus on industrial process measurement and overlapping radar, TDR, and vibrating fork level technologies.
VEGA Grieshaber: VEGA is a German family-owned specialist in level measurement, pressure, and switching instrumentation — the most direct peer to UWT with a comparable product portfolio (radar, capacitive, vibration, guided wave) and similar Mittelstand DNA. Both companies focus on industrial process measurement with strong application engineering in solids and liquids.
WIKA Alexander Wiegand: WIKA is a German family-owned measurement instrumentation manufacturer offering level, pressure, temperature, and force sensors. It is a comparable German Mittelstand peer serving similar process industries with overlapping level measurement capabilities.

Broad incumbents

Honeywell Process Solutions: Honeywell offers level measurement instruments (SmartLine guided wave radar, capacitance, float switches) within its process control portfolio. It competes with UWT in oil & gas, chemicals, and power generation with integrated DCS and safety system bundles.
Endress+Hauser: Endress+Hauser is a global leader in industrial process measurement with comprehensive level, flow, pressure, and analytical instrumentation. It serves as a broad incumbent offering overlapping level measurement products alongside a much wider portfolio, competing with UWT in radar, capacitive, and ultrasonic level technologies.
Emerson (Rosemount): Emerson's Rosemount product line includes level measurement instruments (guided wave radar, vibrating fork, ultrasonic) as part of its process automation portfolio. It competes with UWT in chemical, oil & gas, and power generation verticals with significant global scale advantage.
ABB Measurement & Analytics: ABB offers level measurement products (LWT series vibrating fork, guided wave radar) as part of its broader measurement and analytics portfolio. It competes with UWT in process industries with the scale advantage of a major industrial automation conglomerate.
Siemens Process Instrumentation: Siemens offers SITRANS level measurement sensors (radar, ultrasonic, capacitive, gravimetric) as part of its broader industrial automation and process control portfolio. It competes with UWT in large process industry customers seeking integrated automation solutions.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

UWT compliance and trust

Trust signal

Compliance4 records

UWT financial estimates

Financial estimate

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

UWT leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

UWT funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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UWT M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

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Frequently asked questions about UWT

What does UWT do?

Is UWT a public or private company?

UWT is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.

When was UWT founded?

UWT was founded in 1977. It employs 51 to 100 people.

Where is UWT based?

UWT is headquartered in Betzigau, Germany, in the Europe region.

How does UWT make money?

Three revenue lines are on record. Hardware Sensor Sales are the primary driver. The others are accessories and Spare Parts and engineering and Project Services.

Who are UWT's main competitors?

Direct peers on record are ifm electronic, Pepperl+Fuchs, KROHNE Group, VEGA Grieshaber and WIKA Alexander Wiegand. Broad incumbents are Honeywell Process Solutions, Endress+Hauser, Emerson (Rosemount), ABB Measurement & Analytics and Siemens Process Instrumentation.

Does UWT have an API?

No public API is recorded for UWT.

What industry is UWT in?

UWT's product category is Industrial Level Measurement Sensors. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAGAFAG, Condition Monitoring & Predictive Maintenance Instrumentation (Vibration/ultrasound, oil analysis sensors, IIoT monitoring), with a secondary code of IMALAFAJ, Shock, Vibration & Tilt Monitoring Devices (Impact Indicators, Data Loggers). Its NAICS code is 334513 and its SIC code is 3823.