Gollwitzer

What Gollwitzer does

Gollwitzer – Ingenieurbüro für technische Dokumentation is a two-person engineering consultancy headquartered in Etzenricht, Bavaria, Germany, specializing in CE marking and technical documentation for machinery and industrial equipment. Operated by the married couple Christine Gollwitzer (Dipl. Wirtschaftsingenieurin (FH), 15+ years in CE marking, ATEX-certified) and Marco Gollwitzer (state-certified mechanical engineering technician, trained CE officer), the firm delivers risk assessments per EN 12100, functional safety verification (Performance Level per EN 13849 and SIL per EN 61508/62061), SISTEMA-based safety circuit verification, operating and assembly instruction preparation, machine systems documentation, standards research, ATEX zone and ignition source analysis, validation, and BetrSichV hazard assessments. It also offers a free Excel tool for EN 13855 safety distance calculations as a lead-generation asset.

The firm serves manufacturers, operators/Eigenhersteller, start-ups, importers/exporters, automation/control builders, and special machine builders, with a documented specialization in the German glass industry (container and float glass plants) where Christine Gollwitzer has 10+ years of prior in-house experience. Other verticals include process industry (mixing, pumps, closed-process systems) and Sondermaschinenbau. The go-to-market is sales-led with direct contact via phone, email, and on-site visits; the first consultation is free, with project-based quoting thereafter. Geographic reach is Germany-wide with a focus on Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg and occasional work in neighboring EU countries.

The business model is straightforward professional services consulting: project-based fees per engagement, no disclosed pricing tiers, no external investors, and no parent company. There are no patents, trademarks, partnerships, M&A activity, or funding events. Marketing is minimal — primarily a content/website presence and referral-driven acquisition — reflecting the firm's positioning as a specialized, owner-operated regulatory consultancy rather than a venture-scale operation.

Name

Gollwitzer

Legal name

Gollwitzer - Ingenieurbüro für technische Dokumentation

Website

https://gollwitzer-techdoc.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Gollwitzer is a two-person German engineering consultancy in Bavaria that provides CE marking, risk assessment, functional safety, ATEX, and technical documentation services to machinery manufacturers, operators, and start-ups, with a niche specialization in the glass industry.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Regulatory Compliance Consulting

NAICS

Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services (5416), Engineering Services (54133), Testing Laboratories and Services (54138)

SIC

Services-Engineering Services (8711), Services-Testing Laboratories (8734)

akta.pro primary industry

Systems Engineering & Technical Program Management (BPAHAIAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

EHS Management Systems & ISO Consulting (ISO 14001/45001) (BPAHAJAF)

Keywords

• CE marking consulting
• Technical documentation
• Risk assessment services
• Functional safety verification
• Machinery compliance

Headquarters

HQ city

Etzenricht

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Technical Documentation Consulting: Professional consulting services for CE marking, risk assessments, technical documentation, and regulatory compliance for machinery and industrial equipment.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Gollwitzer is a German engineering consultancy (Ingenieurbüro) that provides CE marking consulting and technical documentation services for machinery and industrial equipment. The firm guides manufacturers, operators, and importers through EU regulatory compliance, including risk assessments per EN 12100, functional safety verification (Performance Level / SIL), SISTEMA analysis, ATEX/explosion protection, validation, hazard assessments, and preparation of operating instructions.

Product overview

Gollwitzer is an engineering consulting firm (Ingenieurbüro) specializing in technical documentation and CE marking services. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of consulting services for machinery and product compliance, centered around CE certification processes. Core offerings include risk assessment (EN 12100), functional safety (Performance Level and SIL verification), SISTEMA software verification, operating/instruction manual preparation, machine system documentation, standards research, ATEX/explosion protection, validation services, and hazard assessments. The company also provides industry-specific expertise for glass industry, process industry, special machine construction, automation/control engineering, manufacturers, operators, importers/exporters, and start-ups. A supplementary Excel-based safety distance calculation tool is offered as a free resource.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Risikobeurteilung EN 12100 (Risk Assessment) Risk assessment service following EN 12100 for machinery and products, evaluating hazards, assessing risks, and determining risk mitigation measures in three iterative steps.
• Funktionale Sicherheit (Functional Safety) Functional safety services covering Performance Level (PL) verification per EN 13849-1/2 and Safety Integrity Level (SIL) assessment per EN 61508/EN 62061 for electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic safety circuits.
• SISTEMA Verification Software-based verification service using the free SISTEMA tool from IFA to verify whether required Performance Levels (PLr) are theoretically achieved through safety circuit architecture and component analysis.
• Betriebsanleitung / Montageanleitung / Bedienanleitung (Operating Instructions) Preparation of operating, assembly, and user instructions for machines and electrical/electronic products, including a safety chapter with residual risk warnings following the SAFE principle.
• Maschinenanlagen / verkettete Maschine (Machine Systems) Technical documentation and risk assessment for machine systems and combined machinery, including interface analysis and facility documentation for CE compliance.
• Normenrecherchen (Standards Research) Research and identification of applicable EU directives, regulations, and standards (Type A, B, and C norms) for product compliance and CE marking.
• Gefährdungsbeurteilung BetrSichV (Hazard Assessment) Workplace hazard assessment following BetrSichV (Operational Safety Ordinance) and ArbSchG, evaluating workspace conditions, physical/chemical/biological exposures, work equipment, and procedures.
• ATEX / Explosionsschutz (Explosion Protection) Explosion protection services including ignition source analysis and hazard assessment per EN 1127-1, ATEX directive compliance, and ExFa (Explosionsschutz-Fachkraft) certified consultation.
• Validierung (Validation) Validation service for safety circuits including documentation review, FMEA analysis, functional testing, and incorrect operation testing per SIL or Performance Level requirements.
• CE-Kennzeichnung / Nachrüstung (CE Marking / Retrofitting) CE marking services including initial certification, retroactive CE marking for existing machinery, and essential modification assessment for retrofit projects.

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Scale indicators2 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Pilz GmbH & Co. KG: Pilz is a German automation and functional safety specialist offering CE marking consulting, SISTEMA-adjacent tooling, and safety circuit design services. It directly competes with Gollwitzer in functional safety, PL/SIL verification, and machinery compliance for German manufacturers, while also supplying safety hardware.
• Schmersal Group: Schmersal manufactures safety switches and components and also publishes the Safexpert CE marking software, directly overlapping with Gollwitzer's SISTEMA-based verification and functional safety consulting services for German machinery builders.

Regional players

• Wieland Electric GmbH: Wieland Electric is a German-based supplier of safety, automation, and connectivity solutions for industrial machinery, including functional safety products and CE-related support tools. It overlaps with Gollwitzer in serving German machinery builders with safety technology, primarily within a DACH-centric customer base.

Emerging players

• Phoenix Contact GmbH & Co. KG: Phoenix Contact provides automation, safety relay, and functional safety technology alongside technical compliance support for machinery builders. It overlaps with Gollwitzer in safety circuit design and PL verification for German industrial customers, though primarily as a hardware vendor with adjacent services.
• Weidmüller Interface GmbH & Co. KG: Weidmüller supplies industrial connectivity, automation, and functional safety products and supports machinery compliance topics for German manufacturers. It competes indirectly with Gollwitzer for control cabinet builders and automation engineers needing CE marking support.

Broad incumbents

• SGS SA: SGS is one of the world's largest TIC companies offering CE marking, product certification, and industrial compliance testing. It overlaps with Gollwitzer on machinery safety and regulatory compliance, but competes with broader service lines and global delivery capability.
• DEKRA SE: DEKRA is a major TIC provider with extensive CE marking, machinery directive conformity, and product testing services in Germany and globally. Its broad portfolio and brand authority position it as an incumbent competitor for the same German machinery manufacturer and operator customers Gollwitzer serves.
• TÜV SÜD AG: TÜV SÜD is a global testing, inspection, and certification giant offering CE marking, machinery safety assessment, and functional safety services across multiple industries. It competes with Gollwitzer in the same end markets but at far greater scale, geographic reach, and brand recognition.
• ABB Ltd: ABB is a global industrial and automation supplier that also offers functional safety, machinery safety services, and CE compliance support as part of its broader portfolio. It competes with Gollwitzer for safety-related consultancy and components, though at significantly larger scale and broader scope.
• Bureau Veritas SA: Bureau Veritas is a global TIC firm offering CE marking, machinery directive compliance, and industrial equipment certification services. As a multinational incumbent, it competes for the same enterprise customers Gollwitzer addresses, especially exporters and importers requiring EU compliance documentation.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/gollwitzer

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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