Weinhöppel GmbH

What Weinhöppel GmbH does

Weinhöppel GmbH is a family-owned German specialty distributor and certified service provider for commercial vehicle instrumentation, headquartered in Hannover with a branch in Bielefeld and approximately 65 employees. Founded in 1923 and registered in the Handelsregister Hannover under HRB 7805, the company operates as an authorized VDO (Continental) partner and as a designated conformity service center for HALE and Kienzle (Kati) taxi equipment, serving three primary verticals: commercial fleet operators, certified workshops performing §57b STVZO tachograph inspections, and taxi/rental car companies. The Managing Director is Welf Weinhöppel, indicating family ownership and management continuity over more than a century of operation.

The product portfolio is organized around three pillars — digital tachograph systems (DTCO 4.1 plus data management, remote download, simulators, and SmartTerminal card readers), fleet telematics (Webfleet cloud platform, VDO Fleet/TIS-Web, LINK 245/340/740 devices, asset tracking), and driver assistance systems (ICA TURN-ASSIST radar and AI-based turning assistants, UDS-AT Pro accident data recorders, Dräger Interlock alcohol interlock devices, backup cameras). Notable technical components include BMDV/ABE-certified turn-assist systems eligible for government BALM subsidies of up to €33,000 per company, VDO WorkshopTab 2 wireless diagnostics for DTCO 4.1 calibration, and a multi-vendor distribution model covering Continental, Bridgestone (Webfleet), Dräger, Kienzle Argo, and HALE.

Weinhöppel generates revenue through four streams: (1) hardware sales of tachographs, telematics devices, driver assistance systems, and taxi equipment; (2) recurring subscription services from Webfleet telematics rentals priced at €17.70–€21.40 net/month per LINK device depending on contract length (12–48 months); (3) workshop services including installation, calibration, repair, and DTCO 4.0/4.1 readiness contracts with software usage fees; and (4) training services for digital tachographs, drivers, and DTCO software. Go-to-market is B2B e-commerce (own storefront with GLS shipping across Germany, EU, and Switzerland), supplemented by a Partner Extranet for registered resellers and a hotline-driven inside-sales motion for complex enterprise quotes. The company is ISO 9001:2015 certified under annual DNV audits.

Name

Weinhöppel GmbH

Legal name

Weinhöppel GmbH

Website

https://weinhoeppel.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1923

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Weinhöppel GmbH is a family-owned, Hannover-based authorized VDO partner (since 1923, ~65 employees) that distributes and services digital tachographs, Webfleet telematics, driver assistance systems, and taxi equipment for commercial fleets, certified workshops, and taxi operators across Germany and the EU.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Vehicle Telematics and Fleet Equipment

NAICS

Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (8112), Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing (5324)

SIC

Services-Equipment Rental & Leasing, Nec (7359)

akta.pro primary industry

ELD/HOS Compliance & Tachograph Services (TLABAJAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Telematics/ELD & Onboard Data Recorder Diagnostics / Compliance Checks (TLAKANAE), Fleet Management Services (Lifecycle, Compliance, Safety, Driver Programs) (TLABAHAJ)

Keywords

• Digital tachograph systems
• Fleet telematics solutions
• Driver assistance systems
• Commercial vehicle instrumentation
• Taxi equipment certification

Headquarters

HQ city

Hannover

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: Sale of tachographs, telematics hardware, driver assistance systems, workshop diagnostic equipment, and taxi equipment. One-time purchase and rental models available for hardware.
2. Software/Subscription Services: Recurring revenue from Webfleet telematics subscriptions, VDO Fleet portal access, and remote download services. Rental contracts for LINK devices include monthly service fees.
3. Workshop Services: Tachograph installation, calibration, maintenance, and repair services for workshops. Also includes DTCO 4.0 ready VDO Workshop Services with software usage fees and support contracts.
4. Training Services: Digital tachograph training, driver training, entrepreneur training for DTCO, and software training courses.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Weinhöppel GmbH is an authorized VDO partner distributing and servicing digital tachograph systems (DTCO 4.1), fleet telematics (Webfleet, VDO Fleet/TIS-Web), driver assistance systems (ICA turn-assist, UDS-AT Pro), Dräger alcohol interlocks, workshop diagnostic tools, and HALE/Kienzle taxi equipment. The company sells hardware via its own e-commerce storefront, provides installation, calibration, and maintenance services, and offers training courses to commercial fleet operators, certified workshops, and taxi companies across Germany, the EU, and Switzerland.

Product overview

Weinhöppel GmbH is a VDO partner specializing in digital tachograph systems, fleet management telematics, and driver assistance systems for commercial vehicles. The product portfolio centers on VDO and Continental hardware-software solutions organized around three core pillars: (1) Tachograph Systems including DTCO 4.1 digital tachographs, DTCO data management, remote download (Fernauslesen), and workshop diagnostic tools (VDO WorkshopTab 2) for installation, calibration, and testing; (2) Fleet Telematics including Webfleet cloud platform, VDO Fleet (TIS-Web), vehicle tracking devices (LINK series), and asset tracking; and (3) Driver Assistance including ICA TURN-ASSIST radar and AI camera-based turning assistants, UDS-AT Pro accident data recorders, Dräger Interlock alcohol interlock devices, and backup cameras. The company also serves taxi operators with HALE/Kati taximeters and related accessories, and provides workshop supplies, consumables, and training services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• DTCO 4.1 Digital Tachograph Digital tachograph (Kontrollgerät) for commercial vehicles that records driving time, speed, and rest periods in compliance with EU regulations. Sold and serviced by Weinhöppel as an authorized VDO partner for fleet operators.
• Webfleet Telematics Platform Cloud-based fleet management and vehicle tracking platform for real-time fleet control, cost reduction, and regulatory compliance for commercial vehicles. Distributed and supported by Weinhöppel as a Webfleet certified partner, including LINK 245/340/740 connectivity devices on rental or purchase terms.
• ICA TURN-ASSIST XR45 Radar Turning Assistant Radar-based turning assistant using 77GHz technology to detect vulnerable road users (VRU) in vehicle blind spots. BMDV-compliant with ABE certification and eligible for BALM government subsidies.
• ICA TURN-ASSIST AI40 AI Camera Turning Assistant Camera-based turning assistant using artificial intelligence with deep learning to detect vulnerable road users in the vehicle's blind spot area. BMDV-compliant with general operating permit (ABE) and eligible for subsidies.
• UDS-AT Pro Accident Data Recorder Vehicle black box that measures three-dimensional acceleration and rotation, captures vehicle status signals (speed, braking, horn, turn signals), and stores unusual driving events for forensic analysis. Compared to aircraft black box technology.
• Dräger Interlock Alcohol Interlock Devices Breath alcohol measuring devices with integrated immobilizer (Interlock 7000/5000/7500) that prevent vehicle operation when the driver exceeds the alcohol threshold, plus mouthpieces, holders, and calibration services. Distributed by Weinhöppel under the Dräger partnership.
• VDO WorkshopTab 2 Wireless Diagnostic Tool Wireless workshop diagnostic tablet for complete tachograph inspection, calibration, and testing of DTCO 4.1 smart tachographs, including integrated GNSS and DSRC verification and a calibration wizard for the new DTCO 4.1. Sold to certified workshops for §57b STVZO periodic inspections.
• Taxameter and Taxi Equipment (HALE/Kienzle) Taximeters, distance counters, roof signs, and alarms for taxi and rental car equipment, distributed and serviced by Weinhöppel as an official HALE and Kienzle service center. Includes conformity certification service to replace Eichamt visits.
• VDO Fleet / TIS-Web Data Management Platform VDO's fleet management and tachograph data management platform for archiving, analyzing, and reporting driver and vehicle data, distributed and supported by Weinhöppel.
• VDO SmartTerminal Card Reader Latest-generation desktop card reader for driver, company, and workshop cards compatible with DTCO 4.0. Features 32GB internal SD card storage, a touch display, and WLAN/LAN/USB connectivity for data transfer.
• Workshop Services and Maintenance Professional workshop services package including DTCO 4.0 ready software license, automatic seal management (Seal Base), 48-hour exchange service for WorkshopTab devices, and VDO Partner Finder registration. Supports tachograph installation, calibration, periodic inspections, and repairs for fleet operators and workshops.
• Tachograph and Driver Training Courses Digital tachograph training, driver training, entrepreneur training for DTCO, and software training courses including a DTCO training case (€4,044.81). Targeted at fleet operators, drivers, and workshop staff.

Quantifiable outcome

• Funding up to €33,000 per company through BALM program for eligible safety equipment
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability2 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• VDO (Continental)coreTechnology or IntegrationAuthorized VDO partner offering complete VDO product range including DTCO tachographs, VDO Fleet, VDO WorkshopTab, VDO Link, SmartTerminal, and related accessories and services.
• Kienzle Argo GmbHcoreTechnology or IntegrationService location for Kienzle (Kienzle Taxi International) taxi equipment including taximeters, distance counters, roof signs, and alarms. Also distributes Kienzle Argo products.
• HALEcoreTechnology or IntegrationService location for HALE taxi equipment systems.
• Webfleet (Bridgestone)coreTechnology or IntegrationWebfleet certified partner offering LINK devices (LINK 245, LINK 340, LINK 740), PRO terminals, fleet management solutions, and Webfleet portal services.
• GLS (General Logistics Systems)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorShipping partner for delivering products to customers. GLS delivers ordered goods to specified delivery addresses within Germany, EU, and Switzerland.
• FTS TAXI-RENT GmbHminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTaxi rental partner providing replacement vehicles at attractive rental conditions in case of accidents or repairs for taxi customers.
• BALM (Bundesamt für Logistik und Mobilität)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerGovernment agency offering funding program 'Umweltschutz und Sicherheit' (up to €33,000 per company) for commercial vehicle safety and efficiency equipment. Companies can apply for BALM funding when purchasing eligible products.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Webfleet (Bridgestone): Cloud-based fleet telematics platform whose hardware (LINK devices) and software Weinhöppel resells and integrates. Webfleet is the de facto telematics partner but also competes indirectly for fleet management wallet share.
• TEXA S.p.A. European manufacturer of multi-brand vehicle diagnostic tools and workshop equipment. Competes with Weinhöppel's VDO WorkshopTab 2 offering in the commercial vehicle workshop diagnostics category.
• Stoneridge, Inc. Manufacturer of digital tachographs (SE5000) and commercial vehicle electronics, directly competing with VDO in the same EU regulatory segment that Weinhöppel services.

Broad incumbents

• Trimble Transportation: Provider of fleet management, telematics, and compliance solutions for commercial vehicles. Comparable to Weinhöppel's telematics and compliance bundles but at significantly larger scale.
• Geotab Inc. Global fleet telematics leader with an integrated hardware-plus-software subscription model. Geotab competes with Weinhöppel's Webfleet-based offering for the same commercial fleet customers in Germany and the EU.
• Continental AG (VDO): Manufacturer of the VDO tachographs and telematics hardware that Weinhöppel distributes and services. Continental is both the company's principal supplier and the broader incumbent in commercial vehicle instrumentation across the EU.
• Robert Bosch GmbH (Mobility Solutions): Major supplier of commercial vehicle electronics, workshop diagnostic equipment (e.g., KTS series), and ADAS. Overlaps with Weinhöppel's workshop diagnostics and driver assistance product lines.

Others

• Drägerwerk AG & Co. KGaA: Manufacturer of alcohol interlock devices (Interlock 7000/5000/7500) that Weinhöppel distributes. Dräger is a partner rather than direct competitor but operates in the same fleet safety ecosystem.
• Haldex AB (SAF-Holland): Supplier of commercial vehicle components including braking and electronic systems. While not directly competitive, Haldex operates in the same commercial vehicle electronics supply chain as Weinhöppel.

Emerging players

• Mobileye (Intel): Provider of AI-based driver assistance and collision avoidance systems. Comparable to Weinhöppel's ICA TURN-ASSIST AI40 turning assistant, though Mobileye typically targets OEMs rather than aftermarket distribution.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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