WERTHER INTERNATIONAL S.P.A.

What WERTHER INTERNATIONAL S.P.A. does

Werther International S.p.A. is an Italian industrial manufacturer of automotive garage equipment, wheel service systems, and air compressors, headquartered in Correggio (Reggio Emilia). Founded in 1971, the company operates three factories in Italy with approximately 45,000 m² of covered manufacturing surface and roughly 200 employees. Its product portfolio centers on hydraulic and electro-hydraulic vehicle lifts — scissor lifts (0.6–20 ton capacity), 2-post, 4-post, single-post, and mobile columns — complemented by the SEROS line of CCD and 3D wheel alignment systems for cars, light commercial vehicles, and trucks. Adjacent product lines include hydraulic presses, workshop cranes, pit jacks, silent and oil-free dental and medical compressors, and a dedicated Werther Railway division producing specialized train lifts for locomotives and railcars.

The business model is a hybrid of branded equipment sales and OEM/private-label manufacturing for other industrial brands. Werther distributes through operational units in six countries (Italy, France, United Kingdom, Spain, USA, Poland) and a global distributor network reaching approximately 150 countries, exporting roughly 90% of total sales volume. End-customer segments span automotive service centers, tire and wheel shops, body shops, railway maintenance operators, and medical/dental equipment buyers. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, consistent with negotiated B2B distribution.

The company's corporate structure has undergone significant change: on May 7, 2025, following nearly a year of provisional operations under judicial liquidation, Werther International's assets were awarded at judicial auction to Davers s.r.l., administered and owned by Marco Gibertoni. Prior to that transfer the company was part of BASE Group alongside Fog, Sicam, Beissbarth, APAC, and Tecnotest. Paid-in share capital is €3,609,000 and the company's website remains operational with active trade-show participation including Autopromotec 2025 in Bologna.

Name

WERTHER INTERNATIONAL S.P.A.

Legal name

Werther International S.p.A.

Website

https://wertherint.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1971

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Werther International S.p.A. is an Italian manufacturer of hydraulic vehicle lifts, wheel alignment systems, and air compressors, serving automotive workshops, tire shops, railway operators, and OEM partners through operational units in six countries and distributors in approximately 150 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Automotive Garage Equipment

NAICS

Industrial Truck, Tractor, Trailer, and Stacker Machinery Manufacturing (333924), Overhead Traveling Crane, Hoist, and Monorail System Manufacturing (333923), Pump and Compressor Manufacturing (33391)

SIC

Industrial Trucks, Tractors, Trailors & Stackers (3537), General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560)

akta.pro primary industry

Hoists (Electric, Manual & Pneumatic) (IMAHAJAG)

Keywords

• Automotive garage equipment
• Vehicle lift systems
• Wheel alignment equipment
• Wheel service equipment
• Industrial air compressors

Headquarters

HQ city

Correggio

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Equipment Manufacturing and Sales: Manufacturing and direct sales of garage equipment, wheel service equipment, and industrial compressors. Export accounts for approximately 90% of total sales volume. The company operates as OEM partner providing customized equipment to other manufacturers.
2. OEM/Private Label Manufacturing: Customized equipment manufacturing under customer brands, supplying major European and global manufacturers with products conforming to their specifications

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Werther International S.p.A. manufactures automotive garage equipment and wheel service equipment, with a core product range of vehicle lifts (scissor lifts, 2-post lifts, 4-post lifts, single-post lifts, and mobile columns) covering capacities from 0.6 tons to 20 tons. The company also produces 3D and CCD-based wheel alignment systems, complementary workshop equipment (hydraulic cranes, presses, pit jacks, wheel dollies), and specialized railway vehicle lifts under the Werther Railway brand. The company additionally manufactures silent and oil-free compressors for medical, dental, and hobby applications, and serves as an OEM partner producing customized equipment for other manufacturers.

Product overview

Werther International S.p.A. is a manufacturer of automotive garage equipment and wheel service equipment, operating as part of the BASE Group. The product portfolio centers on vehicle lifts (scissor lifts, 2-column lifts, 4-column lifts, single-post lifts, and mobile columns) as the core offering, complemented by wheel alignment systems (SEROS 3D and BT EVO series for cars and trucks) and complementary workshop equipment (hydraulic cranes, presses, pit jacks, and tire service equipment). The lifts range from 0.6-ton motorcycle lifts to 20-ton truck lifts, while wheel aligners include both CCD and 3D technology systems. The company also produces railway-specific lifts through its Werther Railway division.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Scissor Lifts (Sollevatori a Forbice) Hydraulic and electro-hydraulic scissor lifts for lifting vehicles in workshops. Available in low-profile, extra-low-profile, and pit installation configurations with capacities ranging from 0.6 tons to 20 tons for cars, vans, and trucks.
• 2-Column Lifts (Sollevatori a 2 Colonne) Electro-hydraulic and electro-mechanical 2-post lifts with or without baseframes, available in asymmetric and symmetric configurations. Capacities range from 2.8 tons to 7 tons for automotive workshops.
• 4-Column Lifts (Sollevatori a 4 Colonne) Electro-hydraulic 4-post lifts with front recesses and oscillating rear plates for wheel alignment work. Capacities range from 4 tons to 12 tons.
• Single Post Lifts (Sollevatori Monocolonna) Mobile and stationary single-column lifts for versatile workshop use. Capacities range from 1.2 tons to 3.5 tons.
• Mobile Columns (Colonne Mobili) Electromechanical mobile column lifts with electronic synchronization for heavy vehicle lifting. Capacities range from 5.5 tons to 10 tons.
• SEROS 9002 3D Wheel Aligner 3D wheel alignment system for cars and light commercial vehicles featuring push-type targets, ergonomic interface, and no electronic devices on wheels.
• SEROS 3000BT EVO Wheel Aligner Bluetooth-enabled wheel alignment system for cars and light commercial vehicles with Windows 10 OS, 24-inch LCD display, and 8 CCD camera system.
• SEROS 3000BT TRUCK EVO Wheel Aligner Heavy-duty wheel alignment system for trucks and coaches with Bluetooth sensors, Windows 10 OS, and 8 CCD camera technology.
• Hydraulic Cranes (Gru Idrauliche) Hydraulic workshop cranes for lifting and positioning heavy components in automotive workshops.
• Hydraulic Presses (Presse Idrauliche) Hydraulic presses for pressing and straightening operations in workshop environments.
• Pit Jacks and Column Stands (Cric da Fossa e Colonnette) Pit jacks and mobile column stands for vehicle support in workshop pits.
• PL801 Hydraulic Wheel Dolly Hydraulic wheel dolly for lifting single or twin wheels with 800 kg capacity, minimum height 140 mm, maximum height 660 mm.
• Werther Railway Lifts Specialized train lifts for lifting various railway vehicles including locomotives, electric railcars, bi-directional compositions, passenger wagons, and freight wagons. Served via the dedicated Werther Railway division.

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Davers s.r.l.coreOthers · 7 May 2025Davers s.r.l., administered and owned by Marco Gibertoni, acquired both Werther International S.p.A. and Sicam S.r.l. companies at judicial auction on May 7, 2025, after nearly a year of provisional exercise operations.
• BASE GroupcoreOthersWerther International is part of BASE Group, a parent company group that also includes companies like Fog, Sicam, Beissbarth, APAC, and Tecnotest. The group participates together in major trade shows.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Stertil-Koni: A leading heavy-duty vehicle lift manufacturer (notably mobile column lifts) directly competing with Werther's mobile column and 4-post truck/heavy-vehicle lift lines for commercial fleet and bus workshop customers globally.
• Ravaglioli S.p.A. Italian-headquartered competitor producing vehicle lifts (2-post, 4-post, scissor), wheel aligners, and tire service equipment with comparable EMEA distribution and overlapping garage-equipment workshops.
• John Bean (a Snap-on brand): Specialist in wheel alignment, tire changing, and balancing equipment under Snap-on, directly competing with Werther's SEROS wheel aligners and complementary workshop equipment.
• Rotary Lift: US-based manufacturer of 2-post, 4-post, scissor, and mobile column vehicle lifts, a direct competitor across Werther's lift categories for both light- and heavy-duty workshop applications.
• BendPak Inc. Manufacturer of car/truck lifts, jacks, and wheel service equipment competing across Werther's mid-range garage-equipment lines in Europe, North America, and globally via distributors.
• Hunter Engineering Company: Global leader in wheel alignment systems and ADAS calibration equipment, the dominant player in the same wheel-aligner product category Werther's SEROS 3D/CCD systems address.
• Corghi S.p.A. Italian peer in wheel service (tire changers, wheel balancers) and lift equipment, sharing the Correggio-region industrial base and competing head-to-head across Werther's core auto-service customers.
• Nussbaum Werkzeugmaschinen GmbH: German manufacturer of 2-post, 4-post, scissor, and mobile column lifts up to heavy-duty capacities, a direct competitor to Werther in the European premium vehicle-lift segment.
• Beissbarth GmbH: Sister company within the BASE Group that manufactures wheel aligners, brake testers, and headlight testers—overlapping product portfolio that competes in some segments and complements Werther in bundled group sales.

Broad incumbents

• Snap-on Incorporated: Global incumbent spanning professional tools, diagnostics, and garage equipment (including John Bean and Hofmann brands) with much broader portfolio but overlapping wheel-service and lift offerings of Werther.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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