Wurth Industrie France

What Wurth Industrie France does

Würth Industrie France SAS is a French industrial subsidiary of the Würth Group, headquartered in Erstein (Alsace) with a €3M share capital and registered in Strasbourg. The company supplies consumable production materials ("C-parts") — fasteners, MRO products, PPE, tools, chemical products, kits, and pre-assembled parts — from a catalog of over 1,400,000 articles, leveraging a centralized European logistics center operated by Würth Industrie Service GmbH in Bad Mergentheim, Germany.

The core technology platform is CPS® (C-Parts Management), which combines RFID-based dual-bin Kanban replenishment, iBin® WP connected bins with real-time inventory monitoring, WIS Portal for supply-chain visibility, ORSY®mat industrial vending machines (PIN-controlled dispensing of MRO/PPE), and ORSY® modular storage systems with scanner-based reordering. An internal test laboratory accredited for over 50 standard procedures supports quality assurance. The company also markets a proprietary specialty line, W.TEC® COVER CAPS, for component protection during manufacturing and transport. Sales are exclusively B2B, routed through a direct field-sales force complemented by a 24/7 self-service e-shop requiring business-customer registration, with industry-specific service lines (CPS® AUTOMOTIVE, CPS® CARGO, CPS® NEW ENERGY, CPS® MACHINERY, CPS® MEDICAL) and add-on modules such as CPS® miLOGISTICS for tripartite supplier integration, OPT-I-STORE® foam inserts, W-KLT® clip bins, CLIP-O-FLEX® fixation, and WAPS aluminum profiles.

Revenue is generated primarily through transactional product sales (over 1.4M SKUs) supplemented by recurring revenue from installed supply systems — Kanban infrastructure, vending machines, storage systems, and connected bins — with ongoing replenishment-management services. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is gated behind customer registration, with custom supply concepts developed for indirect production needs. As a wholly-owned subsidiary of the privately held Würth Group conglomerate, the entity benefits from group-level scale and brand recognition but reports no public financial disclosures, funding rounds, or M&A activity.

Name

Wurth Industrie France

Legal name

Würth Industrie France SAS

Website

https://wurth-industrie.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Würth Industrie France is a B2B industrial C-parts supplier — fasteners, MRO, PPE, tools, and chemicals across 1.4M+ SKUs — serving French manufacturing verticals with RFID Kanban, connected bins, vending machines, and direct field sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Erstein

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial C-Parts Sales: Sale of fasteners, MRO products, PPE, tools, chemical products, and special parts to industrial customers. Products sourced globally and supplied through European logistics center. Revenue generated through product sales with varying order volumes based on customer production needs.
2. Supply Solutions & Systems: Kanban systems, vending machines, storage systems, and related equipment. Revenue includes both product sales and potentially recurring service/support for system maintenance and replenishment management.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Würth Industrie France supplies industrial C-parts (fasteners, MRO items, PPE, tools, chemical products, and special parts) to manufacturing and industrial customers in France, complemented by integrated C-Parts management solutions including RFID Kanban systems, ORSY® storage and vending systems, and industry-specific supply concepts under the CPS® brand. The company combines a 1,400,000+ article catalog, on-site automated replenishment technology, an accredited in-house test laboratory, and a B2B e-shop to deliver single-source, just-in-time supply security.

Product overview

Würth Industrie France is an industrial C-parts supplier offering an integrated platform combining hardware (vending machines, storage systems, bins), software (Kanban RFID systems, e-procurement), and services (test laboratory, custom parts). The core CPS® (Customer Parts Service) platform provides automated replenishment through Kanban systems with RFID technology and ORSY® vending machines. Industry-specific solutions (CPS® AUTOMOTIVE, CPS® CARGO, CPS® NEW ENERGY, CPS® MACHINERY, CPS® MEDICAL) address sector needs, while add-on modules like iBin® WP connected bins, OPT-I-STORE® foam inserts, and WIS Portal extend functionality. The portfolio spans over 1,400,000 articles including fasteners, MRO products, PPE, tools, chemical products, and the proprietary W.TEC® COVER CAPS protective elements line.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CPS®: C-Parts Management Solutions - comprehensive supply management system for consumable production materials
• ORSY®
• W.TEC®COVER CAPS
• CPS®AUTOMOTIVE
• CPS®CARGO
• CPS®NEW ENERGY
• CPS®MACHINERY
• CPS®MEDICAL

Products and services

• C-Parts Management (Gestion des pièces C) Integrated logistics solutions for the automated and efficient supply of C-parts (maintenance, repair, and operations consumables) to industrial customers, combining catalog breadth with replenishment automation.
• Kanban Systems with RFID Technology Just-in-time automatic replenishment system using dual-bin methodology combined with RFID technology to deliver maximum supply security at industrial workstations.
• ORSY®mat Vending Machines Automated industrial dispensers installed at customer sites for storage, distribution, and replenishment of MRO items and PPE, with employee access via PIN code and automatic replenishment.
• ORSY® Storage/Rack Systems Modular shelving systems custom-assembled to customer requirements, integrating scanner-based reordering through the Würth B2B e-shop for consumables management.
• CPS® miLOGISTICS Supplier integration module that enables customers to benefit from the RFID Kanban replenishment system for non-Würth product groups through tripartite delivery arrangements.
• CPS® AUTOMOTIVE Specialized C-Parts supply solution for the automotive industry, providing technical and design support tailored to vehicle and component manufacturers.
• CPS® CARGO C-Parts management solution tailored to cargo and logistics operators, covering equipment supply, vending solutions, and inventory management.
• CPS® NEW ENERGY Specialized C-Parts supply solution for the renewable energy industry (wind, solar), delivering specialized fasteners, chemical products, and MRO consumables.
• CPS® MACHINERY C-Parts solution for the mechanical engineering industry, covering industrial fasteners, tools, production supply, and machinery maintenance consumables.
• CPS® MEDICAL Specialized C-Parts supply solution for the medical device manufacturing industry, meeting quality, traceability, and regulatory requirements.
• W.TEC® COVER CAPS Proprietary plastic protective elements (caps, plugs, sealing plugs, protective sleeves) used to protect components from dust, contamination, damage, and liquid infiltration during manufacturing, storage, and transport, available in multiple materials for varied physical and chemical resistance.
• OPT-I-STORE® Custom Foam Inserts Customized foam inserts for workplace organization, providing protected storage, quick visual access, and rapid tool changeover at industrial workstations.
• W-KLT® Clip Bins Plastic Kanban bins with clip functionality designed for connected workplace supply solutions in industrial environments.
• iBin® WP Connected Bins Connected bin system enabling automated replenishment and real-time inventory monitoring at industrial workstations, integrated with the CPS® platform.
• WIS Portal Online portal for Kanban information management, supply chain visibility, and consumption/stock tracking for industrial customers.
• ORSY® Push Automated Storage Automated storage system that triggers automatic order renewal for consumables used at industrial workstations.
• ORSY® Crib Automated Store Automated store system providing automatic distribution of industrial supplies at customer facilities, integrated with the ORSY® product line.
• CLIP-O-FLEX® Fixation System Fixation system designed for organizing and securing workplace supplies at industrial workstations.
• WAPS Aluminum Profile System Aluminum profile system for modular configuration of industrial workstations and workplace setups.
• Refillo Mat Aerosol Refill System Aerosol refill system for chemical products, reducing waste and total cost of chemical product consumption in industrial environments.
• Online E-Shop (eshop.wuerth-industrie.com) B2B e-commerce platform for ordering C-parts, tools, and industrial supplies, available 24/7 to registered business customers with customer-specific pricing, order tracking, and reordering.
• Accredited Test Laboratory Service Internal test laboratory accredited for more than 50 standard-compliant procedures, serving as an official testing center for Würth customers' fasteners and components.
• Special Parts and Custom Fastener Solutions Custom fastener design and production support, covering the journey from initial product concept through to series production for industrial customers.
• Chemical Products Management Service Complete management solutions for chemical products in industrial environments, covering storage, Kanban supply, and aerosol refilling services.

Quantifiable outcome

• Maximum supply security through automatic just-in-time replenishment
• +2 more outcomes

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Würth GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent company and brand affiliation. Würth Group is a global market leader in assembly and fastening materials. Provides brand, product portfolio, and corporate resources. Global network spanning multiple countries.
• Würth Industrie Service GmbH & Co. KGcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent organization managing European operations and logistics. Operates the European logistics center in Bad Mergentheim, Germany.
• Adolf Würth GmbH & Co. KGminorOthersWebsite hosting provider for www.wurth-industrie.fr as stated in legal mentions.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Hänel GmbH & Co. KG: German manufacturer of automated storage and retrieval systems (Hänel Lean-Lift, Hänel Rotomat) commonly deployed in industrial C-parts management alongside Kanban and vending. Directly comparable as a hardware competitor in the ORSY®Crib / vending adjacent space.
• Brady Corporation: Specialized industrial identification, safety, and workplace organization provider whose product lines (labeling, lockout/tagout, PPE, signage) overlap with parts of Würth Industrie France's PPE and chemical management catalog for industrial customers.
• CribMaster (MSC Industrial): Specialized vendor of industrial vending machines and inventory management software now part of MSC Industrial. Closely comparable to Würth's ORSY®mat vending line in functionality and target buyer (plant maintenance and MRO managers).

Broad incumbents

• MSC Industrial Direct: Large US industrial metalworking and MRO supplier with growing vending and vending-managed inventory solutions. Comparable in serving high-volume production environments with consumable C-parts and integrated replenishment technology.
• Grainger (W.W. Grainger): North American industrial MRO distributor serving manufacturing customers with a similar mix of consumables, vending, and e-procurement. While its catalog scope and automation depth differ, it competes head-to-head with Würth's CPS® platform in multinational accounts.
• Fastenal Company: US-listed industrial supply leader with the largest installed base of industrial vending machines and on-site supply programs in the world. Operates the same hardware-plus-software C-parts management playbook as Würth Industrie France at much larger scale.

Direct peers

• Adolf Würth GmbH & Co. KG: Core operating company of the Würth Group and the origin of the C-parts/Kanban concept. Provides the parent product portfolio, brand, and technical platform that Würth Industrie France sells into France; direct strategic alignment and overlapping customer base.
• Würth Industrie Service GmbH & Co. KG: Direct sister entity of Würth Industrie France and operator of the European logistics center in Bad Mergentheim. Operates the same CPS®, ORSY®, iBin® and Kanban RFID product lines across the DACH region, serving identical automotive and industrial customer bases.
• Berner Group: European-headquartered direct competitor selling fasteners, MRO consumables, tools, and chemical products to industrial and trades customers through field sales and B2B e-commerce. Highly comparable in product breadth, target verticals (automotive, mechanical), and Pan-European distribution model.

Regional players

• Rexel S.A. French-headquartered B2B distributor of electrical, lighting, and energy-management products with a strong industrial customer base. Comparable as a large-scale French B2B distribution platform with field sales, e-commerce, and value-added services, though serving a different product category.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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