Bw Plus Ndt Gmbh & Co. Kg

What Bw Plus Ndt Gmbh & Co. Kg does

BW Plus NDT GmbH & Co. KG is a privately held German trading company (Handelsunternehmen) and limited partnership founded in 2001 as a spin-off from parent BW PLUS RÖNTGEN. The company distributes non-destructive testing (NDT/ZfP) equipment and consumables across all major inspection methods — radiography (RT), ultrasonic testing (UT), visual testing (VT), penetrant testing (PT), magnetic particle testing (MT), hardness testing (HT), and eddy current testing (ET) — sourced from manufacturers including Krautkrämer, Dürr, Waygate, Graetz, and HIPP. Its service scope covers analog and digital X-ray film supplies, CR/DR scanners, LED film viewers, densitometers, ultrasonic flaw detectors, hardness testers, endoscopes, radiation protection dosimeters, and UV lamps, complemented by film disposal, film digitization, equipment rental, technical support, and acceptance testing (Abnahme). Headquartered in Kamp-Lintfort, the company operates Germany-wide field and inside sales coverage with international presence in Poland, Austria, and the Benelux countries, and is certified to DIN EN ISO 9001:2015.

The core proprietary technology stack centers on two software products: DRIVE NDT, a cloud-based management platform for NDT workflows covering configurable inspection reports, personnel, customer, and equipment management with ERP/CR/DR interfaces, and BW Plus PACS, a DICONDE/ASTM E2339-compliant revision-secure digital archiving system deployable on premise, as SaaS, or on Azure with web portal and permission-controlled data release. Together these platforms convert a traditional equipment reseller into a recurring-revenue workflow and data archive provider for safety-critical industrial QA. Revenue is generated through one-time equipment and consumables sales, software subscriptions for DRIVE NDT and PACS, professional technical service and on-site consultation, and hardware rental. The company serves primarily industrial manufacturing and fabrication customers performing welded seam, casting, and structural inspection, with additional exposure to oil & gas/energy, railway/transit, defense, and public-sector end markets via an enterprise field-sales motion and direct distribution relationships with third-party OEMs.

Name

Bw Plus Ndt Gmbh & Co. Kg

Legal name

BW Plus NDT GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://bwplusndt.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

BW Plus NDT GmbH & Co. KG is a German trading company founded in 2001 that distributes multi-vendor non-destructive testing equipment and consumables across RT, UT, VT, PT, MT, HT, and ET methods, serving industrial manufacturers, energy, railway, defense, and public-sector customers in Germany, Poland, Austria, and the Benelux, with proprietary DRIVE NDT workflow software and DICONDE-compliant PACS archiving.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Equipment and Supplies

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (54138)

SIC

X-Ray Apparatus & Tubes & Related Irradiation Apparatus (3844), Wholesale-Industrial Machinery & Equipment (5084)

akta.pro primary industry

Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) & Inspection Services (IMAIACAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

NDT/NDE Inspection Equipment (Ultrasonic, eddy current, radiography, thermography) (IMAGAFAI), Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) & Advanced Inspection (Phased Array, TOFD, Guided Wave) (EUAEAKAF), NDT/Inspection & Testing Services (Aviation) (IMABALAJ)

Keywords

• Non-destructive testing equipment
• Industrial radiography supplies
• Ultrasonic flaw detection
• NDT workflow software
• Material testing consumables

Headquarters

HQ city

Kamp-lintfort

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. NDT Equipment and Consumables Sales: The company sells products from the most renowned manufacturers in non-destructive testing. Product portfolio includes X-ray film supplies, development equipment, film viewers, densitometers, ultrasonic devices, radiation protection equipment, and NDT accessories. Revenue is generated through one-time product sales and consumables.
2. Software Solutions (DRIVE NDT, PACS): Cloud-based software solutions for NDT workflow management and digital image archiving. Software licensing and subscription for DRIVE NDT management platform and BW Plus PACS archiving system.
3. Technical Service and Consultation: Technical support and consultation services. Field sales representatives provide on-site consultation. Service network covers all of Germany.
4. Equipment Rental: Rental equipment (Mietgeräte) for NDT testing available to customers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

BW Plus NDT is a trading company (Handelsunternehmen) that distributes non-destructive testing (NDT) equipment, consumables, and proprietary software from the most renowned manufacturers in the field. Its core offerings cover the full range of NDT methods—radiographic (RT), ultrasonic (UT), visual (VT), penetrant (PT), magnetic particle (MT), hardness (HT), and eddy current (ET) testing—supplemented by the proprietary DRIVE NDT workflow software and BW Plus PACS digital archiving system. The company also provides technical services such as X-ray film disposal, film digitization, equipment rental, and on-site field sales consultation.

Product overview

BW Plus NDT GmbH & Co. KG is a trading company ( Handelsunternehmen) distributing non-destructive testing (NDT) products from the most renowned manufacturers in the field. The company offers a comprehensive 360-degree portfolio spanning both products and services. The product range is organized across two proprietary software platforms — DRIVE NDT (cloud-based NDT workflow and reporting management software) and BW Plus PACS (DICONDE-compliant digital archiving/PACS system) — alongside a broad catalog of third-party NDT equipment including: radiography (CRx Vision, HD CR 35 NDT Scanner, D-Tect X software, ERESCO MF4 X-ray generators), film development (Structurix NDT series, TE22 PK mobile system, Protec Optimax), film evaluation (Kowolux X/M/LX/Mini series LED viewers, various densitometers), ultrasonic and hardness testing (Krautkrämer USM 100, Mentor UT, alphaDUR series), endoscopy (Hipp rigid and video endoscopes), radiation protection (Graetz dosimeters), and penetrant/magnetic particle testing (MR hand magnets, MR UV-LED lamps). Services include X-ray film disposal, X-ray film digitization, and equipment rental.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• DRIVE NDT: Cloud-based management software for all non-destructive testing (NDT) inspection procedures and related processes, enabling complete workflow organization including custom inspection reports, personnel management, customer management, and equipment management.
• BW PLUS PACS

Products and services

• DRIVE NDT Cloud-based management software for organizing and controlling the entire non-destructive testing (NDT) workflow, including configurable inspection reports, personnel, customer, and equipment management. Integrates all NDT methods into a single platform with ERP/CR/DR subsystem connectivity.
• BW Plus PACS Revision-safe digital archiving system (Picture Archiving and Communication System) compliant with DICONDE Standard ASTM E2339 for standardized storage and retrieval of NDT inspection images and reports, with AI integration capabilities, location-independent data access, and permission-controlled data release.
• CRx Vision High-resolution Computed Radiography (CR) X-ray scanner meeting ISO 17636-2 Class A and B and ASTM, ASME, and EN standards for industrial weld seam inspection.
• HD CR 35 NDT Scanner Storage phosphor plate scanner for digital radiography with TreFoc technology providing broad application range and high resolution for mobile and production process use.
• D-Tect X Software Complete software solution for NDT inspection workflow including image acquisition, evaluation, reporting, and data import/export, with DRIVE NDT interface for seamless NDT workflow integration.
• Kowolux LED Film Viewer Series (X3, X3eco, X4, X4eco, X5, X7, X8, M1, M1 Plus, M2, LX40, LX60, Mini) High-end LED X-ray film viewers for NDT applications in stationary, mobile, large-field, and compact configurations. Power LED technology provides up to 1,100,000 Cd/m² luminance, up to 5.0D maximum evaluable film density, 40,000-hour LED lifespan, and 80-90% energy reduction vs. halogen lamps.
• Densitometers (DT 92, Pehamed Easy Dens, Densorapid D, KOWODENS TD/TDi) Optical density (blackening) measurement instruments for precision determination of optical density in NDT X-ray films using digital measurement technology.
• ERESCO MF4 Portable Industrial X-Ray Generators (200, 300, 32, 42, 52, 65) Portable industrial X-ray generators for reliable operation under difficult conditions, featuring metal-ceramic technology, optimized exposure, and modern compact electronics.
• Krautkrämer USM 100 Ultrasonic Flaw Detector Portable ultrasonic flaw detector with smartphone-like interface, 7-inch touchscreen, IP67 rating, and networking capabilities for remote access and data management.
• Mentor UT Phased Array Ultrasonic Testing Device Advanced ultrasonic testing device with Phased Array capability, offering customizable user interfaces and workflows with integrated inspection expertise.
• alphaDUR UCI Hardness Testers (Mini II, II) UCI (Ultrasonic Contact Impedance) hardness testing devices for simple and fast hardness testing according to DIN 50159 and ASTM A1038.
• HIPP Endoscopes and Video Endoscopes (HB/HO, FM, FB, MB, GX, GM Series) Rigid endoscopes, boroscopes, and video endoscopes made in Germany from stainless steel with sapphire glass, CMOS image sensors, and 360-degree articulatable probe tips for industrial visual inspection applications.
• Structurix NDT Film Processors and Development Systems (Nova, M eco, U, S eco, TE22 PK, Protec Optimax 2010 NDT Mobile, Kowopro Series) X-ray film processing machines for stationary and mobile use including table-top and full-size processors (Structurix NDT series), mobile tank development system (TE22 PK), mobile-optimized processor (Protec Optimax 2010 NDT Mobile), and microprocessor-controlled stationary PVC systems (Kowopro series).
• Graetz Radiation Protection Equipment (ED 150, GammaTwin, X 5 C Plus, Aladox) Electronic alarm dosimeters and dose rate measurement devices for personal radiation protection when handling radioactive sources, measuring gamma and X-ray radiation.
• MR Series Hand Magnets and UV-LED Lamps (MR 50, MR 56, MR 5000 Variolight, MR 975, MR 96 ESL, MR 96 E) Hand-held yokes (MR 50/MR 56) for magnetic particle testing meeting EN 9934-3 and ASTM E709, and UV-LED lamps/floodlights (MR series) for fluorescent penetrant and magnetic particle inspection meeting DIN EN ISO 3059 (365nm ± 5nm).
• NDT Equipment Rental (Mietgeräte) Rental service providing NDT testing equipment to customers, complementing the company's sales portfolio.
• X-Ray Film Disposal Service Disposal service for legacy X-ray films, supporting customers' environmental and regulatory compliance requirements.
• X-Ray Film Digitization Service Digitization service converting physical X-ray films into digital format for integration with modern PACS and NDT workflows.

Quantifiable outcome

• DRIVE NDT replaces multiple Excel files, Word documents, and paper-based processes with integrated workflow management
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• ECNDT (European Conference on Non-Destructive Testing)minorOthers · 11 April 2023BW Plus NDT participated in the 13th ECNDT conference and exhibition in Lisbon, Portugal, offering special discount promotions on Dürr detectors during the event.
• Müller und Stahl GmbHminorOthers · 30 August 2022Müller und Stahl GmbH from Netphen implemented digital radiography using the Dürr HD CR 35 storage plate scanner supplied by BW Plus NDT. Case study demonstrates successful deployment of CR technology for steel construction quality control.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Dürr NDT: Manufacturer of digital radiography systems, CR scanners, and X-ray inspection equipment for industrial NDT, and a key supplier brand that BW Plus NDT distributes. Directly comparable as a competitor and supplier in digital X-ray inspection, with overlapping end-customer relationships in welding and steel-construction inspection.
• YXLON International: Comet Group subsidiary manufacturing X-ray and CT inspection systems for castings, welds, aerospace, and automotive applications. Directly comparable as an industrial X-ray inspection equipment provider and a key competing brand in the same radiography category BW Plus NDT serves.
• Waygate Technologies: Baker Hughes-owned global leader in nondestructive testing inspection solutions spanning radiography, ultrasonic, eddy current, and visual testing, plus inspection workflow software. Closely comparable as a comprehensive NDT equipment and solutions provider serving the same multi-method industrial inspection market.
• Evident (Olympus Industrial): Manufacturer of industrial NDT equipment including ultrasonic flaw detectors, eddy current testing instruments, phased array systems, and X-ray analyzers. Comparable as a multi-method NDT equipment manufacturer with an overlapping product portfolio across the testing methods BW Plus NDT distributes.
• Sonatest: UK-based manufacturer of ultrasonic flaw detectors, phased array equipment, and thickness gauges for industrial NDT. Comparable as a UT equipment manufacturer competing for the same ultrasonic testing spend that BW Plus NDT distributes via Krautkrämer.

Broad incumbents

• Zetec: Manufacturer of ultrasonic, eddy current, and phased array testing equipment for industrial NDT, serving aerospace, power generation, and manufacturing customers. Comparable as a multi-method NDT equipment manufacturer with overlapping testing-method coverage.
• Comet Group: Swiss-listed technology group and parent company of YXLON International, providing X-ray, plasma control, and industrial inspection technologies. Comparable as the parent organization of a key NDT competitor (YXLON) operating in the same industrial X-ray inspection market.
• Institut Dr. Foerster: German manufacturer of eddy current testing equipment, magnetometers, and NDT instruments with strong presence in European industrial markets. Comparable as a German-headquartered NDT equipment manufacturer serving overlapping industrial customer segments.
• Magnaflux: Manufacturer of magnetic particle and penetrant testing equipment, consumables, and accessories for industrial NDT. Comparable as the category-leading brand in MT and PT testing methods that BW Plus NDT competes with via its own Kowolux/Kowopro line and distributed accessories.
• Hamamatsu Photonics: Japanese manufacturer of X-ray detectors, sensors, and imaging systems used in industrial, medical, and scientific applications. Comparable as an X-ray component manufacturer supplying the industrial radiography market in which BW Plus NDT operates.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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