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27 May 2025

For the first time exhibiting at The Battery Show Europe in Stuttgart, Witzenmann GmbH will present its high-performance piping systems for thermal management of drive batteries in electric vehicles from 3 to 5 June 2025. In focus: venting pipes, battery cooling pipes and the cool reflex plate – designed to deliver efficient, safe and sustainable performance in modern hybrid and electric vehicles.

23 May 2025

With the construction of its new headquarters in the Buchbusch industrial estate in Pforzheim, Witzenmann is reaffirming its commitment to its founding location – while simultaneously taking a major step towards future-oriented, digital and sustainable manufacturing. At the topping-out ceremony held on 22 May 2025, one thing became clear: "WI+" is far more than a construction project. It stands as a visible symbol of technological, digital and cultural transformation.

25 Mar 2025

On 21 March 2025, the family-owned company Witzenmann from Pforzheim made a strong statement for women's career advancement and equal opportunities with the "Empowerment Summit." Around one-third of the participants were men, an essential factor in driving change towards greater equality. The company firmly believes that real change is only possible when all genders actively contribute. Additionally, companies such as SEW Eurodrive, Dürr AG and VfB Stuttgart provided hands-on insights through breakout sessions, following the motto "learning from and with each other."

5 Mar 2025

A development partner that creates innovations capable of saving lives: With its venting pipes, Witzenmann enhances safety in hybrid and electric vehicles – particularly in the event of thermal incidents in high-voltage batteries, such as ‘thermal propagation’. This system safely directs hazardous gases away, giving passengers valuable time to escape in case of an emergency. Having delivered over seven million series-produced parts, Witzenmann is setting new global standards in passenger safety.

4 Mar 2025

Maximum efficiency in minimal space: with an optimised and bespoke coiling concept for hot water storage tanks, Witzenmann, the world's leading expert in the safe and efficient transmission of media and energy, enables an increased heat transfer performance of heat exchangers by up to 50 per cent compared to conventional solutions. The experienced serial producer, known for its high level of development expertise, will be presenting the flexible coiling concept with corrugated stainless steel hoses at the ISH 2025 from 17 to 21 March in Frankfurt.

11 Feb 2025

To mark the 120th birthday of the writer, anthroposophist and entrepreneur Herbert Witzenmann, the Unesco City of Literature Heidelberg is honouring his poetic and philosophical work. In collaboration with the Heidelberg Cultural Office and Alanus University, his daughter Dorothea Paschen is organising a public event in the Hebelhalle in Heidelberg.

10 Feb 2025

From copper pipe to metal bellows: Witzenmann is setting new standards in heat generation with innovative pipe systems. The vibration-damping, flexible bellows elements minimise vibrations from the compressor and thus ensure quieter heat pumps, save installation space and reduce costs. As an experienced series supplier with a high level of development expertise, Witzenmann offers customised solutions for flexible device piping - to be experienced first-hand at ISH 2025 in Frankfurt from 17 to 21 March.

5 Nov 2024

A prime example of sustainable growth: Witzenmann's new state-of-the-art administration building in Saxony. The Group's first climate-neutral building was officially opened in Zwickau last Monday, following the ground-breaking ceremony in April 2024, and is proof of the importance of the location for the Witzenmann Group.

21 Oct 2024

Witzenmann GmbH has been honoured in the category ‘Innovation and Idea’ as part of this year's Pforzheim Business Award. Dr. Andreas Kämpfe, CEO and Chairman of the Management Board of Witzenmann, accepted the award at a ceremony held at the CongressCentrum Pforzheim on 17 October.

9 Aug 2024

On 11 June 2024, Prof. Dr Dr h.c. Manfred Broy was elected Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Witzenmann GmbH. He succeeds Prof Dr Herbert Paschen, who has been a member of the Witzenmann Supervisory Board since 1969, has been Chairman since 2013 and will remain a member of the Board in the future.

8 Aug 2024

From the idea to the customised product: Witzenmann will be showcasing future-oriented technologies and customised solutions at SMM in Hamburg (03/09 - 06/09), IAA Transportation in Hanover (17/09 - 22/09) and InnoTrans in Berlin (24 - 27/09) in September 2024.

5 Jul 2024

The Witzenmann Group is continuing on its economically stable course. The family-owned company is investing in a new headquarters with modern production and administration, thereby securing jobs in Germany.

3 Jun 2024

From industrial piping to high-end hydrogen applications: Witzenmann will be exhibiting at this year's ACHEMA in Frankfurt am Main from 10 to 14 June 2024, presenting its comprehensive range of end-to-end solutions for customised piping systems.

23 May 2024

How the start-up PEDLAR from Witzenmann is revolutionising digital procurement

Time-wasting special requirements orders! What can be ordered online with just a few clicks is usually a lengthy and nerve-wracking process for buyers and specialist departments. The solution? The digital purchasing service PEDLAR - a start-up from the Digital.Lab, Witzenmann's in-house innovation centre, which is now on the market as a venture with partners. With this start-up, the world's leading expert in the safe and efficient management of media and energy for mobility and industry shows how companies with a digital mindset and innovative spirit can break new ground and develop digital business areas outside of their core business.

29 Apr 2024

The success story of the Digital.Lab at Witzenmann

Coffee improves concentration and problem-solving skills and promotes togetherness when you drink it together - basic ingredients you need for creative ideas. So why not use the coffee kitchen as a hotbed of innovation? Witzenmann's Digital.Lab does just that: founded with a strategic vision in the coffee kitchen, it has developed into a driver of innovation within the company and has thus become the driving force behind Witzenmann's digital transformation.

27 Mar 2024

Becoming one of the top ten countries in Europe in terms of digitalisation by 2025 - that is the German government's ambitious goal. The economy plays a key role in this: how can digitalisation and innovation be brought to life in German companies? Witzenmann, the world's leading expert in the safe and efficient management of media and energy for mobility and industry, is showing how it's done. And is consistently focussing on innovation, technology and digital pioneering work. The more than 2,800 patents speak for themselves: with its start-up spirit and digital innovation skills, the company is constantly finding new ways to become a winner in the digital transformation - even beyond its core business. Ideas and business models that prove successful on the market are constantly emerging from the specially created Digital.Lab.

28 Jan 2024

It is with great regret that the management and shareholders of the Witzenmann
Group announce that they have initiated the closure of the IDROSAPIENS S.r.l.
site.
Despite many joint efforts and the great commitment of the local workforce, it
has not been possible to stop the long-term negative development.

15 Nov 2023

On November 3, 2023, Witzenmann GmbH from Pforzheim acquired a stake in the Portuguese hydrogen purification expert Amnis Pura S.A., based in Vila Nova de Gaia near Porto.

This strategic investment will enable Witzenmann to further strengthen its expertise in the promising innovation field of hydrogen technology.

29 Sept 2023

Leading companies into the digital future is a powerful challenge with great opportunities. Modern IT solutions alone are not enough. As part of its digital strategy, Witzenmann cultivates cross-industry exchange and invites people to the Digital every two years.Forum.

4 Aug 2023

On August 2nd 2023, the expanded production facilities in Apaseo El Grande in the state of Guanajuato were officially inaugurated. Managing Director Carlos Talamantes welcomed the CEO of the Witzenmann Group, Dr. Andreas Kämpfe, and numerous representatives from customers, diplomats, society, administration, and politics.

14 Jul 2023

The Witzenmann-Group is economically successful and well positioned to master the challenges of transformation. Just as important as technological and digital change for the family-owned company is the future-oriented further development of its corporate culture.

7 Jul 2023

In June, Prof. Dr. Herbert Paschen, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Witzenmann GmbH, celebrates his 90th birthday. On 8 July, the company will pay tribute to him with a festive matinée at the Reuchlinhaus.

30 Jun 2023

As of 1 July 2023, Irene Krings will be appointed Managing Director (CFO) of Witzenmann GmbH. She will take over the newly created Finance, Controlling and Legal department.

30 Mar 2023

With an investment of several million euros, the Witzenmann Group is making its location future-proof. The subsidiary in Zwickau is of particular importance in the industrial strategy. Witzenmann Sachsen GmbH becomes the centre of excellence for pipe supports.

16 Nov 2022

NASA's nearly 100-meter-high SLS (Space Launch System) moon rocket was successfully launched today, November 16th, as part of the Artemis 1 mission.

For this mission, Witzenmann Aerospace, as a partner of the Ariane Group, supplies components for the control valves for the fuel supply of the 8 backup thrusters and the 24 engines for attitude control of the European Service Module (ESM) of the Orion Multi Purpose Crew Vehicle (Orion MPCV)

14 Oct 2022

The Witzenmann Group stays on course even under growing burdens.
The transformation of industry and components for New Mobility are opening up new market potential. In the area of sustainability, Witzenmann is intensifying its activities and is setting specific goals.

28 Sept 2022

10 years ago, Witzenmann GmbH opened the Ruth-Witzenmann-Haus in cooperation with the local Caritas Association. The former senior manager Ruth Witzenmann had been strongly committed to the establishment of the companychildren's day care center and supported the construction of the modern building with a generous donation.

19 Sept 2022

As a development partner for its customers, the Witzenmann Group supports the transformation in all mobility sectors with great dynamism. At the IAA Transportation, Witzenmann is showing innovative applications for hydrogen, electromobility, and pressure accumulators.

31 Aug 2022

Witzenmann GmbH has arranged a restructuring of its board of management. The move reflects the strategic realignment of the internationally active family business.

22 Aug 2022

With its SMART.WI, Witzenmann is blazing a completely new trail on the flexible pipeline elements market. This technology line plugs the safety and monitoring gap that has previously existed in the industry's pipeline networks.

The SMART.WI technology allows pipeline components to capture and analyse a pipeline network's essential system data (pressure, temperature and movement cycles) using a sensor system. This is transferred into a Data Cloud through a secure interface and prepared and made available to the customer on an individual basis. With this, Witzenmann becomes the first company in the industry to offer its customers a solution that allows passive pipeline elements such as expansion joints to be monitored in a vendor-neutral way.

28 Jun 2022

Managing Director Heiko Pott is leaving Witzenmann GmbH on 31th August 2022 to take on new professional challenges.

22 Jun 2022

Pforzheim's Lord Mayor Peter Boch visits the Witzenmann branch plant on Buchbusch and informs himself about Witzenmann's future plans. The new headquarters of the group of companies is being built on the adjacent site. Construction will begin this year.

31 May 2022

Today, on the nationwide Diversity Day, the managing directors of Witzenmann GmbH signed the Diversity Charter for Diversity in the World of Work for the entire Witzenmann Group. In doing so, the Group is committed to its responsibility towards its employees and society. The globally active Witzenmann Group supports diversity, participation and a sense of responsibility regardless of age, gender and gender identity, physical and mental abilities, sexual orientation, religion and belief, ethnic or social origin or nationality.

1 Mar 2022

We congratulate our colleagues in the Japanese subsidiary and thank them for their successful contribution and the pleasant collaboration in the Witzenmann Group.
The foundation of Witzenmann Japan coincided with the severe earthquake and tsunami in Fukushima in 2011. Nevertheless, the intention to establish a subsidiary of the Witzenmann Group in Japan was undauted.

Many projects won by our Japanese colleagues testify to the correctness of this decision.

We are pleased to be able to celebrate this 10th anniversary!

7 Oct 2021

The Witzenmann Group resolutely tackles complex challenges. The strategic measures are beginning to bear fruit. Solid work and stable finances form the foundation for the future of the family-run international group.

6 May 2021

Witzenmann weathered the challenging year of 2020 and the first quarter of 2021 well overall and continues to pursue the strategic realignment. Vaccinations for employees are to be offered starting in June of 2021.

23 Oct 2020

Witzenmann is acting prudently and in a future-oriented manner in the corona pandemic. Despite significant slumps in sales markets, the group is stable and ready to face the future challenges with a new strategy

7 May 2020

On a solid foundation facing major challenges

Far-reaching global changes, such as increasing climate awareness, steady growth in urban regions, the associated energy and mobility transition, the upswing in Asia and digitalization as well as increasing protectionism and trade sanctions have left clearly visible traces in the development of the global economy in 2019.

1 Apr 2020

Witzenmann is economically resilient. The supplies to customers are ensured even in the current situation. Witzenmann reacts with great flexibility to the dynamic developments at its customers:

19 Mar 2020

Sechs gestiftete Preise im Gesamtwert von über 60.000 Euro gehen an junge Forschende aus Baden-Württemberg. Exzellente wissenschaftliche Arbeit der unter 40-Jährigen im Land wird auf diese Weise gewürdigt und gefördert. Geplant ist, dass die insgesamt sieben Preisträgerinnen und Preisträger im Laufe des Jahres ihre ausgezeichneten Arbeiten der Öffentlichkeit vorstellen. Der Termin wird noch bekanntgegeben.

18 Mar 2020

The Witzenmann Group assesses the current financial year with cautious restraint. Group-wide business development is clouded by warnings from individual markets as well as by regions worldwide. The site at Pforzheim in particular has fallen short of expectations.

17 May 2019

World market leader invests in company headquarters and makes its production sustainable. The plant was officially opened on 17.5.2019.

Strong Commitment to site at Pforzheim

The new building of the modern production at the company headquarters of the global Witzenmann Group sets a clear signal. At Pforzheim Buchbusch, the world market leader for flexible innovative elements produces components for commercial vehicles and engines. The digital technology strategy that is underway is expressed at the new site, which serves as a model for the future design of the group's production facilities worldwide.

10 May 2019

Corporate group registers growth in all divisions, but experiences growing cost and price pressures.

The Witzenmann Group has made a positive start to the new business year. 2018 proved satisfactory for the company and it was able to achieve a slight increase in turnover.

4 Apr 2019

Mr Heiko Pott will join the Executive Management of the Witzenmann GmbH as the new Commercial Director on 16.05.2019. Mr Pott is a graduated businessman. Upon completing his course of studies, he was employed briefly for an auditing company and then worked uninterruptedly for a major automotive supplier in various positions in the field of finance and controlling among others and as a finance director at European and non-European subsidiaries.

The former Commercial Director, Dr. Gerhard Flöck, left the Executive Management of Witzenmann GmbH on 31.03.2019 at his own request. The shareholders, Supervisory Board and Executive Management would like to thank Dr. Flöck for his many years of commitment and wish him well for the future.