About us

For over 90 years, our company has stood for future-oriented technologies in the distribution and control of electrical energy. Our success story began with the foundation of the company by Alfred Wöhner in 1929 and his innovative capacity as a driving force.

Today, the Wöhner Group is established worldwide as a specialist for international fuse and busbar systems in the field of power distribution, control technology and renewable energies.

In conjunction with our 12 subsidiaries and an extensive network of representatives in Germany and internationally, we look after customers in over 80 countries. A talent for invention, the consistent implementation of our system concept and continuous growth are the cornerstones of our success.

With over 100 registered patents, we have established ourselves internationally as a forward-looking company and as a strong brand. During this process, we have always remained true to our roots: Our products are still manufactured in Germany today.

Our family business has its headquarters in the Upper Franconian town of Rödental near Coburg (Bavaria); the chairman of the management board is Frank Wöhner, the grandson of the founder of the company.

Vision

Energy is our passion. It is the basis of modern civilisation, a key element for well-being and quality of life, as well as the driving force for progress, innovation and culture.

Our objective is the safe use of energy worldwide – efficient and reliable. To achieve this, we invest in research and quality assurance at our site in Germany. Our employees develop fascinating and pioneering solutions for the electrical engineering market and continuously work on optimising proven products to meet new requirements.

We always look forward to new developments and to providing impetus for the future – and we are already in our third generation of doing so. 

History

Wöhner stands for over 90 years of innovation.

Founded in 1929 by Alfred Wöhner, today led into the future by the third generation. Wöhner's success story began with the development of the first products at the family kitchen table.

2025 Market launch of the CrossBoard 800A system
2022 Market launch of the fully electronic measurement module CrossMT
2020 Market launch of the electronic motor starter MOTUS C14
2018 Foundation of Wöhner Industries within the new holding structure
2018 Market launch of the world’s narrowest switch disconnector QUADRON NH00
2017 Market launch of the BROOME10 power supply
2016 Market launch of the electronic hybrid switch OMUS and the CrossBoard system
2014 Market launch of the 185Power system
2009 Market launch of the 30Compact system
2008 Market launch of CrossLink Technology
2000 Transition from specialist component manufacturer to system supplier
1994 The 3rd generation takes over company leadership.
Definition of three strategic priorities:
  • Innovation policy
  • Internationalization
  • Brand strategy
 
1980 Market launch of the 60Classic system
1950–1965 Alongside assembly, metalworking, electroplating, toolmaking and plastics processing are integrated into the company. Transformation from a one-man operation into a medium-sized enterprise.
1939 Construction of new production and office facilities
1934 Development of a fuse base for Siemens – a small revolution on the world market
1929 Alfred Wöhner opens a workshop for electrotechnical installation materials in his family home

Wöhner GmbH & Co. KG
Elektrotechnische Systeme
Mönchrödener Str. 10
96472 Rödental
Germany

 

 

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