Manufacturer of pressure switches, pump controls and electronic control solutions for pressure and level regulation.
Condor-Werke Gebr. Frede GmbH
Ennigerloh-Westkirchen · Wuppertal · Waddinxveen (NL) · Charlotte, NC (USA)New on Amplifa
Company
Condor-Werke Gebr. Frede GmbH, founded in 1893 and family-run in the fourth generation, is headquartered in Ennigerloh-Westkirchen (Westphalia). The Condor Group develops and manufactures components and system solutions for the regulation and control of pressure and level: electromechanical power and control pressure switches of the MDR series, pump controls, motor protection switches, float switches as well as standardized and custom electronic control solutions. The value chain includes in-house toolmaking, plastic injection molding (since 2008), and at the Wuppertal site (Condor Elektronic Scharco) SMT and THT printed circuit board assembly with automatic optical inspection and electrical testing. Housings and components are made, among other things, from aluminum die casting, stainless steel, brass and galvanized steel. Condor products are used worldwide in compressed air technology, water and wastewater technology, fire protection/fire extinguishing systems, railway technology, shipbuilding, agriculture, retail and plant engineering – from prototypes through small and medium production runs to large-scale series.
- Site
- Ennigerloh
- Processes
- Manufacturing of pressure switches (power pressure switches, control pressure switches, MDR series), Production of electronic controls / control engineering / systems engineering, SMT assembly (printed circuit board assembly), THT assembly (through-hole printed circuit board assembly), Automatic optical inspection (AOI) and electrical testing, In-house toolmaking, Plastic injection molding production, Test benches for mechanical and electrical endurance tests (lifecycle tests, vibration tests)
- Materials
- Aluminum die casting, PI diaphragm, Stainless steel, Brass, Galvanized steel, Plastic, Plastic injection molding, SMT and THT assembly
- Certificates
- ISO 9001:2015, VdS test mark (pressure switches for fire extinguishing systems, recognized, Product approvals: UL, CCC, CSA, EAC, VDE, KEMA, DNV (GL), ATEX, ISO 9001, VdS test mark / recognized VdS manufacturing facility, Product approvals UL, CCC, CSA, EAC, VDE, KEMA, DNV (GL), ATEX
- Founded
- 1893
- Industries
- Compressed air technology/pneumatics, Water and wastewater technology, Fire protection/fire extinguishing systems, Railway technology/vehicle technology, Shipbuilding/offshore, Agriculture
- 01
Development / Engineering (hardware and software)
- 02
Toolmaking
- 03
Plastic injection molding
- 04
Aluminum die casting (purchased parts)
- 05
SMT/THT printed circuit board assembly
- 06
Assembly
- 07
AOI and electrical testing
- 08
Endurance tests / lifecycle tests
- 09
Worldwide distribution via subsidiaries and partners
Materials & Processes
Aluminum die casting
Housing material of the MDR pressure switches for vacuum, pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
PI diaphragm
Diaphragm material in the diaphragm pressure switch for pressure measurement.
Stainless steel
Used in water and pump technology, e.g. domestic water systems with stainless steel pump.
Brass
Material for pressure connections in water technology.
Galvanized steel
Used for components in water and pump technology.
Plastic
Injection molding of plastic components in in-house production.
Plastic injection molding
In-house process since 2008 for plastic components of the products.
SMT and THT assembly
Electronics manufacturing on own assembly lines at the Wuppertal site.
Locations
Ennigerloh-Westkirchen
DEHeadquarters, holding as well as manufacturing of pressure switches, injection molding and toolmaking
- Lot size
- Prototype to large-scale series
- Materials
- Aluminum die casting, PI diaphragm, plastic, stainless steel, brass, steel
- Plastic injection molding machines
- In-house test benches for mechanical and electrical endurance tests
- Automatic testing systems
- In-house toolmaking
Wuppertal
DESubsidiary Condor Elektronic Scharco: SMT/THT printed circuit board assembly, control technology
- Lot size
- Prototype to large-scale series
- Materials
- Printed circuit boards, plastic
- SMT assembly line
- THT assembly line
- AOI system (automatic optical inspection)
Waddinxveen
NLSubsidiary Condor Benelux: sales and warehousing
Charlotte, NC
USSubsidiary Condor USA, Inc.: sales of pressure switches for North, Central and South America
Products & Components
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing of pressure switches (power pressure switches, control pressure switches, MDR series)Assembly | – | – | – | Large-scale series | Aluminum die casting, PI diaphragm, Stainless steel, Brass, Steel (galvanized) |
| Production of electronic controls / control engineering / systems engineeringAssembly | – | – | – | Prototype – Large-scale series | – |
| SMT assembly (printed circuit board assembly)Assembly | – | – | – | – | Printed circuit boards |
| THT assembly (through-hole printed circuit board assembly)Assembly | – | – | – | – | Printed circuit boards |
| Automatic optical inspection (AOI) and electrical testingTesting | – | – | – | – | – |
| In-house toolmakingEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Plastic injection molding productionPlastics | – | – | – | – | Plastic |
| Test benches for mechanical and electrical endurance tests (lifecycle tests, vibration tests)Testing | – | – | – | – | – |
| Development of custom hardware and software solutions (from product concept to series production)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
6 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SMT assembly line | – | – | – | – | Wuppertal (Condor Scharco) |
| THT assembly line | – | – | – | – | Wuppertal (Condor Scharco) |
| AOI system (automatic optical inspection) | – | – | – | – | Wuppertal (Condor Scharco) |
| Automatic testing systems | – | – | – | – | – |
| In-house test benches for mechanical and electrical endurance tests | – | – | – | – | Ennigerloh |
| Plastic injection molding machines | – | – | – | 2008 | Ennigerloh |
Additional services
Reference customers
Quality
Condor operates a quality management system certified since 1993 in accordance with DIN EN ISO 9001 (currently ISO 9001:2015). Every product undergoes AOI and electrical testing; on in-house test benches, mechanical and electrical lifecycle and vibration tests are carried out.
| Evidence | Ennigerloh-Westkirchen | Wuppertal |
|---|---|---|
| ISO 9001 | ||
| VdS test mark / recognized VdS manufacturing facility | ||
| Product approvals UL, CCC, CSA, EAC, VDE, KEMA, DNV (GL), ATEX |
Company History
- 1893
Foundation of the company Condor-Werke by Heinrich Frede as a machine factory in Westkirchen; initially production of centrifuges.
- 1897
Heinrich Frede sells the factory to his brother August Frede.
- 1905
Production of the first German milking machines ("WESTPHALIA", "Frede-Milker"); around 120 employees.
- 1932
Gerd and Wilhelm Frede take over the factory.
- 1935
World's first patent for a diaphragm pressure regulator/pressure switch for automatic pump control; the MDR brand is born.
- 1936
Company name "August Frede" becomes "Gebr. Frede KG".
- 1938
Product range expanded to include motor protection switches, electric motors, float switches and residual current circuit breakers.
- 1953
Name changed to CONDOR-WERKE Gebr. Frede KG.
- 1976
Dieter and Klaus Frede take over in the third generation.
- 1985
Founding of Condor Benelux in Waddinxveen (NL).
- 1987
Acquisition of SCHARCO ELEKTRONIK GmbH, Wuppertal.
- 1993
Introduction of a certified quality management system in accordance with DIN ISO 9000ff.
- 1999
Founding of Condor-Werke USA, Inc. in Charlotte (NC).
- 2002
Marcus Frede takes over management in the fourth generation.
- 2003
Establishment of the control engineering/systems engineering division.
- 2005
Split of the KG's business activities into independent GmbHs.
- 2008
Investment in new plastic injection molding production.
- 2018
125th company anniversary.