Meteorological measurement systems, LiDAR remote sensing and hybrid power supplies for wind energy, weather services and industry
GWU-Umwelttechnik GmbH
Erftstadt (Headquarters)New on Amplifa
About GWU-Umwelttechnik
Founded in 1986 and headquartered in Erftstadt near Cologne, GWU-Umwelttechnik GmbH has been active for over four decades as an authorized representative of international manufacturers of measurement and data technology products. The mid-sized company with more than 20 employees supplies meteorological in-situ measurement technology, remote sensing systems and hybrid power supplies. The portfolio includes Doppler Wind LiDAR systems (WindCube series), Aerosol LiDAR for atmospheric research, ultrasonic and mechanical wind sensors, compact weather stations, and fuel cell and battery solutions for off-grid operation. In addition to sales and service, GWU offers consulting, system planning, installation, commissioning, maintenance, calibration, remote monitoring, equipment rental as well as independent third-party verification of LiDAR systems in accordance with IEC standards. Core industries are wind energy (onshore and offshore), meteorology and weather services, atmospheric research, industrial monitoring as well as environmental and safety monitoring. The company is certified to DIN EN ISO 9001:2015 and serves the German-speaking region as well as Poland.
- Site
- Erftstadt
- Processes
- Consulting & system planning, Rental & loan equipment, Installation & commissioning, Maintenance & calibration, Training & instruction, Technical support, Remote monitoring, Third-party LiDAR verification to IEC
- Materials
- Doppler Wind LiDAR, Aerosol LiDAR, Meteorological Sensor Technology, Hybrid Power Supply
- Certificates
- DIN EN ISO 9001:2015, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, IATF 16949
- Founded
- 1986
- Employees
- more than 20
- Industries
- Wind energy (onshore/offshore), Meteorology & weather services, Atmospheric research, Industrial monitoring/environmental monitoring, Critical infrastructure, Safety technology
- 01
Consulting & System Planning
- 02
System Configuration & Design
- 03
Installation & Commissioning
- 04
Instruction & Training
- 05
Maintenance & Calibration
- 06
Remote Monitoring & Support
Technologies & Systems
Doppler Wind LiDAR
Ground-based wind profile measurement up to over 400 m height on 20 simultaneous measurement heights, IEC-classified, for onshore and offshore applications.
Aerosol LiDAR
Vertically and spatially resolved detection of aerosols, clouds and boundary layers for atmospheric research, air quality and particulate matter monitoring.
Meteorological Sensor Technology
Ultrasonic and mechanical wind sensors, precipitation, temperature, air pressure and visibility sensors for measurement networks, industry and research.
Hybrid Power Supply
Methanol and hydrogen fuel cells, batteries and mobile solutions for off-grid field deployment, including the GWU LiDAR trailer.
Locations
Erftstadt
DEHeadquarters
- Materials
- LiDAR systems, meteorological sensor technology, hybrid power supply
Measurement Systems & Sensors
Inside the production
Industries
Additional services
Reference customers
Quality
GWU-Umwelttechnik GmbH has been certified to DIN EN ISO 9001:2015 since 1999. Long-term planning, risk management and supplier quality are anchored as documented processes.
| Evidence | Erftstadt |
|---|---|
| ISO 9001 | |
| ISO 14001 | |
| IATF 16949 |
History
- 1986
Founded as a small private company; started as an authorized representative for meteorological measurement technology in the German-speaking region, first partnership with R.M. Young Company from Michigan.
- 1990er
Expansion of the meteorology portfolio (precipitation, temperature, air pressure, visibility); established as a permanent supplier for weather services, universities and research institutions.
- 1999
Certification to ISO 9001.
- 2000er
Entry into wind energy: consulting, sensor technology and system integration for onshore and offshore projects.
- 2002
Ludwig Wagner becomes managing partner; Michael Hein joins the company.
- 2010er
LiDAR remote sensing becomes the second pillar; remote sensing systems are spun off into their own business unit.
- 2017
Michael Hein is appointed managing partner.
- 2025
Michael Hein's focus is on strategic and organizational tasks of corporate development.