Insulation materials, insulation components and systems as well as accessories for transformers and the energy infrastructure
Weidmann Electrical Technology AG
Rapperswil (Switzerland) · Approx. 30 locations worldwideNew on Amplifa
About Weidmann
Weidmann Electrical Technology AG is part of the Swiss Weidmann Group headquartered in Rapperswil and develops, produces and distributes insulation materials, insulation components and systems for transformers. The product range includes Transformerboard, insulating paper, Pressboard in sheets and rolls as well as Transformer Accessories. In addition, the company offers Insulation Related Services, Transformer Related Services, engineering support with case studies, as well as training through the Weidmann Academy and webinars. The solutions serve Power Transformers, Distribution Transformers, Instrument Transformers, Traction Transformers as well as applications in Renewables, data centers, Bushings and Cables. Founded in 1877 by Heinrich Weidmann, the family-owned company has been led since 2001 by Franziska Tschudi Sauber in the fourth generation and is represented worldwide with around 30 locations.
- Site
- Rapperswil
- Processes
- Injection molding, Manufacture of insulation components and systems for transformers, Manufacture of microfibrillated cellulose (MFC), Insulation Related Services, Transformer Related Services, Weidmann Academy (training), Webinars, Transformer Engineering Case Studies / Engineering Support
- Materials
- Transformerboard, Insulating Paper, Insulation components (Pressboard, sheets and rolls), Microfibrillated Cellulose (MFC), Plastics (injection-molded components for medical/pharmaceutical), Pressboard, Plastics (Injection Molding)
- Certificates
- Certificates not documented
- Founded
- 1877
- Industries
- Energy sector/Transformers, Power Transformers, Distribution Transformers, Instrument Transformers, Traction Transformers, Renewables
- 01
Engineering and development of insulation systems
- 02
Manufacture of Transformerboard and insulating paper
- 03
Production of insulation components (Pressboard, sheets, rolls)
- 04
Injection molding of plastic components
- 05
Distribution and services for the transformer sector
Materials and Processes
Transformerboard
High-quality insulating material for electrical insulation in power transformers.
Insulating Paper
Insulating paper for electrical insulation in transformers.
Pressboard
Insulation components made of Pressboard in sheets and rolls for electrical engineering.
Microfibrillated Cellulose (MFC)
Sustainable material for high-quality applications in various industries (Weidmann Fiber Technology).
Plastics (Injection Molding)
Injection-molded components for the medical and pharmaceutical industries (Weidmann Medical Technology).
Locations
Rapperswil
CHHeadquarters and original site of the Weidmann Group
- Materials
- Transformerboard, insulating paper, Pressboard
Products and Components
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Injection moldingPlastics | – | – | – | – | Plastics |
| Manufacture of insulation components and systems for transformersEngineering | – | – | – | – | Transformerboard, Insulating paper |
| Manufacture of microfibrillated cellulose (MFC)Other | – | – | – | – | Cellulose |
Additional services
Quality
According to its own statements, Weidmann focuses on reliable quality and compliance (Trusted quality and compliance). Detailed certifications are not specified in the sources.
| Evidence | Rapperswil |
|---|---|
| Certificates not documented |
History
- 1877
Founded by Heinrich Weidmann in the decommissioned town mill in Rapperswil; production of Pressboard and molded parts for the electrical industry
- 1915
Converted into the H. Weidmann Aktiengesellschaft following the death of the founder
- 1923
Taken over by a consortium led by Jean Tschudi-Klaesi
- 1925
Hans Tschudi-Faude takes over the restructuring and repositioning as a manufacturer of insulation and plastics technology
- 1968
Felix Tschudi-Hubacher takes over management; integration of Tschudi & Cie. AG, internationalization into a global group
- 1997
Sale of the specialty cardboard division for non-electrical applications (Tschudi & Cie. AG, Ennenda)
- 2001
Franziska Tschudi Sauber becomes CEO in the fourth generation; new locations including Ukraine, Turkey, Croatia, China
- 2014
Sale of the Automotive & Industrial division; Weidmann Medical Technology becomes an independent business unit
- 2016
Founding of Weidmann Fiber Technology for the production of microfibrillated cellulose (MFC)