Development, production and distribution of radiator fixing systems and PV flat-roof mounting systems
Wemefa H. Christopeit GmbH
Velbert (DE)New on Amplifa
About Wemefa
Wemefa H. Christopeit GmbH has been developing, producing and distributing fixing technology for the heating sector since 1969. The product portfolio includes floor stands, wall brackets, drill-on brackets and accessories such as windowsill supports, towel rails and plastic rosettes. With the FlamcoFix Falx system, the company also offers a mounting solution for framed PV solar modules on flat roofs, consisting of a mounting block, rail and clamp. Production takes place at the Velbert site in Germany, using coated steel, stainless steel and high-quality plastics, partly with robotics and visual process recognition. Products are distributed through a network of field sales staff and wholesalers across Europe. Customers include manufacturers of heating, sanitary and ventilation products, the HVAC wholesale trade, installation tradespeople, and planners and architects. Wemefa is part of the iProcess Technologies Group of the listed technology company Aalberts.
- Site
- Velbert
- Processes
- Production of fixing technology (radiator fixings), Engineering / product development of fixing systems, Quality assurance with external testing and certification procedures (ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015), Assembly/installation of fixing systems (radiator and PV flat-roof fixing Falx), Product development/engineering, Production (Made in Germany), Distribution via field sales and wholesale, Packaging disposal (via Interseroh AG)
- Materials
- Coated steel (Falx rail), Stainless steel (Falx clamps), ASA plastic made of acrylate rubber (plastic rosettes), High-end plastic (Falx mounting block), Coated Steel, Stainless Steel, ASA Plastic (Acrylate Rubber), High-end Plastic
- Certificates
- ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, RAL-GZ 966 (Falx, category P1)
- Founded
- 1969
- Employees
- 40
- Industries
- Heating, sanitary and ventilation industry, HVAC wholesale trade, Trades/installation, Photovoltaics/solar technology, Planning/architecture, Heating, sanitary and ventilation industry (radiator manufacturers)
- 01
Product development/engineering
- 02
Production (Made in Germany)
- 03
Quality assurance
- 04
Distribution via field sales and wholesale
Materials and Processes
Coated Steel
Used for the Falx rail of the PV flat-roof fixing system.
Stainless Steel
Used for the Falx clamps for securing PV solar modules.
ASA Plastic (Acrylate Rubber)
Used for plastic rosettes covering transitions to the riser pipe.
High-end Plastic
Material of the Falx mounting blocks with integrated cable ducts and aerodynamic design.
Sites
Velbert
DEDevelopment, production, distribution, high-bay warehouse
- Materials
- Steel, stainless steel, plastic
- Robotics with visual recognition of process steps
- High-bay warehouse
Components and Systems
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Production of fixing technology (radiator fixings)Assembly | – | – | – | – | Stahl, Kunststoff |
| Engineering / product development of fixing systemsEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Quality assurance with external testing and certification procedures (ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015)Testing | – | – | – | – | – |
| Assembly/installation of fixing systems (radiator and PV flat-roof fixing Falx)Assembly | – | – | – | – | Stahl, Kunststoff |
2 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robotics with visual recognition of process steps | – | – | – | 2009 | Velbert |
| High-bay warehouse | – | – | – | 1989 | Velbert |
Additional services
Quality
The quality assurance system is based on external testing and certification procedures according to ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 and accompanies the entire value chain from material selection to installation at the end customer. The products are evaluated according to VDI 6036; Falx has been tested, among other things, using FEM analysis, wind tunnel and durability tests and carries the RAL-GZ 966 certificate.
| Evidence | Velbert |
|---|---|
| ISO 9001:2015 | |
| ISO 14001:2015 | |
| RAL-GZ 966 (Falx, category P1) |
History
- 1969
Foundation of WEMEFA (Werkzeug Metallwaren Fabrik) by Horst Christopeit
- 1973
Move into the new premises in Velbert-Langenberg, Steinbrink
- 1988
Horst Christopeit sells WEMEFA to Flamco BV
- 1989
Construction of the high-bay warehouse as a logistics base
- 1990
Company founder Horst Christopeit leaves the company
- 1994
25th company anniversary
- 2002
Relocation of Flamco Flexcon Genthin to the Velbert site
- 2004
Separation of production and distribution activities; renamed Flamco Wemefa GmbH
- 2008
Takeover of the "van Baal" production from van Baal b.v.
- 2009
New robotics and visual recognition of process steps
- 2012
Distribution company Flamco Wemefa GmbH renamed Flamco GmbH
- 2014
Aalberts Industries N.V. acquires the Flamco Group from voestalpine
- 2016
Wemefa operates as an independent company within Aalberts under Wemefa H. Christopeit GmbH
- 2019
Takeover of the production and distribution of Flamco "FIXING TECHNOLOGY" in Velbert
- 2023
Wemefa becomes part of the iProcess Technologies Group/Aalberts