Busbar and fuse systems as well as electronic components for power distribution and control technology
Wöhner GmbH & Co. KG Elektrotechnische Systeme
Rödental (DE) · Boituva/SP (BR)New on Amplifa
About Wöhner
Wöhner is a family business founded in 1929 by Alfred Wöhner in Rödental, Upper Franconia, today run by the third generation. The Wöhner Group is established as a specialist for international fuse and busbar systems in the fields of power distribution, control technology and renewable energies. The portfolio includes busbar systems such as 60Classic, 30Compact and 185Power, the CrossBoard system, electronic products such as the OMUS hybrid switch, the MOTUS C14 motor starter, the CrossMT metering module, as well as power supplies of the BROOME series. Manufacturing takes place at the headquarters in Rödental; according to company history this includes metal fabrication, electroplating, toolmaking and plastics processing. With 12 subsidiaries and a nationwide representative network, the company serves customers in over 80 countries; in Brazil it operates the subsidiary Wöhner Sistemas Eletrotécnicos Ltda. in Boituva/SP. With more than 100 registered patents, Wöhner positions itself as a system-oriented supplier for switchgear and plant construction.
- Site
- Rödental
- Processes
- Assembly of electrical installation material, Metal fabrication (in-house, according to history since 1950-1965), Electroplating (in-house, according to history since 1950-1965), Toolmaking (in-house, according to history since 1950-1965), Plastics processing (in-house, according to history since 1950-1965), Manufacture of busbar systems, fuse systems and power distribution components, Design-in (planning support for low-voltage switchgear assemblies), Configurator + AR
- Materials
- Metal, Plastic
- Certificates
- Type verification in accordance with IEC/EN 61439
- Founded
- 1929
- Industries
- Power distribution, Control technology / mechanical engineering, Renewable energies (wind power, photovoltaics), Building services, Packaging machinery construction, Aviation / airports
- 01
Toolmaking
- 02
Plastics processing
- 03
Metal fabrication
- 04
Electroplating (surface treatment)
- 05
Assembly
- 06
Design-in and technical project support
Manufacturing and Materials
Metal
Base material for busbar systems, fuse components and contact parts; price calculation is performed with daily updated metal surcharges.
Plastic
Established in in-house manufacturing between 1950 and 1965, among other things for housings and insulation parts of installation and distribution technology.
Locations
Rödental
DEHeadquarters and manufacturing (metal fabrication, electroplating, toolmaking, plastics processing, assembly)
- Materials
- Metal, plastic
- fully automated 24/7 production
Boituva/SP
BRSubsidiary Wöhner Sistemas Eletrotécnicos Ltda.
Products and Systems
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assembly of electrical installation materialAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Metal fabrication (in-house, according to history since 1950-1965)Machining | – | – | – | – | Met |
| Electroplating (in-house, according to history since 1950-1965)Surface | – | – | – | – | Met |
| Toolmaking (in-house, according to history since 1950-1965)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Plastics processing (in-house, according to history since 1950-1965)Plastics | – | – | – | – | KU |
| Manufacture of busbar systems, fuse systems and power distribution componentsAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
Additional services
Reference customers
Quality
Wöhner offers assistance for the type verification in accordance with IEC/EN 61439-1, -2 as well as tools for determining short-circuit strength and current-carrying capacity of busbar systems. Investments are made in research and quality assurance at the Rödental site.
| Evidence | Rödental |
|---|---|
| Type verification in accordance with IEC/EN 61439 |
History
- 1929
Alfred Wöhner opens an assembly shop for electrical installation material in his own home.
- 1934
Development of a fuse base for Siemens.
- 1939
Construction of a new production and office building.
- 1950–1965
Metal fabrication, electroplating, toolmaking and plastics processing are introduced; evolution from a one-man business to a medium-sized company.
- 1980
Market launch of the 60Classic system.
- 1994
Third generation takes over company management; strategic focuses: innovation policy, internationalization, brand policy.
- 2000
Transformation from a specialized component manufacturer to a system supplier.
- 2008
Market launch of CrossLink Technology.
- 2009
Market launch of the 30Compact system.
- 2014
Market launch of the 185Power system.
- 2016
Market launch of the electronic OMUS hybrid switch and the CrossBoard system.
- 2017
Market launch of the BROOME10 power supply.
- 2018
Foundation of Wöhner Industries in the new holding structure; market launch of the QUADRON NH00 load disconnect switch.
- 2020
Market launch of the electronic MOTUS C14 motor starter.
- 2022
Market launch of the CrossMT metering module.
- 2024
Concept presentation of the CrossBoard 800A system at the Hannover Messe.
- 2025
Market launch of the CrossBoard 800A system.