About Weidmuller

Industrial connectivity engineering since 1850 — serving 80+ countries from Detmold, Germany.

Company Timeline

1850
Founded in Detmold, Germany as a manufacturer of brass fittings and mechanical components for textile machinery
1948
Introduced the first modular DIN rail terminal block system, establishing the product category that remains the company's core business
1990
Expanded into electronic interface modules (signal conditioners, relay modules) to complement passive connectivity products
2005
Opened first Asian manufacturing facility in Suzhou, China, followed by plants in India (2010) and Brazil (2012)
2018
Launched industrial Ethernet switch product line, entering the network equipment market with PROFINET and EtherNet/IP managed switches
2024
Achieved EUR 2.0B+ annual revenue with 5,600+ employees across 10+ production facilities on 4 continents

Company Facts

Founded
1850 — Detmold, Germany
Headquarters
Detmold, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Global Presence
80+ countries with regional offices and distribution centers
Employees
5,600+ worldwide
Annual Revenue
EUR 2.0B+ (2024)
Product Portfolio
80,000+ active SKUs across 6 product families
Manufacturing
10+ production facilities across 4 continents
Core Markets
Industrial Automation, Energy, Transportation, Process Industries

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