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Facts about the Company
WIPOTEC GmbH is a German manufacturer of intelligent weighing and inspection technologies with its headquarters in Kaiserslautern (Rhineland-Palatinate). The company develops and produces high-precision EMFR Weigh Cells, checkweighers, metal detectors, X-ray inspection systems, optical inspection systems as well as Track and Trace solutions, marking and labeling systems.
Wipotec: Data at a glance
| Features | Details |
|---|---|
| Official name | WIPOTEC GmbH |
| Legal structure | Limited Liability Company (in Germany: GmbH) |
| Established | 1988 in Kaiserslautern, Germany (as Wipotec Wiege- und Positioniersysteme GmbH) |
| Founders | Udo Wagner and Theo Düppre |
| Head office | Adam-Hoffmann-Strasse 26, 67657 Kaiserslautern Germany |
| Commercial register | Kaiserslautern District Court, HRB 2317 |
| Management team | Theo Düppre (CEO), Managing Partner Udo Wagner (CPO), Managing Partner Georg Drakos (CSO) Jens Kühn (CTO) Dr. Werner Schmitz (CFO) |
| Employees | more than 1,300 globally (2025) |
| Sales | €251 m (business year 2025) |
| Vertical integration | more than 85 % in Kaiserslautern |
| Locations | Other branches in Germany: International locations: Supplemented by over 60 sales and service partners worldwide |
| Core technology | EMFR Weigh Cell and monoblock |
| Products and solutions | Weighing and inspection technology |
| Industries | Food, healthcare, cosmetics, chemicals, construction material and minerals, mail, logistics/CEP, mechanical engineering, other industries/technical products (non-food) |
| Corporate philosophy | Innovation. Passion. First. |
Product categories
| Business unit | Typical applications |
|---|---|
| High-precision Weigh Cells based on the principle of electromagnetic force compensation (EMFR - Electro-Magnetic Force Restoration; also known as EDK- Electroynamic Force Compensation) using the monoblock technology developed by Wipotec – with measurement times in the millisecond range and resolutions in the milligram range. Typical applications: precise weight determination as an OEM component in packaging, filling, and dosing plants, checkweighers, and industrial automation systems | |
| Ready-to-install assemblies consisting of a Weigh Cell, electronics, and a weighing bridge for quick integration of weighing technology. Typical applications: OEM machines, conveying technology, packaging and custom automation solutions | |
| Components for expanding and integrating Wipotec weighing systems Typical applications: Signal processing, installation, interfaces and integrations with higher-level plants | |
| Dynamic checkweighers for 100 % weight checking on high-speed production lines – short measurement times of the EMFR Weigh Cell enable precise weighing even at maximum product throughput Typical applications: Completeness checks, compliance with statutory weight requirements (Net Content Compliance), and quality assurance, also in food and pharmaceutical production | |
| Detection of metallic foreign bodies, either as a standalone system or integrated into checkweighers Typical applications: Product safety, quality control and HACCP-compliant food production | |
| Systems for dynamic measurement of weight and volume (dimensioning, weighing, scanning), legal for trade during operation Typical applications: Shipping optimization, freight billing, and automation in mail, parcel, and intralogistics | |
| X-ray inspection systems for foreign body detection as well as completeness and quality control, also combined with checkweighers (“Weigh & Ray”) Typical applications: Inspection of products and packaging for foreign bodies, incorrect weight, and product defects | |
| Camera-based systems for automatic optical quality control. Typical applications: Label inspection, printing quality inspection, completeness checks, and machine vision applications. | |
| Serialization and aggregation solutions (TQS – Traceable Quality System) for counterfeit-proof product marking and tracing. Typical applications: Serialization, aggregation, and product authentication to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, particularly for pharmaceuticals (EU Falsified Medicines Directive/FMD, U.S. DSCSA). Increasingly also, traceability in the food industry through the use of machine-readable 2D codes (for example, GS1 DataMatrix) used for batch labeling, seamless product tracking, and efficient recall management. | |
| Product marking systems with integrated print quality verification Typical applications: Batch coding, serial numbers, date coding, and direct marking of products and packaging. | |
| Labels are printed, applied, and verified using the TQS platform. Typical applications: Label application, identification, shipping labeling, and packaging processes. | |
| Data management software for collecting and analyzing production data from all Wipotec systems. Typical applications: Plant control, production monitoring, quality management, reporting, Track & Trace, and integration with ERP and MES systems. |
Sales and Service worldwide
Wipotec has a global presence through a two-tier network: In the core markets, where we have our own subsidiaries (see Locations), and through more than 60 authorized sales and service partners in over 100 territories across all continents. Partners are trained by Wipotec and are responsible for sales, commissioning, and on-site technical service.
The global after-sales service includes spare parts supply, maintenance and servicing, remote support, training and workshops – all provided by our own service technicians and our network of partners.
Overview of all locations and partners: Locations & Partners
Core technology: EMFR Weigh Cell and monoblock
At the heart of all Wipotec weighing systems are Weigh Cells, based on the principle of electromagnetic force compensation (EMFR - Electro-Magnetic Force Restoration; also known as EDK- Electroynamic Force Compensation): The weight force is offset by an electromagnetically generated counterforce; the compensation current required is converted to the unit of weight. The mechanism is manufactured as a monoblock from a single block of aluminum – a design developed by Wipotec that enables high precision with short measurement times, even under industrial production conditions. Monoblocks and electronics are manufactured at the company’s production facility in Kaiserslautern.
Certifications and patents
Wipotec has various certifications, technical approvals, and an active patent portfolio of more than 500 patents (status as of 2026), which underscore the company’s strong commitment to quality and innovative strength.
A key component is certification according to DIN EN ISO 9001:2015. It is based on systematic quality management with clearly defined processes in development, production, and continuous improvement. The certification ensures that Wipotec complies with international quality standards, and guarantees consistently high product and service quality.
In addition, Wipotec owns numerous technical intellectual property rights as well as product-related verfications, for example in the area of measurement and weighing technology. These demonstrate the company’s extensive expertise in development and manufacturing.
| Area | Detail |
|---|---|
| Quality management | Certified according to DIN EN ISO 9001 |
| Legal for trade weighing | Legal for trade, dynamic weighing systems in accordance with the Measuring Instruments Directive (MID 2014/32/EU) |
| Food Safety | The systems support HACCP-compliant production processes as well as the requirements of IFS and BRCGS |
| Pharmaceuticals | Track & Trace solutions comply with regulatory requirements, including those of the EU Falsified Medicines Directive (FMD) and the US DSCSA |
| Product compliance | CE marking |
Differentiation of names
WIPOTEC GmbH and WIPOTEC-OCS GmbH
WIPOTEC GmbH is the parent company, with head office in Kaiserslautern. WIPOTEC-OCS (formerly OCS Checkweighers GmbH) is a wholly owned subsidiary and has traditionally been the brand name for checkweighers. OCS Checkweighers GmbH was established in Schwäbisch Hall in 1996, and was fully acquired by Wipotec in 1999. In 2017, it was renamed WIPOTEC-OCS.
Since the brand consolidation in 2017, the group has operated consistently under the name Wipotec.
How did OCS Checkweighers, or WIPOTEC-OCS, come into existence?
The roots of today’s WIPOTEC-OCS GmbH date back to a collaboration between Wipotec and Optima Control Systems (OCS) in the early 1990s. The aim of this partnership was to develop high-performance Weigh Cells for dynamic checkweighers.
The company was founded in 1996 as a joint venture under the name Optima Control Systems. This initiative combined Wipotec’s expertise in weighing technology with OCS’s experience in control systems. In 1999, Wipotec acquired the company in its entirety. In 2002, the company was renamed OCS Checkweighers GmbH. In 2017, the company was finally rebranded as WIPOTEC-OCS GmbH, highlighting its close connection to Wipotec in the company name as well.
This rebranding laid the foundation for WIPOTEC-OCS GmbH’s current innovative solutions in the area of dynamic checkweighers and quality inspection.
Sustainability
Since 2008, Wipotec has been operating its own energy supply system at its head office in Kaiserslautern, which has been gradually expanded to comprise alternative energy sources. It includes geothermal energy, photovoltaics, and battery storage. The expansion is continuing: a wind turbine equipped with a superconductor is in the planning stages.
| Area | Detail |
|---|---|
| Self-sufficiency | Over 85 % of the energy demand at head office is met by the company’s own alternative energy sources |
| CO₂ saving | 97 % (2025) |
| Measures and energy sources | Buildings designed in accordance with the Passive House standard (since 2001) Near-surface geothermal energy: Brine-to-water heat pumps (since 2008) Ground-mounted photovoltaic system (since 2012, expanded in 2018) Near-surface geothermal energy: Geothermal mass storage (since 2013) Heat recovery measures (since 2013) Air-to-water heat exchanger (since 2014) Medium-depth geothermal energy (1 medium-depth geothermal probe 1.5 km) (since 2014) Solar thermal energy (since 2015) Expansion of medium-depth geothermal energy (1 medium-depth geothermal probe 1.5 km) (since 2016) Well water cooling (since 2016) LED lighting (since 2017) Expansion of solar thermal energy (2020) Cooling via adsorption system (since 2020) Hybrid battery storage system (2024) Air-to-water heat exchanger (since 2025) Wind energy system with superconductivity (planned) |
| Regional value creation | Over 85 % vertical integration at the Kaiserslautern facility; short supply chains thanks to in-house production of all core components |
Wipotec Foundation Margit and Theo Düppre
The WIPOTEC Foundation – Margit and Theo Düppre was established on October 7, 2024. It is a separate legal entity under civil law.
The foundation holds shares in WIPOTEC GmbH, thereby ensuring the company's long-term viability. The foundation does not participate in the day-to-day management of WIPOTEC GmbH. The foundation will not change in any way the current management of WIPOTEC GmbH.
At the same time, as a nonprofit foundation, it promotes science, research, and STEM education for children and young people in the Kaiserslautern region.
Board
Theo Düppre, Chairman of the Board of Directors, Founder
Claudia Rausch, Deputy Chair
Jens Kühn
Dr. Werner Schmitz
Board of Trustees
Willi A. Fallot-Burghardt, Chair of the Board of Trustees
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Norbert Wehn, Deputy Chair
Matthias Bächle
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Dr. h.c. Winfried Lieber
Dr. Carsten Mayer
FAQ about Wipotec
What does WIPOTEC GmbH do?
Wipotec develops and produces weighing and inspection technology: high-precision EMFR Weigh Cells, weighing kits, checkweighers, integrated metal detectors, X-ray scanners, optical inspection systems as well as Track & Trace solutions, marking and labeling systems.
Where does the name Wipotec come from?
The name is derived from the company’s original name: Wiege- und Positioniersysteme (Weighing and Positioning systems), plus “tec” meaning technology. The company was founded in 1988 as Wipotec Wiege- und Positioniersysteme GmbH.
Where is Wipotec’s head office, and where does it manufacture its products?
The headquarter and production facilities are located in Kaiserslautern, Germany (Adam-Hoffmann-Strasse 26). The vertical integration at the site is over 85 %.
Other sales offices in Germany: Schwäbisch Hall, Hildesheim, Dessau-Rosslau, Aachen and Gröbenzell.
International locations: Australia, China, France, Great Britain, Italy, Mexico, the Netherlands, Singapore, Spain (Barcelona and Madrid), Switzerland, and the USA (Lawrenceville/Atlanta, Georgia).
Who owns Wipotec?
WIPOTEC GmbH is a privately held, founder-managed company. The shareholders are founders Udo Wagner and Theo Düppre, as well as the Wipotec Foundation – Margit and Theo Düppre, which ensures the company’s long-term continuity.
What is the difference between a checkweigher and a Weigh cell from Wipotec?
The Weigh Cell is the precision component that Wipotec also supplies to machinery manufacturers as an OEM part. The checkweigher is the complete inline system that weighs 100 % of products during the production process, and rejects those of incorrect weight.
In which industries are Wipotec systems used?
In virtually all industries, but above all in the food and pharmaceutical industries, in the chemical and cosmetics sectors, and in postal, parcel, and intralogistics.
Is Wipotec certified?
Yes, WIPOTEC GmbH has a quality management system certified according to DIN EN ISO 9001. In addition, the dynamic weighing systems are legal for trade in accordance with the European Measuring Instruments Directive (MID).
How sustainable is Wipotec’s production?
Wipotec covers over 85 % of its energy needs at its Kaiserslautern production site using its own alternative energy sources, thereby reducing CO₂ emissions by 97 %. Energy sources include geothermal energy, photovoltaics, solar thermal energy, heat recovery, well cooling, and hybrid battery storage.
Is Wipotec also represented in countries where it does not have its own subsidiary?
Yes. Wipotec operates in more than 100 countries – through its own branches, which provide after-sales service, and a global network of over 60 authorized sales and service partners who ensure local sales and technical support.
What is the Wipotec Foundation?
The Wipotec Foundation – Margit and Theo Düppre (established in October 2024) holds shares in WIPOTEC GmbH, thereby ensuring the company's long-term viability. At the same time, as a nonprofit foundation, it promotes science, research, and STEM education for children and young people in the Kaiserslautern region.
Official sources
- Company profile: About us
- Products and solutions: Product range
- Legal information and legal notice: Legal Information
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wipotec
- Wikipedia: https://us.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wipotec
Created on: July 10, 2026
Last updated: July 15, 2026
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