WIKA is known worldwide for precise measurement solutions – from pressure and temperature to level, force and flow. As a reliable partner, we combine decades of experience with consistent innovation, turning measured value into measurable added value. Under the guiding principle “Smart in sensing”, we develop, together with our customers and partners, solutions that make processes safer and more efficient – supported by global production and local proximity.
“Our unique experience and know-how make sensing technology smarter, add more value and prepare it for a sustainable future: Smart in sensing.” Alexander Wiegand, CEO
On the road to success
The journey from family business to technology leader
1946: Alexander Wiegand founds the company WIKA together with Philipp Kachel
1946: Founding of the company WIKA
1951: Dr. Konrad Wiegand takes his father’s place
1960: Expansion domestically and, for the first time, also abroad
1967: Ursula Wiegand takes over the company
1970: Largest manufacturer of pressure gauges in Europe
1980: Production of the 100,000,000th pressure measuring instrument
1984: Ursula Wiegand is the first woman in Germany to receive the “Business woman of the year” award
1994: Certification in accordance with DIN ISO 9001
1996: Alexander Wiegand leads the family business into the 21st century
1996: Worldwide number 1 for mechanical pressure and temperature measuring instruments
1999: New sensor/technology centre with 10,000 m2 production area
2002: “WIKA goes lean”: Start of the kaizen activities for production optimisation
2008: Majority holding in KSR KUEBLER Niveau-Messtechnik AG
2011: Acquisition of DH-Budenberg
2012: Acquisition of the companies Euromisure and Gayesco
2017: Introduction of the measurand force in the WIKA portfolio
2018: WIKA acquires Hirschmann Mobile Machine Control Solutions (MCS)
2022: The new Innovation Center with an area of 24,000 m2 is inaugurated
2023: WIKA develops new business strategy and gets “Smart in sensing”
Our mission, our values As a trusted partner for superior sensing solutions, we enable safe, efficient and sustainable processes.
Willingness to change
We see change as an opportunity. We at WIKA have the willingness and the competence to find new approaches and solutions under constantly changing conditions.
Fairness
We meet at eye level. We at WIKA treat each other with respect and treat everyone equally. We stand for diversity and appreciate different views.
Trust
We trust each other. We at WIKA can rely on each other. We stand by what we say and walk the talk. Loyalty is important to us.
Customer orientation
We create added value together. We at WIKA see ourselves as partners to our customers and continuously analyse their needs. With innovative and reliable solutions, we achieve a high level of customer satisfaction.
Empowerment
We empower people to take responsibility. We at WIKA have the freedom to make entrepreneurial decisions and take responsibility for them. We celebrate achievements and learn from mistakes.
Teamwork
We are one company – one team. We at WIKA are multi-national team players across all cultural and departmental boundaries. We are open to new ideas and have fun doing what we do.
