Overview

Friwo is a German manufacturer of power supply units, chargers, battery packs, and electric drive components, headquartered in Ostbevern, North Rhine-Westphalia. Founded in 1971, the company has an estimated 500 to 1,000 employees and an estimated revenue band of $50 to $100 million. It serves the automotive, electric vehicle, electronics, appliance, medical, and industrial equipment sectors. Its recent work includes the launch of the HERC250 high-performance power supply in its HERC open-frame series, announced in February 2026.

At a glance

What Friwo makes

Friwo lists ISO 9001, ISO 13485, ISO 14001, and TS 16949 certifications, and its product areas include electronics, assembly, and battery systems.

Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Electronics, Assembly, Battery (source: friwo.com).

Certifications

Friwo is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:

• ISO 13485 — friwo.com

• ISO 14001 — friwo.com

• ISO 9001 — friwo.com

• TS 16949 — friwo.com

Latest developments

• 2026-11-05 — FRIWO experiences persistent market weakness in financial results – positive growth momentum from (ad-hoc-news.de)

• 2026-08-13 — FRIWO’s performance in the first half of the year shaped by a challenging environment – significantly improved order situation is cause for optimism - FRIWO (friwo.com)

• 2026-04-23 — FRIWO is consistently pursuing its strategic realignment in 2026, with a focus on innovation and internationalization - FRIWO (friwo.com)

• 2026-03-25 — FRIWO meets its targets 2025 and achieves a significant improvement in earnings as well as a strengthened financial position - FRIWO (friwo.com)

• 2026-02-19 — FRIWO expands its established HERC open-frame series with the high-performance HERC250 power supply - FRIWO (friwo.com)

• 2025-10-31 — FRIWO completes sale of its DIN rail power supply business - FRIWO (friwo.com)

Facilities

Friwo is headquartered in Ostbevern, North Rhine-Westphalia. Public sources also reference these locations:

• Vietnam — friwo.com

• Ostbevern, Germany — friwo.com

Company details

Friwo is privately held, and its revenue and headcount figures are estimated bands rather than audited disclosures. Friwo was founded in 1971, has an estimated 500-1,000 employees, and is headquartered in Ostbevern, North Rhine-Westphalia. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 55 years in operation (founded 1971). Holds ISO 13485, ISO 14001, ISO 9001, TS 16949 certification(s) per public sources.

Frequently asked questions

What does Friwo make?

Friwo is a German manufacturer of power supply units, chargers, battery packs, and electric drive components, headquartered in Ostbevern, North Rhine-Westphalia. Founded in 1971, the company has an estimated 500 to 1,000 employees and an estimated revenue band of $50 to $100 million. It serves the automotive, electric vehicle, electronics, appliance, medical, and industrial equipment sectors. Its recent work includes the launch of the HERC250 high-performance power supply in its HERC open-frame series, announced in February 2026.

Where is Friwo headquartered?

Friwo is headquartered in Ostbevern, North Rhine-Westphalia.

When was Friwo founded?

Friwo was founded in 1971.

How big is Friwo?

Friwo has an estimated 500-1,000 employees, with revenue in the $50-100M range (estimated).

What certifications does Friwo hold?

Friwo lists ISO 13485 · ISO 14001 · ISO 9001 · TS 16949 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.

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