Verified Nov 2026
Lighting
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Minden, North Rhine-Westphalia
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Since 1951
WAGO GmbH & Co. KG is a family-owned manufacturer of electrical interconnection, automation, and interface electronics, headquartered in Minden, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. Founded in 1951, it employs an estimated 5,000 to 10,000 people. Its products include its spring pressure CAGE CLAMP connection technology, terminal blocks, connectors, power supplies, and PLC and remote I/O systems. The company serves the automotive, electric vehicle, electronics, renewable energy, and industrial equipment sectors. In May 2026, its Norwegian subsidiary acquired the Building Management System business of Zaphire from Granitor.
Wago at a glance
Revenue
$1-5B
Est. band
Employees
5,000-10,000
Founded
1951
Headquarters
Minden, North Rhine-Westphalia
Certifications
ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 50001 · ISO 9001
Import activity
1124
Industries
Automotive
Electric Vehicles
Electronics
Appliance
Renewable Energy
Industrial Equipment
Sourcing and import activity
From US customs bill-of-lading records
US sea imports
1124
Named foreign suppliers
14
Top origins
Germany · South Korea · China · Italy
Shared foreign counterparties do not establish that these companies buy from Wago.
What this tells a buyer
Customs records show 1,124 shipments linked to the company, with origins including Germany, China, Italy, South Korea, and Taiwan.
The company is certified to ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and ISO 50001, and offers cloud-based control and customized automation solutions.
WAGO is privately held and reports operations in more than 80 countries, with production sites in Germany, India, Poland, Switzerland, the USA, and China.
Source: US customs bill-of-lading records and public filings · Last verified Nov 05, 2026
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & active
75 years in operation (founded 1951).
1,124 US import shipments on record.
Holds ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
WAGO GmbH & Co. KG is a family-owned manufacturer of electrical interconnection, automation, and interface electronics, headquartered in Minden, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. Founded in 1951, it employs an estimated 5,000 to 10,000 people. Its products include its spring pressure CAGE CLAMP connection technology, terminal blocks, connectors, power supplies, and PLC and remote I/O systems. The company serves the automotive, electric vehicle, electronics, renewable energy, and industrial equipment sectors. In May 2026, its Norwegian subsidiary acquired the Building Management System business of Zaphire from Granitor.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 1951 |
Headquarters | Minden, North Rhine-Westphalia |
Employees | 5,000-10,000 |
Revenue | $1-5B (estimated) |
Primary capability | Lighting |
Certifications | ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 50001 · ISO 9001 |
What Wago makes
The company is certified to ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and ISO 50001, and offers cloud-based control and customized automation solutions.
Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Electronics, Assembly (source: wago.com).
Certifications
Wago is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
Trade and customs footprint
Customs records show 1,124 shipments linked to the company, with origins including Germany, China, Italy, South Korea, and Taiwan. US customs bill-of-lading records list 1124 inbound shipments across 14 foreign suppliers, with top origins including Germany · South Korea · China · Italy.
Latest developments
2026-09-02 — FIFTH SEASON FOR PANTHERS AND WAGO - Nottingham Panthers (panthers.co.uk)
2026-07-26 — Energy Concept in Focus: WAGO’s Smart New Logistics Center | WAGO (wago.com)
2026-07-20 — Wago targets a five-fold rise in UK automation sales to £20m by 2030 - Drives&Controls (drivesncontrols.com)
2026-05-08 — German electric component manufacturer WAGO group's Norwegian subsidiary acquires Building Management System business of Zaphire from Swedish contracting group Granitor (mainsights.io)
2026-05-05 — WAGO mise sur son site suisse | WAGO CH (wago.com)
2026-04-24 — Financial Results 2025 | WAGO (wago.com)
Company details
WAGO is privately held and reports operations in more than 80 countries, with production sites in Germany, India, Poland, Switzerland, the USA, and China. Wago was founded in 1951, has an estimated 5,000-10,000 employees, and is headquartered in Minden, North Rhine-Westphalia. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 75 years in operation (founded 1951). 1,124 US import shipments on record. Holds ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does Wago make?
WAGO GmbH & Co. KG is a family-owned manufacturer of electrical interconnection, automation, and interface electronics, headquartered in Minden, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. Founded in 1951, it employs an estimated 5,000 to 10,000 people. Its products include its spring pressure CAGE CLAMP connection technology, terminal blocks, connectors, power supplies, and PLC and remote I/O systems. The company serves the automotive, electric vehicle, electronics, renewable energy, and industrial equipment sectors. In May 2026, its Norwegian subsidiary acquired the Building Management System business of Zaphire from Granitor.
Where is Wago headquartered?
Wago is headquartered in Minden, North Rhine-Westphalia (27 Hansastrasse, Minden, North Rhine-Westphalia, 32423).
When was Wago founded?
Wago was founded in 1951.
How big is Wago?
Wago has an estimated 5,000-10,000 employees, with revenue in the $1-5B range (estimated).
What certifications does Wago hold?
Wago lists ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 50001 · ISO 9001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
Does Wago import from overseas suppliers?
US customs bill-of-lading records show 1124 inbound shipments for Wago, with top origins including Germany · South Korea · China · Italy.
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Location & contact
Phone
'+1 262-255-6333
Certification
ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 50001 · ISO 9001
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