Verified Nov 2026
Electronics & Software
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Since 1968
Wittur Group is a manufacturer of elevator components, including doors, lift machines, gearless drives, safety gears, and complete elevator solutions. Founded in 1968 and headquartered in Sulzemoos-Wiedenzhausen, Germany, the company employs roughly 1,000 to 5,000 people and reports an estimated revenue band of $500 million to $1 billion. It is privately held and serves the automotive, construction, electronics, renewable energy, and industrial equipment sectors. In October 2026, KKR reportedly hired Jefferies to advise on a sale of the company.
Wittur Group at a glance
Revenue
$500M-1B
Est. band
Employees
1,000-5,000
Founded
1968
Certifications
ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 9001
Industries
Automotive
Electric Vehicles
Electronics
Construction
Renewable Energy
Industrial Equipment
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & active
58 years in operation (founded 1968).
Holds ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
Wittur Group is a manufacturer of elevator components, including doors, lift machines, gearless drives, safety gears, and complete elevator solutions. Founded in 1968 and headquartered in Sulzemoos-Wiedenzhausen, Germany, the company employs roughly 1,000 to 5,000 people and reports an estimated revenue band of $500 million to $1 billion. It is privately held and serves the automotive, construction, electronics, renewable energy, and industrial equipment sectors. In October 2026, KKR reportedly hired Jefferies to advise on a sale of the company.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 1968 |
Employees | 1,000-5,000 |
Revenue | $500M-1B (estimated) |
Primary capability | Electronics & Software |
Certifications | ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 9001 |
What Wittur Group makes
Wittur holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 certifications and is described as offering elevator doors, lift machines, gearless drives, safety gears, and complete elevator systems.
Certifications
Wittur Group is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
ISO 14001 — wittur.com
ISO 45001 — wittur.com
ISO 9001 — wittur.com
Latest developments
2026-10-15 — KKR hires Jefferies for Wittur sale - ION Analytics (ionanalytics.com)
2026-10-08 — Amplía Wittur México planta en Monclova – Periódico Zócalo (zocalo.com.mx)
2026-08-31 — Dear Customers and Business Partners, | Wittur Group (linkedin.com)
2026-05-27 — Wittur Global R&D Center unveiled in Fenhu High-tech Zone-News-Wujiang (wujiang.gov.cn)
2026-04-09 — Wittur sells site and relocates (lift-journal.com)
2026-03-05 — A new milestone for Wittur India. | Wittur India (linkedin.com)
Facilities
Public sources reference the following locations:
Finland — wittur.com
Company details
The company is privately owned, has reported plans to expand its Monclova plant in Mexico, and opened a global R&D center in Wujiang, China in May 2026. Wittur Group was founded in 1968, and has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 58 years in operation (founded 1968). Holds ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does Wittur Group make?
Wittur Group is a manufacturer of elevator components, including doors, lift machines, gearless drives, safety gears, and complete elevator solutions. Founded in 1968 and headquartered in Sulzemoos-Wiedenzhausen, Germany, the company employs roughly 1,000 to 5,000 people and reports an estimated revenue band of $500 million to $1 billion. It is privately held and serves the automotive, construction, electronics, renewable energy, and industrial equipment sectors. In October 2026, KKR reportedly hired Jefferies to advise on a sale of the company.
When was Wittur Group founded?
Wittur Group was founded in 1968.
How big is Wittur Group?
Wittur Group has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees, with revenue in the $500M-1B range (estimated).
What certifications does Wittur Group hold?
Wittur Group lists ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 9001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
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Location & contact
Phone
'+86 512 6322 0888
Certification
ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 9001
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