Precision and Coordinate Measuring Technology from the Spessart Region

The WENZEL Group grows with capital and expert support from BayBG

The WENZEL Group, headquartered in Wiesthal in Lower Franconia, is a prime example of a successful Bavarian mid-sized company. Now led by Dr. Heike Wenzel in its second generation, the family-owned business has been developing and manufacturing precision and coordinate measuring technology for more than five decades. From an early stage, WENZEL established itself as a technological pioneer: at a time when only a handful of manufacturers worldwide were capable of measuring components with micrometer precision, the company was already setting new standards. Demand for WENZEL's high-precision measuring and inspection systems grew rapidly, and by the late 1970s the company had established an international presence.

Today, the WENZEL Group is the world's largest family-owned company in the field of coordinate measuring technology. It generates annual revenues of around €70 million and employs more than 550 people. The company operates sales and service locations in more than 50 countries and is supported by a global network of qualified distribution partners. Its measuring systems are used across a wide range of industries, including mechanical engineering, automotive, aerospace, security and defense, and medical technology. The product portfolio ranges from tactile and optical measuring systems to computed tomography solutions and is complemented by comprehensive service offerings.

Stability Through Company Succession – and Beyond

Dr. Heike Wenzel joined the company in 1998 and took over its management together with her father in 2003. In 2018, she acquired her brother's shares in the business. BayBG supported this company succession with growth capital and strategic guidance. The equity-like financing structure provided financial stability while preserving the company's entrepreneurial flexibility. In the years that followed, BayBG remained a reliable partner – particularly during the downturn in the automotive industry and throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2024, the partnership was further strengthened: BayBG expanded its investment and introduced additional financing partners through its network.

Growth Through Innovation and Internationalization

Innovation continues to be one of the WENZEL Group's key drivers of growth. The company invests strategically in research and development, focusing on solutions that further integrate measuring technology into manufacturing processes and make measurement data available more efficiently. Additional priorities include Industry 4.0 applications, digitalization, software development, and the advancement of optical measurement technologies.