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ABOUT US

»SUCCESS IS ALWAYS
A TEAM EFFORT.«

A family company with committed staff. A network of professional partners. This is this basis on which Winterhalter develops solutions for commercial warewashing. For the benefit of our customers all over the world.

Warewashing specialist Winterhalter family company

LOOKING BACK AND THINKING AHEAD.

A lot of what makes Winterhalter what it is today has its roots in the past. In the 40s and 50s, when Karl Winterhalter founded and began developing the company. Even back then, certain things were characteristic of Winterhalter. Close proximity to the customer, for example. The desire to develop new solutions. And the courage to introduce these to the market. Or the drive to focus on even the smallest details and put quality above everything else. All of this has played a part in allowing a small company to develop from a machine supplier into a complete system provider for warewashing solutions. To become a warewashing specialist and global player.

Production is still carried out in Germany and Switzerland – that is not up for debate as far as owners Jürgen and Ralph Winterhalter are concerned. They consistently back quality and remain true to their roots. Another production facility has been set up in Thailand in order to meet the specific requirements of the Asian market more effectively and to move closer to the customers there. However pragmatic they are on this issue, their thinking is visionary in other areas. When it comes to the future of the company, for example. Winterhalter is currently in the process of taking warewashing solutions into the digital age. It’s still holding to its traditions, of course: with plenty of contact with customers and business partners. And always in line with the motto: as a warewashing specialist, we want to solve the washing problems of our customers.

> 40

BRANCH OFFICES WORLDWIDE

The company is a global player: with its main office in Meckenbeuren (Germany) and branches and partners throughout the world.

450

MILLIONS OF EUROS

That’s the order of the turnover that Winterhalter generated in 2023. 

1947

THE YEAR THE COMPANY WAS FOUNDED

The post-war period in Germany: Karl Winterhalter established his own company in Friedrichshafen on Lake Constance. Now his son Jürgen and grandson Ralph are managing the fortunes of the company.

> 2000

EMPLOYEES WORLDWIDE

That’s how many staff the company employs worldwide. 500 of them work at our headquarters in Meckenbeuren.

WHAT DOES WINTERHALTER STAND FOR?

Winterhalter. In the field of commercial warewashing, this name stands for quality of the highest level. For first-class cleanliness and hygiene. For maximum reliability throughout the washing process. This is the standard that we set for our products. And the promise that we give to our customers.

As a specialist in warewashing, we know the requirements and preferences of our customers. And we know that they expect far more than just first-class wash results. A machine that is intuitive to operate, for example, low operating costs, easy cleaning and a long service life. All that comes with a Winterhalter product, too.

Winterhalter does not rest on its laurels. We have a desire to explore new avenues and take the market forward. We invest in research and development to find even better solutions for our customers: innovative products, new business models, digital ranges. In doing so, we are playing an active part in shaping the future of commercial warewashing.

Winterhalter has a complete system comprising all of the components that are important for the washing process. From this we develop a customised solution for every customer: perfectly adapted to the individual situation and the customer’s requirements and preferences. Effective and safe, economical and fit for the future.

Good advice. The search for the perfect solution. First-class service. Winterhalter does everything possible to support its customers as a professional partner. We look and listen, we make suggestions and solve problems. And we are always there when the customer needs us. Winterhalter is dependable in every situation.

Winterhalter takes responsibility. We develop resource-saving and sustainable washing solutions. With innovative technology we reduce water, electricity and chemical consumption. We attach great importance to material compliance and conformity underpinned by endorsements and certification.

REACH statement (PDF) / RoHS statement (PDF) / ISO certificate (PDF) / Safety data sheets

Family. A down-to-earth attitude. Vision. The culture and values of our family have been shaping the company for three generations. Customer proximity, ongoing exchange and the desire to deliver integrated solutions – all this is standard for Winterhalter. And it has made us what we are today: a worldwide specialist in warewashing. We love our family company. And we love that we grow a little every day!

Jürgen Winterhalter, CEO and Owner Winterhalter Group
»WE ARE A FAMILY COMPANY«
Winterhalter warewashing specialist for three generations
THE FIRST WINTERHALTER
The first Winterhalter warewasher

With us, advice and customer service don’t just stop once a purchase has been made and the Winterhalter warewasher has been installed. For us, these things begin much earlier in the buying process, cover all aspects of the washing process and represent another opportunity to impress our customers.

FROM WAREWASHER TO WAREWASHING SOLUTION
Winterhalter warewashing solutions advice and planning
OUR ACADEMY OF WASHING SCIENCE
The school desks are well used at Winterhalter: through our training programmes we pass on our knowledge and experience on the subject of “warewashing”. We provide training to our own sales personnel as well as to our retail and service partners. Our objective: every Winterhalter customer should receive expert advice and professional support appropriate to their situation. Whether as part of an initial information meeting, during the installation of a warewasher, or in the form of a maintenance or service appointment.
IN-HOUSE LABORATORY FOR CHEMICALS
Winterhalter in-house chemical laboratory
GOOD TO KNOW
As a warewashing specialist, we at Winterhalter set high standards for ourselves: we don’t simply want to satisfy our customers’ current requirements, we want to gain their confidence and loyalty in the long term. Service plays an important role here: our comprehensive network guarantees fast and professional on-site support. Worldwide. We and our service partners are there when you need us. On that you can always rely with Winterhalter.

What opportunities does new technology offer? How is our society and the world of work changing? Which trends and developments will shape commercial warewashing in the future?

NEXT LEVEL SOLUTIONS
Winterhalter CONNECTED WASH digital advice
»WE GIVE OUR BEST«
Winterhalter Best of Market 2021
MADE IN GERMANY AND SWITZERLAND. AS EVER, THIS IS NOT SIMPLY AN INDICATION OF ORIGIN, BUT A SEAL OF QUALITY.
»SEE YOU AGAIN SOON«
A Winterhalter warewasher often serves its owner for 15 or 20 years. So our customers only have to worry about disposing of their old equipment once every few decades. What’s more, we take care of this ourselves. We design our machines as modular systems, so they are easy to dismantle if ever the need arises. We reduce the range of materials, use standardised construction materials and label plastic parts for easy recycling. Winterhalter warewashers have a particularly high recycling ratio thanks to these and many other measures.
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Do you have questions about our products, finance options or about the topic of hygiene? Do you need support with planning your kitchen or organising your washing process? Our warewashing experts are on hand to provide you with advice and practical assistance.

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