Brands and Products
Wirtgen GmbH
Wirtgen GmbH, the flagship brand of the Wirtgen Group, was founded in 1961 by Reinhard Wirtgen in Windhagen, Germany, initially as a trucking company for construction materials before evolving into a specialist in mobile cold milling machines, soil stabilizers, and cold recyclers essential for road rehabilitation and groundwork preparation.[29] Over the decades, the company has grown to employ around 2,000 people and operates a 470,000 m² factory site, developing approximately 90 machine types focused on cutting, leveling, and mixing technologies for efficient asphalt granulation and soil treatment.[30]
The brand's key products include large-scale cold milling machines, such as the W 250 XF, its most powerful model launched in 2025 at Bauma, featuring dual engines delivering up to 900 kW of power for milling widths up to 3.8 meters and high productivity in road surface removal.[31] Complementary offerings encompass wheeled and tracked cold recyclers from the WR series, which granulate damaged asphalt pavements while injecting precise doses of binder and water for on-site recycling, alongside soil stabilizers like the WS series for treating subgrade materials to create stable bases.[32]
Wirtgen GmbH has pioneered innovations such as high-precision milling drums with quick-change systems, allowing rapid adaptation of cutting widths from 2.0 to 3.8 meters to suit various rehabilitation tasks, enhancing operational flexibility and reducing downtime. The brand's automated leveling systems, including LEVEL PRO ACTIVE, integrate sensors and software for real-time height, depth, and slope control, ensuring deviations from target values are corrected proportionally for precise, consistent results in milling operations.[33]
As a market leader in surface mining applications, Wirtgen GmbH's machines, including advanced surface miners like the 4200 SMi, enable selective extraction of raw materials such as coal and limestone with annual capacities up to 12 million tons, while cold milling equipment processes up to 900 tons of asphalt per hour under optimal conditions, supporting cost-effective opencast mining and road construction worldwide.
Vögele Group
The Vögele brand, originally Joseph Vögele AG founded in 1836, was acquired by Wirtgen in 1997, integrating its expertise in road surfacing equipment into the broader group and enabling seamless advancements in paving technologies.[20][34] Specializing in truck-mounted and tracked pavers, Vögele focuses on the application of hot and cold asphalt mixes for efficient road construction, offering a portfolio of over 40 paver models and 16 screeds tailored to diverse project scales from urban streets to large infrastructure.[35][36]
Key products include the high-compaction SUPER series pavers, such as the SUPER 2000-3i and SUPER 2100-5i, designed for highway and commercial applications with laydown rates up to 1,100 tonnes per hour and paving widths exceeding 16 meters.[37] These machines incorporate advanced screed technology for uniform mat quality, while Vögele also supports slipform paving methods for concrete applications on roads, bridges, and airport runways through compatible systems within the group's ecosystem.[38]
Vögele's innovations emphasize sustainability and precision, with the EcoPlus low-emissions package reducing fuel consumption by up to 25% through optimized engine management, automatic hydraulic pump shutoff, and noise-minimizing features like switchable splitter gearboxes.[39] The brand's advanced material distribution systems enable precise layer thickness control up to 30 cm, ensuring consistent application even on demanding surfaces.[40] Additionally, automation tools like Niveltronic Plus integrate 3D guidance for accurate slope and elevation, enhancing operational efficiency.[41]
As a global market leader in road pavers, Vögele holds a dominant position in highway and urban road construction, powering projects worldwide with emphasis on automation that facilitates direct integration of paving processes with upstream milling operations for optimized material flow.[42][41] This focus on reliability and innovation has solidified its role as the top-selling brand, trusted for delivering high-productivity solutions in asphalt surfacing.[34]
Hamm AG
Hamm AG, a key brand within the Wirtgen Group, specializes in the development and manufacture of compaction equipment, including articulated and tandem rollers designed for ground stabilization, surface finishing, soil compaction, asphalt compaction, and waste management applications. Acquired by Wirtgen GmbH in 1999 through a majority stake purchase, Hamm has established itself as a leader in this sector, offering over 200 models ranging from 1.5 to 25 tons in operating weight to address diverse construction needs.[21][43]
The brand's key products include vibratory soil compactors in the H series, such as the H 10i and H 12i models, which are engineered for earthwork and asphalt compaction with features like 3-point articulation for superior maneuverability and centrifugal forces ranging from 136 kN to 246 kN to achieve optimal density. For landfill and heavy-duty soil applications, Hamm's HC series articulated compactors, weighing 7 to 25 tons, provide robust performance with smooth or padfoot drums and high centrifugal forces, such as up to 350 kN in models like the HC 200i, ensuring efficient waste volume reduction and site preparation. Tandem rollers in the HD+ and HX series further support asphalt finishing, featuring split vibrating drums for edge compaction and oscillation technology to minimize surface irregularities.[44][45]
Hamm's innovations emphasize intelligent compaction systems, including the Smart Compaction suite with tools like Smart Compact Pro, which integrates real-time density measurement via ground-penetrating radar sensors to monitor and adjust compaction parameters on the fly, preventing over- or under-compaction. The brand also pioneered edge-cutting technology, such as the asphalt cutter disc on tandem rollers, which enables precise longitudinal joint creation and edge pressing during surfacing to enhance road durability. Additionally, Hamm's 3D GPS-based navigation systems, part of broader digital compaction assistants, facilitate accurate pass mapping and documentation for quality control in complex projects.[46][47][48]
In the market, Hamm equipment plays a critical role in ensuring required compaction levels for road bases, final surfacing, and landfill operations, contributing to long-term infrastructure stability and reduced maintenance costs. The brand supports sustainability through fuel-efficient engine designs, such as ECO mode in modern rollers that optimize consumption by up to 15%, and the introduction of battery-electric models like the HD 10e for zero-emission compaction in urban environments. These advancements align with global demands for environmentally responsible construction practices while maintaining high productivity.[49][50]
Kleemann GmbH
Kleemann GmbH, acquired by the Wirtgen Group in 2006 with an 80% majority stake, specializes in the development and manufacture of mobile crushing and screening plants for the processing of natural stone and recycled materials in quarrying, mining, and construction applications.[22] Founded in 1857 in Germany, the company has evolved into a key provider of track-mounted equipment designed for efficient on-site aggregate production, focusing on jaw crushers, impact crushers, and screening solutions that meet high standards for performance and environmental compliance.[22]
The brand's core product lines include the MOBICAT series of mobile jaw crushers, which handle primary crushing of various natural rocks and recycling materials with feed capacities up to 400 tons per hour, and the MOBIREX series of mobile impact crushers, optimized for soft to medium-hard natural stone and recycling applications, achieving outputs of up to 600 tons per hour depending on the model and material.[51][52] These track-mounted plants enable flexible, on-site processing, reducing transportation needs and supporting closed-circuit operations for refined aggregate production.[53]
Kleemann distinguishes itself through innovations like diesel-electric hybrid drive systems, which power crushers and conveyors electrically for reduced fuel consumption and lower emissions compared to traditional diesel setups, and advanced material handling features such as the Continuous Feed System (CFS) for optimized feeding in closed circuits, ensuring consistent performance and minimal downtime.[54][55] These technologies enhance operational efficiency while aligning with sustainability goals in material processing.[56]
In the market, Kleemann plays a vital role in sustainable recycling by enabling the on-site breakdown of construction and demolition waste into reusable aggregates, such as road base materials, with plants capable of processing up to 600 tons per hour to minimize landfill use and support circular economy practices in the construction sector.[57][58]
Benninghoven GmbH & Co. KG
Benninghoven GmbH & Co. KG, a key brand within the Wirtgen Group, specializes in the design and manufacture of asphalt mixing plants, focusing on hot and cold mixing technologies for large-scale road construction projects. Acquired by the Wirtgen Group in 2014 through a 70% majority stake, the company has established itself as a technology leader in producing stationary and semi-mobile plants that deliver high-quality asphalt mixtures.[59][60]
The brand's flagship products include the modular BA series of stationary asphalt mixing plants, which offer production capacities ranging from 240 to 400 tons per hour and feature flexible configurations tailored to specific project needs. These plants incorporate advanced recycling integration via the BA-RPP variant, enabling the use of up to 100% reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP) through innovative hot-gas generator technology that heats recycling material without compromising mix quality. Complementing the BA series, semi-mobile options like the TBA plants provide similar capacities and recycling capabilities in a transportable format, ensuring efficient deployment for extended job sites.[61][62][63]
Unique to Benninghoven are innovations such as the advanced BLS 4 digital control system, which optimizes asphalt mix quality through intuitive recipe management, precise dosing, and real-time monitoring to ensure consistent batch production. Additionally, the company's dedusting systems and multi-jet burner technology address environmental concerns by significantly reducing dust emissions and achieving up to a 5 dB decrease in noise levels, enhancing operational sustainability. These features support energy-efficient processes, including the use of alternative fuels like wood dust for lower CO₂ output.[64][65][66][67]
In the market, Benninghoven plays a vital role by supplying ready-mix asphalt solutions directly to pavers, emphasizing high recycling rates and compliance with stringent environmental standards such as TA-Luft for emissions control. This focus on efficiency and sustainability positions the brand as a preferred choice for producers aiming to minimize resource use while maintaining high output for road surfacing applications.[68][66]
Ciber
Ciber, a Brazilian brand within the Wirtgen Group, specializes in road construction equipment tailored for emerging markets, particularly in Latin America, with a focus on asphalt mixing plants, pavers, and stabilizers. Founded on May 29, 1958, in Caxias do Sul, Brazil, by Clemente Cifali as the first national producer of asphalt plants, Ciber expanded through the 1980s and 1990s, entering a joint venture with Wirtgen in the 1990s before full acquisition by the Wirtgen Group in 2017.[24][2]
The brand's key products include the iNOVA series of wheel-mounted continuous asphalt mixing plants, such as the iNOVA 2000 P2 launched in 2015 with capacities up to 200 tons per hour, designed for efficient, mobile production of hot-mix asphalt suitable for medium to large infrastructure projects. Complementary offerings feature tracked and wheeled pavers for asphalt and concrete surfacing, soil stabilizers for base preparation, and compactors, integrating technologies from sister brands like Hamm for comprehensive roadbuilding solutions.[69]
Ciber's innovations emphasize mobility and sustainability, with plants like the iNOVA series enabling rapid setup in one or two mobilities and incorporating recycling capabilities to reduce material costs and environmental impact. The brand's E.S.U. (Easy Setup Unit) system streamlines assembly, while advanced control systems ensure precise mix quality in challenging terrains.[70]
In the market, Ciber supports high-volume road projects in Brazil and beyond, contributing to infrastructure development with cost-effective, locally adapted equipment that promotes resource efficiency and durability in tropical climates.[71]