WISKA manufactures electrical equipment, lighting products and CCTV video surveillance systems for shipbuilding, diverse industries and trade. Founded in Hamburg in 1919, as a shipbuilding supplier, WISKA started with the production of brass installation material. Already in the mid-1920´s, first plastic cable glands were produced for the industry sector. Today, the family company employs over 320 people worldwide.
The product range includes, for example, searchlights, floodlights, reefer container sockets, cable entries, junction boxes and switches, completed by digital CCTV technology. WISKA operates its own research and development facilities and production plants next-door at its headquarters in Germany and has a global network of representatives and subsidiaries who ensure a quick and effective on-site customer service.
Company: |
WISKA Hoppmann GmbH Kisdorfer Weg 28, 24568 Kaltenkirchen, Germany |
Foundation: | 1919 in Hamburg, Germany |
Management: | Family-owned and –operated company in third generation Ronald Hoppmann, Tanja Hoppmann (brother and sister) |
Employees: |
Over 320 employees across the globe, over 240 of them in Germany Average length of service: 11 years |
Subsidiaries: |
WISKA UK Ltd. – founded 2000 |
Core Business: | Development and manufacture of innovative electrical installation material, lighting and video surveillance (CCTV) for industry, shipbuilding and electrical trade |
Products: |
Electrical installation material for industry and trade: comprehensive cable management WISKA is one of the world market leaders for reefer container sockets and also market leader in video surveillance on container vessels (CCTV) |
Sales: | Global network of subsidiaries and representatives, area-wide sales force in Germany |
Turnover WISKA Group, consolidated:
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2017: 42.5 MEUR
2018: 43.7 MEUR 2019: 47.3 MEUR
2020: 49.1 MEUR 2021: 54.4 MEUR
2022: 69.4 MEUR
2023: 72.1 MEUR
2024: 75.0 MEUR (Plan)
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Supply Chain: | Complete supply chain on site in Germany: Development, Engineering & Design, Purchase, Production, Laboratory, Marketing, Sales, Logistics |
Production: | Modern multi-component injection moulding, automation in production, assembly, packaging |
Company Site: | New building for Business Unit "Industry & Trade" in Grashofstraße 11-13 in Kaltenkirchen 36,500 m², start of construction works in 09/2019, production moved in 10/2020, logistics in 06/2021 and administration in 11/2021 Incorporation of Business Unit "Shipbuilding & Offshore" at site in Kisdorfer Weg 28 in Kaltenkirchen |
Quality & Environment: |
ISO 9001:2015 |