Business Profile

UWT GmbH is one of the world's leading manufacturers of measurement technology for the detection and monitoring of levels, limit levels in any kind of bulk materials and solids. We have successfully demonstrated that over the decades a family owned business can, with with clear principles, dedicated employees and innovative thinking, make a difference.

Reliability, quality and flexibility - these are the core values which underpin the UWT ethos.

The production facility is sited within the head office in Betzigau, Germany. With an additional production facility in Malta and its own dedicated sales offices in the US, the UK and in the growth regions of China and India, customer requirements from around the world can be met with maximum flexibility. In addition, UWT is represented in more than 50 countries via a network of exclusive distribution partners.

From the design concept to production and to final installation and comprehensive after-sales service, we provide all turnkey plant services under one roof. Total attention is focused on the highest quality, technical expertise and excellent collaboration with our customers, employees and partners.

For Managing Partner, Uwe Niekrawietz, what is of particular importance is the employee satisfaction of over 140 employees around the world. This dedication has resulted in UWT GmbH being recognised as one of Germany's best employers by "Great Place to Work".

Since its foundation in 1977, the UWT GmbH product portfolio has developed and refined to provide solutions for a wide range of industries. Industries such as the food industry, plastic applications, cement plants, chemical industry, wood and rubber sector, environmental plants, power plants, etc. The company is ISO 9001: 2008 certified. UWT continually expands its portfolio of product certifications with particular regard to international markets. Features such as universal voltage or the hygiene approval "EHEDG" as well as specialised solutions allow UWT to effectively solve difficult applications in the entire bulk material handling industry. A recent new product development is the RFnivo® 3000. This is a capacitive level switch which allows through its many variations, custom made solutions for all bulk materials applications. The simple commissioning with automatic calibration is particularly user-friendly.

Under the UWT motto "Solutions", the expert level measurement technology team at UWT GmbH is passionate about designing tailor-made solutions for customers. From planning and project management through to maintenance, we offer individually tailor-made programmes specific to the customer's application concepts. It is our goal to provide sustainable growth that will continue to add value for our customers.