Wachtel GmbH

WACHTEL GmbH is a family-run company headquartered in Hilden that has been developing, manufacturing and selling bakery technology since 1923, in particular bakery ovens as well as fermentation and refrigeration systems and automation solutions (loaders). Its customers include owner-managed boutique bakers, regional mill bakers, mid-sized chain bakers and listed bakery‑café chains with more than 2,000 outlets; WACHTEL systems are also installed in hotels, restaurants and on ships. Production takes place at the Hilden and Pulsnitz sites, and customer service for the southern DACH region is located in Donaueschingen. Internationally the company is present via subsidiaries in Poland, Russia and Taiwan and 31 sales agents on five continents; the company emphasizes energy efficiency and product longevity and reports that about 25% of its premium ovens are put into operation internationally.