WAGNER Group GmbH - Experts & Thought Leaders

The WAGNER Group is taking part in the new BUILDINX trade fair, the first B2B platform to cover the entire value chain of innovative logistics and industrial property. As a specialist in fire protection systems, WAGNER will be presenting its pioneering fire protection systems and solutions for the entire industry at BUILDINX 2024 event, at Stand E24, in Hall 5, in Dortmund, from 19 to 21 November, 2024.  fire protection After all, fire protection plays a key role in the safety of modern logistics projects - from the protection of property, stored goods, and assets to ensuring operational capability and sustainability goals. As a component manufacturer, WAGNER is, therefore, an important partner in the logistics and industrial property ecosystem.  Focus on the future of fire protection  WAGNER's fire protection technologies contribute to the holistic protection of logistics properties WAGNER's fire protection technologies contribute to the holistic protection of logistics properties. They should be taken into account as early as the planning phase of a property, in order to guarantee the highest level of safety for warehouse and logistics processes. Central aspects are the earliest possible fire detection, which WAGNER ensures with aspirating smoke detectors of the TITANUS® series, as well as active fire prevention with OxyReduct®, which minimizes or eliminates the risk of fire under defined conditions.  OxyReduct® oxygen reduction system In particular, fire protection with the OxyReduct® oxygen reduction system offers reliable protection against fires and the resulting fire damage. This innovative technology is often used in logistics facilities to provide preventive protection for closed, automated areas. By reducing the oxygen level in the area to be protected, an atmosphere is created in which fires cannot start in the first place. The spread of fire is prevented. This also prevents the secondary damage that would be caused by fighting a fire with water-based extinguishing agents or powders.  innovative cold storage warehouses Panel discussion 'Hot topic for a very cold environment: innovative fire protection in an innovative cold store' In this context, visitors to BUILDINX can look forward to the panel discussion 'Hot topic for a very cold environment: innovative fire protection in an innovative cold store'. Matthew Staley (Executive Vice President of Innovation and Technology at NewCold) and Frank Siedler (Global Account Director of Fire Protection Solutions for Logistics at WAGNER) will discuss the current and future requirements for fire protection in innovative cold storage warehouses.   Software, digitalization, and sustainability Dagmar Wolf, Head of Corporate Communications at WAGNER, said, "BUILDINX focuses on how trends and innovations in technology, software, digitalization, and sustainability support the further development of modern logistics and industrial real estate." He adds, "The rapid transformation process in the industry also requires new approaches and solutions for fire protection in all areas."  Innovative approaches Dagmar Wolf continues, "We want to raise awareness for the early involvement of fire protection experts in the planning process and will be discussing this topic in many places at the event." He further said, "With our technologies, we offer precisely those innovative approaches that go beyond the performance and possibilities of traditional systems and thus meet the requirements of modern logistics properties."  The special concept of BUILDINX  The exhibition area with a total of seven theme clusters is complemented by a high-level conference program BUILDINX is a cooperation between Messe Dortmund and the Bundesvereinigung Logistik e. V. (German Logistics Association), BVL. It brings together key players, such as planners, project developers, industrial companies, and logistics service providers. The exhibition area with a total of seven theme clusters is complemented by a high-level conference program, the Network Area, and the Innovation Arena.  Ideal networking platform New formats such as Start-up Mastermind Sessions, Fish Bowl, or the Founders Fight Night also make the event an ideal networking platform for the industry. WAGNER is a founding member of BUILDINX and, as a long-standing BVL member, has helped to shape the development of the platform.  Emphasizes trade fair Dagmar Wolf, a spokeswoman for the BUILDINX focus group within the BVL Logistics Real Estate topic group, emphasizes that the trade fair creates the perfect conditions for expanding one's network, gaining new impetus, and exchanging ideas with partners. "In addition to the professional exchange, I am personally particularly looking forward to the Founders Fight Night, where two start-ups will compete in an eloquent pitch duel and have to face the critical questions of the expert jury. At the end, the audience will be asked to choose the winner," says Dagmar Wolf.  

The WAGNER Group GmbH acquires a majority stake in A.F.I. Solutions, based in Saint Ouen l'Aumône, Greater Paris, France, thus continuing its expansion in the European economic area. A.F.I. has established itself as a fire protection provider in the French market over the last 16 years and has grown successfully on its own in recent years. fire protection portfolio In addition to sprinkler and water spray extinguishing systems, the system portfolio also includes foam extinguishing systems, gas extinguishing systems and powder extinguishing systems, container/skid systems, and special constructions.  The family-owned company, which currently has 29 employees, will be integrated into the WAGNER Group as an independent subsidiary. The brand name A.F.I. Solutions will be retained for the time being. internationalization strategy "Our WAGNER.2026 strategy is a growth strategy. To ensure annual growth, we are focusing primarily on our continued, consistent internationalization," comments Torsten Wagner, Shareholder and Managing Director of WAGNER Group GmbH, on the successful transaction and the associated market entry.  He adds, "In addition to North America and the Asia/Pacific economic region, we are also focusing on strengthening our market position within Europe. As the third largest economy in Europe, France is of central importance to us." gaining market position Torsten Wagner continues, "It was important to us that we gain a company for the group that has a solid market position, can continue to grow under its own steam, and shares the same values as we do as a family business." He further states, "We have found these requirements in A.F.I. Solutions and are very pleased to be able to continue our successful future growth with an experienced team in France." Jérôme Menard Jérôme Menard, Owner of A.F.I. Solutions will remain with the new WAGNER subsidiary as Managing Director Jérôme Menard, Owner of A.F.I. Solutions will remain with the new WAGNER subsidiary as Managing Director and Minority Shareholder. He said, "By combining our respective strengths, the management of WAGNER Group GmbH and I see great opportunities for growth in France."  Jérôme Menard adds, "We will initially continue our existing business unchanged with the support of the WAGNER Group. In the future, we plan to profitably integrate our portfolio of solutions and services into the group. We are also looking forward to being able to offer our customers in France a more comprehensive range of services thanks to WAGNER's complementary portfolio of solutions and services." dual management team WAGNER will continuously and actively support the integration and further development of the new subsidiary into the Group from its headquarters in Langenhagen. As with all companies in the group, the subsidiary in France will also be managed by a dual management team. With the acquisition of A.F.I. Solutions, WAGNER is represented by its subsidiaries in 15 countries. "We are delighted to be able to offer our international partners and customers in France local sales, local solution, and implementation expertise and local service with immediate effect, thus once again living up to our guiding principle of 'Think globally, act locally'," continues Torsten Wagner.

The WAGNER Group GmbH has appointed Oliver Morfeld as Managing Director of its subsidiary - WAGNER Fire Safety Pty Ltd. based in Melbourne with effect from 14 October 2024. In Oliver Morfeld, the company has gained an experienced Manager with many years of expertise in managing technical companies.  Oliver Morfeld Born and raised in Germany, Oliver Morfeld has lived and worked in Australia and the Asia Pacific region for almost 30 years. His extensive knowledge of the market will play a key role in the strategic establishment and development of the local subsidiary of fire protection supplier WAGNER. Oliver Morfeld explains, "I am very much looking forward to the challenge of further strengthening WAGNER in Australia and being able to contribute my experience in automotive and safety technology to this process." strategic internationalization Steffen Springer, Managing Director of the WAGNER Group GmbH, is convinced that Oliver Morfeld will play a key role in driving forward the company's strategic internationalization, stating "We see considerable potential in this market and an ideal location for further strengthening our market position in the Asia-Pacific economic region." He adds, "With his many years of experience, Mr. Morfeld will provide a decisive impetus and deliver better solutions in fire protection for many applications." second Managing Director Steffen Springer continues, "We look forward to working with Mr. Morfeld and wish him every success in developing our subsidiary." He concludes, "The position of second Managing Director of the WAGNER subsidiary in Australia will remain with Michael Czoske, who will work with Oliver Morfeld to drive forward the local business and market development."