Gossen Metrawatt
This one is the most popular tester and multimeter brand in Germany. Having been around for more than 100 years, it has further diversified to cater to modern technological and industrial needs. It has a far reach, distributing products in the US, Asia, and the rest of Europe. They have also extended to online stores for greater buying convenience.
- Location: Nurnberg, Germany
- Company type: Manufacturing, wholesale trading
- Year founded: 1906
- The number of employees: 50-200
- Main product: Appliance testers, medical digital multimeters, power quality analyzers, electrical installations
- Other products: Light measurement and analysis, testers for photovoltaic systems
Benning
When it comes to product diversity, Benning is a quality German brand for test and measurement tools including digital multimeters as well as innovation in automotive service, parts, and maintenance. Recently, Benning has also ventured into battery operated cars.
- Location: Bocholt, North Rhine-Westphalia
- Company type: Manufacturing, wholesale trading, developer, design
- Year founded: 1938
- The number of employees: 500-1000
- Main product: test and measurement devices, automotive
- Other products: power and energy systems, battery operated cars.
Conrad Electronics
This brand is considered as the largest online store for technology, telecommunications, and electronics tools, testers, meters, and devices in Europe featuring more than 4000 products. Aside from the array of products, they are also well-rated when it comes to customer support and up-to-date cataloging.
- Location: Hirschau, Germany
- Company type: Manufacturing, wholesale trading, consultancy
- Year founded: 1923
- The number of employees: 3000-3200
- Main product: Testers and meters, electronic components, automation kits
- Other products: Automotive, opto-electronics, cables and telecommunication repair tools
Wurth Elektronik
This German brand has the most extensive reach when it comes to distribution with its six subsidiary companies and 16 manufacturing units across Europe. It specializes in electronic components, circuit boards, intelligent systems, and power control systems. It is also a fast-growing partner for commercial vehicle manufacturing.
- Location: Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany
- Company type: Manufacturing, wholesale trading
- Year founded: 1971
- The number of employees: 5000-10000
- Main product: Electronics and electromechanical spare parts and components, testers and multimeters
- Other products: circuit boards, electric board-based systems solutions.
Rohde and Schwarz
- Having been around for decades, it is no wonder as to why this German brand has made its name not only in testing and measurement but also in wireless communication, broadcasting and cybersecurity.
They are also a leading brand when it comes to aircraft configuration and network simulators. As of the moment, their products are distributed to more than 400 locations around the world. They also have subsidiary companies in the US and the Netherlands.
- Location: Munchen, Bayern, Germany
- Company type: Manufacturing, wholesale trading, developer, design
- Year founded: 1933
- The number of employees: 10000+
- Main product: Test and measurement devices, broadcasting and technology gadgets
- Other products: Cybersecurity tools and equipment.
Sourcetronic GMBH
This brand is one of the best sources of testing and measuring tools for cars. They are based in Germany but they have outlets around Europe and have exclusive partners in the US and Asia. Their motor technology is one of the most commendable in Germany although they are just operating online.
The range of their automotive services are also vast and highly recommended. They are visible in all major online shopping platforms making them visible in more or less 600 countries.
- Location: Bremen, Germany
- Company type: Manufacturing, wholesale trading
- Year founded: 2011
- The number of employees: 11-50
- Main product: motor control and optimization, automotive testing and measurement, electrical retrofitting
- Other products: high voltage test devices and multimeters
Hager
For alarms and hi-tech living needs, this is a trusted German brand. To optimize their service, they also manufacture wiring accessories, professional grade testers and digital multimeters as well as cable management services. They have also established subsidiaries for alarm systems and ambient assisted living in general.
- Location: Saarland, Germany
- Company type: Manufacturing, wholesale trading
- Year founded: 1955
- The number of employees: 10,000+
- Main product: wiring accessories, multimeters and testers, energy distribution and cable management
- Other products: building automation, ambient assisted living, alarm systems
ZOYI
When it comes to reach, this digital multimeter brand is very visible as it distributes multimeters and thermometers to more than 30 countries including the US and in Europe such as in Russia, France, the Netherlands and Germany. They are generally on wholesale trade of electrical instruments which includes digital clamp meters and multimeters as well as scanning and diagnostic tools such as thermometers.
- Location: China
- Company type: Manufacturing, wholesale trade
- Year founded: 1984
- The number of employees: 100-200
- Main product: digital multimeters, clamp meters
- Other products: infrared thermometers
Testboy GMBH
For an exclusive yet comprehensive product line for testing and measurement devices across various fields, this brand is a household name in Germany. While it has not yet diversified its products, it has international subsidiaries such as Testavit and Schuki. They are also known for their multifunction digital multimeters and other testing devices.
- Location: Niedersachsen, Germany
- Company type: Manufacturing, wholesale trading
- Year founded: 1953
- The number of employees: 11-50
- Main product: Testing and measurement devices
- Other products: None
Gigahertz Solutions
Like Testboy, this brand has perfected the electronics industry by focusing only on spare parts, multimeters as well as testing and measurement devices. They are a reliable brand when it comes to high and low-frequency measuring and testing technology and they continue to develop and patent electronic solutions.
- Location: Langenzenn, Bavaria
- Company type: Manufacturing, wholesale trading, developer
- Year founded: 1997
- The number of employees: 11-50
- Main product: Electronics parts, testers, multimeters, measurement devices
- Other products: None
