Top Innovator 2025: Wilo Group awarded for the third time

Technology group impresses with innovative processes and structures

Dortmund/Mainz. The Wilo Group has been honoured once more as one of Germany’s most innovative companies. Participating in the esteemed TOP 100 innovation competition, the multinational technology group has been recognised for its innovative strength for the third time. Wilo particularly impressed in the category of “Innovative Processes and Organisation” within size class C (over 200 employees in Germany).

“We are convinced that innovation and sustainability management must go hand in hand. Only sustainable innovations are fit for the future and will prevail in the long term”, explains Oliver Hermes, President & Global CEO of the Wilo Group. “That’s why at Wilo every innovation must contribute directly to the Group-wide sustainability goals.” This approach is also reflected in the technology group’s strategic alignment.

“Our innovation agenda follows the principle of 'Impact-driven Innovations’: We focus on solutions that benefit not only our customers and the industry but also the environment – and ultimately all of us,” emphasises Georg Weber, Global CTO of the Wilo Group. Central to this agenda is the sustainability strategy, a key driver behind all innovation activities.

This approach is reflected in the comprehensive innovation management of the group. With the global innovation platform WINGS and a network of regional Innovation Ambassadors, Wilo has created a dynamic ecosystem that systematically brings together and promotes ideas from all areas of the company worldwide.

A current example of Wilo’s innovative spirit is the newly developed Wilo-Connect sensor. This technology digitises existing pump systems, intelligently connects them with digital infrastructures, and uses AI-supported analyses to optimise operation, energy efficiency, and maintenance. This solution, awarded the Wilo internal Innovation Award, emerged from a cross-departmental innovation process.

The award was presented by mentor Ranga Yogeshwar and the scientific director of the competition, Prof. Dr. Nikolaus Franke, during a ceremonial event in Mainz.