The Home of Drive

At home on Lake Constance. At home in the world.

Rolling bearing and drive technology is what we grew up with. Driving force? Our customers. Because it is often not the standard products that help. We compare prices. We balance requirements and performance. And we develop what is needed. We find the optimum. That is what drives us.

Rolling bearing and drive technology. Everything is spinning.
Around you.

We started as W + A in 2001. Because our many years of experience in the spare parts sector for the mechanical engineering industry have shown: For rolling bearing
and drive technology there is still a lot to do. Customers want the best quality – and advice. In the beginning, we used the garage and house as storage and
business premises Today, our family business in Langenargen on Lake Constance is one of the leading wholesalers for rolling bearings and drive technology.
We supply customers directly. We provide support for wholesalers worldwide.

Independent, because we want the best for you

As a wholesaler, we have a decisive advantage: we know the market in detail, we know the special advantages of each product. Manufacturer-independent. And we know what customers need. That’s why we are your wholesaler – and also your consultant. We analyze your flow of goods and optimize your inventory. From OEM part conversion to custom-made products. So that the high-quality products we deliver to you are always precisely tailored to your needs. That is our understanding of customer orientation.

A STRONG FUTURE for all - WE are happy to give more than you expect.

OUR VISION IS YOUR GOAL - OUR MISSION IS YOUR SUCCESS.

We believe in long-term relationships and the value of community, reliability and enthusiasm. As a family business, we see our employees as well as our suppliers, partners and customers as part of our team. That gives us the motivation to go that crucial extra meter. We see fast and individual solutions as an opportunity for development for everyone.

The wholesaler with a great team

Our strength is the team. With the know-how and drive of each individual.

With the continuity that clients and partners value. Many of our employees have been with us from the very beginning. We work for your optimum. There is movement, dynamism, no chance of standing still. And every employee is a reliable driving force. We are delighted that even manufacturers and wholesale colleagues see us as a driving force for the industry.

Our history

From a garage to a leading wholesaler.
One of the top addresses for rolling bearing and drive technology.

2001

The need has been recognized. The first bearings are sold from a garage in Tettnang, near Lake Constance. Hugo and Sven Bäuerle, father and son, found W + A Wälzlager- und Antriebstechnik GmbH in equal shares as partners and managing directors.

2006

Anika Bäuerle joins the successfully growing company.

2008

The sales office is extended and the storage area expanded. Regional sales continue to grow and new colleagues join the team. Eight employees now work at W + A.

2009

In the course of the succession of Schmitz Kugellager GmbH, W+A expands its business area in the Rheinstetten region in mid-2009. The Schmitz family and Susanne Greif continue to run the store in the spirit of W+A.

2010

W + A is growing despite the tense economic situation. With new employees and even more storage capacity, the desire for a larger building also grows. The planning begins.

2011

The figures are brilliant for the company's tenth anniversary. With the record turnover, new employees are added, with a focus on increased sales in Baden-Württemberg and Bavaria. The plans for the new head office are taking shape.

2012

W + A becomes a trading partner of NSK Deutschland GmbH. And: The new, invitingly bright company building in Langenargen can be occupied: with 300 square meters of office space, 1,000 square meters of storage space - and potential for the future.

2013

Certification to EN ISO 9001 is awarded. And the internal sales team continues to grow.

2014

Sales cooperations are increasing. Distribution partnerships are signed with Henkel (Loctite/Teroson) and OKS. 4 new employees are added in IT management, internal sales and field sales.

2015

Sales partnership with TIMKEN GmbH. Expansion of the rolling bearing and drive technology portfolio. The company's growing product and service portfolio includes numerous well-known industrial brands such as Timken®, Fafnir®, Philadelphia Gear®, Drives®, Lovejoy® and Groeneveld®.

2017

W + A becomes a trading partner of STIEBER GmbH, a company of the Altra Industrial Motion Group and Koyo Deutschland GmbH. 4 new colleagues strengthen marketing, internal sales and field sales.

2018

W + A becomes new sales partner of Wippermann jr. GmbH. And the team at the Langenargen site continues to grow.

2020

Change at the top: Anika Bäuerle becomes the new Managing Director. Hugo Bäuerle will continue to support W+A as a consultant.

2021

20th company anniversary: The Bäuerle family has been successfully running the family business for 20 years.

2023

Major re-launch: The W+A webshop has been completely revised and is now available with all kinds of modern and updated functions.

2024

Sustainability is important to us: W+A is now officially WIN Charter certified and committed to sustainable, regional projects.

What we can do for you ...

We focus on speed and quality. And precisely because our products move a lot, we focus on what helps you move forward. As a customer, you expect safety and adherence to deadlines. Our warehouses are well stocked. We stock product groups from a wide range of manufacturers and can deliver the optimum product, the branded product or an alternative that you prefer, in the shortest possible time. If you live in Baden-Württemberg or Bavaria, you often pass right by. And international customers appreciate our special experience in customs clearance and with the different shipping conditions in the various countries. But we go much further: with advice and product recommendations.

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Our Partners

As a wholesaler for rolling bearing and drive technology, we are powerful because we work with selected partners. This enables us to exploit market potential nationwide; deliver faster, deliver comprehensively and react very specifically to your detailed requests. We offer the services of the individual manufacturers in a concentrated manner and continue to better ourselves with product innovations.