WIRTH Group
[ACTIVE]HQ: Erkelenz, Germany · Est. 1892 · 1 model registered
As of Sep 2026, DEPLOY verifies WIRTH Group: 1 model. 1 source back the record.
Ownership
ACTIVE
Capital / Funding
Undisclosed
Headquarters
Erkelenz, Germany
IP / Patents
Undisclosed
Platform Models
1
Audited Incidents
0
Overview
WIRTH Group was a German manufacturer of tunnel boring machines (TBMs) and drilling equipment, headquartered in Erkelenz, Germany. Founded in the late 19th century, Wirth specialized in hard-rock tunnel boring machines for mining and infrastructure projects worldwide. The company was acquired by Herrenknecht and its tunneling activities were merged with Herrenknecht's operations. Wirth's TBMs have been used on major projects in Russia, Algeria, Italy, Sardinia, and Brazil.
Limited public visibility and press coverage relative to peers.
Key Facts
Claims & Reality Assessment
- • SCOPE NOTE
- • Construction/planning company — NOT a robotics or automation company. Off-axis for DEPLOY registry.
Safety & Regulatory Posture
No incidents on record for WIRTH Group.
Leadership & Founders
Current Program Leadership & Executives
Managing Partner
Executive
Partnerships & Commercial Deployments
Key Recurring Partners
Recent Verified Partnerships
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FAQ
What is WIRTH Group?
WIRTH Group was a German manufacturer of tunnel boring machines (TBMs) and drilling equipment, headquartered in Erkelenz, Germany. Founded in the late 19th century, Wirth specialized in hard-rock tunnel boring machines for mining and infrastructure projects worldwide. The company was acquired by Herrenknecht and its tunneling activities were merged with Herrenknecht's operations. Wirth's TBMs have been used on major projects in Russia, Algeria, Italy, Sardinia, and Brazil.
What does WIRTH Group make?
WIRTH Group has 1 robot model on the DEPLOY registry: WIRTH TBM (WIRTH Group builds both physical robots and the AI that runs them).
Is WIRTH Group publicly traded?
WIRTH Group is not independently listed on public markets; it is part of Herrenknecht | Specialty: Hard-rock tunnel boring machines and drilling equipment | Notable projects: TBM deployments in Russia on the DEPLOY registry.
How can I invest in WIRTH Group?
WIRTH Group has no separately traded stock; it is owned by Herrenknecht | Specialty: Hard-rock tunnel boring machines and drilling equipment | Notable projects: TBM deployments in Russia (the parent is the entity that trades, where it is public).
Who owns WIRTH Group?
WIRTH Group is owned by Herrenknecht | Specialty: Hard-rock tunnel boring machines and drilling equipment | Notable projects: TBM deployments in Russia, per the DEPLOY registry.
Where does WIRTH Group operate robots?
WIRTH Group is a robot manufacturer and does not directly operate deployments on the DEPLOY registry. Its products are deployed by customer operators; see the company page for the verified deployment record.
Is WIRTH Group a top robotics company?
On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, funding, hiring, media, safety, and IP signals, WIRTH Group ranks in roughly the top 78% of companies tracked by the registry.
When was WIRTH Group founded?
WIRTH Group was founded in 1892.
Is WIRTH Group safe?
WIRTH Group has no incidents on record in the DEPLOY registry. This does not constitute a safety guarantee; it reflects the incidents DEPLOY has tracked and verified to date.