WAGNER Group GmbH - Experts & Thought Leaders

WAGNER Group GmbH will be presenting pioneering solutions for fire protection in modern logistics properties at BUILDINX 2025 in Dortmund from November 18 to 20, 2025. The focus of the trade fair presentation at booth 5.B80 in hall 5 will be on digitalization and carbon-neutral fire prevention – two key areas for more safety, efficiency, and sustainability in the real estate industry.  In addition, WAGNER will demonstrate how risks in sensitive technical areas can be reduced effectively and how these areas can be protected against malfunctions with an aspirating smoke detection system that was specially developed for server and control cabinets. aspirating smoke detector The TITANUS RACK SENS aspirating smoke detector is ideal for use in the IT infrastructure of automated distribution centers. The compact system detects even the smallest smoke particles at an early stage and enables rapid intervention before business interruptions or property damage occur. In addition to early detection, the system can be combined with targeted extinguishing; the extinguishing agent can be placed directly in the cabinet or outside. This ensures maximum operational readiness and reliable protection for critical digital processes. With its Fire Protection 4.0 approach, WAGNER uses AI-supported condition monitoring as an example to show how innovative digital technologies increase the safety of systems while reducing operating costs. Carbon-neutral fire prevention Carbon-neutral fire prevention is made possible by innovative fuel cell technology, which operates emission-free and also meets the highest safety standards through oxygen reduction. This provides an innovative, economical, and sustainable fire protection solution with the added value of simultaneous emission-free and self-sufficient energy production. Special highlights on the topics mentioned can also be found in the BUILDINX supporting program: Dr.-Ing. Tobias Frank, Director of Digital Services at WAGNER, will speak about "Fire Protection 4.0 – How AI and Data Are Already Driving Greater Safety" with Louisa Schlang in the Conference Area on November 18 at 12:30 p.m. Using concrete practical examples, he will show how digital services are revolutionizing transparency and efficiency in fire protection. Panel discussion A panel discussion on the topic "New energy, new risk? Hydrogen in logistics real estate I How fire protection and security of supply should be considered together." will also take place in the Innovation Area on November 18 at 1:30 p.m. Jens Büchler, Product Manager at WAGNER, will join Martin Pollpeter, Managing Director and Owner at Bockermann Fritze plan4buildING GmbH, in a compact discussion round to highlight the determining factors in the use of hydrogen technology from various perspectives – from the point of risk, safety, and prospective viability. The focus will be on the opportunities hydrogen offers for resilience, security of supply, and sustainability, and the risks that operators, insurers, and fire protection experts need to keep in mind. Impulses for a carbon-neutral infrastructure for modern logistics properties can be expected in this panel discussion, which is chaired by insurance expert Ralf Keck.

The WAGNER Group GmbH once again reports a successful fiscal year. Despite a persistently challenging market environment, a weak global economy, and rising labor, material, and transport costs, the company achieved a consolidated total performance of EUR 152 million in fiscal year 2024/25, thereby once again meeting its 10 % growth target. With this result, WAGNER continues to pursue its strategic growth path WAGNER.2026 consistently. WAGNER’s strategic internationalization Significant investments during the past fiscal year – in particular, in the expansion of new locations in Europe and the Middle East, in digital processes, and in the company’s new online presence – have further advanced WAGNER’s strategic internationalization and long-term competitiveness. These measures are strengthening the Group’s market position sustainably. The current export ratio stands at around 51 % and continues to rise. In parallel, WAGNER is driving forward technological innovation through its strong focus on research and development. WAGNER reliable fire protection Over the past year, WAGNER was once again recognized as one of Germany’s TOP 100 Innovators in innovation management. On the product side, the company successfully launched the CO₂-neutral OxyReduct® F-Line fire prevention system and received FM Approvals certification for the OxyReduct® system. This globally recognized seal of quality confirms the highest standards in performance, safety, and reliability, and opens the door to new markets and customer segments for WAGNER technology. In addition, the company obtained ISO 27001 certification, the internationally recognized standard for information security management systems (ISMS) – underscoring that WAGNER not only stands for reliable fire protection but also for the protection of sensitive information. WAGNER.2026 strategy to life Shareholder and Managing Director Dipl.-Ing. Torsten Wagner expressed his appreciation for the commitment of all employees: “Success is, and always will be, a team effort. The expertise, dedication, and daily engagement of our employees worldwide form the foundation of our progress." "It is inspiring to see how we, as one team, are bringing our WAGNER.2026 strategy to life. Looking ahead to the new fiscal year, we will continue our growth path – and in our 50th anniversary year, we remain fully committed to our successful course.” Areas of innovation, internationalization, and sustainability With its strategic agenda WAGNER.2026, the Group continues to pursue clear objectives in the areas of innovation, internationalization, and sustainability. The positive business performance underscores the effectiveness of this approach and highlights the strength of an engaged and highly skilled team.

WAGNER Group GmbH has been awarded the GIT SECURITY AWARD 2026 in the "Fire protection" category. The award was given for the innovative OxyReduct F-Line oxygen reduction system, which actively prevents the outbreak of open fires under defined conditions. The system expands on the proven method of oxygen reduction with hydrogen-based fuel cell technology, which also enables an emission-free energy supply. The key advancement lies in the combination of a protective atmosphere and a self-sufficient energy supply. OxyReduct F-Line, thus, ensures continuous fire prevention with CO2-neutral operation – a milestone in preventive fire protection. Continuous oxygen reduction The solution is specially designed for applications with high availability and protection requirements. It really comes into its own in automated or deep-freeze warehouses, data centers, and archives, where conventional extinguishing systems reach their limits. Thanks to continuous oxygen reduction, fires cannot start, and damage from extinguishing agents or residues is avoided. With this award, the jury, the voting experts and industry insiders recognize both WAGNER's technical innovation, as well as its strategic commitment to consistently combining sustainability and safety. The OxyReduct F-Line is thus exemplary of a new generation of fire protection that takes on responsibility and actively drives change.