Overview
The Wirtgen Group unites four premium brands under one roof: Wirtgen (cold milling machines, recyclers), Vögele (asphalt pavers), Hamm (compactors) and Kleemann (crushers and screening plants). Since its acquisition by John Deere in 2017 for $5.2 billion, the group is part of the Construction & Forestry segment of the U.S. corporation. Approximately 9,000 employees work at locations worldwide, with headquarters in Windhagen (Rhineland-Palatinate).
Market Position
The Wirtgen Group is the undisputed technology leader in road construction. From site assessment through removal of existing pavements, processing of milled material to installation of new asphalt layers, the group covers the entire road construction process.
