Ulrich Upmeyer laid the foundations for our company in 1971. Since then, we have enjoyed continuous long-term growth. Our family owned and operated business now employs more than 300 people around the world.

With our automated storage system technology, we have played a decisive role in shaping warehouse logistics for decades. A targeted market focus and our innovative mindset and approach still remain our driving values.

• 2023
  We relocate to our new site, Am Teuto 1, in the Versmold/Borgholzhausen industrial park
• 2019
  Westfalia Terra Automation is founded in Bremen, providing us with our own control system capability
• 2014
  Westfalia completes the world’s second largest automated multistorey car park in Dubai
• 2010
  A new generation takes over management; Westfalia is integrated into the WORTMANN group
• 2005
  Westfalia launches the Warehouse Execution System Savanna.NET®
• 2003
  Westfalia is on course to expand and builds a modern office complex
• 2001
  The Car Park Automation® business is established
• 1994
  Foundation of Westfalia Logistics Solutions Switzerland AG in Balsthal, Switzerland
• 1992
  Foundation of Westfalia Technologies, Inc. in York, USA
• 1988
  The test stand for storage and retrieval machines is put in service
• 1984
  Westfalia relocates to its new facility in the industrial park
• 1983
  Satellite® storage system revolutionizes warehouse logistics
• 1979
  Westfalia implements the first fully automated storage system for the Herforder Brauerei brewery
• 1971
  Foundation of Westfalia WFT Fördertechnik