Seven companies come together to present key e-mobility solutions at joint stand in Munich.
At Power2Drive Europe 2026, The German eMobility Hub will make its debut as a shared stand representing seven German companies.
From 23 to 25 June 2026, amperio, BWTS, eta plus, HUTH, PWM, Scheidt & Bachmann and WEAT will showcase their respective solutions in Hall C6, Stand C6.360, covering key areas of expertise in the e‑mobility landscape.
Power2Drive Europe is the leading international trade fair for charging infrastructure and e-mobility. Under the motto “Charging the Future of Mobility”, it brings together companies, technology providers, service partners and decision‑makers, creating a platform for exchange on current developments, products and business models for a sustainable mobility future. The focus includes charging infrastructure, e-mobility, mobility services and system integration.
As The German eMobility Hub, the companies are coming together to showcase their collective e‑mobility expertise in one central location. In a rapidly evolving market shaped by diverse requirements and increasing specialisation, the Hub offers trade visitors a central point of contact to gain a compact overview of relevant solution areas and providers.
The participating companies represent complementary segments of the industry. amperio, BWTS and eta plus provide solutions for energy and charging infrastructure, including their technical and systemic integration. HUTH, Scheidt & Bachmann and WEAT contribute expertise in digital systems, connectivity, control and payment solutions. PWM GmbH & Co. KG complements the joint stand with its focus on price communication, presenting solutions for clear, flexible and user‑oriented price displays in the e‑mobility environment.
The GermaneMobilityHubwill be located in Hall C6, Stand C6.360 at Power2Drive Europe 2026.
About the German eMobility Hub
The German eMobility Hub is a joint stand by amperio, BWTS, eta plus, HUTH, PWM, Scheidt & Bachmann and WEAT at Power2Drive Europe. Its goal is to highlight key areas of e‑mobility expertise within on a joint exhibition stand and provide visitors with a compact overview of key areas of expertise. The Hub brings together companies from the areas of energy and charging infrastructure, digital systems, payment and price communication.
PWM will showcase at the leading trade fair how modern service stations are becoming more digital, efficient, and impactful.
The requirements for service stations are constantly evolving. In addition to traditional price displays, digital content, flexible advertising opportunities, and modern EV charging solutions are becoming increasingly important. This is exactly where PWM comes in.
Connecting Content Intelligently
At UNITI expo 2026 in Stuttgart, the leading trade fair for the service station and car wash industries, we will showcase how price, information, and advertising content can be seamlessly combined. The result: greater visibility on the forecourt, more modern customer engagement, and additional revenue opportunities.
Digital Solutions from a Single Source
Under the theme “Fuel Station of the Future,” we will present a range of solutions at our exhibition stand in Stuttgart, covering digital price displays, EV charging, digital advertising surfaces, and cloud-based content management.
Visitors will gain valuable insights into how hardware, software, and content can work together seamlessly. In addition, they can explore new ideas for modern forecourt and shop design, solutions that combine strong design with greater flexibility in daily operations.
Visit PWMat UNITI expo 2026 in Hall 5, Stand 5A06 and discover the fuel station of the future in action.
PWM sets a new standard for EV charging visibility with Made‑in‑Germany pricing technology.
As e-mobility matures, one challenge continues to frustrate both drivers and charge point operators: transparent, accessible pricing. Today, most EV users depend on apps or EMSPs to check tariffs, unaware that on‑site Ad‑Hoc rates can differ or that essential information isn’t always displayed. In an ecosystem shaped by multiple providers, roaming partners and varied tariff models, maintaining consistent pricing clarity can be difficult.
With more than 40 years of experience in fuel price signage and over two decades of LED display innovation, PWM is now bringing its proven outdoor technology to the next major frontier: EV charging price displays designed for mobility hubs. Built in Bergneustadt and engineered to perform 24/7 in any weather, these displays deliver clear visibility for EV drivers while providing the operational flexibility operators need.
At the heart of this solution is a complete digital signage ecosystem: hardware, cloud software, content management, advertising options and interface integrations, all from a single source. PWM’s dooh-it platform enables real-time updates, crossselling opportunities and new revenue streams during charging sessions, while the TRACK Control System offers remote pricing, diagnostics, and utilization analytics.
Crucially, PWM supports all major OCPI versions, 2.1.1, 2.2.1 and the AFIR aligned 2.3.0, ensuring futureproof compatibility with any backend. This open-interface approach allows tariff data to flow directly from operator systems to PWM displays, providing instant, reliable onsite price transparency. Whether through OCPI or PWM’s own API options, the result is the same: a smart, automated and compliant pricing experience that benefits drivers and energy providers alike.
And while pricing totems remain uncommon in Europe’s EV landscape, the shift is already underway. Mobility hubs are becoming destinations, and operators increasingly recognize that visibility matters. PWM is actively involved in several forward-looking projects across the region, including an upcoming initiative in Austria, where public funding programs for larger EV charging parks increasingly emphasize clear on-site price visibility.
This growing focus on transparency aligns with the European AFIR regulation, which requires charging prices to be clearly communicated to drivers. As pricing models become more complex, visible price displays help operators meet regulatory expectations while giving EV drivers the clarity they expect at the point of charging.
PWM is ready to offer tailor-made solutions and interfaces for this specific market.
From high accuracy LED monoliths to fully integrated smart charging displays, PWM is ready to equip Europe’s charging infrastructure with the clarity and quality it deserves.
Discover more about PWM’s EV charging price display solutions at pwm.com.
PWM is leading the shift from reactive to preventive maintenance with smart monitoring, reducing downtime, cutting costs, and boosting reliability at gas stations.
Between October 1st and 3rd, 2025, the GIA Group held its annual meeting in Sarajevo. Partners from across Europe met to exchange ideas on current developments in gas station construction, service, and maintenance. Among the key presentations was “Preventive Maintenance”, introduced by Bastian Kaufmann, Sales Manager at PWM GmbH & Co. KG.
For a long time, maintenance across many industries followed a simple principle: repair only when something breaks. This reactive approach often resulted in costly downtimes and disrupted operations. The same applied to gas stations, a defective totem or price display not only interrupts functionality but also affects visibility and customer perception.
Today, the approach to maintenance is changing. Modern technology allows continuous monitoring of equipment, helping operators detect and resolve potential problems early, before they cause damage or loss of sales.
With its PWM Cloud Service, PWM supports this transition from reactive to preventive maintenance. Sensors installed in field equipment record key performance data such as temperature, voltage, and LED status among others. This information is analyzed in real time, providing clear alerts whenever irregularities occur. Service teams can act quickly and precisely, reducing downtime and avoiding unnecessary technician trips.
Preventive maintenance brings clear advantages:
Less downtime and lower costs
Extended product lifetime
Reduced environmental impact
Greater operational reliability
As a leading manufacturer of electronic price displays, PWM has always focused on innovation and long-term quality. Through the PWM Cloud Service, the company is helping station operators worldwide to take the next step toward smarter, more sustainable service management.
To learn more about PWM Cloud and its benefits, visit pwm.com.
Bergneustadt / Solms, October 1, 2025 – PWM GmbH & Co. KG acquired 100% of the shares in Elkotron GmbH on October 1, 2025. The company, based in Solms (Hesse), will operate under the name Elkotron Systems GmbH in future.
Elkotron has been an established provider of development and manufacturing services for complex electronic assemblies for over 25 years. The company has particular expertise in implementing customized electronic solutions for industrial applications with the highest requirements for miniaturization, reliability, and customization.
The buyer, PWM GmbH & Co. KG, is the global market leader in electronic price displays for gas stations and is active in over 160 countries. Headquartered in Bertneustadt (North Rhine-Westphalia), the company has locations on every continent and has specialized in the development and production of electronic display systems for more than 40 years.
PWM is wholly owned by Leop. Krawinkel GmbH & Co. KG , a seventh-generation family-owned company independent of any corporate group or bank, led by Dr. Max F. Krawinkel. For Dr. Krawinkel, the acquisition of Elkotron Systems is a strategically important step:
“With this acquisition, we are specifically strengthening our position as a provider of specialized electronic solutions in attractive niche markets. Elkotron ideally complements our expertise—we look forward to integrating it into our family business.”
With this acquisition, the Leop. Krawinkel Group is consistently pursuing its growth strategy in the field of innovative electronic solutions and underlining its commitment to offering technologically leading products in dynamic market segments.
The success story of PWM is a prime example of change, innovation, and adaptability. Founded in 1806 as a textile company, this family-owned business reinvented itself in the 1980s and specialized in the dynamic gas station market. Today, PWM is the recognized global market leader for digital price displays.
A decisive milestone was the groundbreaking innovation of 1984: PWM was the first company in the world to enable the electronic input and display of fuel prices at gas stations. This step revolutionized the industry and laid the foundation for the company’s current success.
PWM is committed to technological excellence. Its products, from robust SMD LEDs to display systems, are tested under extreme conditions to ensure durability and reliability. They also adapt flexibly to various lighting conditions.
With the introduction of “dooh-it“, PWM also offers gas station operators a free, cross-media marketing tool. This system plays customized content on digital screens, increasing customer loyalty and promoting impulse purchases—a strategy confirmed as particularly effective by studies from GS1 Germany.
PWM thinks globally and acts internationally. The company is represented in 160 countries and is continuously expanding its reach, most recently with new activities in Brazil and the redesign of over 1,800 Cepsa gas stations in Spain.
The future at PWM is digital: With cloud control, preventive maintenance, and the use of artificial intelligence, the company continues to strive for efficiency and technological leadership. Innovation, flexibility, and cost-effectiveness remain the central drivers for a successful future.
With the introduction of PWM’s services, customers are empowered with dynamic price insights and can now know how prices fluctuate throughout the day.
The Vispiron Energy Park in Egling, Germany, integrates photovoltaic systems, energy storage, and cutting-edge e-mobility solutions. With an impressive total system capacity of 6.4 megawatts, the park not only stores solar energy but also supplies it to households and electric vehicles.
One previously overlooked aspect, however, was the lack of price transparency at the charging stations—a challenge now resolved with the introduction of the PWM price display.
Thanks to HYBDRID SMD LED digits and the cloud service, electricity prices are now visible, transparent, and flexibly adjustable with the Slim model. The display gives customers an instant overview of how prices dynamically change throughout the day.
These fluctuations are aligned with the position of the sun: On sunny days, particularly low prices can be offered, while on less sunny days, electricity from storage is used. The immediate adaptability of prices via the cloud ensures that customers always receive up-to-date information.
The impact of the new price display is clear: prominently visible and appealing prices have attracted increased attention from visitors. Since its introduction, the energy park has experienced a significant rise in visitor numbers.
Vispiron Energy Park effectively demonstrates that transparent price displays not only enhance customer satisfaction but also encourage the adoption of sustainable energy sources.
The ISO 14001 certification highlights PWM’s efforts to minimize its environmental impact through resource-efficient.
Provider of electronic price signs PWM GmbH & Co. KG has achieved the globally recognized ISO 14001 certification for environmental management, reinforcing its commitment to sustainable production while keeping operations rooted in Germany.
The certification highlights PWM’s efforts to minimize its environmental impact through resource-efficient processes across production, logistics, and material usage.
“Protecting the environment is fundamental to our values as a family business. Achieving ISO 14001 confirms our dedication to sustainable practices,” said Dr. Max F. Krawinkel, Managing Director of PWM.
As part of its strategy to modernize production and reduce energy consumption, PWM has invested in advanced manufacturing technologies, including the TruPunch 5000. The machine significantly improves efficiency, operating 40–50% faster than its predecessor while maintaining a similar energy footprint. Features like automated material handling, tool management, and remote monitoring further optimize production, ensuring seamless operations with reduced resource use.
PWM’s integration of sustainable technologies reflects a broader effort to maintain production within Germany, where environmental and operational standards are high. By leveraging automation, resource efficiency, and intelligent systems, PWM achieves environmental objectives while bolstering its competitiveness in a globalized market.
Offenburg, 26.11.2024 – The Connector advertising platform from store supplier MCS is being expanded to include a new partner. From now on, PWM customers can also upload free advertising content to the digital signage platform dooh-it with just one click from the Connector and distribute it from there.
The Connector offers a selection of over 500 videos and advertising templates that can now be used via dooh-it in addition to social media, POS systems or payment apps. The connection gives users of both platforms real added value.
“We are continuously expanding the connector with other important technology partners from the convenience market. I am particularly pleased that we have been able to gain a medium-sized partner in PWM, whose leading position in digital systems in the petrol station market and the dooh-it platform make it an ideal addition. In this way, we are expanding our digital activities around the store and the entire petrol station and supporting our customers in their digital advertising activities,” explains MCS Managing Director Torsten Eichinger.
“For PWM and dooh-it, the cooperation with MCS and the Connector is an ideal addition to the existing functions and offers our customers free added value,” explains PWM Managing Director Dr. Max Krawinkel.
Access is very simple for dooh-it users: all they have to do is register at www.mcs-Connector and use the dooh-it button to initiate the rest of the process.
The MCS network is a national group of medium-sized food wholesalers that supplies around 12,000 retail customers such as petrol stations, kiosks, bakeries and grocery stores in Germany.
In 2023, the group generated sales of around EUR 692 million with confectionery, beverages, food, e-loading and tobacco products, making it one of the leading suppliers in the industry.
The network’s partners include the wholesalers Bartels-Langness (Neumünster + Eibelstadt), Bela (Wittenhagen), Naschwelt (Geeste), Cames (Neuss), Utz (Ochsenhausen) and Handelshaus Rau (Pfarrkirchen). The system headquarters, MCS (Marketing und Convenience-Shop System GmbH), is located in Offenburg.
Brief portrait of PWM GmbH & Co. KG – Innovative filling station technology:
PWM GmbH & Co. KG is the leading manufacturer of hardware and software for price displays at filling stations worldwide. For over 40 years, the company from Bergneustadt has been developing innovative solutions for digital price displays at energy hubs – from roller conveyor and segment displays to modern SMD LED technology.
With the digital advertising software dooh-it, PWM is participating in the economic growth of the industry through intuitive and profitable advertising solutions. PWM stands for quality and sustainability in all latitudes and, as a family business in its 7th generation, for reliability and service based on partnership.
Press contact:
MCS – Marketing and Convenience Shop System GmbH Hanns-Martin-Schleyer-Strasse 2 77656 Offenburg
PWM GmbH & Co. KG has been awarded the prestigious ISO 14001 certification for environmental management, underscoring its commitment to sustainability and environmental protection. With this successful certification, the company pledges to continue producing in an eco-friendly manner, shaping its processes across all areas to be resource-efficient and sustainable.
ISO 14001 is an internationally recognized standard for environmental management systems, demanding high standards from companies that aim to continuously improve their environmental performance. Through a comprehensive certification process, all relevant environmental aspects of the company were analyzed to identify risks and implement measures to minimize environmental impact. With the certification, PWM now has a structured framework for sustainable environmental management encompassing production, logistics, and raw material use.
Dr. Max F. Krawinkel emphasizes PWM’s commitment to sustainable production and environmental protection: “As a global family-owned business that has addressed future challenges with innovative products for generations, responsibility toward nature and future generations is a given. We are therefore proud to have successfully obtained the ISO 14001 certification for PWM.”
PWM is already investing in innovative technologies and materials that reduce energy consumption, CO² emissions, and environmental impact. Additionally, the company relies on sustainable production methods and energy-saving measures that lay the foundation for an eco-conscious future.
For PWM, this certification is not only a seal of approval for their environmental performance but also strengthens relationships with customers and partners who increasingly value sustainable practices.
We are pleased to take responsibility for the environment together.
