“I’ve always wanted to know what lies over the hill and around the corner.” This personal motivation, expressed by Prof. Dr. h.c. mult. Reinhold Würth, company founder and Honorary Chairman of the Supervisory Board of the Würth Group’s Family Trusts, continues to shape the Würth Elektronik Group today. Openness to new approaches and a commitment to actively shaping innovation are firmly embedded in the company’s corporate culture. This commitment has once again been reaffirmed: in 2026, Würth Elektronik ranks among Germany’s most innovative companies. The group received four stars in the Capital and Statista innovation ranking, underscoring its sustained innovative strength.

In the prestigious study by business magazine Capital and statistics portal Statista, Würth Elektronik once again earned a four-star rating. For the latest edition, 2,785 innovation experts evaluated several thousand companies across 20 industries. A total of 503 companies were included in this year’s list of “Germany’s Most Innovative Companies.” The ranking is based on a comprehensive assessment of product and service innovations, process innovations, as well as cultural and social innovations.

Systematic innovation

Würth Elektronik’s innovative strength is built on the close interplay of technological expertise, such as in the field of Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC), structured innovation processes, and an open corporate culture. At the Hightech Innovation Center in Munich, ideas are developed in collaboration with universities, customers, and partners from industry and research until they are ready for market. At the same time, Würth Elektronik is strongly committed to collaboration: startups receive targeted support to accelerate the deployment of new technologies, particularly in pioneering fields such as electromobility, intelligent components, and digital solutions.

Progress takes conviction

Innovation at Würth Elektronik is not an isolated initiative, but an integral part it’s the company’s corporate culture. Guided by the principle of “creating together,” Würth Elektronik fosters close collaboration both internally across disciplines and externally with partners, customers, and startups. The focus extends beyond technological progress to include responsibility: through its “Electronics for Positive Impact” approach, the company purposefully combines innovation with sustainable benefits for the environment and society. This conviction is especially important in a challenging economic environment. While many companies view current conditions for innovation critically, Würth Elektronik actively addresses these challenges with openness, collaboration, and a clear focus on future-oriented solutions.

The recognition in the latest Capital and Statista ranking once again underscores this aspiration. Würth Elektronik combines technological expertise with a structured approach to innovation and a clear sense of purpose, creating a strong foundation for sustainable progress in an increasingly dynamic market environment.

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