Weidmüller wins Rockwell Automation Direct Supplier of the Year

Weidmüller Group received Rockwell Automation’s 2026 Direct Supplier of the Year Award at the company’s annual supplier conference in September. The honor highlights the German industrial connectivity provider’s technical performance, global reach and partnership with Rockwell Automation.

Why it matters: - The award recognizes suppliers that can support industrial automation at scale. - It underscores Weidmüller’s role in new product introduction, quality, compliance and flexibility for a major automation customer. - The win signals continued demand for suppliers that can deliver custom solutions and global support.

What happened: - Weidmüller Group received Rockwell Automation’s Direct Supplier of the Year Award at Rockwell Automation’s annual supplier conference in September 2026. - The award went to the global smart industrial connectivity provider headquartered in Detmold, Germany. - Christian von Toll, chief sales officer at Weidmüller Group, said the recognition reflects the partnership the two companies have built over the years.

The details: - Rockwell Automation gives the Direct Supplier of the Year Award to suppliers that demonstrate technical excellence, global reach and partnership value. - The award also highlights performance in new product introduction, flexibility, quality and compliance. - Von Toll said the award reflects a shared commitment to delivering value, creating custom solutions and capturing new opportunities in industrial automation. - Weidmüller USA has been headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, for more than 50 years. - Weidmüller Group operates production sites, sales offices and representatives in more than 80 countries. - The family-owned company was established in 1850. - Weidmüller Group reported almost one billion euros in revenue in the 2024 financial year and had about 5,700 employees worldwide. - About 2,000 employees work at the company’s headquarters in Detmold. - Weidmüller USA says its mission is to power industry with sustainable technology.

Between the lines: - The award suggests Rockwell Automation values suppliers that can move quickly, support complex programs and maintain quality across regions. - It also points to the importance of long-term supplier relationships in industrial automation, where reliability and customization can matter as much as product capability.

What's next: - Weidmüller and Rockwell Automation said they look forward to continuing their collaboration. - The recognition could support Weidmüller’s efforts to win more business tied to industrial transformation and automation. - More information is available on Weidmüller’s website and the company’s North America LinkedIn page. - The company also maintains a YouTube channel at Weidmüller Global.

The bottom line: - Weidmüller’s latest industry award reinforces its standing as a global supplier in industrial connectivity and automation, with Rockwell Automation spotlighting both performance and partnership.