Ritter Beteiligungs- und Vermögensverwaltungs-Gesellschaft

Ritter Beteiligungs- und Vermögensverwaltungs-Gesellschaft mbH is a German family-owned holding company headquartered in Mömbris, Germany. Founded in 1978, the group is a mid-sized manufacturer and distributor of electrical accessories, switches, sockets, power strips, cable reels, and home automation products. It operates primarily through its subsidiaries REV Ritter GmbH and düwi Handels- und Produktionsgesellschaft mbH. The group sells its products under various brands through specialist retailers and DIY stores, serving Germany and other European markets. With over 40 years of experience, the company develops and produces product ranges for Germany and abroad. In 2010, the group employed approximately 400 people and generated revenue of around 108 million euros. The company is owned by the Ritter family, and Frank Ritter serves as managing director. Since 2010, the Chinese trading group Ningbo Cixi Import and Export Corporation has held a 27% stake in REV Ritter GmbH. The group maintains a logistics center in Thal, Thuringia, and the Breckerfeld site is the former headquarters of düwi. The holding company is the corporate parent of the REV and düwi brands, which are well-known in the German electrical installation and DIY market.

Ritter Beteiligungs- und Vermögensverwaltungs-Gesellschaft mbH was founded in 1978 as a mid-sized German electronics manufacturer and trader. The company is headquartered in Mömbris, Germany, and operates through its subsidiaries REV Ritter GmbH and düwi Handels- und Produktionsgesellschaft mbH. In 2008, with 350 employees, the company generated revenue of more than 70 million euros and ranked among the top five in its industry. In 2009, it acquired its former competitor düwi Handels- und Produktionsgesellschaft mbH. By 2010, revenue had grown to approximately 108 million euros with around 400 employees. The company set an annual revenue target of 120 million euros. The group is family-owned by the Ritter family, with Frank Ritter as managing director. Since 2010, the Chinese trading group Ningbo Cixi Import and Export Corporation has held a 27% stake in REV Ritter GmbH. The logistics center is located in Thal, Thuringia, and the Breckerfeld site is the former headquarters of düwi. The company continues to develop and produce electrical and lighting products for Germany and European markets, sold under various brands through specialist retailers and DIY stores.

• 2010

  Revenue reached approximately 108 million euros with around 400 employees; Ningbo Cixi Import and Export Corporation acquired a 27% stake in REV Ritter GmbH.

• 2009

  Acquired former competitor düwi Handels- und Produktionsgesellschaft mbH.

• 2008

  Revenue exceeded 70 million euros with 350 employees; ranked among top 5 in the industry.

• 1978

  Company founded as a mid-sized German electronics manufacturer and trader.

Mid-sized German manufacturer and distributor of electrical and lighting products, sold through specialist retailers and DIY stores under multiple brands.

• Combini timer socket

  Timer socket with up to 48 on/off times per day, allowing individual scheduling and burglary deterrence.

• DeWalt wallbox

  Modern wallbox for electric vehicle charging, offering fast, safe, and convenient home charging.

1. 1REV Ritter GmbH official websiterev.de
2. 2Ritter Beteiligungs- und Vermögensverwaltungs-Gesellschaft on Wikipedia (German)de.wikipedia.org
3. 3Ritter Beteiligungs- und Vermögensverwaltungs-Gesellschaft on Wikidatawikidata.org