We don’t like to look back. Company anniversaries are not our thing. What we do find exciting is the future. Finding out what will come, what will change our world and our lives, what offers companies new opportunities: that’s what moves us. Since our foundation more than 50 years ago. Today we make an exception to this rule. It’s a beautiful, round number that is anything but self-evident.
And we are also a little proud. Proud of how we have developed yet remained the same. Curious, partnership oriented, entrepreneurial, innovative. Only bigger, more international and broader. For our customers.
55
CELEBRATING MORE THAN FIFTY YEARS
OF INNOVATION
Our highlights.
1969
Founded in Germany.
Dr. Westernacher established the company in Karlsruhe.
Dr. Westernacher established the company in Karlsruhe.
70s
At the forefront of bringing digitization and automation to medium-sized businesses.
We embraced the technical innovation of smaller computers such as AS/400, RS6000 and Client Server instead of mainframe computing.
We embraced the technical innovation of smaller computers such as AS/400, RS6000 and Client Server instead of mainframe computing.
80s
Introducing our innovative technology and process improvements to some of the largest players in Germany.
We helped transform Deutsche Bundespost into two massive global players: Deutsche Post DHL and Deutsche Telekom. In a long-standing collaboration with both these customers, we were instrumental in many of their largest transformation and IT programs.
We helped transform Deutsche Bundespost into two massive global players: Deutsche Post DHL and Deutsche Telekom. In a long-standing collaboration with both these customers, we were instrumental in many of their largest transformation and IT programs.
90s
Establishing two main business areas in the group:
Embracing the SAP-led innovation became the foundation of our globally operating Westernacher Consulting division. Focusing on IT solutions for justice, government and notaries became the foundation of the Westernacher Solutions division.
Embracing the SAP-led innovation became the foundation of our globally operating Westernacher Consulting division. Focusing on IT solutions for justice, government and notaries became the foundation of the Westernacher Solutions division.
90s
Embracing the SAP-led innovation in Enterprise Resource Planning, we started a journey which built the foundation of our end- to-end holistic view of process innovation.
We developed top-class expertise in areas ranging from Finance, Controlling, HR, Materials Management, Sales and Distribution, to Warehousing, Maintenance and Production.
We developed top-class expertise in areas ranging from Finance, Controlling, HR, Materials Management, Sales and Distribution, to Warehousing, Maintenance and Production.
1993
Our first SAP R/3 implementation project.
We developed top-class expertise in areas ranging from Finance, Controlling, HR, Materials Management, Sales and Distribution, to Warehousing, Maintenance and Production.
We developed top-class expertise in areas ranging from Finance, Controlling, HR, Materials Management, Sales and Distribution, to Warehousing, Maintenance and Production.
1994
First version of our own SAP-based Warehouse Management System WLS.
Continuously adapted to SAP technology changes, WLS is still widely in use in automated environments with complex, highly optimized material flows.
Continuously adapted to SAP technology changes, WLS is still widely in use in automated environments with complex, highly optimized material flows.
1995
Going international.
We expanded our global presence by setting up new offices in Poland and in the USA.
We expanded our global presence by setting up new offices in Poland and in the USA.
2000
Expanding our SAP practice into SAP’s Line-of-Business solutions.
2006
Pioneering SAP EWM.
As a partner of SAP, we were part of the 1st EWM implementation project and responsible for the automated small parts warehouse.
As a partner of SAP, we were part of the 1st EWM implementation project and responsible for the automated small parts warehouse.
2007
Going East.
As SAP solutions were increasingly demanded in Asia, we established our first Asian office in Shanghai, China.
As SAP solutions were increasingly demanded in Asia, we established our first Asian office in Shanghai, China.
2013
Entering the South Asian market.
We opened our first unit in India.
We opened our first unit in India.
2014
Our first customer live on a SAP HANA database and on a managed cloud solution.
2015
Moving our headquarters to Heidelberg, Germany.
2016
First customer live on S/4HANA.
First SAP EWM-MFS in Asia, implemented by the India unit.
Strong entry into Latin American market.
Two new Mexico offices – in Mexico City and Guadalajara – established an Application Management Services (AMS) center for the Americas and Europe, enhancing nearshore consulting for North America as well as better servicing for the domestic Mexican and Latin American markets.
First SAP EWM-MFS in Asia, implemented by the India unit.
Strong entry into Latin American market.
Two new Mexico offices – in Mexico City and Guadalajara – established an Application Management Services (AMS) center for the Americas and Europe, enhancing nearshore consulting for North America as well as better servicing for the domestic Mexican and Latin American markets.
2017
Taking new steps to lead the Middle East market in software and IT consulting services.
We established a new office in Dubai in response to a growing interest from the Middle Eastern region in SAP solutions.
We established a new office in Dubai in response to a growing interest from the Middle Eastern region in SAP solutions.
2018
New office in Oslo, Norway.
We identified strongly with the forward-thinking and innovative technology growth in the Nordics.
World’s first SAP Yard Logistics implementation.
We implemented the first SAP Yard Logistics worldwide at a leading global automotive and industrial supplier in Germany, which helped the automotive company gain full visibility into all yard processes such as slot planning and truck weighing.
We identified strongly with the forward-thinking and innovative technology growth in the Nordics.
World’s first SAP Yard Logistics implementation.
We implemented the first SAP Yard Logistics worldwide at a leading global automotive and industrial supplier in Germany, which helped the automotive company gain full visibility into all yard processes such as slot planning and truck weighing.
2019
Market leader in SAP Transportation Management.
We have delivered over 85 successful TM customer engagements and implemented the 1st cloud project with TM Single Tenant Edition.
We count as one of the world’s top brands among our customers.
New Subsidiary in Stockholm, Sweden
We have delivered over 85 successful TM customer engagements and implemented the 1st cloud project with TM Single Tenant Edition.
We count as one of the world’s top brands among our customers.
New Subsidiary in Stockholm, Sweden
2020
Our Chinese subsidiary awarded “Best Digital Supply Chain Partner 2019” by SAP China
Japanese subsidiary founded in Tokyo
Japanese subsidiary founded in Tokyo
2021
Globally named as finalist in the SAP Innovation Awards 2021 with our IoT Connected Worker innovation
Our Nordics subsidiaries recognized as “EMEA North DSC On-Premise Specialist Partner 2021”
Subsidiaries founded in Taipeh, and Helsinki Finland and Ireland
Our Nordics subsidiaries recognized as “EMEA North DSC On-Premise Specialist Partner 2021”
Subsidiaries founded in Taipeh, and Helsinki Finland and Ireland
2022
Winner of the SAP Diamond Initiative “Digital Supply Chain”.
As part of the “Diamond Initiative”, SAP Germany evaluates its partners with the consideration of five performance dimensions: innovation, expertise, solutions, demand generation and joint partner revenue. Westernacher Consulting has again excelled in 2021 and was awarded as winner for the second time in a row.
Partnership with Miebach Consulting
Miebach & Westernacher establish partnership for holistic consulting with supply chain expertise and digital innovation. Both expand their collaboration networks and establish a global partnership.
As part of the “Diamond Initiative”, SAP Germany evaluates its partners with the consideration of five performance dimensions: innovation, expertise, solutions, demand generation and joint partner revenue. Westernacher Consulting has again excelled in 2021 and was awarded as winner for the second time in a row.
Partnership with Miebach Consulting
Miebach & Westernacher establish partnership for holistic consulting with supply chain expertise and digital innovation. Both expand their collaboration networks and establish a global partnership.
2023
French subsidiary founded in Paris
2024
Subsidiaries founded in Milan Italy, Kuala Lumpur Malaysia, San José Costa Rica and Melbourne Australia
Acquisition of Justin Legal in the Solutions Division
Acquisition of Justin Legal in the Solutions Division
90s
Clear focus on innovative solutions for the public and judicial sectors .
In addition to our general business, we applied innovative technology to ever-expanding business areas such as notaries and a lost and found application.
In addition to our general business, we applied innovative technology to ever-expanding business areas such as notaries and a lost and found application.
2001
First major project in the justice sector
On behalf of the Ministry of Justice of Baden-Württemberg, we took over the development, rollout, support and operational assistance of a notary software for the state notaries.
On behalf of the Ministry of Justice of Baden-Württemberg, we took over the development, rollout, support and operational assistance of a notary software for the state notaries.
2004
Digital register - ZVR
The Central Provision Register (ZVR) was developed for our client, the Federal Chamber of Notaries (Bundesnotarkammer, BNotK).
The Central Provision Register (ZVR) was developed for our client, the Federal Chamber of Notaries (Bundesnotarkammer, BNotK).
2009
Church
Development of the diocese database and data hub ISIDOR for the diocese of Würzburg.
Development of the diocese database and data hub ISIDOR for the diocese of Würzburg.
2012
Electronic registers - ZTR
The Federal Chamber of Notaries (Bundesnotarkammer, BNotK) was requested by the legislator to set up a Central Register of Wills (ZTR). We consulted our client during the conception and took over the development.
The Federal Chamber of Notaries (Bundesnotarkammer, BNotK) was requested by the legislator to set up a Central Register of Wills (ZTR). We consulted our client during the conception and took over the development.
2014
Electronic registers - ZTR
Church
The churches inform the public and their volunteers with the new mobile web application ISIDOR Mobile.ok over the development.
Church
The churches inform the public and their volunteers with the new mobile web application ISIDOR Mobile.ok over the development.
2017
Expansion
The Berlin office was significantly expanded and a new office was opened in Sofia (Bulgaria). In addition to the established product business, the portfolio was substantially expanded to include development and consulting projects.tion ISIDOR Mobile.ok over the development.
The Berlin office was significantly expanded and a new office was opened in Sofia (Bulgaria). In addition to the established product business, the portfolio was substantially expanded to include development and consulting projects.tion ISIDOR Mobile.ok over the development.
2018
Relaunch notary software NOAH
Our notary software NOAH, which had been on the market since 2001, was completely redeveloped on the basis of future-oriented technologies and thus now meets the technological and functional requirements of electronic legal transactions in the notary‘s office.
Our notary software NOAH, which had been on the market since 2001, was completely redeveloped on the basis of future-oriented technologies and thus now meets the technological and functional requirements of electronic legal transactions in the notary‘s office.
2019
Church
10 dioceses and state churches in Germany and Austria use the church information management ISIDOR.
Electronic legal transactions
The Federal Chamber of Lawyers (BRAK) awarded the further development and operation of the special electronic lawyers‘ mailbox (beA) to Westernacher Solutions and Rockenstein AG. On behalf of the Federal Chamber of Notaries (BNotK), we have newly developed the XNotar and the special electronic notary mailbox (beN).
10 dioceses and state churches in Germany and Austria use the church information management ISIDOR.
Electronic legal transactions
The Federal Chamber of Lawyers (BRAK) awarded the further development and operation of the special electronic lawyers‘ mailbox (beA) to Westernacher Solutions and Rockenstein AG. On behalf of the Federal Chamber of Notaries (BNotK), we have newly developed the XNotar and the special electronic notary mailbox (beN).
2022
Competence Center
Westernacher Solutions established internal Competence Centers focused on the strategic core areas of digital security, AI-based systems, electronic legal transactions, and digital identities.
Westernacher Solutions established internal Competence Centers focused on the strategic core areas of digital security, AI-based systems, electronic legal transactions, and digital identities.
2024
Acquisition of Justin LegalTech GmbH
At the beginning of the year, Westernacher Solutions acquired Justin LegalTech GmbH, which digitizes client onboarding processes for law firms, notaries, and insurance companies with its Justin Legal product.
At the beginning of the year, Westernacher Solutions acquired Justin LegalTech GmbH, which digitizes client onboarding processes for law firms, notaries, and insurance companies with its Justin Legal product.
1969
Founded in Germany.
Dr. Westernacher established the company in Karlsruhe.
Dr. Westernacher established the company in Karlsruhe.
70s
At the forefront of bringing digitization and automation to medium-sized businesses.
We embraced the technical innovation of smaller computers such as AS/400, RS6000 and Client Server instead of mainframe computing.
We embraced the technical innovation of smaller computers such as AS/400, RS6000 and Client Server instead of mainframe computing.
80s
Introducing our innovative technology and process improvements to some of the largest players in Germany.
We helped transform Deutsche Bundespost into two massive global players: Deutsche Post DHL and Deutsche Telekom. In a long-standing collaboration with both these customers, we were instrumental in many of their largest transformation and IT programs.
We helped transform Deutsche Bundespost into two massive global players: Deutsche Post DHL and Deutsche Telekom. In a long-standing collaboration with both these customers, we were instrumental in many of their largest transformation and IT programs.
90s
Establishing two main business areas in the group:
Embracing the SAP-led innovation became the foundation of our globally operating Westernacher Consulting division. Focusing on IT solutions for justice, government and notaries became the foundation of the Westernacher Solutions division.
Embracing the SAP-led innovation became the foundation of our globally operating Westernacher Consulting division. Focusing on IT solutions for justice, government and notaries became the foundation of the Westernacher Solutions division.
90s
Embracing the SAP-led innovation in Enterprise Resource Planning, we started a journey which built the foundation of our end- to-end holistic view of process innovation.
We developed top-class expertise in areas ranging from Finance, Controlling, HR, Materials Management, Sales and Distribution, to Warehousing, Maintenance and Production.
We developed top-class expertise in areas ranging from Finance, Controlling, HR, Materials Management, Sales and Distribution, to Warehousing, Maintenance and Production.
1993
Our first SAP R/3 implementation project.
1994
First version of our own SAP-based Warehouse Management System WLS.
Continuously adapted to SAP technology changes, WLS is still widely in use in automated environments with complex, highly optimized material flows.
Continuously adapted to SAP technology changes, WLS is still widely in use in automated environments with complex, highly optimized material flows.
1995
Going international.
We expanded our global presence by setting up new offices in Poland and in the USA.
We expanded our global presence by setting up new offices in Poland and in the USA.
2000
Expanding our SAP practice into SAP’s Line-of-Business solutions.
2006
Pioneering SAP EWM.
As a partner of SAP, we were part of the 1st EWM implementation project and responsible for the automated small parts warehouse.
As a partner of SAP, we were part of the 1st EWM implementation project and responsible for the automated small parts warehouse.
2007
Going East.
As SAP solutions were increasingly demanded in Asia, we established our first Asian office in Shanghai, China.
As SAP solutions were increasingly demanded in Asia, we established our first Asian office in Shanghai, China.
2013
Entering the South Asian market.
We opened our first unit in India.
We opened our first unit in India.
2014
Our first customer live on a SAP HANA database and on a managed cloud solution.
2015
Moving our headquarters to Heidelberg, Germany.
2016
First customer live on S/4HANA.
First SAP EWM-MFS in Asia, implemented by the India unit.
Strong entry into Latin American market.
Two new Mexico offices – in Mexico City and Guadalajara – established an Application Management Services (AMS) center for the Americas and Europe, enhancing nearshore consulting for North America as well as better servicing for the domestic Mexican and Latin American markets.
First SAP EWM-MFS in Asia, implemented by the India unit.
Strong entry into Latin American market.
Two new Mexico offices – in Mexico City and Guadalajara – established an Application Management Services (AMS) center for the Americas and Europe, enhancing nearshore consulting for North America as well as better servicing for the domestic Mexican and Latin American markets.
2017
Taking new steps to lead the Middle East market in software and IT consulting services.
We established a new office in Dubai in response to a growing interest from the Middle Eastern region in SAP solutions.
We established a new office in Dubai in response to a growing interest from the Middle Eastern region in SAP solutions.
2018
New office in Oslo, Norway.
We identified strongly with the forward-thinking and innovative technology growth in the Nordics.
World’s first SAP Yard Logistics implementation.
We implemented the first SAP Yard Logistics worldwide at a leading global automotive and industrial supplier in Germany, which helped the automotive company gain full visibility into all yard processes such as slot planning and truck weighing.
We identified strongly with the forward-thinking and innovative technology growth in the Nordics.
World’s first SAP Yard Logistics implementation.
We implemented the first SAP Yard Logistics worldwide at a leading global automotive and industrial supplier in Germany, which helped the automotive company gain full visibility into all yard processes such as slot planning and truck weighing.
2019
Market leader in SAP Transportation Management.
We have delivered over 85 successful TM customer engagements and implemented the 1st cloud project with TM Single Tenant Edition.
We count as one of the world’s top brands among our customers.
New subsidiary in Stockholm, Sweden
We have delivered over 85 successful TM customer engagements and implemented the 1st cloud project with TM Single Tenant Edition.
We count as one of the world’s top brands among our customers.
New subsidiary in Stockholm, Sweden
2020
Our Chinese subsidiary awarded “Best Digital Supply Chain Partner 2019” by SAP China
Japanese subsidiary founded in Tokyo
Japanese subsidiary founded in Tokyo
2021
Becoming fully carbon neutral.
We reduce emissions, mainly caused by travel, to a minimum. We compensate for any remaining emissions.
Globally named as finalist in the SAP Innovation Awards 2021 with our IoT Connected Worker innovation
Our Nordics subsidiaries recognized as “EMEA North DSC On-Premise Specialist Partner 2021”
Subsidiaries founded in Taipeh, and Helsinki Finland and Ireland
We reduce emissions, mainly caused by travel, to a minimum. We compensate for any remaining emissions.
Globally named as finalist in the SAP Innovation Awards 2021 with our IoT Connected Worker innovation
Our Nordics subsidiaries recognized as “EMEA North DSC On-Premise Specialist Partner 2021”
Subsidiaries founded in Taipeh, and Helsinki Finland and Ireland
2022
Winner of the SAP Diamond Initiative “Digital Supply Chain”.
As part of the “Diamond Initiative”, SAP Germany evaluates its partners with the consideration of five performance dimensions: innovation, expertise, solutions, demand generation and joint partner revenue. Westernacher Consulting has again excelled in 2021 and was awarded as winner for the second time in a row.
Partnership with Miebach Consulting
Miebach & Westernacher establish partnership for holistic consulting with supply chain expertise and digital innovation. Both expand their collaboration networks and establish a global partnership.
As part of the “Diamond Initiative”, SAP Germany evaluates its partners with the consideration of five performance dimensions: innovation, expertise, solutions, demand generation and joint partner revenue. Westernacher Consulting has again excelled in 2021 and was awarded as winner for the second time in a row.
Partnership with Miebach Consulting
Miebach & Westernacher establish partnership for holistic consulting with supply chain expertise and digital innovation. Both expand their collaboration networks and establish a global partnership.
2023
French subsidiary founded in Paris
2024
Subsidiaries founded in Milan Italy, Kuala Lumpur Malaysia, San José Costa Rica and Melbourne Australia
Acquisition of Justin Legal in the Solutions Division
Acquisition of Justin Legal in the Solutions Division
90s
Clear focus on innovative solutions for the public and judicial sectors .
In addition to our general business, we applied innovative technology to ever-expanding business areas such as notaries and a lost and found application.
In addition to our general business, we applied innovative technology to ever-expanding business areas such as notaries and a lost and found application.
2001
First major project in the justice sector
On behalf of the Ministry of Justice of Baden-Württemberg, we took over the development, rollout, support and operational assistance of a notary software for the state notaries.
On behalf of the Ministry of Justice of Baden-Württemberg, we took over the development, rollout, support and operational assistance of a notary software for the state notaries.
2004
Digital register - ZVR
The Central Provision Register (ZVR) was developed for our client, the Federal Chamber of Notaries (Bundesnotarkammer, BNotK).
The Central Provision Register (ZVR) was developed for our client, the Federal Chamber of Notaries (Bundesnotarkammer, BNotK).
2009
Church
Development of the diocese database and data hub ISIDOR for the diocese of Würzburg.
Development of the diocese database and data hub ISIDOR for the diocese of Würzburg.
2012
Electronic registers - ZTR
The Federal Chamber of Notaries (Bundesnotarkammer, BNotK) was requested by the legislator to set up a Central Register of Wills (ZTR). We consulted our client during the conception and took over the development.
The Federal Chamber of Notaries (Bundesnotarkammer, BNotK) was requested by the legislator to set up a Central Register of Wills (ZTR). We consulted our client during the conception and took over the development.
2014
Electronic registers - ZTR
Church
The churches inform the public and their volunteers with the new mobile web application ISIDOR Mobile.
Church
The churches inform the public and their volunteers with the new mobile web application ISIDOR Mobile.
2017
Expansion
The Berlin office was significantly expanded and a new office was opened in Sofia (Bulgaria). In addition to the established product business, the portfolio was substantially expanded to include development and consulting projects.
The Berlin office was significantly expanded and a new office was opened in Sofia (Bulgaria). In addition to the established product business, the portfolio was substantially expanded to include development and consulting projects.
2018
Relaunch notary software NOAH
Our notary software NOAH, which had been on the market since 2001, was completely redeveloped on the basis of future-oriented technologies and thus now meets the technological and functional requirements of electronic legal transactions in the notary‘s office.
Our notary software NOAH, which had been on the market since 2001, was completely redeveloped on the basis of future-oriented technologies and thus now meets the technological and functional requirements of electronic legal transactions in the notary‘s office.
2019
Church
10 dioceses and state churches in Germany and Austria use the church information management ISIDOR.
Electronic legal transactions
The Federal Chamber of Lawyers (BRAK) awarded the further development and operation of the special electronic lawyers‘ mailbox (beA) to Westernacher Solutions and Rockenstein AG. On behalf of the Federal Chamber of Notaries (BNotK), we have newly developed the XNotar and the special electronic notary mailbox (beN).
10 dioceses and state churches in Germany and Austria use the church information management ISIDOR.
Electronic legal transactions
The Federal Chamber of Lawyers (BRAK) awarded the further development and operation of the special electronic lawyers‘ mailbox (beA) to Westernacher Solutions and Rockenstein AG. On behalf of the Federal Chamber of Notaries (BNotK), we have newly developed the XNotar and the special electronic notary mailbox (beN).
2022
Competence Center
Westernacher Solutions established internal Competence Centers focused on the strategic core areas of digital security, AI-based systems, electronic legal transactions, and digital identities.
Westernacher Solutions established internal Competence Centers focused on the strategic core areas of digital security, AI-based systems, electronic legal transactions, and digital identities.
2024
Acquisition of Justin LegalTech GmbH
At the beginning of the year, Westernacher Solutions acquired Justin LegalTech GmbH, which digitizes client onboarding processes for law firms, notaries, and insurance companies with its Justin Legal product.
At the beginning of the year, Westernacher Solutions acquired Justin LegalTech GmbH, which digitizes client onboarding processes for law firms, notaries, and insurance companies with its Justin Legal product.
Today.
Both divisions still live
the same common values.
the same common values.
We have become the Westernacher we built over the last 55 years – a partnership of value creation and entrepreneurship. This is just the beginning. We are now building the Westernacher of the future. We are innovating nonstop to build the company we are proud of.
Social responsibility
and sustainability.
and sustainability.
Pure profit optimization is passé. Sustainability is required in all areas and at all levels. We recognize and embrace this responsibility because the future is what has always fascinated us. We want to be able to look forward to it.
