Wacker Neuson SE (ticker: WAC) is a German manufacturer of light and compact construction and agricultural equipment, headquartered in Munich and listed in Germany rather than primarily on the Swiss S... Wacker Neuson SE (ticker: WAC) is a German manufacturer of light and compact construction and agricultural equipment, headquartered in Munich and listed in Germany rather than primarily on the Swiss Stock Exchange.
## Company overview
Wacker Neuson SE produces light equipment such as concrete technology, compaction, demolition tools, generators, pumps and heaters, as well as compact equipment including excavators, wheel loaders, telehandlers, skid steers and dumpers. The group serves construction, gardening and landscaping, agricultural, municipal, recycling, rail transport and manufacturing customers worldwide under the brands Wacker Neuson, Kramer, Weidemann and Enar.
## Listing and trading venue
The company is described as a listed European company (Societas Europaea) with its shares traded on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange, where it has been included in segments such as the Prime Standard and SDAX. Public profiles and company descriptions identify Wacker Neuson SE as a Frankfurt-listed issuer; any trading of WAC on the Swiss market would typically be via secondary listing, cross‑listing, or over‑the‑counter facilities rather than its primary home exchange.
## Business profile
Wacker Neuson SE operates globally with production sites in Germany, Austria, the United States, China and Serbia, and employs around 6,000 people. The group positions itself as a technology and innovation leader in compact and light equipment, with a growing focus on battery‑powered “zero emission” machines and digital construction‑site solutions.
## Ownership and governance
Major shareholders include founding and related family holdings such as Neuson Forest GmbH and members of the Wacker family, which together control a significant minority of the share capital. The executive management is led by an Executive Board that currently includes Dr. Karl Tragl along with other board members responsible for finance, operations and sales.
## Practical note for investors
For trading or data retrieval using the symbol WAC on the Swiss Stock Exchange, it is important to confirm whether this code refers to a Swiss‑traded line or an alternative instrument referencing the Frankfurt‑listed Wacker Neuson SE share. Checking the symbol directly with the Swiss exchange or brokerage platform helps ensure orders are routed to the intended listing and that currency, liquidity and fees align with the investor’s expectations.