A Vollert shunting robot for Kazakhstan. Source: Vollert
Germany: Vollert filed for insolvency at the Heilbronn District Court in July 2025. Just a few weeks before this filing, the company had secured two major new contracts, but was unable to utilise bank guarantees to fulfil these orders.
Founded in 1925, Vollert focuses on rail-based products such as shunting robots, traction modules, and transport carts for specialised cargo. In recent years, its shunting robots have been introduced in markets like Kazakhstan and Finland. The company also operates subsidiaries in Brazil, India, China, and the United States.
According to Vollert, the primary reason for insolvency was a decline in global demand across all…