IoT Infrastructure.From the Heart of the Ruhr Region.
We bring the 'Internet of Things' to SMEs and industry along the Rhine and Ruhr. No empty promises, just working technology. Your partner for digitalization and LoRaWAN in NRW.
Why a Local Partner?
IoT projects are complex. It helps to have a partner who speaks your language and can be on-site quickly. We're not an anonymous cloud company from overseas, but engineers from the neighborhood.
Our team on the road in the Ruhr area
Short Distances
We can be at your location quickly - whether in the Port of Duisburg or a mid-sized company in Sauerland.
Straight Talk
We don't sell buzzwords, we deliver solutions.
Industry Understanding
We know how important legacy equipment (retrofit) is for NRW's economy.
Potential for the Ruhr Metropolis.
How we can support local key industries:
For Logistics & Ports
The Ruhr region is Europe's logistics hub.
Robust tracking solutions for containers and assets, plus parking management for truck areas. We provide the LoRaWAN infrastructure to make goods flows transparent - without expensive cabling across large premises.
Milesight GPS Trackers & Outdoor Gateways.
For Industry & Production
SMEs have machines that run forever - but don't 'talk'.
Retrofit. We equip old presses, pumps, and motors with sensors. We measure vibration and power consumption to prevent downtime (condition monitoring), without interfering with the machine's PLC.
Current transformers & vibration sensors.
For Municipalities & Utilities
Cities in transition need efficient management.
Digital water level measurement for rivers (Emscher/Ruhr), irrigation management for urban greenery, or remote meter reading. We build the city-wide network that securely transports this data.
Ultrasonic level sensors & ChirpStack Server.
Technology That Gets Things Done.
Why do we rely on LoRaWAN in the Ruhr region? Because it works where WiFi fails. LoRaWAN penetrates the thick concrete walls of old industrial halls, transmits from basements, and covers huge factory grounds with just one gateway.
Together with our IP67-certified hardware (dust and waterproof), we build systems that withstand the harsh realities of production and outdoor environments.
15+ km
Reichweite
10+ Jahre
Batterie
Schutzklasse
868 MHz
EU-Frequenz
Active On-Site in NRW.
Our core area covers the entire Ruhr metropolitan region and adjacent industrial areas:
We're happy to come to you for a technical assessment.
Our team on the road in the Ruhr area
Frequently Asked Questions
Direct answers to typical questions from the Ruhr region
We work across industries.
IoT projects in every sector. Have a project in mind? Get in touch.
Don't see your industry? Contact us anyway.
Leading companies worldwide trust merkaio
“With Timo and Robin, you're not only on the safe side technically - you also get the best human support! Whether it's quick help in everyday life or complex IT solutions: the guys from merkaio think along with you, act quickly and speak a language you understand. The collaboration is uncomplicated, reliable and always on an equal footing. That makes IT fun - and above all: it works! Big thank you to the team!”
Sonja Aßer
Data Manager, ARGE, Germany
“I got to know Timo and Robin as dedicated and professional partners who make a lot of things possible for their clients that initially seem impossible. I felt very well advised. The services offered have thoroughly convinced me.”
Andrea Pawlowski
Communications Manager, Golem.de, Germany
“I recently worked with Timo and the merkaio team, and honestly, it turned out to be one of the best tech decisions I have made for my business. Right from the start, Timo took the time to walk me through every step in a simple and calm way. No matter how many questions I had, he never rushed me. The results speak for themselves. With merkaio, we reduced our monthly expenses from $1,300 down to $250. This was a huge win for us.”
Aleksandr Shuliko
CTO, EVA Real Estate, UAE
“merkaio manages our Proxmox cluster reliably and professionally. The team handles continuous monitoring and regular updates for us and responds very quickly to any issues or inquiries. They also configure new nodes, systems, and applications that we need to add to our cluster. With merkaio's proactive support, our cluster and the business-critical applications running on it remain stable, and high availability is consistently ensured. We value the professional collaboration and the noticeable relief it brings to our daily operations.”
Pascal Hakkers
CEO Aphy B.V., Netherlands
“Counting on the merkaio team was crucial, their expertise and solutions gave us the pace to deploy in production our services, even suggesting and performing improvements over our configuration and setup. We expect to keep counting on them for continuous maintenance of our services and implementation of new solutions.”
Gabriel Sanz Señor
CEO Odiseo Solutions, Spain
“From the initial consultation to the final implementation, everything was absolutely professional, efficient, and to my complete satisfaction. I particularly appreciate the clear communication, transparent pricing, and the comprehensive expertise that both bring to the table. They take care of the maintenance, which frees up my time enormously and allows me to focus on other important areas of my business - with the good feeling that our IT is in the best hands. I can recommend merkaio without reservation!”
Sebastian Maier
CEO Yonju GmbH
“We have had very good experiences with Mr. Wevelsiep and merkaio. The consultation was professional, clearly understandable, and at fair prices. The team not only implemented our requirements but also thought along and proactively. Instead of just processing individual tasks, they provided us with well-founded explanations that strengthened our own understanding. merkaio took a lot of pressure off us with their structured approach - that was exactly what we needed and is the reason why we keep coming back.”
Matthias Zimmermann
CEO Annota GmbH
“Robin and Timo provided excellent support! We received truly competent advice and will gladly return to their services in the future.”
Simon Deutsch
CEO WiseWhile UG
Let's start your IoT project. Digital and on-site.
We don't just deliver software - we deliver the complete solution. From selecting and installing sensors in your facility to secure cloud operations. Talk to engineers who can do both.
Your contact
Timo Wevelsiep
Lead IoT Solutions Architect