The Schaffner Group

What The Schaffner Group does

The Schaffner Group (legal entity Schaffner Holding AG) is a Swiss-headquartered industrial components company founded in 1962 that designs and manufactures electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) filters and power quality solutions used to ensure reliable operation of power electronic systems. Its core product portfolio spans EMC filters, the Corcom filter sub-brand, EMC chokes, IEC inlets, EMI shielding, and power quality solutions, marketed as offering the broadest product range in the EMC filter and power quality market. Customers are industrial OEMs and system integrators operating in motion and drives, robotics, medical equipment, EV charging infrastructure, battery energy storage systems, and HVAC applications, with primary use cases in motion/drives and e-mobility. The business operates as a hardware-sales model with custom and standard EMC solutions, and pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed.

In August 2023, Schaffner was acquired by TE Connectivity (NYSE: TEL), a publicly traded global connectivity and sensor company, and now operates as a wholly-owned brand within TE's EMI & EMC Solutions portfolio. The acquisition was valued at approximately $361.6 million and positioned Schaffner as part of TE's broader electromagnetic solutions offering. Post-acquisition, Schaffner products are distributed through TE Connectivity's global channels, including the TE.com e-commerce storefront (carrying 60,000+ electrical parts), a worldwide authorized distributor network, and direct field engineering sales teams targeting enterprise OEM accounts. Marc Aeschlimann serves as CEO, with a leadership team spanning product design, global key account management, sales, industrial engineering, and human resources.

Following the acquisition, the company's strategic emphasis is on leveraging TE's manufacturing footprint and global field sales to scale Schaffner's EMC filtering portfolio into high-growth electrification end-markets, notably EV charging infrastructure, battery energy storage systems, and industrial robotics, as evidenced by the August 2023 launch of the RT-Common Mode Chokes product line targeting EMI reduction in robotics and motor drives.

Name

The Schaffner Group

Legal name

Schaffner Holding AG

Website

https://schaffner.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1962

Operating status

Acquired

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Schaffner (now part of TE Connectivity) designs and manufactures EMC filters, chokes, and power quality solutions for industrial, automotive, medical, EV charging, and energy storage OEMs, operating as a hardware brand within TE Connectivity's EMI & EMC Solutions portfolio.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

EMC Filters and Power Quality Components

NAICS

Electrical Equipment Manufacturing (3353), Electrical Equipment Manufacturing (33531)

SIC

Electronic Components & Accessories (3670), Electronic Coils, Transformers & Other Inductors (3677)

akta.pro primary industry

EMI/EMC & Filtering Components (Common-mode chokes, filters, shielding materials) (IMAGAJAN)

Keywords

• EMC filters
• Power quality solutions
• EMI shielding
• Electromagnetic compatibility
• Common mode chokes

Headquarters

HQ city

Karlsruhe

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. EMC Filters and Power Quality Products: Sale of electromagnetic compatibility filters, common mode chokes, EMI shielding solutions, and power quality components for industrial, automotive, medical, and EV infrastructure applications

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

The Schaffner Group designs, manufactures, and sells electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) filters, power quality solutions, EMC chokes, IEC inlets, and EMI shielding products for industrial, automotive, medical, EV infrastructure, robotics, and energy storage applications. The company offers the broadest product range in the EMC filters and power quality market, delivering both standard and custom solutions that shape electrical power to ensure the reliable and efficient operation of electronic systems.

Product overview

The Schaffner Group, now part of TE Connectivity, is a leader and innovator in the EMC filters and power quality market, offering the broadest product range in the industry. The product portfolio includes Schaffner EMC Filters, Corcom Filter Series, Power Quality Solutions, EMC Chokes, IEC Inlets, and EMI Shielding. These products work together to provide comprehensive electromagnetic solutions for applications including Motion & Drives, Robotics, Industrial Machinery, Medical Equipment, E-Mobility/EV Infrastructure, Battery Energy Storage Systems, and HVAC & Climate Solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Corcom: Corcom filter series that provide solutions to EMI or RFI signal issues

Products and services

• Schaffner EMC Filters Leader in EMC filters and power quality solutions, offering the broadest product range in the industry for electromagnetic compatibility across industrial, automotive, medical, and EV infrastructure applications.
• Corcom Filter Series Filter series providing EMI and RFI signal solutions, part of the Schaffner-Corcom portfolio under TE Connectivity.
• Power Quality Solutions Solutions to improve reliability and efficiency of electrical systems by managing power quality issues in industrial, energy storage, and EV applications.
• EMC Chokes Electromagnetic compatibility chokes for filtering and noise suppression in electrical systems, including the RT-Common Mode Chokes series launched in 2023 for robotics and motor drives.
• IEC Inlets IEC power inlet solutions for electrical connectivity and integrated EMI filtering in equipment.
• EMI Shielding EMI shielding solutions to protect electronic systems from electromagnetic interference in industrial and electronic equipment.
• Custom EMI Solutions Custom-designed EMI solutions tailored to specific customer requirements and application specifications.

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• TE ConnectivitycoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerSchaffner Holding AG was acquired by TE Connectivity and now operates as a brand under TE Connectivity's portfolio. The acquisition strengthens TE's EMC filtration capabilities and expands their electromagnetic solutions offerings. Schaffner products are now marketed as 'Schaffner | Now part of TE Connectivity' with combined product portfolios enabling stronger value proposition through accelerated product innovation and global supply chain resilience.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• TDK Corporation: Global leader in electronic components including EMC filters, common-mode chokes, inductors, and noise suppression devices. Directly competes with Schaffner across automotive, industrial, and consumer EMI filtering markets, with overlapping product technology and customer base.
• Würth Elektronik: Major manufacturer of EMC filters, chokes, and inductors for power electronics applications. Closely comparable to Schaffner in product portfolio (common-mode chokes, EMC filters), target customers (industrial automation, EV, renewable energy), and technology approach.
• Schurter Holding AG: Swiss-headquartered specialist in EMC filters, IEC inlets, and circuit protection — virtually identical product line and customer base to Schaffner. Both serve industrial, medical, and EV markets with overlapping Switzerland/Germany manufacturing footprint.
• Murata Manufacturing: Japanese global leader in electronic components including EMI/RFI filters, common-mode chokes, and noise suppression modules. Competes with Schaffner on automotive-grade and industrial EMC solutions and has comparable scale and R&D resources.
• Pulse Electronics (Yageo): Manufacturer of inductive components including chokes, transformers, and EMI suppression devices for power electronics. Direct comparable on the magnetics/filtering side of Schaffner's product portfolio, particularly for motor drives and EV applications.
• Bourns, Inc. Manufacturer of circuit protection, magnetic components, and EMC filtering solutions for automotive, industrial, and consumer markets. Overlaps with Schaffner in chokes and EMI suppression components used in motor drives and EV charging systems.
• LCR Electronics: US-based specialist in EMI/RFI filters and power line filters for industrial and military applications. Direct head-to-head competitor to Schaffner in custom and standard EMC filter solutions, particularly for defense and aerospace adjacent markets.
• KEMET (Yageo): Manufacturer of capacitors, filters, and electromagnetic interference suppression components. Overlaps with Schaffner in EMI suppression products sold into industrial, automotive, and power electronics customers.

Broad incumbents

• Phoenix Contact: Large German industrial connectivity and automation specialist offering EMC filters, surge protection, and power quality products within a much broader portfolio. Competes with Schaffner in selected industrial filter lines but is not focused exclusively on EMC.
• TE Connectivity: Parent company of Schaffner and broader electrical/electronic components giant; relevant as the corporate context where Schaffner's product line is now embedded, including the Schaffner and Corcom sub-brands within TE's EMI & EMC Solutions portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/schaffneremc
• YouTubeyoutube.com/teconnectivity
• Facebookfacebook.com/teconnectivity
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/schaffner-gruppe
• Instagraminstagram.com/teconnectivity

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors2 records

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M&A

Investments

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