The Schaffner Group
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.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1962
- HeadquartersKarlsruhe, Germany
- Headcount1,001–5,000
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
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.
The Schaffner Group firmographics
Firmographics- 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
The Schaffner Group industry classification
Industry- 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)
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Where The Schaffner Group is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Karlsruhe
- HQ country
- Germany
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
The Schaffner Group business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- 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
The Schaffner Group product offering
Product offeringCore 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.
Companies that use The Schaffner Group
Customer profileSegments5 records
Ideal customer profiles5 records
The Schaffner Group technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature3 records
The Schaffner Group partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- TE ConnectivitycoreSchaffner 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
The Schaffner Group competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect 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
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The Schaffner Group leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles5 records
The Schaffner Group funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds2 records
Investors2 records
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The Schaffner Group M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about The Schaffner Group
What does The Schaffner Group do?
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.
Is The Schaffner Group a public or private company?
The Schaffner Group is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently acquired.
When was The Schaffner Group founded?
The Schaffner Group was founded in 1962. It employs 1,001 to 5,000 people.
Where is The Schaffner Group based?
The Schaffner Group is headquartered in Karlsruhe, Germany, in the Europe region.
How does The Schaffner Group make money?
One revenue line is on record: EMC Filters and Power Quality Products.
Who are The Schaffner Group's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are TDK Corporation, Würth Elektronik, Schurter Holding AG, Murata Manufacturing, Pulse Electronics (Yageo), Bourns, Inc., LCR Electronics and KEMET (Yageo). Broad incumbents are Phoenix Contact and TE Connectivity.
Does The Schaffner Group have an API?
No public API is recorded for The Schaffner Group.
What industry is The Schaffner Group in?
The Schaffner Group's product category is EMC Filters and Power Quality Components. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAGAJAN, EMI/EMC & Filtering Components (Common-mode chokes, filters, shielding materials). Its NAICS code is 3353 and its SIC code is 3670.