Franz Binder GmbH & Co. Electrical Components KG

What Franz Binder GmbH & Co. Electrical Components KG does

Franz Binder GmbH & Co. Electrical Components KG is a family-owned German manufacturer of circular electrical connectors, headquartered in Neckarsulm and operating globally through nine sales subsidiaries (US, UK, France, Netherlands/Belgium, Sweden, Switzerland, Austria, China, and Singapore) and seven production sites across Germany, Hungary, and Switzerland. Its product portfolio spans subminiature, miniature, power, and medical-grade circular connectors in snap-in, bayonet, push-pull, and threaded form factors (M5/M8/M12 and M16 series), together with solenoid-valve connectors, cable assemblies, and a broad accessory range. The company also operates the binder Innovation and Technology Center (ITZ), which develops proprietary printed-electronics technology for depositing sensors, heating elements and conductor tracks onto plastic, metal, glass, ceramic and curved surfaces, and a triangular moulding geometry that improves connector resilience and handling.

The business model is B2B hardware sales with custom, quote-based pricing negotiated through direct enterprise field sales and complemented by national and international distributor networks. Revenue is generated primarily from connector and component sales, with bundled offerings ranging from individual contacts to fully assembled connector systems, supported by dedicated service divisions (binder solutions, binder electronic solutions, binder ems) for customer-specific design, prototyping, and serial production. Approximately 2,000 employees serve industrial customers across eleven target industries: automation, medical and healthcare, test and measurement, communication, energy and renewables, heavy machinery, food and beverage, lighting, robotics, security and defense, and transportation. Vertical integration extends from zinc die-cast housings, stamped parts and turned parts through to coated contacts and integrated connector assemblies, allowing binder to capture value across the manufacturing chain and to support regulated and harsh-environment applications alongside volume automation-technology demand.

Name

Franz Binder GmbH & Co. Electrical Components KG

Legal name

Franz Binder GmbH & Co. Elektrische Bauelemente KG

Website

https://binder-connector.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1960

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Family-owned German manufacturer of circular electrical connectors for industrial automation, medical, and test-and-measurement customers; sells globally through nine sales subsidiaries, seven production sites, and distributor networks.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Circular Connectors

NAICS

Electronic Connector Manufacturing (334417), Current-Carrying Wiring Device Manufacturing (335931)

SIC

Electronic Connectors (3678), Electronic Components & Accessories (3670)

akta.pro primary industry

Connectors (Power/Signal/High-Speed) (HDAHAOAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Connectors & Interconnect Components (Industrial connectors, terminals, sockets, backplane) (IMAGAJAC)

Keywords

• Circular connectors
• Industrial connectors
• Automation connectors
• Medical grade connectors
• M12 connectors

Headquarters

HQ city

Neckarsulm

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Circular Connectors and Components: Sale of standard and customized circular connectors including subminiature, miniature, power, medical-grade connectors, and automation technology connectors. The company also offers cable assemblies, accessories, and full assemblies with integrated connectors.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Franz Binder GmbH & Co. Electrical Components KG manufactures circular connectors for industrial, automation, medical, measurement, and energy applications, ranging from subminiature to power-rated sizes with snap-in, bayonet, push-pull, and threaded locking mechanisms. The company also produces cable assemblies, PUR/PVC cables, accessories, and fully assembled connectors, and provides customer-specific connector development and design through its binder solutions and binder electronic solutions divisions.

Product overview

Franz Binder GmbH & Co. Electrical Components KG is a specialist manufacturer of circular connectors headquartered in Neckarsulm, Germany. The product portfolio centers on circular connectors organized into five core categories: Subminiature Connectors (compact IP40/IP67 designs), Miniature Connectors (mid-size M16 series), Power Connectors (high-current PBC15, B23, RD24/30 series), and Medical Grade Connectors (healthcare-compliant variants). The automation technology division offers specialized connectors for sensors/actuators (M5/M8/M12 series), data transmission (industrial Ethernet including M12 Hybrid and RJ45), voltage/power supply (M12-S/K/T/L/US, M18, 7/8"), and solenoid valve applications (Model A). Supporting products include cable assemblies, PUR/PVC cables (shielded/unshielded), and comprehensive accessories. The company also provides customer-specific development and design services through binder solutions and binder electronic solutions divisions, offering customized connector solutions with high vertical integration from individual components to complete assemblies with integrated connectors. The binder Group extends beyond connectors to include zinc die-cast housings, stamped parts, turned parts, and coated contacts.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• binder solutions: Custom connector solutions tailored to customer needs
• binder electronic solutions
• binder ITZ
• binder EMS
• binder precision parts
• binder galvanic surfaces
• binder diecast
• binder mpe

Products and services

• Subminiature Circular Connectors Compact circular connectors available in Snap-in (IP40/IP67), Bayonet (IP40/NCC), Push-Pull (IP67), and M9 (IP40/IP67) configurations for space-constrained industrial and medical applications.
• Miniature Circular Connectors Mid-size circular connectors in Snap-in IP67, Bayonet IP40/NCC, Push-Pull IP67, M16 (IP40/IP67/X), and ELC series variants for industrial applications.
• Power Connectors High-current circular connectors including PBC15, B23, Bayonet IP40 Power, M25 Power, RD24 Power, Bayonet HEC Power, and RD30 Power families for industrial power transmission applications.
• Medical Grade Connectors Connectors meeting medical industry standards including ELC, Snap-in IP67 miniature/subminiature, and Bayonet NCC variants designed for diagnostic, patient monitoring, and therapeutic medical equipment.
• Automation Technology Connectors (Sensors and Actuators) Industrial automation connectors including M5, M8, M12-A, M8-D, M12/M8 connecting cords, control cabinet feedthrough adapters, and cable splitters/distributors for sensor and actuator integration.
• Automation Technology Connectors (Data Transmission) Connectors for industrial data communication featuring M8-D, M12-A/B/D/X, M16-X, M12 Hybrid, and RJ45 interfaces supporting industrial Ethernet and fieldbus protocols.
• Automation Technology Connectors (Voltage and Power Supply) Power delivery connectors for automation including M12-S, M12-K, M12-T, M12-L, M12-US, M18, and 7/8 inch formats for voltage and power distribution.
• Solenoid Valve Connectors Model A solenoid valve connectors designed for actuator and valve control applications in industrial automation.
• Cable Assemblies Pre-assembled cable solutions in custom configurations paired with binder connector types for industrial applications.
• PUR/PVC Cable Shielded and unshielded cable stock in PUR and PVC materials for use with binder connectors in industrial environments.
• Connector Accessories Comprehensive connector accessories including adapters, blind/dummy plugs, bulkhead housings, cable relief, crimp contacts, crimping tools, sealing solutions, mounting wrenches, nuts, PCB with LED, protecting caps, release tools, safety clips, screws, spacer sleeves, square flanges, and labeling/identification rings.
• Customer-Specific Connector Solutions Custom connector development, design, and manufacturing services delivered with high vertical integration and automated production capabilities through the binder solutions and binder electronic solutions divisions.
• Sample Box Request Program Program allowing prospective customers to request sample boxes of binder connectors for product evaluation.

Quantifiable outcome

• binder Group delivers more than connectors - including zinc die-cast housings, stamped parts, turned parts, coated contacts, up to complete assemblies with integrated connectors

Named customers3 records

Segments11 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Phoenix Contact: German-headquartered industrial connector and electronics specialist; directly comparable to binder as a B2B supplier of circular M-series and automation connectors serving factory automation, with overlapping M12/M8 product lines and a similar direct-sales + distributor model.
• HARTING Technology Group: German family-owned manufacturer of industrial circular connectors, with Han-series and M12/M8 offerings that directly compete with binder's automation portfolio in factory and process automation.
• Lumberg Group: German specialist in circular connectors and contact systems; closely comparable mid-sized competitor with similar focus on M-series industrial connectors and customer-specific solutions for automation and measurement.
• Murr Elektronik: German-based provider of connectors, I/O systems, and cabling for industrial automation; a direct competitor in M12/M8 connectivity and distributed I/O for factory automation customers.
• Conec: Mid-sized specialist in circular connectors (M5/M8/M12, signal, power) for industrial, medical, and communications markets; similar product breadth to binder with comparable customization capabilities.
• Mencom Corporation: US-based manufacturer of industrial circular connectors (M12, M8, 7/8") and custom cable assemblies; competes directly with binder's North American automation-technology offering.
• Escha (Wilhelm Wolf GmbH): German specialist manufacturer of M5/M8/M12 connectors, cordsets, and distributors for industrial automation; highly comparable mid-sized niche player targeting similar sensor and actuator integration use cases as binder.

Broad incumbents

• Molex (Koch Industries): Large global connector and interconnect manufacturer serving industrial, automotive, and medical markets; overlaps with binder in circular connectors but offers a far broader portfolio including board-to-board and high-speed interconnects.
• TE Connectivity: Multi-billion-dollar global interconnect leader with industrial circular connectors (M8/M12) alongside automotive, data center, and aerospace offerings; competes with binder in factory automation while dominating adjacent high-growth segments.
• Amphenol: Diversified global interconnect heavyweight with industrial circular connector lines serving automation, rail, and medical end-markets that overlap with binder's customer base, supported by far greater scale and M&A reach.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries18 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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