Phoenix Mecano

What Phoenix Mecano does

Phoenix Mecano AG is a Swiss-listed industrial manufacturer (SIX Swiss Exchange, ticker PM) founded in 1975 in Stein am Rhein, Switzerland, with approximately 7,000 employees and 2024 sales of EUR 779.5 million. The group generated EUR 757 million in proforma 2025 sales with EBIT of EUR 47.5 million (6.3% margin) and operates across EMEA, APAC (China), and North America (USA), with manufacturing sites in Switzerland, Germany, Hungary, and China.

The company's portfolio is organized into three product divisions. Enclosure Solutions covers aluminium, plastic, stainless steel, ATEX, electronic, handheld, and control cabinet enclosures, plus HMI systems and membrane keypads, supported by in-house injection moulding, die casting, aluminium extrusion, 3D printing, EMC and powder coating, and tool/mould making. Shop Floor Solutions (Smart Production) centers on the proprietary SETAGO software suite (Pick by Light, PDA-System, E-paper Labels) integrated with collaborative robots (Dobot CR5A), autonomous mobile robots, ergonomic LEAN assembly workbenches, and hands-on LEAN Live workshops, with documented customer outcomes of up to 60% production speed gains and <2-year ROI. Linear Solutions spans electric linear actuators (stroke up to 1,000 mm, force up to 10,000 N), lifting columns (including IP69K variants), and linear units for industrial automation, medical technology, and special vehicles. The group maintains brands including RK Rose+Krieger, Bopla, ROSE Systemtechnik, SETAGO, and X2 Technology.

Phoenix Mecano generates revenue primarily through hardware sales of standardized and custom enclosures, linear technology products, profile systems, and smart production equipment, supplemented by engineering and professional services (concept design, prototyping, assembly, coating, logistics) and custom solution development. Pricing is quote-based and project-specific with no public list pricing; all sales flow through direct enterprise field sales with specialized sales managers per product division, targeting verticals including mechanical engineering, medical technology, aerospace (e.g., Pilatus Aircraft), alternative energy, petrochemical/energy, and industrial automation. Customers include Pilatus Aircraft, Grolleau, Altra Schaffhausen, Reed Electronics, Hawle Armaturen, Bieri Hydraulik, Gribi Hydraulics, Miromico, and Airica. The company is ISO 9001:2015 certified and the BoVersa enclosure won the German Design Award 2025.

Name

Phoenix Mecano

Legal name

Phoenix Mecano AG

Website

https://phoenix-mecano.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

Phoenix Mecano AG is a Swiss-listed industrial manufacturer (SIX Swiss Exchange, ticker PM) producing custom enclosures, linear motion systems, and SETAGO-based smart production solutions for mechanical engineering, medical technology, aerospace, and energy customers across EMEA, APAC, and North America.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Enclosures and Components

NAICS

Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables (334513), Speed Changer, Industrial High-Speed Drive, and Gear Manufacturing (333612), Industrial Design Services (54142)

SIC

Partitions, Shelvg, Lockers, & Office & Store Fixtures (2540), Electrical Industrial Apparatus (3620), Cutlery, Handtools & General Hardware (3420)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Control Panels & Enclosures (Panel Building, MCCs, Integration) (IMAGABAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Process Automation Instrumentation & Control (DCS, Valves, Actuators, Analyzers) (IMAHAHAM)

Keywords

• Industrial enclosures
• Linear motion systems
• Shop floor automation
• HMI solutions
• Aluminium profile systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Stein Am Rhein

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Enclosure and Industrial Component Sales: Sale of standardized and custom enclosures (plastic, aluminium, stainless steel), linear technology products, profile systems, and smart production equipment including workbenches and assistance systems.
2. Engineering and Professional Services: End-to-end services including concept creation, product design, engineering, rapid prototyping, toolmaking, assembly, coating, EMC coating, printing/labeling, and logistics.
3. Custom Solution Development: Custom-designed enclosure and HMI solutions from concept through series production, including membrane keypads, front foils, and integrated electronic assemblies.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Phoenix Mecano designs, manufactures and sells application-engineered enclosures (aluminium, plastic, stainless steel, ATEX-rated explosion-proof, electronic, handheld, control cabinet and support-arm systems), linear technology products (electric linear actuators, lifting columns and linear units), and shop floor digitalization systems including the proprietary SETAGO Pick by Light, PDA and E-paper software suite, collaborative robots, AMRs, ergonomic LEAN assembly workbenches, and aluminium profile systems. The portfolio is supported by end-to-end services covering engineering, rapid prototyping, tool and mould making, mechanical machining, EMC/powder coating, assembly and LEAN production consulting.

Product overview

Phoenix Mecano is a global industrial components and system solutions manufacturer headquartered in Stein am Rhein, Switzerland. Its portfolio is organized into three core product categories — Enclosure Solutions, Shop Floor Solutions (Smart Production), and Linear Solutions (Linear Technology) — supported by an extensive suite of services. Enclosure Solutions spans aluminium, plastic, stainless steel, ATEX-rated, electronic, handheld, and control cabinet enclosures, plus HMI solutions, membrane keypads, support arm systems, and control panel enclosures. Shop Floor Solutions (Smart Production) centers on the proprietary SETAGO software suite including Pick-by-Light, PDA-System, and E-paper Labels, combined with collaborative robots (Dobot Cobot CR5A), autonomous mobile robots, ergonomic assembly workbenches, and LEAN production consulting. Linear Solutions covers electric linear actuators (stroke up to 1,000 mm, force up to 10,000 N), lifting columns (including IP69K variants), and linear units for industrial automation, medical technology, and special vehicles. Profile Technology adds aluminium profile systems, tube connectors, and monitor mounts. Services include end-to-end engineering, assembly, mechanical machining, coating (powder and EMC), rapid prototyping (SLA/SLS/FDM), tool and mould making, product design, and LEAN Live workshops. The group operates brands including RK Rose Krieger, X2 Technology, Bopla, Rose Systemtechnik, and SETAGO.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• RK Rose+Krieger: Linear motion technology, lifting columns, linear units and profile technology solutions
• Bopla
• ROSE Systemtechnik
• SETAGO
• X2 Technology

Products and services

• Aluminium Enclosures Aluminium enclosures and junction boxes for machinery and electronics applications, including ATEX-rated variants for hazardous areas. For industrial OEMs, machine builders and electronics integrators.
• Plastic Enclosures Enclosures made from polyester, polycarbonate, ABS and polyamide materials covering protection classes IP40 through IP68. For industrial electronics integrators and OEMs.
• Stainless Steel Enclosures Stainless steel enclosures designed for hygienic areas and aggressive environments. For medical, food and chemical industry applications.
• Electronic Enclosures Enclosures designed to protect sensitive electronics and IoT devices. For electronics OEMs and IoT system integrators.
• Handheld Enclosures Light, robust and ergonomic enclosures for hand-held electronic devices, including IP65-rated variants with battery compartments. For portable device OEMs.
• Electrical Control Cabinets Small electrical control cabinets made of plastic and stainless steel for industrial control applications. For industrial control system builders.
• ATEX Enclosures Explosion-proof die-cast aluminium enclosures usable in all Ex-areas, ranging from 64 x 58 x 34 mm to 600 x 600 x 200 mm, for electrical distribution in hazardous areas. For petrochemical, oil and gas and energy infrastructure operators and EPCs.
• Support Arm Systems (GTV) Height-adjustable support arm systems for the suspension of control panel enclosures. For ergonomic industrial workstation builders.
• Control Panel Enclosures Control panel enclosures for installing controls and displays from all manufacturers. For HMI system integrators and machine builders.
• Membrane Keypads Customised input systems including snap dome, conductive silver, copper conductors, capacitive, illuminated and 2-step key variants, integrated into enclosures. For HMI and device manufacturers.
• SETAGO Pick by Light SETAGO Pick-by-Light worker guidance system using light sensors to guide employees step-by-step through assembly or picking processes, eliminating errors and improving productivity. For industrial manufacturers with assembly operations.
• SETAGO PDA-System SETAGO Production Data Acquisition software — paperless production data capture on the shop floor in real time. For industrial manufacturers seeking digitization.
• SETAGO E-paper Label E-paper labels for shelves enabling paperless order processing and real-time item location on the shop floor. For manufacturers with warehousing and production picking operations.
• Collaborative Robots (Cobots) Collaborative robots such as the Dobot CR5A for working alongside employees on repetitive assembly and machine tending tasks. For industrial manufacturers automating assembly.
• Automated Mobile Robots (AMR/AGV) Autonomous mobile robots and automated guided vehicles for intralogistics and material transport within production facilities. For industrial manufacturers with internal logistics needs.
• Assembly Workbenches Ergonomic and efficient LEAN assembly workbenches, modular and customisable, often combined with Pick-by-Light, cobots and other shop floor digitisation tools. For industrial assembly operations.
• Linear Actuators Electric linear actuators in various sizes and designs, serving as an alternative to pneumatic cylinders, with stroke up to 1,000 mm and force up to 10,000 N. For industrial automation, machine building and special vehicle OEMs.
• Lifting Columns Electric lifting columns for height adjustment on workbenches, control stations, devices and medical equipment, including the Multilift II telescope lifting column with up to 1,000 kg lifting power and IP69K protection. For industrial, ergonomic workstation and medical equipment OEMs.
• Linear Units Linear guides and linear units spanning single or twin-tube manual units to automatic profile axes for frequent movement and highly dynamic positioning systems. For industrial automation and machine building.
• Aluminium Profiles Over 100 different sizes and cross-sections of aluminium profiles forming a flexible modular assembly system under the BLOCAN brand. For industrial workstation, machine frame and structural assembly builders.
• Tube Connectors Clamp connectors made of plastic, aluminium and stainless steel for tube-based modular assembly systems. For industrial workstation and structural assembly builders.
• Monitor Mounts Pivoting and height-adjustable monitor mounts for flexible and ergonomic screen positioning at industrial workstations. For industrial workstation integrators.
• Engineering Services Design and development of customised solutions across enclosure, profile, shop floor and linear technology, including 3D CAD modelling, rapid prototyping and series production support. For industrial OEMs and machine builders requiring custom engineering.
• Assembly Services Full assembly services for enclosures including integration of membrane keypads, displays, touch screens and PCBs, with functional testing and just-in-time delivery. For OEMs outsourcing enclosure assembly.
• Mechanical Machining Services Advanced in-house machining service for aluminium profiles and enclosure customisation, including milling, drilling and custom fabrication. For industrial customers requiring custom-fabricated profiles and enclosures.
• Coating Services Surface coating services including powder coating in custom RAL colours and EMC (electromagnetic compatibility) coating using copper conductive lacquer or aluminium vapour deposition for plastic enclosures. For OEMs needing customised finishes or EMC-protected enclosures.
• Rapid Prototyping Agile rapid prototyping using SLA, SLS and FDM 3D printing processes for swift design validation and pilot series production. For industrial product development teams.
• Tool and Mould Making Injection moulding and die casting tool and mould making services with global sourcing within the Phoenix Mecano Group. For OEMs needing custom tooling for plastic or metal enclosures.
• LEAN Live Workshop Hands-on LEAN production workshop conducted at Phoenix Mecano's Stein am Rhein facility, using cardboard engineering and live testing to streamline assembly workflows. For industrial manufacturers seeking LEAN transformation.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 60% faster production with One Piece Flow implementation
• +8 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• KKS Ultraschall AGminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative partner in developing customized workstation solutions. Worked with Phoenix Mecano to develop modular design proposals for Pilatus Aircraft Ltd project using provided STEP files for detailed customer insight and adjustments.

Scale indicators17 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• OKW Gehäusesysteme: OKW specialises in plastic and aluminium enclosures for electronic and medical devices, with strong emphasis on customisation and small-batch runs. Closely comparable to Phoenix Mecano's enclosure business in medical technology and electronic OEM segments.
• nVent Electric (Hoffman Enclosures): nVent's Hoffman brand is a major global manufacturer of electrical enclosures and thermal management solutions for industrial customers. Directly competes with Phoenix Mecano in aluminium, stainless steel, and modular enclosure categories across mechanical engineering and energy verticals.
• OBO Bettermann: OBO Bettermann manufactures cable management, connection, and enclosure systems for industrial and hazardous-area applications. Comparable in ATEX-rated enclosure portfolio and mechanical engineering customer base, particularly across German-speaking markets.
• Fibox Enclosures: Fibox is a European specialist in polycarbonate and ABS enclosures for industrial electronics and electrical installations. Closely comparable in IP-rated plastic enclosure offering, ATEX variants, and customer base in industrial automation and OEM electronics.
• Festo: Festo is a major European automation supplier of pneumatic and electric linear actuators, cylinders, and motion control. Directly comparable in linear motion product range (electric actuators, lifting columns) and industrial automation customer base.
• Hammond Manufacturing: Hammond Manufacturing produces a broad range of electrical and electronic enclosures (metal, plastic, die-cast aluminium) for industrial and electronics OEMs. Comparable in product breadth, customer base, and emphasis on customisation in small-to-medium volume runs.
• Rittal (Friedhelm Loh Group): Rittal is a leading global manufacturer of industrial enclosures, power distribution, and climate control solutions serving the same mechanical engineering, plant engineering, and IT infrastructure customers. Directly comparable product portfolio in standardised and customised enclosures with strong European OEM presence.

Broad incumbents

• Schneider Electric: Schneider Electric offers industrial enclosures, power distribution cabinets, and HMI solutions as part of a much broader energy management and automation portfolio. Overlaps directly with Phoenix Mecano's electrical control cabinet and ATEX enclosure offerings but operates at significantly larger scale.
• Bossard Group: Bossard is a Swiss-listed industrial components and fastening technology supplier serving mechanical engineering customers across Europe. Comparable in geographic footprint, B2B distribution model, and Swiss industrial conglomerate structure, though focused on fasteners rather than enclosures.
• Georg Fischer (GF): Georg Fischer is a Swiss-listed industrial conglomerate with operations in piping systems, casting, and machining serving mechanical engineering customers. Comparable in Swiss listing, European industrial customer base, and precision metal manufacturing footprint, though with broader product scope.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A1 record

Investments

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