What JOPP does

JOPP (Jopp Holding GmbH) is a family-owned German automotive supplier founded in 1919, headquartered in Bad Neustadt an der Saale. The company designs and manufactures mechatronics and driver interface systems—most notably complete gearshift solutions, shift towers, and actuators—alongside precision machined metal parts, powder metal components, plastics/injection-molded interior parts, lubrication and engine cooling systems, electronic assemblies, and part-feeding automation through its IFSYS subsidiary. Its products are embedded into vehicles built by major OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, with named customers including Porsche, Audi, BMW, VW, Ford, ZF, Getrag, and Bosch.

The company operates an integrated in-house production chain spanning development, prototyping, testing, and serial manufacturing, supported by approximately 60 product engineers and a dedicated development center. It has proprietary technology including a patented 3D magnetic gear-recognition sensor for automatic start-stop systems and a thermal management concept (TherMaBil) for electric vehicles. JOPP runs 12 production facilities across 8 countries on 3 continents (Germany, Czech Republic, Hungary, China, India, Mexico, Brazil), with 4 of 5 key production sites holding Ford Q1 quality certification and IATF 16949 / ISO 9001 / ISO 14001 / ISO 50001 compliance across the group.

JOPP's revenue model is enterprise B2B hardware sales: it sells components and assemblies under negotiated OEM/Tier 1 contracts rather than through distribution or aftermarket channels, with go-to-market driven by direct account management, technical sales, and participation in industry trade shows (IZB, CTI Transmission Expo, Auto Expo India). Adjacent revenue streams include E²MS electronics services for automotive and medical technology customers (≈€20M), automation/feeding systems via IFSYS (>€15M), and newer diversification into defense, space, semiconductor, medical, and agricultural verticals. The group is privately held by the Büchs family with no disclosed PE/VC backing, and reported turnover exceeding €220M as of 2016 with commentary indicating group revenue has roughly tripled over seven years.

Name

JOPP

Legal name

Jopp Holding GmbH

Website

https://jopp.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1919

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

JOPP is a German family-owned automotive supplier founded in 1919, producing mechatronics, gearshift systems, precision machined parts, electronics, and automation solutions for global OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers including Porsche, Audi, BMW, VW, Ford, ZF, and Bosch across 12 plants in 8 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Automotive Components & Mechatronics

NAICS

Motor Vehicle Electrical and Electronic Equipment Manufacturing (33632), Motor Vehicle Gasoline Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing (33631)

SIC

Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600)

akta.pro primary industry

Automotive ECUs/Control Modules & Embedded Electronics Manufacturing (IMACAJAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Passenger Vehicle Electrical & Electronics Manufacturing (ICE) (IMACAAAK), Automotive Refrigerant Lines, Hoses & Thermal Plumbing (IMACALAG), Process Control & Automation Electronics Manufacturing Services (PLCs, I/O, DCS/SCADA hardware) (IMAGAGAK)

Keywords

• Automotive components
• Mechatronics systems
• Gearshift systems
• Precision machining
• Powder metal parts

Headquarters

HQ city

Bad Neustadt

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices14 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Automotive Components Manufacturing: JOPP generates revenue through manufacturing and supplying precision components including gearshift systems, shift towers, precision machined parts, powder metal components, and plastic parts to automotive OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers. Revenue streams include both series production contracts and custom development projects.
2. Electronics Manufacturing: Electronics business sector generating approximately EUR 20 million in revenues, producing electronic assemblies, PCB design, and sensor solutions for automotive and medical technology customers
3. Automation and Feeding Systems: IFSYS subsidiary provides feeding technology and custom-built machinery, contributing to overall group revenue with automation solutions for component feeding, orientation, and palletizing
4. E²MS Services: Electronic development and serial production services (E²MS) for electronic components, PCB design and assembly services for automotive and industrial applications

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

JOPP manufactures and supplies mechatronics, driver interface systems, precision-machined metal parts, powder metal components, plastic parts, lubrication and engine cooling systems, and electronic assemblies for automotive OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers. The company operates as an E²MS (Electronic Engineering and Manufacturing Services) partner and offers integrated solutions across product development, machining, plastics technology, electronics, and assembly via 12 production sites in 8 countries.

Product overview

JOPP is an automotive supplier offering a comprehensive portfolio of precision components and systems across nine core product areas: Mechatronics & Driver Interface Systems (shifter systems for all transmission types), Interior Solutions (injection molding and assembly), Lubrication & Engine Cooling Systems, Machining Technology, Powder Metal Technology, Electronics (PCB design and E²MS services), Cleanroom Services, Custom-Built Machinery Manufacture, and Part Feeding Technology via subsidiary IFSYS. The company serves automotive, commercial vehicles, defense, space, semiconductor, medical technology, and industrial engineering sectors. JOPP also develops proprietary sensor solutions including gear recognition technology and thermal management systems for electric vehicles.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• TherMaBil: Concept vehicle for thermal management solutions for electric cars developed by JOPP
• IFSYS
• JOPP Business Bike
• EMSO
• turbocut

Products and services

• Mechatronics & Driver Interface Systems Shifter systems for all common transmission types including gearshift systems and shift towers supplied to automotive manufacturers, featuring intelligent actuators for OEM and Tier 1 integration.
• Interior Solutions Injection molding, mold making, surface finishing and assembly services for interior automotive components supplied to OEMs.
• Lubrication & Engine Cooling Systems Oil- and water-distribution systems for engines and transmissions supplied to automotive manufacturers.
• Machining Technology High precision machined metal parts for automotive and industrial applications.
• Powder Metal Technology High precision powder metal components manufactured using powder metallurgy processes for automotive applications.
• Electronics (E²MS Services) E²MS partner providing electronic development and serial production services including PCB design and assembly for automotive, medical technology, and industrial applications.
• Cleanroom Services Part cleaning services in cleanroom environment under UV light for precision components used in automotive, medical, and industrial applications.
• Custom-Built Machinery Manufacture Single-part manufacturing and custom machine constructions for specialized industrial applications, complementing the part feeding technology solutions.
• Part Feeding Technology (IFSYS) Feeding technology and custom-built machinery for component feeding systems including provisioning, orientation and palletizing of mass articles via handling and robot systems, provided by subsidiary IFSYS for automotive, electronics, pharmaceutical, semiconductor, and agricultural industries.
• Gear Recognition Sensor Solution Patented in-house gear recognition solution using 3D magnetic sensor technology that recognizes gears in real time, enabling regulation of automatic start-stop function in various vehicles including cars, sports vehicles, and light commercial vehicles. Functions separately from transmissions and is pre-configured for installation without further OEM testing.

Quantifiable outcome

• Electronics business sector generates approximately EUR 20 million in annual revenues
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• New Space Initiative e.V.minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025JOPP joined to strengthen the industrial foundation of Europe's New Space ecosystem, targeting space industry applications for precision components.
• LUMAX GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 April 2019Strategic cooperation with Indian LUMAX Group through joint venture Lumax JOPP Allied Technologies Private Limited. JOPP contributes expertise on gearshift systems enabling LUMAX to supply complete gearshift solutions to Indian customers. JOPP acquired remaining 50% stake in 2025 to make it wholly owned. Both are family-owned companies; LUMAX has locations across Indian subcontinent.
• BayernLabminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 February 2018Cooperation with BayernLab in Bad Neustadt for Design Thinking workshops and digital education. BayernLab is initiative of Bavarian State Ministry providing hands-on demonstrations of digitization progress.
• ZDI Main-Franconia (Centre for Digital Innovations)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 March 2017JOPP is network partner in this digital major project bringing together institutions of higher education, research institutions and companies to promote digitalisation. JOPP expects valuable contacts with students, founders and other companies.
• DERWOLF e.K.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 13 September 2016Local bike dealer partner for JOPP Business Bike program. DERWOLF provides e-bikes to JOPP employees through monthly salary account deferred compensation model.
• EMSO Electrical Mechanical Solutions GmbHminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2016IFSYS subsidiary strengthening know-how in electronic and mechanical development of complex special machines. Located in Rattelsdorf near Bamberg with 37 employees and 7 apprentices from former ELKCOM GmbH.
• IFSYS (Integrated Feeding Systems GmbH)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 September 2010IFSYS has been part of JOPP Group since September 2010. The manufacturer of world class automation solutions for feeding technology operates from Grossbardorf and enables JOPP to offer complete individual parts with feeders within the group. IFSYS has grown from 60 to 200+ employees under JOPP ownership.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Kongsberg Automotive: Norwegian-listed Tier 1/2 supplier of gearshift systems, driveline products, and powertrain-related assemblies to global automotive OEMs. Highly comparable to JOPP's core shifter and driveline business, with similar European customer footprint and shift-tower/gearshift product overlap.
• FTE automotive: German specialist in clutch and transmission systems (master cylinders, concentric slave cylinders, shift systems) supplying passenger car and commercial vehicle OEMs. Directly comparable to JOPP's mechatronics/driver-interface business; FTE was JOPP Managing Director Richard Diem's previous employer, indicating direct product overlap.
• SL Corporation: Korean automotive supplier of gearshift systems, parking brake systems, and interior modules for Hyundai/Kia and global OEMs. Closely comparable on the gearshift and interior solutions product lines that JOPP supplies to European OEMs.
• Leopold Kostal GmbH & Co. KG: German family-owned automotive supplier specializing in complex automotive electronics, sensors, switches, and HMI modules. Comparable to JOPP's Electronics division (E²MS services, sensor solutions, embedded electronics) and to JOPP's driver-interface products.
• Preh GmbH: German automotive supplier (now under Joyson Electronics) focused on HMI, climate control electronics, and e-mobility solutions. Comparable to JOPP's cockpit/driver-interface electronics and EV thermal management (TherMaBil) initiatives.

Broad incumbents

• ZF Friedrichshafen AG: Major German Tier 1 supplier of drivetrain, chassis, and active safety technologies, including manual and automatic transmissions with integrated shifter systems. A direct customer of JOPP and a comparable (but much larger) player in the same transmission and driveline value chain.
• Schaeffler Group: German automotive and industrial supplier specializing in precision components for drivetrain, chassis, and e-mobility applications. Comparable to JOPP's precision machining and powder metal technologies serving drivetrain applications, though at much larger scale.
• Robert Bosch GmbH (Automotive): World's largest automotive Tier 1 with extensive automotive electronics, ECU, sensor, and mechatronics portfolios (including transmission control units). Listed as a JOPP customer and a comparable (far larger) player in automotive embedded electronics and ECUs.
• MAHLE GmbH: German automotive supplier of engine components, filtration, thermal management, and mechatronics. Closely comparable to JOPP's Lubrication & Engine Cooling Systems product line (oil- and water-distribution systems for engines and transmissions) and thermal management efforts.
• Continental AG (Automotive): Major German automotive supplier with broad portfolios in automotive electronics, sensors, HMI, and drivetrain solutions. Comparable to JOPP at a portfolio level — sensors, ECUs, and HMI products overlap with JOPP's Electronics and mechatronics offerings, though at vastly greater scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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