What Frank Elektronik does

Frank Elektronik GmbH is a German Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) provider headquartered in Traunstein, Bavaria, founded in 1999 as a private company (GmbH) and a subsidiary of Stemas AG's Elektronik-Gruppe. The company offers a full-stack EMS proposition: hardware and PCB layout design, component procurement and supply-chain management, SMT and THT PCB assembly, LED and oversized longboard module assembly (up to 1,500 mm x 500 mm inline), conformal coating and potting, cable assembly, device-level assembly, and testing including AOI, SPI, ICT, functional, HV/safety, X-ray (Yxlon), and CT inspection. Its primary commercial differentiator is the longboard LED capability — recognized with the FED E²MS-Award for Product Innovation in 2017 — combined with ENEC05, VDE, and ISO 9001/14001/45001 certifications and an in-house photometric light laboratory. Operationally it runs three-plus SMT lines with roughly 125,000 placements per hour across four line formats, assembling approximately 50 million components per month from a ~3,500 m² purpose-built facility.

The company serves enterprise B2B customers across the DACH region and internationally, with lighting/LED as its primary vertical (Nordeon, LANZ Manufaktur, multiple European luminaire OEMs served through the LED Light for You / OSRAM network and ZHAGA consortium). Secondary verticals include medical technology (e.g., MediSeptic anti-infection device developed with sister company HTG), industrial electronics and measurement/control technology, and transportation/rail (served via group sister companies). Revenue is generated through project-based and recurring EMS contracts — hardware/services, managed supply chain, and professional design services — with quote-based, volume- and complexity-dependent pricing that is not publicly disclosed. The 2016 disclosed revenue of €27M, combined with sustained capacity investments through 2021 and 2025 and two Bayerns Best 50 growth awards (2013, 2016), indicate steady organic expansion within a mid-sized German EMS niche.

Leadership transitioned in 2020 when founder Andreas Frank departed after 21 years; Alexei Sub (formerly Stemas AG strategic purchasing) became Managing Director, joined in September 2023 by Robert Both, whose background spans KATEK Grassau leadership and M&A — a signal that the company and its parent are positioning for more aggressive commercial and inorganic growth. Distribution is direct enterprise field sales augmented by trade show presence (electronica, productronica, Light & Building, LED professional Expo), with no consumer or self-serve channel.

Name

Frank Elektronik

Legal name

FRANK Elektronik GmbH

Website

https://frank-elektronik.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Frank Elektronik is a German EMS provider in Traunstein (subsidiary of Stemas AG) specializing in LED and oversized longboard PCB assembly (up to 1,500 mm), serving enterprise customers across the lighting, medical, industrial, and transportation sectors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electronics Manufacturing Services

NAICS

Printed Circuit Assembly (Electronic Assembly) Manufacturing (334418)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) (IMAGAGAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

PCB Assembly (PCBA/EMS) (HDAHAOAI)

Keywords

• Electronics manufacturing services
• PCB assembly
• LED module production
• Longboard assembly
• SMT THT assembly

Headquarters

HQ city

Traunstein

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS): Full-service EMS provider offering product development support, layout and electronics design, component procurement and supply chain management, PCB assembly (SMT and THT), LED module assembly, longboard assembly, device assembly, coating and potting, testing and quality assurance, and logistics. Revenue is generated through manufacturing service fees, which may be structured as project-based fees, recurring production contracts, or per-unit pricing depending on volume and complexity.
2. Design and Development Services: Hardware and software development, PCB layout, prototype development, certification support, and test concept creation are offered as integrated or standalone services, contributing to project-based revenue streams.
3. Material Management and Supply Chain Services: Component procurement, supply chain management, kanban systems, logistics concepts, and consignment inventory management are offered as part of comprehensive manufacturing services.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Frank Elektronik is an Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) provider offering complete product realization from layout design and development through SMT and THT PCB assembly, LED module manufacturing (including specialized longboard assemblies up to 1,500mm), conformal coating and potting, device assembly, and quality testing. The company serves enterprise customers across medical technology, industrial electronics, automotive, transportation, measurement technology, and the lighting industry from its approximately 2,500m² facility in Traunstein, Germany.

Product overview

FRANK Elektronik is an EMS (Electronics Manufacturing Services) provider offering comprehensive manufacturing services from product concept to series delivery. The portfolio centers on electronics manufacturing with specialized capabilities in LED technology and long-board assembly (up to 1,500mm). Key services include Layout & Elektronikentwicklung (hardware/software development), Materialwirtschaft & Logistik (supply chain management), Elektronikfertigung (SMT & THT assembly), Platinenbestückung SMD & THT, Baugruppenmontage (module assembly), Coating & Verguss (protective coatings), Kabelkonfektion (cable assembly), LED-Bestückung, Longboard-Bestückung (extra-long PCB assembly), Lichtlabor (photometric testing), Röntgen & CT (X-ray inspection), and Testen & Qualität (quality testing). The company operates approximately 2,500m² manufacturing facility in Traunstein, Germany.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Layout & Elektronikentwicklung Hardware and software development services including PCB layout, schematic creation, thermal simulation, and design-to-cost/manufacture engineering for enterprise customers across multiple industries.
• Materialwirtschaft & Logistik Supply chain management services including component procurement, material disposition, kanban systems, logistics concepts, and consignment warehouses for EMS customers.
• Platinenbestückung SMD & THT PCB assembly services using surface mount technology (SMT) and through-hole technology (THT), processing components from size 01005 and boards up to 1500mm x 500mm for enterprise customers.
• LED-Bestückung LED assembly services including concept development, LED and PCB material selection, layout creation (ENEC compliant), thermal management, and professional mounting for series production for lighting industry customers.
• Longboard-Bestückung Extra-long PCB assembly service for boards up to 1,500mm length and 500mm width, processed inline, specializing in LED technology applications with high-quality production standards across low-, mid-, and high-volume ranges.
• Baugruppenmontage Complete device and module assembly service including procurement of all components such as PCBs, cables, front panels, power supplies, housings, and packaging for enterprise OEM customers.
• Coating & Verguss Protective coating services including selective spray coating, dip coating, dam and fill, glob top, underfill, potting, and sealing for environmental protection of electronic assemblies.
• Kabelkonfektion Custom cable assembly services from prototype to series production, creating high-quality cable harnesses tailored to specific applications for industrial and commercial customers.
• Lichtlabor In-house light laboratory providing photometric measurements including spectral radiometer (stationary and mobile), electrical measurements, temperature measurement, and thermal imaging for lighting industry customers.
• Röntgen & CT X-ray and CT inspection services using Yxlon equipment for production control, quality assurance, process analysis, and first article inspection. Covers assemblies up to 405 x 475 mm.
• Testen & Qualität Testing and quality control services including AOI, SPI, ICT, Burn-In tests, Light-Up tests, X-Ray, CT, function testers, and HV/Safety testers with full serial number traceability and web portal access.
• Elektronikfertigung Core electronics manufacturing services conducted in approximately 2,500m² facility, covering SMT and THT production with advanced equipment and full quality assurance capabilities.

Quantifiable outcome

• Approximately 50 million components assembled per month across three production lines
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Stemas AG / ELEKTRONIK-GRUPPEcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFRANK Elektronik is one of five to six EMS companies within the ELEKTRONIK-GRUPPE, a division of Stemas AG. The group includes ELPROG GmbH (Benediktbeuern), EKER Systemtechnik Electronic GmbH (Röthenbach), EPS electronic Products & Systems GmbH (Siegen), PressFinish GmbH (Germering), and micronex (Springe). Together they cover the full lifecycle of electronic assemblies, from development support and material/project management through production, logistics, and after-sales service. The group employs 800+ people and generates €130+ million in revenue.
• ELPROG GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of the Elektronik-Gruppe, ELPROG offers the complete value chain of electronics production from single pieces to medium series. FRANK and ELPROG share technological expertise and customer referrals within the group.
• EKER Systemtechnik Electronic GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of the Elektronik-Gruppe, EKER specializes in complex systems technology from planning and development to manufacturing of electronic components and device assembly.
• EPS electronic Products & Systems GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of the Elektronik-Gruppe, EPS manufactures electronic assemblies in Siegen for transportation technology and automotive, including automated THT assembly.
• PressFinish GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of the Elektronik-Gruppe, PressFinish in Germering focuses on medical technology, industrial electronics including certified ATEX production, and aerospace/avionics sectors.
• LED Light for You / OSRAM Opto SemiconductorscoreTechnology or IntegrationFRANK Elektronik is a certified partner of the LED Light for You network, which is the global network of OSRAM Opto Semiconductors. This partnership provides access to high-quality LED components, technical support, and joint customer referrals within the lighting industry. Certification requires meeting stringent quality and service standards.
• HTG High Tech Gerätebau GmbHminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHTG, a sister company within the Stemas group, collaborated with FRANK Elektronik to develop and manufacture I/O boards, LED boards, and PIR boards for an anti-infection device (for MediSeptic) enabling contactless hand disinfection. FRANK handled the development and production of the electronic boards while HTG developed the device.
• DEKRAminorOthersDEKRA conducts annual factory inspections for ENEC05 certification, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and other management system standards, providing independent verification of quality, environmental, and safety standards.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Zollner Elektronik AG: Zollner Elektronik is a large, family-owned German EMS group providing end-to-end electronics manufacturing, cable assembly and mechatronic solutions across industrial, automotive, railway, healthcare and energy customers. Direct competitor in the German Mittelstand EMS market with overlapping capabilities in design, sourcing, SMT and box build.
• Scanfil Oyj: Scanfil is a Finnish-headquartered EMS provider listed on Nasdaq Helsinki, with manufacturing sites across Europe, Asia and North America serving industrial, energy, automation and med-tech customers. Comparable as a European-headquartered mid-sized EMS with similar vertical mix and contract manufacturing model.
• KATEK SE: KATEK SE is the largest publicly listed German EMS provider, offering comparable SMT/THT PCB assembly, box-build, and design services across industrial, automotive, medical and renewable energy verticals. Direct comparability is reinforced by Robert Both's prior decade-long leadership of KATEK's Grassau Gruppe before joining Frank Elektronik as Managing Director.
• Hanza AB: Hanza is a Swedish EMS and industrial contract manufacturer offering PCB assembly, mechanics, cabling and box-build across Northern and Central European production sites. Comparable mid-tier European EMS with similar service mix and industrial/lighting-adjacent customer focus.
• BMK Group: BMK Group is a German EMS and electronic development services provider serving automotive, industrial, building automation and medical customers from multiple German and international sites. Comparable in service scope (SMT, THT, box-build, prototypes-to-series, test) and target verticals, competing for similar European industrial OEM programs.
• Inission AB: Inission is a Nordic-based industrial EMS provider with Swedish, Finnish and Estonian operations, serving industrial, power/energy, marine and HVAC customers with similar SMT, box build and prototype capabilities. Comparable as a Northern European EMS peer of similar size profile.

Emerging players

• ELPROG GmbH: ELPROG is a sister EMS company within the Stemas Elektronik-Gruppe, headquartered in Benediktbeuern, Germany, offering full electronics production from prototype to mid-volume series. Tracked as an in-group comparator for resource pooling, customer referral overlap, and pricing/margin benchmarking across the group's shared EMS services.

Regional players

• EPS electronic Products & Systems GmbH: EPS is another Stemas Elektronik-Gruppe sister company based in Siegen, Germany, with specialization in transportation technology and automotive including automated THT assembly. In-group regional comparator with transportation/automotive overlap to Frank Elektronik's industrial and automotive segments.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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