Strothmann
SIEMPELKAMP Transport Systems (formerly Strothmann) is a German industrial automation firm that designs and manufactures manual, powered, and track-guided AGV transport systems for assembly lines handling large, heavy products. It serves enterprise OEMs across automotive, agriculture, construction, and machine tool industries worldwide.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1976
- HeadquartersSchloß Holte-stukenbrock, Germany
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Strothmann does
SIEMPELKAMP Transport Systems GmbH (formerly Strothmann Machines & Handling GmbH) is a German mechanical engineering firm specializing in industrial transport systems for assembly lines that handle large, heavy, and complex products. The company's product portfolio is organized into three tiers: manual transport (LeanTrack and CustomTrack, supporting loads up to 5 tons by a single operator), powered transport (PulseTrack towline conveyors and ServoTrack systems, supporting up to 600 tons), and automated guided vehicles (the uTrack track-guided AGV system, handling 5–200 tons with high-precision positioning and fleet accuracy). All systems are designed for reliability and safety in demanding industrial environments and integrate into pre- and final-assembly lines across automotive, agriculture, construction, machine tools, energy, aviation, bus and rail, modular construction, wood, and intralogistics customers.
The firm has been a wholly-owned subsidiary of the SIEMPELKAMP Group for 25 years and was rebranded under the parent name in May 2025. It operates a B2B enterprise go-to-market model with direct sales engagement, expert consultation, and quote-based pricing — no public pricing or self-serve channel exists. Distribution runs through the German headquarters in Schloß Holte-Stukenbrock and a regional office in Chicago serving North America. Marketing channels include a multilingual corporate website (11 languages), newsletter subscriptions, trade fair participation, and downloadable brochures gated by contact information.
The company serves a concentrated set of enterprise OEMs and manufacturers with long-cycle, project-based hardware sales. Notable named references include John Deere (automated welding systems with Yaskawa centered on uTrack AGVs in Germany) and an unnamed global machine tool manufacturer (the world's first flowline for turning and milling machines based on uTrack). The firm employs 51–100 people and reports no external funding, M&A activity, or public financial disclosures; revenue is consolidated within the SIEMPELKAMP Group.
Strothmann firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Strothmann
- Legal name
- SIEMPELKAMP Transport Systems GmbH
- Website
- https://strothmann.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1976
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- SIEMPELKAMP Transport Systems (formerly Strothmann) is a German industrial automation firm that designs and manufactures manual, powered, and track-guided AGV transport systems for assembly lines handling large, heavy products. It serves enterprise OEMs across automotive, agriculture, construction, and machine tool industries worldwide.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Strothmann industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Industrial Material Handling and Assembly Line Transport Systems
- NAICS
- Industrial Truck, Tractor, Trailer, and Stacker Machinery Manufacturing (333924)
- SIC
- Industrial Trucks, Tractors, Trailors & Stackers (3537)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Loading/Unloading & Transfer Equipment (Telescopic Conveyors, Loaders, Tipplers) (IMAHABAI)
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Where Strothmann is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Schloß Holte-stukenbrock
- HQ country
- Germany
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices2 records
Markets served
Strothmann business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Transport Systems Manufacturing and Sales: Design and manufacture of manual and automated transport systems for assembly lines. Solutions include manual transport carts (LeanTrack, CustomTrack), powered transport systems (PulseTrack, ServoTrack), and automated guided vehicles (uTrack).
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels4 records
Strothmann product offering
Product offeringCore offering
SIEMPELKAMP Transport Systems (formerly Strothmann Machines & Handling) designs, manufactures, and supplies manual, powered, and automated transport systems for assembly lines handling large, heavy, and complex products. The portfolio spans the LeanTrack and CustomTrack manual roller-cart systems (loads up to 5 tons), the PulseTrack towline conveyor and ServoTrack powered systems (up to 600 tons), and the uTrack track-guided automated guided vehicles (AGVs) for 5–200 ton loads. Solutions are deployed for pre- and final assembly across automotive, agriculture, construction, machine tool, energy, aviation, bus and rail, and modular construction industries.
Product overview
SIEMPELKAMP Transport Systems (formerly Strothmann Machines & Handling) offers a unified portfolio of manual, powered, and automated transport systems for assembly lines handling large, heavy, and complex products. The product family includes LeanTrack and CustomTrack for manual transport (up to 5 tons), PulseTrack and ServoTrack for powered transport (up to 600 tons), and uTrack for automated guided vehicles (5-200 tons). All systems are designed for reliability, safety, and efficiency in demanding industrial environments across automotive, construction, agriculture, machine tool, energy, and wood industries.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- uTrack (Automated Guided Vehicle) Track-guided Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV) system for demanding applications, positioned as the benchmark for lean production. The track-guided system handles heavy-load transport from 5 to 200 tons with high-precision positioning, fleet accuracy, and maintenance-free components for pre- and final assembly.
- LeanTrack (Manual Transport System) Entry-level manual transport system using a standard roller cart for quick and easy implementation. Enables loads of up to 5 tons to be moved manually by a single person.
- CustomTrack (Manual Transport System) Customized transport system with tailor-made carts for individual requirements and greater flexibility beyond standard solutions, designed for manual material handling applications.
- PulseTrack (Powered Transport System) Towline conveyor system combined with manual carts for continuous flow production. Increases productivity through fixed cycles and handles material transport up to 600 tons.
- ServoTrack (Powered Transport System) Powered transport system optimized for transport between two stations with straight paths. Suitable for semi to fully automated processes.
- Global Service and Remote Service After-sales service, maintenance, and remote support for installed transport systems worldwide, complementing the equipment portfolio.
Quantifiable outcome
- Loads up to 5 tons moved manually by a single person
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use Strothmann
Customer profileNamed customers3 records
Segments10 records
Ideal customer profiles5 records
Strothmann technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature5 records
Strothmann partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- YaskawamajorCollaboration with Yaskawa on fully automated welding systems for John Deere production in Germany. The AGV uTrack from SIEMPELKAMP Transport Systems is at the center of the automation system. This represents a milestone in automated welding technology for John Deere.
Scale indicators2 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Strothmann competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- KUKA AG: KUKA is a major German industrial robotics and AGV/automated logistics provider. Its KUKA omniMove and KMP lines overlap with SIEMPELKAMP Transport Systems' heavy-load transport / AGV portfolio, though KUKA addresses a much broader automation footprint including robotics cells.
- Jungheinrich AG: Jungheinrich is a leading German intralogistics company producing forklifts, warehouse trucks, and increasingly AGVs/AMRs. Directly comparable to Strothmann's material handling equipment manufacturing focus, though Jungheinrich centers on warehouse logistics rather than heavy assembly-line transfer.
- Swisslog: Swisslog (KUKA group) provides AGV-based material handling and intralogistics solutions for industrial and healthcare settings. Overlaps on AGV supply for assembly and warehouse transport, though typically lighter-payload than Strothmann's heavy-load focus.
- Dematic: Dematic is a global intralogistics integrator and AGV/AMR supplier (KION subsidiary). Comparable as a direct materials-handling and AGV competitor for industrial assembly and warehouse environments, with broader systems integration scope than SIEMPELKAMP Transport Systems.
- SSI SCHÄFER: SSI SCHÄFER is one of the world's largest intralogistics specialists, supplying conveyors, AGVs, and automated storage systems. Comparable as a material handling equipment provider, though typically operating at lighter payloads and broader warehousing contexts.
Emerging players
- Afag Holding AG: Afag is a Swiss mid-sized specialist in assembly automation, linear technology, and conveyor/handling components. Comparable in offering conveyor and transfer equipment to industrial OEMs, though at smaller scale and lighter payloads than Strothmann.
- HKTM (Hoffmann + Krippner / TouSystem): HKTM supplies turnkey conveyor, assembly, and handling systems for industrial OEMs, with overlap into heavy-load inline transport comparable to Strothmann's PulseTrack and ServoTrack powered transport systems.
Direct peers
- BAUMER GROUP: BAUMER Group is a Swiss-German mechanical engineering firm producing special machines and conveyor/handling systems. Comparable as a similarly sized European mid-cap player in custom-engineered assembly-line transport equipment.
- GÜDEL Group: Güdel is a Swiss manufacturer of linear motion, gantry, and track-guided automation components. Comparable in track-based motion technology underlying AGVs and heavy-load transport, particularly in heavy-industry automation contexts.
- EK Automation (Eisenmann/KION): EK Automation is a German-headquartered AGV and driverless transport system specialist serving automotive, manufacturing, and warehouse customers. Closest direct competitor to SIEMPELKAMP Transport Systems' uTrack AGV line in terms of product category and heavy industrial end markets.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat3 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Strothmann social profiles
Digital presenceStrothmann compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance1 record
Strothmann financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Strothmann leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Strothmann funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Strothmann M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Strothmann
What does Strothmann do?
SIEMPELKAMP Transport Systems (formerly Strothmann Machines & Handling) designs, manufactures, and supplies manual, powered, and automated transport systems for assembly lines handling large, heavy, and complex products. The portfolio spans the LeanTrack and CustomTrack manual roller-cart systems (loads up to 5 tons), the PulseTrack towline conveyor and ServoTrack powered systems (up to 600 tons), and the uTrack track-guided automated guided vehicles (AGVs) for 5–200 ton loads. Solutions are deployed for pre- and final assembly across automotive, agriculture, construction, machine tool, energy, aviation, bus and rail, and modular construction industries.
Is Strothmann a public or private company?
Strothmann is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was Strothmann founded?
Strothmann was founded in 1976. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is Strothmann based?
Strothmann is headquartered in Schloß Holte-stukenbrock, Germany, in the Europe region.
How does Strothmann make money?
One revenue line is on record: transport Systems Manufacturing and Sales.
Who are Strothmann's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are KUKA AG, Jungheinrich AG, Swisslog, Dematic and SSI SCHÄFER. Emerging players are Afag Holding AG and HKTM (Hoffmann + Krippner / TouSystem). Direct peers are BAUMER GROUP, GÜDEL Group and EK Automation (Eisenmann/KION).
Does Strothmann have an API?
No public API is recorded for Strothmann.
What industry is Strothmann in?
Strothmann's product category is Industrial Material Handling and Assembly Line Transport Systems. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAHABAI, Loading/Unloading & Transfer Equipment (Telescopic Conveyors, Loaders, Tipplers). Its NAICS code is 333924 and its SIC code is 3537.