What Erich Jaeger does

Erich Jaeger is a German manufacturer of trailer connector systems and electrical wiring solutions, founded in 1927 and headquartered in Friedberg (Hessen), operating as a subsidiary of the AdCapital Group industrial holding. The company's core products include trailer sockets, plugs, adapters, coiled cables, voltage converters, vehicle-specific and universal wiring harnesses, and electronic control modules such as the proprietary JaegerCANtrol and JaegerCANtrolLED series for CAN-Bus integration with modern towing vehicles. Erich Jaeger also supplies military-grade 2-pin 24V charging connectors certified under VG 96917 by BAAINBw and ISOBUS connectivity products for the agricultural sector, serving four verticals — passenger cars (aftermarket), commercial vehicles, agriculture, and defense vehicles — across 8+ international locations in Germany, Czech Republic, France, Italy, the USA, Mexico, and China.

The business model is hardware sales with quote-based, non-publicly-disclosed pricing, distributed through two channels: direct OEM sales to vehicle manufacturers and an Independent Aftermarket (IAM) channel serviced via authorized distributors, service partners, and a 'Diagnosis on Demand' cooperation with Herth+Buss Fahrzeugteile GmbH. Marketing and customer support leverage a multilingual website (7 languages), the ERICH JAEGER Solutions email newsletter, social media presence, trade-show participation, and an extensive technical-documentation library. The company maintains TISAX certification for automotive information-security compliance and references 25+ international standards (ISO, DIN, SAE, VG, STANAG) as a domain-specialization moat, and is currently undergoing corporate reorganization effective January 1, 2026 as part of AdCapital Group restructuring, with assets being transferred within the holding structure.

Name

Erich Jaeger

Legal name

Erich Jaeger GmbH

Website

https://erich-jaeger.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1927

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Erich Jaeger is a German manufacturer (founded 1927) of trailer connector systems, wiring harnesses, and CAN-Bus control modules serving automotive OEMs and the Independent Aftermarket across passenger cars, commercial vehicles, agriculture, and defense verticals in 8+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Automotive Electrical Connectors and Trailer Wiring Systems

NAICS

Motor Vehicle Electrical and Electronic Equipment Manufacturing (33632), Electronic Connector Manufacturing (334417)

SIC

Electronic Connectors (3678)

akta.pro primary industry

Vehicle Wiring Harnesses & Cable Assemblies Manufacturing (IMACAJAA)

Keywords

• Trailer connector systems
• Towbar wiring harnesses
• Automotive electrical connectors
• CAN bus control modules
• Military vehicle connectors

Headquarters

HQ city

Friedberg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Trailer Connectors and Wiring Harnesses: Sale of physical connector products including sockets, plugs, adapters, coils, cables, couplers, and voltage converters for trailer applications across automotive, commercial vehicle, agricultural, and defense sectors.
2. E-Kits (Electronic Wiring Harness Kits): Pre-configured wiring harness kits for trailer installations, available as vehicle-specific or universal solutions. Includes control modules and necessary components for trailer-towing vehicle connections.
3. OEM Components: Original equipment manufacturer components and systems supplied directly to vehicle manufacturers and defense organizations.
4. Aftermarket Replacement Parts: Replacement components and accessories for existing installations, serviced through the Independent Aftermarket (IAM) channel.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Erich Jaeger manufactures trailer connector systems, wiring harnesses (vehicle-specific and universal), and electronic control modules for connecting towing vehicles to trailers. Products serve automotive OEMs, commercial vehicle manufacturers, agricultural machinery producers, and defense vehicle organizations with standards-compliant 7-pin/13-pin sockets, 24V systems, CAN-Bus modules, and VG 96917 military-grade charging connectors. The company also distributes through an Independent Aftermarket (IAM) channel via service partners.

Product overview

ERICH JAEGER provides a comprehensive portfolio of trailer connector systems and electrical solutions for towing applications. The core product line includes sockets, plugs, adapters, coils, cables, couplers, voltage converters, wire harnesses (both vehicle-specific and universal), and control units for commercial vehicles, passenger cars, agriculture, and defense vehicles. Key named products include the JaegerCANtrolLED control module with diagnosis LED for LED trailer applications and CAN bus diagnostics, the JaegerFLEX 2in1 wiring harness for encoded Volkswagen vehicles, and 2-pin 24V charging connectors meeting VG 96917 military standards. The company also supplies component parts including contacts, seals, crimping tools, junction boxes, and lighting installation components, along with supporting services such as vehicle coding, installation guides, and technical support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Taller: A brand of ERICH JAEGER, located in Waldbronn, Germany, manufacturing automotive electrical systems and components.

Products and services

• Trailer Sockets Trailer socket connectors for establishing electrical connections between towing vehicles and trailers.
• Trailer Plugs Trailer plug connectors that mate with sockets to enable electrical connections for trailers.
• Adapters Connector adapters for adapting between different trailer plug and socket configurations.
• Coiled Cables Spiral coiled cables for trailer connectors providing flexible electrical connections.
• Electrical Cables Electrical cables without connectors for custom trailer wiring applications.
• Couplers Coupling connectors for connecting two trailer cable lines together.
• Voltage Converters Devices for converting electrical voltage for trailer applications.
• Vehicle-Specific Wire Harnesses Pre-configured wiring harness kits designed for specific vehicle models for trailer towing operations.
• Universal Wire Harnesses Universal wiring harness kits that can be adapted for various trailer towing applications.
• Control Units Electronic control modules for managing trailer lighting and CAN bus communications in towing vehicles.
• JaegerCANtrolLED Control Module Trailer control module with integrated diagnosis LED enabling LED applications and CAN bus diagnostics for trailer operations.
• JaegerFLEX 2in1 Wiring Harness Specialized wiring harness designed for encoded Volkswagen vehicles offering flexible integration.
• 2-Pin 24V Charging Connector (VG 96917) Military-grade 2-pin 24V charging connectors with NATO stock numbers, designed for battery charging in military vehicles with peak current capacity of 300A. Also used in civil applications such as heavy-duty commercial vehicles, jump-start systems, and tail-lifts.

Quantifiable outcome

• High-current connector capability: 135A nominal current with 300A peak short-term load for military applications
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Herth+Buss Fahrzeugteile GmbH & Co. KGminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation partner for 'Diagnosis on Demand' service in the field of retrofitting wiring harnesses for trailer couplings. Service is provided directly by Herth+Buss at Erich Jaeger service partners/end users premises.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Leoni AG: European-headquartered global supplier of wires, cables, and wiring systems primarily for the automotive industry. Comparable in wiring harness manufacturing focus and European OEM customer base.
• TE Connectivity: Global Tier-1 manufacturer of electronic connectors and sensors with deep automotive exposure, including harsh-environment and high-current connectors. Broad incumbent that overlaps with Erich Jaeger's connector portfolio but at vastly greater scale.
• Aptiv: Global Tier-1 automotive supplier focused on vehicle electrical architecture, connectors, and wiring systems. Competes broadly with Erich Jaeger in OEM electrical content per vehicle, with much larger scale and platform coverage.
• Sumitomo Electric: Major Japanese manufacturer of automotive wiring harnesses, connectors, and electrical systems. Overlaps with Erich Jaeger in OEM wiring harness and connector supply but at substantially larger scale.
• Yazaki Corporation: One of the largest global manufacturers of automotive wiring harnesses and electrical components. Comparable product family to Erich Jaeger (wiring harnesses, connectors) but with significantly greater scale and global platform reach.

Regional players

• Herth+Buss Fahrzeugteile: German automotive aftermarket parts specialist with whom Erich Jaeger has an established cooperation partnership for 'Diagnosis on Demand' trailer retrofitting. Comparable aftermarket distribution and service-partner model in the German/European IAM channel.

Direct peers

• ECS Electronics: European specialist in towbar wiring harnesses, trailer electrical kits, and CAN-Bus modules for passenger vehicles and light commercial vehicles. Closely comparable niche focus, product portfolio, and customer segments to Erich Jaeger.
• Westfalia-Automotive: Leading European manufacturer of detachable and fixed towbars, electrical kits, and trailer connection systems for OEM and aftermarket. Overlaps directly with Erich Jaeger on vehicle-specific wiring harnesses and trailer electronics.
• ACPS Automotive (Brink Group): European towbar and trailer electronics specialist serving OEMs and aftermarket. Directly comparable in towbar wiring harness and trailer electrical kit offerings, particularly for European passenger vehicle platforms.
• Bosal Group: International towbar and towing accessories manufacturer with European roots. Competes in adjacent product categories (towbars, wiring kits) for OEM and IAM customers similar to Erich Jaeger.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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