ROLLAX GmbH & Co. KG

Name

ROLLAX GmbH & Co. KG

Legal name

ROLLAX GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://rollax.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

ROLLAX GmbH & Co. KG is a German specialist manufacturer of engineered bearings and motion systems, supplying custom automotive bearing solutions to global OEMs (Porsche, BMW, Mercedes, Tesla, VW-Group, BYD) and Tier-1s from production sites in Germany, China, and Mexico.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Automotive Bearings and Motion Systems

NAICS

Ball and Roller Bearing Manufacturing (332991), Motor Vehicle Steering and Suspension Components (except Spring) Manufacturing (336330)

SIC

Ball & Roller Bearings (3562), Motor Vehicle Parts & Accessories (3714)

akta.pro primary industry

Linear Motion & Mechanical Power Transmission (Ball/roller screws, linear guides, bearings, couplings) (IMAHAGAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Wheel Hubs, Bearings & Knuckles (Hubs/Bearings/Spindles/Knuckles) (IMACAIAI), Axle & Suspension Linkages (Control Arms/Tie Rods/Bushings/Ball Joints) (IMACAIAL)

Keywords

• Automotive bearings
• Motion systems
• Precision bearings
• Automotive components
• New Mobility bearings

Headquarters

HQ city

Bad Salzuflen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices12 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Bearing Components: ROLLAX designs, develops, and manufactures custom-tailored bearing solutions and motion systems for automotive applications. Revenue is generated through the sale of specialized components that are custom-designed per customer specifications, not off-the-shelf catalog products.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

ROLLAX designs, develops, and manufactures custom-engineered specialized bearings and motion mechanical systems for the international automotive industry. Products include New Mobility bearings (NVH, one-way, compensating, thrust, linear, and multifunctional bearings), suspension strut bearings, steering bearings, seat height adjusters, deep groove ball bearings, ball cages, and detent pins/sleeves. The company operates on a make-to-order basis, delivering tailored solutions from concept and prototyping through simulation, testing, and mass production for automotive OEMs and 1st/2nd tier suppliers.

Product overview

ROLLAX GmbH & Co. KG is a specialist manufacturer of specialized bearings and motion mechanical systems for the automotive industry. The company's product portfolio is organized around two main pillars: (1) New Mobility products for electric and hybrid vehicles including NVH Bearings, One-Way Bearings, Compensating Bearings, Thrust Bearings, Linear Bearings, and Multifunctional Bearings; and (2) Core automotive components including Suspension Strut Bearings, Steering Bearings, Seat Height Adjusters, Deep Groove Ball Bearings (marketed under the 'rob' brand), Ball Cages, and Detent Pins and Sleeves (marketed under the 'RJS-Bearings' brand). The company operates on a make-to-order basis, developing customized solutions tailored to customer specifications rather than offering catalog-standard products. ROLLAX combines in-house machine and tool manufacturing, testing facilities, and Finite Element Analysis capabilities to deliver products from concept through mass production.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• RJS: Brand name for ball and spring locking devices, sleeves and detent mechanisms sold on the open market, specifically designed for high-performance operation in gearboxes and gearshift assemblies.

Products and services

• New Mobility Bearings Product line of specialized bearings designed for electric vehicles (BEV) and hybrid vehicles (PHEV), including NVH, one-way, compensating, thrust, linear, and multifunctional bearings for new drivetrain aggregates with minimal installation space requirements. Targeted at automotive OEMs and tier suppliers.
• NVH Bearings Bearings engineered to reduce noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH) in automotive applications. Used by OEMs and tier suppliers to improve vehicle NVH performance.
• One-Way Bearings (Freilauflager) Freewheel (one-way) bearings that allow rotation in one direction while locking in the other, used in automotive applications including seat adjustment mechanisms. Targeted at automotive OEMs and tier suppliers.
• Compensating Bearings (Kompensationslager) Bearings that compensate for tolerance deviations (up to 0.1mm, analogous to h15) in shafts and housings, eliminating the need for grinding processes and saving several euros per application. Targeted at automotive OEMs.
• Thrust Bearings (Axiallager) Axial needle and ball bearings for axial loads in electric actuators, motors with worm drives, electric parking brakes, and tailgate drives, available in closed designs combining bearing and two washers in one module. Targeted at automotive OEMs.
• Linear Bearings (Linearlager) Special ball or needle bearings without ball circulation for friction-averse linear motion guidance along cylindrical shafts, including telescopic rail guides and cage rail guides, with 100% sorted rolling elements and color-coded tolerance compensation. Targeted at automotive OEMs.
• Multifunctional Bearings (Multifunktionslager) Bearings that combine multiple mechanical functions on outer or inner rings in a single unit, such as deep groove ball bearings with integrated needle one-way clutches including seal and sprocket for chain drive, or plastic pulleys with pressed-in needle bearings. Targeted at automotive OEMs needing miniaturized multi-function components.
• Suspension Strut Bearings (Federbeinlager) Bearings for suspension strut applications in vehicle chassis systems. Targeted at automotive OEMs and chassis-system tier suppliers.
• Steering Bearings (Lenkungslager) Precision bearings for steering columns and spindle systems, including spindle column bearings, equalizing deep groove ball bearings, and steering column bearings. Targeted at automotive OEMs and steering-system tier suppliers.
• Seat Height Adjusters (Sitzversteller) Manual seat adjustment components including third-generation and second-generation seat height adjusters, cushion tilt adjusters, and linear guide rails for seat length adjustment. Features patented anti-creeping-lock and one-way bearing technology. Targeted at automotive OEMs and seating-system suppliers such as Adient.
• Deep Groove Ball Bearings (rob brand) Standard and customized deep groove ball bearings designed to withstand radial forces and moderate axial loads, available from 2mm to 50mm with stainless steel, sealed, and creep-free variants, marketed under the rob brand as classic standard products preserving engineering flexibility.
• Ball Cages (Kugelkäfige) Precision ball guide cages enabling rotational, linear, and compound motion with low friction coefficients for compact guidance systems. Targeted at automotive and adjacent industrial customers needing low-friction motion components.
• Detent Pins and Sleeves (Arretierung und Rastierung) Ball and spring locking devices, sleeves, and detent mechanisms for gearboxes and gearshift assemblies, including sensor detent pins with integrated shift position recognition enabling simple connection to the vehicle network without time-consuming sensor calibration. Marketed under the RJS brand for high-performance operation, longevity, and precision.
• Miscellaneous Bearing Solutions Additional bearing solutions including clutch mechanisms for seat adjustment, high-performance bearings, sprockets, double-needle bearings, and bearing plates. Targeted at automotive OEMs and tier suppliers needing specialized sub-components.

Quantifiable outcome

• Compensating bearings eliminate grinding processes, saving several euros per application
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers42 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Schaeffler Group: Schaeffler (with INA, FAG and LuK brands) is one of the world's largest automotive bearing and motion component suppliers, deeply embedded with European OEMs on drivetrain, chassis and steering programs — directly comparable to ROLLAX's custom bearing portfolio but at vastly greater scale.
• NTN-SNR: NTN-SNR is a major tier-1 automotive bearing supplier offering customized bearing solutions for drivetrains, chassis and electric vehicle applications across global OEMs — directly comparable to ROLLAX in product scope and customer type.
• JTEKT Corporation: JTEKT (Koyo brand) manufactures automotive bearings, steering systems and drivetrain components and supplies global OEMs including European and Japanese carmakers — directly comparable to ROLLAX in combining bearings with steering and powertrain integration.
• NSK Ltd. NSK is one of the largest automotive bearing manufacturers globally, with a strong portfolio in electric vehicle bearings, steering and drivetrain applications and significant supply relationships with Japanese OEMs — directly comparable to ROLLAX's automotive bearing focus.
• Timken Company: Timken designs and manufactures engineered bearings and power transmission products for automotive and industrial markets, with growing emphasis on EV and electrified drivetrain applications — comparable to ROLLAX as a custom-engineered bearing specialist serving OEMs.
• Nachi-Fujikoshi Corporation: Nachi-Fujikoshi produces ball and roller bearings for automotive applications including drivetrains and chassis systems, with strong Japanese OEM relationships — comparable to ROLLAX in product category and custom bearing work for vehicle manufacturers.
• C&U Group: C&U is one of China's largest automotive bearing manufacturers supplying domestic OEMs and Tier-1s with deep-groove ball bearings, wheel hub bearings and specialty automotive bearings — directly comparable to ROLLAX's automotive bearing portfolio, particularly for the Chinese OEM market.
• Iljin Holdings: Iljin is a Korean specialist in automotive bearings (hub, transmission, driveshaft) with strong Hyundai/Kia relationships and growing EV bearing programs — comparable to ROLLAX as an automotive-focused bearing supplier with Asian OEM concentration.

Broad incumbents

• SKF Group: SKF is the world's largest bearing manufacturer with a broad industrial and automotive portfolio, including custom bearings for EVs and drivetrains — overlaps with ROLLAX's products but operates across many more end markets at much larger scale.
• Minebea Mitsumi Inc. Minebea Mitsumi is a major producer of small precision bearings, including for automotive applications, plus motors and electronic components — comparable in miniature bearing technology and EV supply but at significantly larger scale and broader scope.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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