Baumer hhs
Baumer hhs GmbH is a Krefeld, Germany-based manufacturer of adhesive application machinery and quality control systems for the industrial packaging industry, serving packaging OEMs across eight verticals — including folding carton, corrugated, end-of-line, print finishing, and e-commerce — through direct sales and a worldwide partner network, as a subsidiary of the Baumer Group.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1984
- HeadquartersKrefeld, Germany
- Headcount251–500
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Baumer hhs does
Baumer hhs GmbH is a Krefeld, Germany-based manufacturer of adhesive application machinery and quality control systems for the industrial packaging industry, operating as an independent subsidiary of the diversified Baumer Group. Founded in 1984 and employing 251-500 staff, the company sells specialized equipment for cold glue dispensing (Xcold), hot melt application (Xmelt), control units (Xcontrol), camera- and sensor-based inspection (Xcheck), and aftermarket customer care (Xcare) — addressing the functional requirements of packaging lines rather than producing packaging end-products. Its technology stack centers on precision application heads (e.g., PXH 1000, P-500, HM-500, tesla pro), application systems (GDX 1000, PX 1000, LNT-300, Xtend³, CT-300), melting units such as Xmelt fusion, and inspection subsystems (Xcam), all configured into customized per-line solutions supported by a Solution Center in Krefeld for testing and operator training.
The company serves eight industry verticals — Folding Carton and Corrugated as primary, plus End-of-Line, Print Finishing, Tobacco, Paper Packaging, E-Commerce, and Braille — and reaches customers through direct enterprise field sales augmented by a worldwide network of distribution partners operating in Germany, the United States, and China. Revenue is generated through three streams: capital equipment sales (quote-based, multi-year contracts, pricing not publicly disclosed), aftermarket services and spare parts (exchange programs, maintenance contracts), and technical training delivered at the Krefeld Solution Center. Named OEM integration partners include Koenig & Bauer, Masterwork, Horizon, KAMA, Longford, Heiber + Schröder, GUK, Eureka Machinery, ESATEC, DGM, APR Solutions, and Miami Valley Packaging Solutions, indicating a B2B component-supply model in which Baumer hhs modules are embedded within third-party packaging machinery.
Commercially, the company runs a multi-channel content and demand-generation program (Baumer hhs blog, GlueTube YouTube channel, industry exhibitions, PR, and an on-demand webinar archive) and operates a customer extranet for order-specific documentation. The Managing Directors are Percy Dengler and Dr. Oliver Vietze. No public revenue, funding, or M&A signals were disclosed in the source data, consistent with the company's status as a privately held German GmbH within the Baumer Group conglomerate.
Baumer hhs firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Baumer hhs
- Legal name
- Baumer hhs GmbH
- Website
- https://baumerhhs.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1984
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 251–500 employees
- Short description
- Baumer hhs GmbH is a Krefeld, Germany-based manufacturer of adhesive application machinery and quality control systems for the industrial packaging industry, serving packaging OEMs across eight verticals — including folding carton, corrugated, end-of-line, print finishing, and e-commerce — through direct sales and a worldwide partner network, as a subsidiary of the Baumer Group.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Baumer hhs industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Industrial Adhesive Application Equipment
- NAICS
- Packaging and Labeling Services (56191)
- SIC
- Printing Trades Machinery & Equipment (3555)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Blister, Skin & Thermoform Packaging Machines (IMAHAOAI)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Primary Packaging (Form-Fill-Seal, Blister, Sachet/Stick Pack, Bottling) (TLAIAGAA)
Keywords
Where Baumer hhs is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Krefeld
- HQ country
- Germany
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices2 records
Markets served
Baumer hhs business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Industrial Adhesive Application Equipment Sales: Sale of hardware systems including application heads (P-500, PX 1000, GDX 1000), melting systems, and control units for cold glue and hot melt adhesive application
- Aftermarket Service and Spare Parts: Exchange program with quality guarantee, customized spare parts packages, and maintenance contracts for ongoing customer support
- Technical Training and Solution Center Services: Customized training courses at the solution center in Krefeld covering hot melt and dispersion adhesives, application techniques, and machine operation
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Custom industrial systems - quote-based pricing |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels7 records
Baumer hhs product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Baumer hhs GmbH manufactures and sells industrial adhesive application systems, including cold glue (Xcold) and hot melt (Xmelt) application heads and systems, control units (Xcontrol), and camera- and sensor-based quality monitoring solutions (Xcheck). It also offers customer care services (Xcare) such as remote support, maintenance contracts, and spare parts programs. The company serves industrial packaging manufacturers across folding carton, corrugated, end-of-line, print finishing, tobacco, paper packaging, e-commerce, and Braille applications worldwide.
Product overview
Baumer hhs GmbH offers a comprehensive portfolio of adhesive application and quality control systems for the packaging industry. The product portfolio is organized into five main product lines: Xcold (cold glue application), Xmelt (hot melt application), Xcontrol (control units), Xcheck (quality monitoring/inspection), and Xcare (customer care/services). These product lines encompass various application heads (PXH 1000, P-500, HM-500, DLK, tesla pro), complete application systems (GDX 1000, PX 1000, LNT-300, Xtend³, CT-300, DPP-8, D-500), camera/inspection systems (Xcam, Xcheck DCM), and specialized solutions (CorrBox Solution, Waterscoring). The company also provides technical training, tutorials, and support services through its Solution Center in Krefeld, Germany.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Xcold: Complete range for cold glue application - innovative solutions for precise and economical cold glue dispensing.
- Xmelt
- Xcontrol
- Xcheck
- Xcare
Products and services
- Xcold Complete product line for cold glue application delivering innovative, precise, and economical solutions for industrial packaging production, including systems such as CT-300 cold glue application systems.
- Xmelt Product line for hot melt adhesive application providing sustainable, energy-saving components including melting systems and application heads such as PXH 1000, PX 1000, GDX 1000, HM-500, P-500, KPE-9, DLK application head, and Tesla Pro for industrial packaging production.
- Xcontrol Product line of control units providing the interface and control capabilities for adhesive application production systems, including code reading and control units such as S 600, S 500, and Xact.
- Xcheck Product line of camera- and sensor-based quality monitoring and inspection solutions covering all production steps, including Xcam camera systems for production inspection.
- Xcare Customer care and aftermarket service offering covering technical support, remote support, maintenance contracts, exchange program with quality guarantee, customized spare parts packages, and technical training courses at the Solution Center in Krefeld.
- Xmelt fusion
Companies that use Baumer hhs
Customer profileNamed customers12 records
Segments8 records
Ideal customer profiles1 record
Baumer hhs technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature5 records
Baumer hhs partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- Baumer GroupparentBaumer hhs GmbH is a subsidiary of Baumer Group, an international manufacturer of sensors, encoders, and automation technology. The company operates independently in the adhesive application and quality control sector while benefiting from the broader Baumer Group resources and brand.
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Baumer hhs competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Nordson Corporation: US-listed global leader in precision dispensing and hot melt adhesive application equipment for packaging and product assembly. Directly comparable product portfolio (adhesive dispensing heads, melting systems, controllers) and overlapping customer base of packaging OEMs and converters make it the closest direct peer to Baumer hhs.
- ITW Dynatec: Division of Illinois Tool Works focused on hot melt and cold glue adhesive application systems for packaging and converting. Competes head-to-head with Baumer hhs in folding carton, corrugated, and end-of-line packaging.
- Robatech: Swiss privately held manufacturer of hot melt and cold glue adhesive application equipment for industrial packaging. Direct competitor in Xcold/Xmelt-like product categories with similar OEM and converter customers.
- Valco Melton: US privately held maker of adhesive application, inspection, and quality control systems for folding carton, corrugated, and label converting. Closely comparable portfolio of dispensing heads, controllers, and inspection cameras versus Baumer hhs's Xcold/Xmelt/Xcontrol/Xcheck lines.
- Graco Inc. US-listed manufacturer of fluid handling equipment including industrial adhesive and sealant dispensing systems for packaging and product assembly. Competes with Baumer hhs in precision application heads and integrated control systems.
Broad incumbents
- Henkel Adhesive Technologies: German global leader in industrial adhesives that also offers application equipment and services as part of its broader solutions portfolio. Overlaps with Baumer hhs in the packaging customer base but operates across adhesives chemistry rather than specializing in dispensing machinery.
- Bostik: Adhesives business of Arkema serving industrial packaging and converting markets with both adhesive formulations and complementary application solutions. Comparable end-customers but a much broader specialty chemicals focus.
- Illinois Tool Works: US-listed diversified industrial conglomerate and parent of ITW Dynatec, Baumer hhs's most direct competitor. Overlaps in adhesive application and packaging equipment as part of a much wider industrial portfolio.
- Atlas Copco Industrial Assembly Solutions: Division of Atlas Copco offering joining and assembly solutions including adhesive and sealant dispensing for industrial manufacturing. Operates broadly in industrial automation and competes with Baumer hhs in precision dispensing applications.
Others
- Krones AG: German global manufacturer of packaging and bottling machinery for food, beverage, and consumer goods. Adjacent industrial machinery peer serving the same packaging end-customers but focused on line-level equipment rather than adhesive dispensing subsystems.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Baumer hhs leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles3 records
Baumer hhs funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Baumer hhs M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about Baumer hhs
What does Baumer hhs do?
Baumer hhs GmbH manufactures and sells industrial adhesive application systems, including cold glue (Xcold) and hot melt (Xmelt) application heads and systems, control units (Xcontrol), and camera- and sensor-based quality monitoring solutions (Xcheck). It also offers customer care services (Xcare) such as remote support, maintenance contracts, and spare parts programs. The company serves industrial packaging manufacturers across folding carton, corrugated, end-of-line, print finishing, tobacco, paper packaging, e-commerce, and Braille applications worldwide.
Is Baumer hhs a public or private company?
Baumer hhs is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was Baumer hhs founded?
Baumer hhs was founded in 1984. It employs 251 to 500 people.
Where is Baumer hhs based?
Baumer hhs is headquartered in Krefeld, Germany, in the Europe region.
How does Baumer hhs make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Industrial Adhesive Application Equipment Sales are the primary driver. The others are aftermarket Service and Spare Parts and technical Training and Solution Center Services.
Who are Baumer hhs's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Nordson Corporation, ITW Dynatec, Robatech, Valco Melton and Graco Inc.. Broad incumbents are Henkel Adhesive Technologies, Bostik, Illinois Tool Works and Atlas Copco Industrial Assembly Solutions. Krones AG is listed as an others.
Does Baumer hhs have an API?
No public API is recorded for Baumer hhs.
What industry is Baumer hhs in?
Baumer hhs's product category is Industrial Adhesive Application Equipment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAHAOAI, Blister, Skin & Thermoform Packaging Machines, with a secondary code of TLAIAGAA, Primary Packaging (Form-Fill-Seal, Blister, Sachet/Stick Pack, Bottling). Its NAICS code is 56191 and its SIC code is 3555.