Stopa

What Stopa does

STOPA Anlagenbau GmbH is a privately held German industrial automation company founded in 1963 and headquartered in Achern-Gamshurst, Germany. The company designs, manufactures, and services automated storage and retrieval systems (AS/RS) for two distinct product categories: sheet metal storage systems (ECO PLUS, MONO, FLEX, FLEX 25, COMPACT, UNIVERSAL) and long-span goods storage systems (LG-E, LG-T, LG-B, LG-U), with system heights up to 25 meters and payloads up to 5,000 kg per location. Its technology stack centers on proprietary Storage and Retrieval Machines (SRMs) with telescopic forks and bidirectional operation, modular Warehouse Management Software (WMS-Essential through WMS-Dynamic 4.0), and direct integration with major CNC machine OEMs including TRUMPF's Oseon software platform.

STOPA serves enterprise customers in metal fabrication, laser cutting, plate processing, and long-goods industries, with a named reference customer Pfanzelt Maschinenbau GmbH operating a 90+ meter long installation. The company generates revenue through three primary streams: hardware sales of customized storage systems (quote-based, multi-year contracts), proprietary WMS software licensing across four tiers, and recurring service contracts (BASIC and CLASSIC packages) supplemented by spare parts (with 10-year availability guarantee), retrofit services, and on-site product training. The company operates a global distribution model combining direct enterprise sales from its German headquarters with wholly-owned subsidiaries in the USA (Burlington, CT) and China (Changzhou), plus 15+ authorized distribution partners spanning Europe, Asia-Pacific, the Americas, and Africa.

The company's go-to-market emphasizes enterprise field sales, channel partners, and event-driven engagement at major industry trade shows such as Blechexpo, where its October 2025 expanded partnership with TRUMPF was announced. With 101-250 employees, no disclosed external investors, and no M&A activity in the data, STOPA presents as a stable, founder/management-owned industrial specialist rather than a venture-backed growth business. Recurring revenue from service contracts, spare parts (10% discount under CLASSIC), and retrofit services provides a recurring base atop the lumpy capital equipment sales cycle.

Name

Stopa

Legal name

STOPA Anlagenbau GmbH

Website

https://stopa.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1963

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

STOPA Anlagenbau GmbH is a privately held German manufacturer founded in 1963 that designs and builds automated storage and retrieval systems for sheet metal and long-span goods, serving global metal fabrication and processing enterprises via proprietary WMS software, direct sales, and 15+ distribution partners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Automated Storage Systems

SIC

Industrial Trucks, Tractors, Trailors & Stackers (3537), Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530), Misc Industrial & Commercial Machinery & Equipment (3590)

akta.pro primary industry

Storage System Reconfiguration, Upgrades & Maintenance (Non-Construction) (HSAFAHAL)

Keywords

• Automated storage systems
• Sheet metal storage
• Long-span goods storage
• Warehouse management software
• Automated parking systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Achern

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices15 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. Automated Storage Systems (Hardware): Sale of automated storage systems including sheet metal storage (ECO PLUS, MONO, FLEX, FLEX 25, COMPACT, UNIVERSAL) and long-span goods storage (LG-E, LG-T, LG-B, LG-U). Systems range from entry-level to large-scale industrial configurations.
2. Warehouse Management Software: Licensing of proprietary WMS software with multiple versions. Software provides inventory management, dynamic storage optimization, batch management, and ERP integration capabilities.
3. Service Contracts: BASIC and CLASSIC service packages offering remote diagnostics, preventative maintenance, safety inspections, and priority support. CLASSIC includes annual technical safety inspections and 10% spare parts discount.
4. Spare Parts: Replacement parts and wear parts packages tailored to customer storage systems. Spare parts guaranteed for minimum 10 years after commissioning.
5. Product Training: On-site training services conducted by experienced STOPA service technicians, covering system operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
6. Retrofit Services: Modernization and optimization services for existing STOPA and third-party storage systems, extending equipment lifecycle.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Stopa develops, manufactures, and services automated storage and retrieval systems (AS/RS) for sheet metal and long-span goods, supported by its proprietary tiered Warehouse Management Software. Its portfolio includes modular sheet metal storage systems (ECO PLUS, MONO, FLEX, FLEX 25, COMPACT, UNIVERSAL) and long-goods storage systems (LG-E, LG-T, LG-B, LG-U), with configuration ranging from entry-level towers to large-scale systems up to 25 meters in height. The company also offers automated parking systems under the Stolzer Parksysteme brand, alongside recurring maintenance services, spare parts, retrofit modernization, and operator training.

Product overview

STOPA Anlagenbau GmbH is a German manufacturer of automated storage systems and warehouse management solutions. The product portfolio centers on two main storage system categories: sheet metal storage systems (STOPA ECO PLUS, MONO, FLEX, FLEX 25, COMPACT, UNIVERSAL) and long-span goods storage systems (LG-E, LG-T, LG-B, LG-U). These systems are supported by modular Warehouse Management Software with four tiers (WMS-Essential, WMS-Tower 4.0, WMS-Basic 4.0, WMS-Dynamic 4.0) that scale from entry-level fixed-place storage to dynamic warehouse management for large multi-system operations. Supporting equipment includes transport carts, system pallets, and double carts. The company also provides comprehensive services including BASIC and CLASSIC maintenance packages, spare parts service, product training, immediate help support, retrofit solutions, and annual safety inspections. STOPA operates globally through subsidiaries in China and the USA and maintains distribution partnerships across Europe, Australasia, North America, South Africa, India, and South America.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• STOPA ECO PLUS: Modular, flexible and expandable automated sheet metal storage system
• STOPA MONO
• STOPA FLEX
• STOPA FLEX 25
• STOPA COMPACT
• STOPA UNIVERSAL
• STOPA LG-E
• STOPA LG-T
• STOPA LG-B
• STOPA LG-U

Products and services

• STOPA ECO PLUS

Quantifiable outcome

• System heights up to 25 meters enabling efficient use of vertical space
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• TRUMPFflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2025High-technology company TRUMPF and STOPA announced expanded partnership for smart factory solutions at Blechexpo 2025. The partnership aims to advance integration between STOPA's automated storage systems and TRUMPF's manufacturing equipment and Oseon software platform. STOPA FLEX 25 features direct connection to TRUMPF Oseon for production control and warehouse management integration.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Kardex: Swiss-listed manufacturer of automated storage and retrieval systems, vertical lift modules, and carousels serving industrial and intralogistics customers. Kardex is directly comparable to STOPA as a focused AS/RS specialist offering modular hardware plus proprietary control software.
• Hänel: German manufacturer of storage and retrieval systems (Lean-Lift, rotomat, and multi-station systems) headquartered in Bad Friedrichshall. Hänel competes head-to-head with STOPA in industrial storage niches, addressing similar industrial customers with comparable hardware-plus-software propositions.
• Weland Solutions: Swedish manufacturer of automated sheet-metal storage systems serving Scandinavian and European metal fab shops. Weland Solutions is the closest like-for-like peer to STOPA—both are focused AS/RS specialists targeting sheet metal with modular towers and WMS integration.
• TGW Logistics Group: Austrian-headquartered integrator of AS/RS and conveyor-based automated warehouses serving manufacturing, retail, and e-commerce. TGW is directly comparable in providing turnkey AS/RS solutions for industrial customers, including metal-processing segments where STOPA competes.

Broad incumbents

• Dematic: Global intralogistics integrator and AS/RS provider owned by KION Group, offering pallet AS/RS, unit-load, and turnkey warehouse automation. Dematic competes with STOPA in larger, multi-site sheet-metal and general manufacturing AS/RS RFPs as a full-stack alternative.
• Swisslog: Swiss-headquartered AS/RS and warehouse automation provider owned by KUKA, with strong positions in pallet, mini-load, and AutoStore offerings for manufacturing and distribution. Comparable to STOPA at the AS/RS layer, but operates at much larger scale and with broader software offerings.
• Hörmann: German industrial group with automated warehouse and intralogistics offerings including AS/RS and silo systems serving metal fabrication and similar verticals. While much broader than STOPA, its industrial storage portfolio overlaps with STOPA's sheet-metal storage systems.
• Jungheinrich: German-listed intralogistics provider offering forklifts, mobile robots, and AS/RS solutions including PowerCube and automated small parts warehouses. Jungheinrich overlaps with STOPA in industrial storage and competes for sheet-metal and metal-fab storage RFPs as a much larger incumbent.
• Bystronic: Swiss sheet-metal processing equipment maker (laser cutting, bending, automation) that has developed storage solutions adjacent to its machines. Bystronic is a partial peer—overlapping in sheet-metal automation customers and serving as a partner/customer adjacent to STOPA's TRUMPF-style OEM ecosystems.

Others

• TRUMPF: German high-technology manufacturer of machine tools (laser cutting, bending) and a STOPA strategic partner. TRUMPF is an ecosystem participant rather than competitor—co-developing smart-factory integrations and acting as a flagship OEM reference channel for STOPA's storage systems.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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