Elgo Electronic

What Elgo Electronic does

ELGO Electronic GmbH & Co. KG is a privately held German manufacturer of magnetic-based measurement and positioning technology, founded in 1977 in Rielasingen-Worblingen and currently led by co-founder Helmut Grimm. The company designs and produces non-contact magnetic encoder systems, including absolute and incremental linear and angular measurement systems, position indicators (battery-powered and mains-operated), and positioning controllers (from compact single-axis units to Linux-based touchscreen CNC controllers). Its proprietary magnetic tape technology, with annual production exceeding 3.5 million meters, underpins a product range that meets SIL2/SIL3 functional safety certifications for elevator applications under EN 81-50 and EN 61508, and supports interfaces including CANopen, RS485, BiSS-C, SSI, IO-Link, and ABZ. Approximately 100 employees work at the expanded Rielasingen headquarters, which added 2,200 m² of production and storage capacity in 2017.

ELGO generates revenue primarily through hardware sales to industrial OEM customers across at least six verticals: mechanical engineering (wood, metal, stone processing), elevator and lift technology, drive technology and robotics, mobile automation, medical and laboratory technology, and renewable energy. The company employs a channel-led go-to-market model: four wholly-owned subsidiaries in Liechtenstein, the United States, China, and Japan serve as regional hubs, complemented by a distribution partner network spanning more than 30 countries and producing an 80% export share. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is handled through direct inquiry and quotation; the offering combines an extensive standard catalog with customer-specific encoder system development.

The firm is structured as a German GmbH & Co. KG limited partnership, with no external institutional investment, no public listing, and ownership concentrated with the founding family and management. Its competitive differentiation rests on decades of specialized magnetic measurement know-how, certified safety-critical product lines for elevators, and a globally distributed sales infrastructure rather than on software or AI capabilities.

Name

Elgo Electronic

Legal name

ELGO Electronic GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://elgo.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1977

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

ELGO Electronic is a privately held German manufacturer of magnetic measurement and positioning systems serving industrial clients in elevator safety, machine building, drive technology, robotics, medical, and renewable energy sectors across 30+ countries via subsidiaries and distribution partners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Position Measurement Systems

NAICS

Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables (334513), Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial I/O, Signal Conditioning & Remote Terminal Units (RTUs) (IMAGABAD)

Keywords

• Magnetic measurement systems
• Linear position encoders
• Elevator shaft sensors
• Positioning controllers
• Magnetic tape encoders

Headquarters

HQ city

Rielasingen-worblingen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Magnetic Measurement Systems: Sale of magnetic linear and angular measurement systems including sensors, magnetic tapes, and magnetic rings. Both absolute and incremental measurement technologies offered for industrial applications.
2. Position Indicators: Position display and visualization devices including battery-powered and mains-operated indicators for measuring and displaying position values.
3. Positioning Controllers: Single and multi-axis positioning controllers for machine automation applications, including touch-screen CNC controllers and compact positioning controllers.
4. Custom Encoder Systems: Customer-specific encoder systems developed and tailored to specific application fields, complementing the extensive standard product range.
5. Shaft Information Systems: Safety-critical shaft information systems for elevator applications including SIL2 and SIL3 certified sensors.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

ELGO Electronic develops and manufactures magnetic-based measuring and positioning systems for industrial automation. The portfolio includes absolute and incremental linear and angular encoder systems, shaft information systems for elevators, position indicators (battery-powered and mains-operated), and single/multi-axis positioning controllers. The company produces over 3.5 million meters of magnetic tape per year and serves industries including machine building, elevator technology, drive technology, robotics, medical/laboratory technology, mobile automation, and renewable energy.

Product overview

ELGO Electronic develops and manufactures magnetic measuring and positioning systems for industrial applications. The product portfolio is organized into three core categories: (1) Magnetic Measuring Systems including absolute and incremental linear measuring systems (EMAX, FMAX, EMIX series), absolute and incremental angle measuring systems (CMAX2, RMAX1, RMIX2), shaft information systems for elevators (LIMAX family), and rotary encoders; (2) Position Indicators including battery-powered (AZ/IZ series) and mains-operated displays (Z60-014 with RS485 interface); and (3) Positioning Controllers from compact entry-level (P4011, P40) to advanced touchscreen CNC systems (P40T, P52T). Products use non-contact magnetic technology with magnetic tapes and rings as reference standards, enabling wear-free position detection. The company also offers accessories including magnetic tapes, magnetic rings (including elastomer-based IP68 versions), CAN-I/O modules, and DC-Servo controllers. With over 3.5 million meters of magnetic tape produced annually, ELGO is a leading supplier in magnetic tape technology serving industries including elevator, machine building, drive technology, robotics, medical/laboratory technology, renewable energy, and mobile automation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Magnetic Measuring Systems Non-contact magnetic linear and angular measuring systems providing absolute or incremental position detection for industrial automation. Includes sensors, magnetic tapes/rings, and evaluation electronics.
• Z60-014 Quasi-Absolute Position Indicator Bus-capable modular measuring and display system supporting 1-3 axes with graphical LCD, RS485 interface for PLC communication, and quasi-absolute measurement via integrated rechargeable battery.
• PLMIX2 Incremental Sensor with CANopen Compact magnetic incremental length measuring sensor with integrated CANopen interface, resolution up to 0.005mm, 4m/s max operating speed, and 2mm reading distance.
• CMAX2 Absolute Angle Measuring System Ultra-compact absolute angle measuring system with miniaturized design (24.2 x 16 x 6.6mm), resolution up to 20-bit, BiSS-C or SSI communication, and incremental ABZ output signals for robotics, torque motors, and servo motors.
• LIMAX Shaft Information Systems Magnetic-tape-based shaft information systems for elevator applications providing absolute position detection and safety monitoring. Product lines include LIMAX STANDARD, LIMAX RED (SIL3 redundant), and LIMAX COMPACT (integrated safety).
• LIMAX1CP/2CP/3CP Safety Sensors LIMAX Compact series safety sensors combining absolute shaft position, speed monitoring, and safety functions (overspeed, final limits, ETSL, door zones, UCM) in single housing with electronic disconnection without relays.
• Positioning Controllers Single and multi-axis positioning controllers for machine applications, including compact entry-level P4011, P40 (1-2 axis), P40T touchscreen with programmable I/O, and P52T CNC touchscreen with LINUX OS.
• P52 CNC Touchscreen Controller Application-specific positioning controller featuring LINUX operating system and 7" or 10.1" touch LCD display, available as All-In-One or decentralized CNC system.
• EMAX Absolute Linear Measuring System Absolute magnetic linear measuring systems using dual-track pseudo-random encoding for distances up to 10 meters, including variants with IO-Link interface for industrial automation connectivity.
• EMIX Incremental Linear Measuring System Incremental magnetic linear measuring systems providing contactless, wear-free measurement. Multiple series (EMIX1, EMIX2, EMIX23) with various resolutions and interface options for different machine requirements.
• FMAX Absolute Linear Measuring System Absolute length-measuring system based on 3-track vernier principle with measuring lengths up to 650mm.
• GSI Guided Length-Measuring System Guided length-measuring system introduced in 2012 as a high-resolution alternative to glass scales, targeting precision measurement applications.
• NMAX Absolute Measuring System Absolute measuring system with 10/20m measuring length for 10mm wide magnetic tapes, expanding the absolute measurement product line.
• Battery-Powered Position Indicators Wireless position indicators with absolute or incremental magnetic measuring systems. AZ (absolute) and IZ (incremental) series offer completely self-sufficient operation for moving carriages and stop systems.
• Elastomer-Based Magnetic Rings

Quantifiable outcome

• Produces over 3.5 million meters of magnetic tape per year, making ELGO a leading supplier in magnetic tape technology
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

34 partnerships are on record, tiered core and regional.

• Omni Ray AGcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 18 June 2025Omni Ray AG is a Swiss trading and service company in industrial automation, founded in 1950 in Zurich. From June 2025, Omni Ray represents ELGO products in Switzerland for linear and rotative magnetic encoder systems in lab technology, medical technology, drive technology & robotics, mechanical engineering, renewable energies, and mobile automation sectors.
• Schroeter electronic HandelsgesellschaftcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 13 April 2023Schroeter electronic from Hamburg takes over customer support for German postal code areas 2, 3, and 4. The company has long-standing experience in selling components for control and automation technology.
• Rauh IndustrievertretungencoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 13 April 2023Maximilian Rauh is a new partner for German postal code area 9, providing consultation and support for magnetic measuring and positioning products. The company brings long-standing experience in component distribution for control and automation technology.
• ELGO Batscale AGcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSubsidiary in Balzers, Liechtenstein, founded in 1998. Handles development and sales of safe shaft information systems for elevators, including LIMAX RED and LIMAX COMPACT product lines.
• ELGO Electronic, Inc.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSubsidiary in Schaumburg, Illinois, USA, founded in 2008. Serves as regional headquarters for North American market with Sales Manager Alexander Scherr.
• ELGO ELECTRONIC TECHNOLOGY Co., LTD.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSubsidiary in Wuxi, China, founded in 2008. Serves as regional headquarters for Chinese market.
• ELGO Electronic K.K.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSubsidiary in Kanagawa, Japan, founded in 2002 (originally in Yokohama). Manages Japanese market operations.
• FVC Techno BvbaregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner for Belgium, managed by Frederik van Criekinge from Linden.
• ESD Bulgaria Ltd.regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner for Bulgaria, managed by Tsano Simeonov from Sofia.
• NORDIC A/SregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner for Denmark, Iceland, Greenland, and Faroe Islands, managed by Morten Nielsen from Middelfart.
• FISEG OyregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner for Finland, managed by Aki Luukkainen from Espoo.
• ICA Systèmes MotionregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner for France, managed by Pierre Traut from Haguenau.
• WHP Technika Kft.regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner for Hungary, managed by Juhasz from Budapest.
• Emolice LimitedregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner for Ireland, based in Dublin.
• BTSensors S.r.l.regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner for Italy covering Emilia Romagna, San Marino, Veneto, Friuli Venezia Giulia, Trentino Alto Adige, and Marche regions. Managed by Salvo Catania from Negrar di Valpolicella.
• Remak S.r.l.regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner for Italy covering Automation, Motor & Drives segments. Managed by Andrea Brunner from Milan.
• euro HUBNER benelux b.v.regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner for Netherlands, based in Venlo.
• AP Automatyka S.C.regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner for Poland, based in Poznań.
• ELEKTRO-TRADING Sp. z o.o.regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner for Poland, based in Gliwice.
• EncoSolution, S.L.regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner for Portugal and Spain, managed by Sten Sorensen from Barcelona.
• PS, d.o.o.regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner for Slovenia, managed by Marko Vrabl from Logatec.
• Thermokon-Danelko ABregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner for Sweden, managed by Per Liegnell from Ängelholm.
• NEC Mühendislik Hizmetleri Ticaret A.Ş.regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner for Turkey, managed by Nihat Coşkun from Istanbul.
• Emolice Sensing and ControlregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner for United Kingdom, managed by Emily Quinn from Basingstoke.
• Flexible Electronic SystemsregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner for South Africa, managed by Larusha Pienaar from Johannesburg.
• Cortesa Imporadora LTDAregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner for Brazil, managed by Karl Rauscher from Pinhais, Paraná.
• Mactrol Motion ControlregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner for India, managed by Mr. Bedi from Ghaziabad.
• WeSense Motion 2012 Ltd.regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner for Israel, managed by Sharon Gilboa from Kiryat-Tivon.
• Servo Dynamics Pte. Ltd.regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner for Singapore, managed by Herr Teo from Singapore.
• MIKRO Mi Tech Co. Ltd.regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner for South Korea, managed by Mr. G.M. Lee from Hwaseong-si.
• R.T.P. Technology Supply Ltd. PartnershipregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner for Thailand, managed by Rittha Phongsimaporn from Bangkok.
• BANG LI DA CO., LTD.regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner for Taiwan, managed by Sam from Tainan City.
• Treotham Automation Pty. Ltd.regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner for Australia, managed by Stephen Finn from Macquarie Park, NSW.
• Engineering Machine Sales Ltd.regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner for New Zealand, based in Auckland.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Heidenhain: Heidenhain is the leading German manufacturer of linear and angle encoders, both magnetic and optical, serving industrial automation, machine tools, and elevator markets - directly comparable to ELGO across the same product category and customer base.
• SICK AG: SICK is a global German sensor manufacturer offering linear encoders, magnetic and inductive position sensors, and safety solutions for industrial automation - directly competing with ELGO in factory automation and safety applications.
• Balluff: Balluff produces magnetic and inductive position sensors, linear transducers, and IO-Link-enabled encoders for industrial automation - directly comparable to ELGO's incremental/absolute linear measurement portfolio.
• Pepperl+Fuchs: Pepperl+Fuchs offers a broad industrial sensor portfolio including magnetic linear and rotary encoders, position feedback systems, and IO-Link connectivity solutions - directly overlapping ELGO's core measurement products.
• Renishaw: Renishaw manufactures optical and magnetic encoders (acquired RLS) plus position feedback systems for industrial automation and robotics - a direct competitor in both linear and rotary encoder markets.
• Novotechnik: Novotechnik specializes in precision linear and rotary position sensors including contactless magnetic and inductive technologies - directly comparable product lines and customer profile to ELGO.
• ifm electronic: ifm electronic is a major German manufacturer of industrial position sensors, encoders, and IO-Link-enabled measurement devices for factory automation - a direct peer in industrial position sensing.
• Leine & Linde: Leine & Linde manufactures heavy-duty rotary encoders and linear measurement systems for industrial automation - comparable product architecture and target markets to ELGO's encoder business.

Emerging players

• CEDES: CEDES is a Swiss specialist in elevator and escalator safety sensors, light curtains, and door-zone detection systems - directly comparable to ELGO's LIMAX elevator safety product line.

Broad incumbents

• Siemens: Siemens offers encoders, positioning controllers (SINUMERIK, SIMOTION), and full industrial automation portfolios - a broad incumbent whose positioning controller and drive business overlaps with ELGO's P52 controller and motor-feedback products.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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