What Köberlein & Seigert does

Köberlein Technologies GmbH is a privately held German industrial automation company specializing in precision feeding technology (Zuführtechnik) for serial production. Founded in 1969 by Josef Köberlein in South Thuringia, the company originated the step feeder (Stufenförderer) technology and has since built a portfolio spanning lift-tilt devices, linear feeders, custom conveyors, blow-feed systems, robotic bin picking ("Griff in die Kiste"), magnetic handling, palletizing, and parts buffering. These components are integrated into assembly automation and production line linking (Verkettung) solutions targeting six primary verticals: automotive, mechanical engineering (Maschinenbau), medical technology (Medizintechnik), furniture (Möbelindustrie), plastics (Kunststoffindustrie), and electrical (Elektroindustrie).

The company operates a sales-led, custom-engineering business model with three monetization streams: (1) one-time equipment sales of standardized single machines and customized feeding systems, (2) project-based revenue from individualized assembly automation and production line integration, and (3) recurring after-sales revenue from spare parts, maintenance, repair, modernization/retrofitting, remote service, and user training. Pricing is quote-based with multi-year contracts; no public price list exists. Go-to-market is enterprise direct sales from the Grabfeld, Germany headquarters and a Greenville, South Carolina US office, supplemented by a regional sales representative (Handelsvertretung Techn. Büro Diehl GmbH) for Western Germany and stated coverage of 23+ countries across Europe, North America, and Asia.

Ownership remains private and family-founded, with no disclosed external investment, parent company, or acquisitions. The firm recently rebranded from Köberlein & Seigert GmbH to Köberlein Technologies GmbH in 2026 following the death of founder Josef Köberlein (April 26, 2026) and the expansion of its management board with the addition of Dipl.-Ing. Nils Blondin effective April 1, 2026. No financial figures, headcount beyond a stated 1–10 range (likely a data artifact given global operations), funding history, or named customer accounts are publicly disclosed.

Name

Köberlein & Seigert

Legal name

Köberlein Technologies GmbH

Website

https://koeberlein-seigert.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Köberlein Technologies GmbH is a privately held German industrial automation firm that designs and builds precision feeding technology (step feeders, linear feeders, bin picking, magnetic handling) and customized assembly automation for serial production, serving automotive, medical technology, mechanical engineering, furniture, plastics, and electrical manufacturers across Europe, North America, and Asia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Feeding Technology and Automation Equipment

NAICS

Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing (3333)

akta.pro primary industry

Conveying, Feeding & Accumulation Systems (Packaging Lines) (IMAHAOAK)

Keywords

• Feeding technology
• Industrial automation equipment
• Step feeder systems
• Assembly automation solutions
• Parts handling machinery

Headquarters

HQ city

Schmalkalden

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 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. Industrial Feeding Equipment Sales: Sale of standardized single machines and customized feeding technology equipment including step feeders, linear feeders, lift-tilt devices, and specialized feeders.
2. Custom Automation Solutions: Design and implementation of individualized assembly automation and production line linking (Verkettung) solutions for complex manufacturing requirements.
3. After-Sales Services: Spare parts service, maintenance, repairs, modernization/retrofitting, and remote service support for installed equipment.
4. Training Services: User training (Anwenderschulungen) for operating and maintaining equipment.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Köberlein Technologies (formerly Köberlein & Seigert) manufactures and engineers precision feeding technology (Zuführtechnik) and industrial automation systems for serial production. The product range spans standardized single machines such as step feeders, lift-tilt devices, linear feeders, custom conveyors, blow-feed units, bin-picking and magnetic handling systems, as well as fully customized integrated assembly automation and production line linking solutions. The company also provides after-sales services including spare parts, maintenance, repairs, retrofitting, remote service, and operator training.

Product overview

Köberlein Technologies (formerly Köberlein & Seigert) offers precision feeding technology and innovative automation solutions for industrial series production. The product portfolio ranges from standardized single machines to individualized assembly automation and system linking. The core components include Stufenförderer (step feeders — invented by the company), Hub-Kipp-Geräte (lift-tilt devices), Linearförderer (linear feeders), Sonderförderer (custom conveyors), Einblastechnik (blow-feed technology), Griff in die Kiste (bin picking), Magnethandling (magnetic handling), Palettiersysteme (palletizing systems), and Teilebevorratung (parts buffering). These components are combined into integrated solutions including Zuführtechnik (feeding technology), Integrierte Zuführlösungen (integrated feeding solutions), and Verkettungen und Montageautomatisierung (assembly automation and linking). The company serves industries including Automotive, Maschinenbau (mechanical engineering), Medizintechnik (medical technology), Möbelindustrie (furniture), Kunststoffindustrie (plastics), and Elektroindustrie (electrical).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Stufenföderer (Step Feeders) Step feeder machines for precise, sorted parts feeding in industrial series production. Originated by the company founder and offered to industrial manufacturers across multiple sectors.
• Hub-Kipp-Geräte (Lift-Tilt Devices) Lift-tilt equipment for positioning and orientation of parts within automated production lines.
• Linearföderer (Linear Feeders) Linear feeding systems for transporting parts through production processes.
• Sonderföderer (Custom/Special Conveyors) Custom-designed conveyor solutions tailored to specific customer requirements and unique production environments.
• Zublastechnik/Einblastechnik (Blow-Feed Technology) Pneumatic blow-feed systems for parts feeding and positioning using air-driven technology.
• Griff in die Kiste (Bin Picking) Automated bin picking solutions for retrieving parts randomly arranged in containers.
• Magnethandling (Magnetic Handling) Magnetic handling systems for manipulating ferromagnetic parts within automated production environments.
• Palettiersysteme (Palletizing Systems) Palletizing systems for automated stacking and arrangement of finished products.
• Teilebevorratung (Parts Buffering) Parts buffering systems for managing inventory between production stages.
• Zuführtechnik (Feeding Technology Solutions) Complete feeding technology solutions covering simple to complex parts in industrial series production, integrating multiple components into tailored systems.
• Integrierte Zuführlösungen (Integrated Feeding Solutions) Complete integrated feeding solutions combining multiple technologies into unified systems for specific production requirements.
• Verkettungen und Montageautomatisierung (Production Line Linking and Assembly Automation) System linking and assembly automation solutions for complete production line integration.
• After-Sales and Service Portfolio Comprehensive after-sales offering including spare parts service, maintenance, repairs, modernization/retrofitting, remote service, and operator training for installed equipment.

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Handelsvertretung Techn. Büro Diehl GmbHregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional sales representation for Western Germany postal code areas (PLZ 32-33, 40-53, 57-59). Represented by Herr Ralf Diehl and Herr Joachim Diehl. Contact: Tel. +49 (0) 2173 9630 706, Fax +49 (0) 2173 9630 708, [email protected]

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Bosch Rexroth: Global industrial automation incumbent offering assembly technology, conveyor systems, and tightening solutions that overlap with Köberlein's feeding and assembly automation portfolio across factory automation customers.
• Schunk: German automation technology provider specializing in gripping systems, rotary modules, and assembly components that complement and partially overlap with Köberlein's automation and handling offerings.
• Festo: Major German industrial automation incumbent offering pneumatic feeding, component handling, and assembly solutions as part of a broad portfolio — competes with Köberlein from a much larger scale across overlapping customer verticals.

Direct peers

• RNA Group: German manufacturer of vibrating feeders, linear feeders, and feeding technology for industrial automation — directly comparable product portfolio and target customers as Köberlein.
• DEPRAG: German manufacturer of automation solutions including feeding, assembly, and screwdriving technology — directly comparable in customer base (automotive, electrical, medical) and feeding technology focus.
• Sortec: German specialist in feeding technology and part orientation, overlapping with Köberlein's step feeder and lift-tilt device offerings for industrial serial production.
• Afag Automation: Swiss specialist in feeding technology, assembly automation, and linear handling — directly competes with Köberlein's step feeders and integrated feeding solutions across the same DACH and European customer base.
• IEF-Werner: German supplier of feeding technology, indexing tables, and assembly automation systems serving similar automotive, medical, and electronics customers as Köberlein.

Emerging players

• Weber Schraubautomaten: German specialist in screwdriving and assembly automation that competes with Köberlein's assembly automation (Montageautomatisierung) and linking (Verkettung) solutions in similar industrial verticals.

Regional players

• Visumatic Industrial Products: US-based manufacturer of parts feeding systems and screwdriving assemblies — comparable product category to Köberlein's feeding and assembly technology, but primarily serving North American customers.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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