What Baumeister & Schack does

Baumeister & Schack GmbH & Co. KG is a German manufacturer of linear drive systems, headquartered in Balingen with production across two facilities totalling more than 3,000 square metres. Founded in 1980 by Karlheinz Baumeister, the company designs and builds telescopic lifters (e.g., DUOLIFT 45, Hexalift, Visolift, TR126, T 175, T 180), linear guide lifters (I 67 KOAX, I 140 ST, I 180 DC/AC, IK90), DC actuators (TYP 100/110/120/200, TYP DR-HM D, TYP KOAX), electronic controllers (COMPACT, SYNCONTROL, SY 1 MINI, POWER PACK), and mechanical accessories (wall mounts, mounting plates, profile adapters, slot nuts). The technical centrepiece is the patented KOAX coaxial-drive architecture — a single-stage quiet DC drive with coaxial gearbox output and integrated limit switches, protected up to IP54 — which the company also markets as a standalone TYP KOAX actuator.

The company sells exclusively to OEMs and industrial customers in five end markets: industrial manufacturing, medical/healthcare technology, automotive/RVs, media/presentation technology, and furniture. It explicitly does not sell to end users. Its go-to-market blends direct enterprise sales from Balingen with a network of regional representatives across DACH, Benelux, France, Italy, Scandinavia, Iberia, the UK, and Israel, supplemented by Amer Group branches in the United States (AmerEI), India (Amer NSM India), and China (Amer Changzhou). Demand generation is anchored in a heavy trade-show presence (LogiMat, Medica, Motek, AUTOMATE, MODEX, All About Automation) supported by CAD/data-sheet downloads, a company blog, and newsletter communications. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed.

Since 2020, Baumeister & Schack has been a wholly owned subsidiary of Italy's Amer Group, a family-owned industrial conglomerate founded in 1974 by Francesco Battistella. Amer Group comprises 10 highly integrated companies and 5 R&D departments spanning motors, generators, electronic controls, and linear drive systems; together they employ around 550 people, manufacture more than one million products per year across 40,000 square metres of facilities, and export 86% of output to 89 countries. Within this group, B&S functions as the German footprint with a focus on Industrial and Medical applications. The company is led by Managing Directors Dr. Giancarlo Sandri (also CEO of sister company SIR), Dipl.-Ing. (BA) Rainer Schack (co-founder), and Dipl.-Ing. (FH) Jens Baumeister, and is ISO 9001 certified (re-certified 2025) with REACH and ROHS compliance.

Name

Baumeister & Schack

Legal name

Baumeister & Schack GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://baumeister-schack.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Baumeister & Schack is a German B2B manufacturer of linear drive systems — telescopic lifters, linear guide lifters, DC actuators, and electronic controllers — supplying OEMs in industrial, medical, automotive/RV, media, and furniture markets. Founded in 1980 and part of Italy's Amer Group since 2020, it exports to 89 countries from Balingen.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Balingen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Linear Drive Systems Hardware: Design and manufacture of linear drive systems including telescopic lifters, linear guide lifters, and electric actuators. Products are sold as ready-to-install individual components or complete systems. Revenue is generated through product sales with customization options.
2. Electronics and Controllers: Sale of electronic control systems including Compact controllers (up to 3 motors), Syncontrol (up to 4 motors), SY1 Mini controllers, and Power Pack systems. Handswitches and battery packs for remote/wireless operation.
3. Mechanical Accessories: Sale of mounting accessories including wall brackets, mounting plates, profile adapters, crossbars, slot nuts, and foot supports designed for their lift systems.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels9 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Baumeister & Schack designs and manufactures linear drive systems including telescopic lifters, linear guide lifters, DC actuators, electronic controllers, and mechanical accessories. Products are sold as ready-to-install components or complete systems, with customization options, to industrial, medical, automotive/RV, furniture, and media technology manufacturers. The company also produces companion electronics (Compact, Syncontrol, SY1 Mini, Power Pack controllers) and mechanical mounting accessories for integration into OEM equipment.

Product overview

Baumeister & Schack is a specialist in the design and manufacture of linear drive systems, operating as the German footprint of Amer Group. The product portfolio consists of five core categories: (1) Telescopic Lifters (Hubsäulen) including DUOLIFT 45, Hexalift, Visolift, TR126, T165 AP, T175, and T180; (2) Linear Guide Lifters (Innenläufer) including I 67 KOAX, I 140 ST, I 180 DC, I 180 AC, and IK90; (3) Actuators including TYP 100, TYP 110, TYP 120, TYP 200, TYP DR-HM D, and TYP KOAX product families; (4) Electronics/Controllers including COMPACT, SYNCONTROL, SY 1 MINI, and POWER PACK; and (5) Mechanical Accessories including wall mounts, mounting plates, profile adapters, crossbars, slot nuts, and foot/table bases. The company focuses on medical, industrial, and ergonomic applications, offering both standard products and custom-tailored solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• DUOLIFT 45 Telescopic Lifter Slim-design telescopic lifter offering strong performance for height adjustment applications, intended for integration into OEM equipment.
• Hexalift Telescopic Lifter Slim, robust, and strong telescopic lifter designed for industrial height adjustment applications.
• Visolift Telescopic Lifter Powerful and stable three-part telescopic column in modern design for height adjustment applications.
• TR126 Telescopic Lifter Universal telescopic lifter in modern round design for height adjustment applications.
• T 165 AP Telescopic Lifter Lifter in light industrial design for height adjustment applications.
• T 175 Telescopic Lifter Two- or three-part telescopic lifter, slim and elegant in design.
• T 180 Telescopic Lifter Classic telescopic lifter offering strong and stable performance with optimal lift-ret

Quantifiable outcome

• Products operate with low power consumption and long battery pack life, increasing efficiency
• +1 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• Amer Group (Parent Company)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Amer Group acquired Baumeister & Schack in 2020, making it the company's footprint in Germany. Amer Group is a family-owned Italian company founded in 1974, specializing in motors, generators, electronic controls, and linear drive systems. The group comprises 10 highly integrated companies providing complementary solutions.
• Amer S.p.A.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent company of Amer Group, founded in 1974 by Francesco Battistella. Specializes in AC and DC motors, gear motors, and complete drive systems for battery-powered vehicles and applications. Operates as the flagship company of the Amer Group.
• ItalseaflagshipTechnology or IntegrationFounded in 1986, Italsea develops and produces control systems for DC motors and low-voltage traction systems. Their flexible structure enables projects across industrial cleaning, medical technology, marine, and energy sectors. Provides electronic and control expertise to complement B&S mechanical products.
• NSMflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounded in 1963, NSM has 50+ years as electromechanical manufacturer producing synchronous generators, welding machines, and special rotating machines. Part of Amer Group since 2006. Products include PMG generators for clean energy generation.
• SIRflagshipTechnology or IntegrationFounded in 1986 in Valdagno, Italy, SIR produces linear DC and AC drives, telescopic columns, and gear motors for medical technology and industrial applications. Also owns Antamatic brand for automation systems.
• Schumo AGflagshipTechnology or IntegrationFounded in 1984, Schumo AG is based in Steinhausen, Switzerland. Produces high-quality electric linear actuators and telescopic lift columns for medical technology and demanding applications. Provides synergy with Italsea for integrated mechatronic solutions.
• ErgoAuTec GmbHminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional representative covering the German market. Located in Neidenstein, Germany. Provides sales and support for B&S products in their territory.
• Ergo-Tec GmbHminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional representative covering the German market. Located in Wilhelmsdorf, Germany. Provides sales and support for B&S products in their territory.
• A&E Trading B.V.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distributor covering Belgium, Netherlands, and Luxembourg markets. Located in Leek, Netherlands.
• BIBUS FranceminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distributor covering the French market. Located in Chaponnay, France. Part of the BIBUS Group of companies.
• DINALABminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distributor covering the Italian market. Located in Cinisello Balsamo, Italy.
• Aratron ASminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distributor covering the Norwegian market. Located in Oslo, Norway.
• EquinotecminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distributor covering Portugal. Located in Matosinhos, Portugal. Has North and South offices to cover the entire country.
• Niggi Polished Tubes Ltd.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distributor covering the Israeli market. Located in Petah Tikva, Israel.
• LG MotionminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distributor covering the United Kingdom market. Located in Basingstoke, Hampshire, UK.
• Amer Electric Motion (AmerEI)flagshipChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFounded in 2000 in Burnsville, Minnesota, USA. Trading branch for Amer Group products and technologies in North America.
• Amer NSM IndiaflagshipChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFounded in 2014 in Pune, India. Dedicated branch for the Indian market, part of Amer Group's global distribution network.
• Amer ChangzhouflagshipChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFounded in 2015 as assembly facility for the Chinese market. Components supplied from headquarters in Italy are assembled and tested before delivery, ensuring highest flexibility and fast availability combined with Western components and high quality.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• LINAK: Danish world leader in linear actuators and lifting columns for medical beds, ergonomic desks, and industrial applications. Closest direct competitor to B&S in telescopic columns and DC actuators serving the same medical and industrial OEM customers.
• Thomson Industries: US-based manufacturer of linear motion products including linear actuators, ball screws, and telescopic columns for industrial and medical applications. Direct competitor in electric actuators and telescopic lifting systems.
• TiMOTION: Taiwan-based global manufacturer of electric linear actuators, lifting columns, and control systems serving medical, ergonomic, and industrial markets. Direct competitor in the same product categories as Baumeister & Schack with similar B2B OEM go-to-market.
• Haydon Kerk Pittman (AMETEK): US manufacturer of precision linear actuators, lead screws, and motion control products for medical, industrial, and semiconductor applications. Direct peer in compact linear actuator technology.
• DewertOkin Technology Group: Subsidiary of Phoenix Mecano focused on electric actuators and drive systems for adjustable furniture, medical, and ergonomic applications. Direct competitor with overlapping customer base in height-adjustable applications and lifting columns.
• Wittenstein SE: German precision engineering company producing servo actuators, gear systems, and linear motion components. Directly comparable German competitor with similar engineering-grade positioning in industrial drive technology.

Regional players

• Servomech: Italian manufacturer of mechanical linear actuators, ball screws, and lifting columns primarily serving European industrial markets. Regional peer with comparable product portfolio and similar industrial customer orientation.

Broad incumbents

• Ewellix (formerly SKF Linear Motion): Swedish manufacturer of linear motion and actuation solutions (formerly part of SKF) serving industrial automation, medical, and mobile machinery markets. Broader incumbent with overlapping actuator and lifting column offerings.
• Schaeffler / INA: German automotive and industrial supplier with a linear motion portfolio including actuators and lifting systems. Larger incumbent operating in motion technology more broadly, including overlap with B&S's industrial customer base.
• Phoenix Mecano: Swiss-listed industrial holding company with broad portfolio of enclosure, drive, and linear motion products including DewertOkin and OKIN brands. Broader incumbent offering overlapping linear actuator capabilities as part of a wider industrial portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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