What SCHNEEBERGER Group does

SCHNEEBERGER Group is a Swiss family-owned precision engineering company founded in 1923, headquartered in Roggwil, Switzerland (SCHNEEBERGER Holding AG), and controlled by Owner and Chairman Hans-Martin Schneeberger. The company specializes in precision linear motion technology, manufacturing linear bearings, profile and roller guideways, integrated measuring systems, gear racks, slides, micro frictionless tables, mineral casting bases, ball screws, linear and telescope actuators, boring/milling spindles, and machine elements. Core proprietary differentiators include integrated measuring systems (where the scale is lasered directly onto the guide rail), high-performance cage technology (KCS/KCN), absolute measuring systems (SAM), and maintenance-free LUBE-S lubrication. The product portfolio was expanded in October 2017 through the acquisition of A.MANNESMANN, adding ball screw drives, telescopic actuators, and long slender machine elements up to 15 meters.

The company operates a B2B, OEM-focused go-to-market combining direct field sales through regional offices (Switzerland, Germany, USA, Poland, China), an E-SHOP for standard products, professional services (design advice, assembly, repair, training), and active participation in major industrial trade shows (IMTS, AMB, SEMICON, Automate). Customers span machine tool builders, semiconductor equipment manufacturers, medical technology OEMs, automation integrators, and adjacent precision industries (photonics, metrology, aerospace, additive manufacturing, energy). Geographic coverage spans North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, South America, and Middle East & Africa.

Recent strategic moves include the opening of a $3.2 million Rock Hill, South Carolina facility (announced 2025, ~260 new jobs), establishment of the Shenzhen-based SPS systems entity for Asia, continued Polish manufacturing capacity through SCHNEEBERGER Components Poland (SPO), and ongoing product launches including the KCS/KCN high-performance cages. The group is privately held with no disclosed financial figures, no VC/PE ownership, and no public trading status.

Name

SCHNEEBERGER Group

Legal name

SCHNEEBERGER Holding AG

Website

https://schneeberger.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1923

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

SCHNEEBERGER Group is a Swiss family-owned precision linear motion technology manufacturer, founded in 1923, serving OEM customers in machine tools, semiconductors, medical technology, and automation through global direct sales, E-SHOP, and professional services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Precision Linear Motion Components

NAICS

Speed Changer, Industrial High-Speed Drive, and Gear Manufacturing (333612), Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing (3339), Cutting Tool and Machine Tool Accessory Manufacturing (333515)

SIC

Ball & Roller Bearings (3562), Wholesale-Industrial Machinery & Equipment (5084)

akta.pro primary industry

Linear Motion & Mechanical Power Transmission (Ball/roller screws, linear guides, bearings, couplings) (IMAHAGAM)

akta.pro secondary industry

Motion Control Components (Servos, Drives, Motors, Encoders) (IMAHAHAG)

Keywords

• Linear bearings
• Roller guideways
• Ball screws
• Precision motion systems
• Linear positioning technology

Headquarters

HQ city

Baden-baden

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 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. Precision Linear Motion Components Sales: Direct sales of linear bearings, roller guideways, profile guideways, measuring systems, gear racks, slides, and positioning systems to OEM customers in precision manufacturing industries. Revenue generated through product sales with varying customization levels from standard to fully customized solutions.
2. Ball Screw and Actuator Sales: Sales of premium and standard ball screws, telescope actuators, and boring/milling spindles through A.MANNESMANN brand. Products include nitrated ball screws (25-160mm), standard ball screws (32-63mm), small ball screws (03-25mm), and multi-stage telescope actuators.
3. E-Commerce (E-SHOP): Online sales platform for wide product range, configurable products, and delivery from stock. New payment methods including credit card and direct debit/SEPA available.
4. Professional Services: Technical services including design advice, assembly, damage analyses, overhaul, repair, on-site support, training, and transfer of know-how for ball screws and machine elements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

SCHNEEBERGER Group manufactures and sells precision linear motion components and systems, including linear bearings, profile and cross-roller guideways, integrated measuring systems, gear racks, micro frictionless tables, mineral casting, ball screws, telescope actuators, boring and milling spindles, and precision positioning systems. These are sold to OEM customers in machine tools, semiconductors, medical technology, and automation industries through regional direct sales, the E-SHOP online platform, and CAD data distribution.

Product overview

SCHNEEBERGER Group is a precision linear technology company offering a comprehensive portfolio of high-quality linear motion solutions. The core product lineup includes linear bearings and roller guideways (featuring cross-roller guideways Type R, RN, RNG, and MONORAIL 4-row variants), linear bearings with integrated measuring systems (AMSABS, AMSD, AMSA series, MINISCALE PLUS, and Absolute Measuring System SAM), gear racks, slides and micro frictionless tables (including MINISLIDE MSQ), mineral casting for vibration-free precision, precision positioning systems and motion systems for semiconductor/laser/vacuum applications, ball screws (premium, standard, and small), linear and telescope actuators (1-stage to 4-stage), boring and milling spindles, and machine elements/production parts. The portfolio also includes customized bearings and sliding guideways. The subsidiary A.MANNESMANN (acquired October 2017) specializes in ball screw drives, telescopic actuators, and drilling spindles. Products serve demanding industries including machine tools, semiconductors, medical technology, automation, photonics, metrology, and additive manufacturing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• A.MANNESMANN: Leading provider of ball screw drives, telescopic actuators, and drilling spindles, acquired in October 2017
• MONORAIL
• MINIRAIL
• MINISLIDE
• AMSABS
• MINISCALE
• LUBE-S

Products and services

• Linear Bearings / Linear Roller Guideways High-precision linear bearings and roller guideways (cross-roller, ball, and needle cage variants) for demanding industrial applications requiring precise positioning, high rigidity, and durability. Targeted at OEM customers in machine tools, automation, and precision manufacturing.
• Customized Bearings / Sliding Guideways Customized anti-friction guideways and sliding guideways with non-standard dimensions and customer-specified coatings, produced to customer specifications. Targeted at OEM customers with specialized application requirements outside the standard product range.
• Linear Bearing with Integrated Measuring System Linear bearings with integrated magnetoresistive or optical sensors for accurate positioning and precise displacement measurement. Combines guidance and measurement functions in a single integrated unit. Targeted at OEM customers requiring compact precision positioning with feedback, including Industry 4.0 applications.
• Gear Racks Straight-toothed and helical gear racks in modules 2 through 12, designed for dirty environments and high axial forces. Targeted at OEM customers in heavy machinery, automation, and machine tool applications requiring rack and pinion drive solutions.
• Slides / Micro Frictionless Tables Precision linear slides and micro frictionless tables with roller or ball cages for linear movements on flat surfaces. Targeted at OEM customers needing compact, low-friction positioning solutions for laboratory, medical, and micro-automation applications.
• Mineral Casting Vibration-free precision mineral casting material for machine bases, frames, and positioning system structures. Enables complex geometries with economic and ecological advantages over cast iron or steel. Targeted at OEM customers building precision machine tools and equipment requiring damping and stability.
• Precision Positioning Systems / Motion Systems High-precision single and multi-axis positioning and motion systems with extreme cleanliness (vacuum compatibility) for semiconductor, laser, solar, vacuum, and flat panel display applications. Targeted at OEM customers in semiconductor equipment and advanced manufacturing.
• Ball Screws High-performance ball screw drives including premium nitrated, standard inductive, and small ball screws for power transmission with high positioning and repeat accuracy. Targeted at OEM customers in machine tools and automation requiring precise linear actuation.
• Linear and Telescope Actuators 1-stage, 2-stage, and 4-stage linear and telescope actuators providing compact and precise linear motion solutions, marketed under the A.MANNESMANN brand. Targeted at OEM customers requiring space-saving telescopic actuation including 3D printing and tool production.
• Boring and Milling Spindles High-precision boring and milling spindles marketed under the A.MANNESMANN brand for machining applications. Targeted at OEM customers in machine tool building and precision machining.
• Machine Elements / Production Parts Precision long slender machine elements and production parts including boring, milling, and grinding spindles, drive shafts, and other rotationally-symmetrical parts up to 15m in length. Targeted at global plant engineering and OEM customers requiring large custom machine elements.
• E-SHOP Online Ordering Platform Online sales platform providing product configuration, ordering, and purchasing of the standard product range with delivery from stock and payment via credit card, SEPA direct debit, and other methods. Targeted at OEM customers seeking fast procurement of standard linear motion components.
• A.MANNESMANN Technical Services Technical professional services including design advice, assembly, damage analyses, overhaul, repair, on-site support, training, and transfer of know-how for ball screws and machine elements, delivered under the A.MANNESMANN brand. Targeted at OEM customers needing lifecycle support for installed drive components.

Quantifiable outcome

• 386% gain in space with four-stage telescope actuator for 3D printer applications
• +1 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature10 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• SCHNEEBERGER Components Poland (SPO)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 November 2020SCHNEEBERGER Components Poland (SPO) officially launched on November 19, 2020, producing precision parts for the entire SCHNEEBERGER Group. Strategic expansion of manufacturing capacity within Europe.
• A.MANNESMANNcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2017A.MANNESMANN Maschinenfabrik GmbH became part of the SCHNEEBERGER Group in October 2017. A.MANNESMANN is a leading provider in production of ball screw drives, telescopic actuators, and drilling spindles. This acquisition expanded SCHNEEBERGER's product portfolio to include drive technology components.
• SCHNEEBERGER Precision Motion Systems (SPS) ShenzhencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSystems business unit founded SCHNEEBERGER Precision Motion Systems (SPS) in Shenzhen to serve the Asian market. Provides highly accurate single and multi-axis systems, bringing closer proximity to Asian customers.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Broad incumbents

• NTN Corporation: Japanese bearings and precision equipment manufacturer that competes in linear motion and ball screws, alongside a much broader automotive and industrial bearings portfolio.
• Schaeffler Group (INA/FAG): Global automotive and industrial supplier whose INA brand offers linear guides, ball screws, and bearings. Directly overlaps with SCHNEEBERGER's bearings and linear motion business while also serving broader industrial and automotive markets.
• Bosch Rexroth: German drive and motion specialist within Bosch offering linear guideways, ball screws, and linear actuators alongside hydraulics, controls, and full automation systems. WIDER incumbent portfolio than SCHNEEBERGER but directly competes in linear motion.
• SKF: Swedish bearings and linear motion giant offering ball/roller bearings, linear guides, ball screws, and condition monitoring. Comparable linear motion product set with the addition of a much broader bearings and services portfolio.
• NSK Ltd. Large Japanese bearings and precision equipment manufacturer with a meaningful linear guide and ball screw product line. Overlaps with SCHNEEBERGER in bearings and linear motion but operates as a much broader industrial group.

Direct peers

• NB Corporation (Nippon Bearing): Japanese manufacturer specializing in linear motion products including linear guides, ball splines, and slide guides, with particular strength in miniature and precision applications similar to SCHNEEBERGER's MINIRAIL and MINISLIDE lines.
• Timken: U.S.-based engineered bearings and power transmission supplier with linear motion products serving industrial and aerospace customers. Overlaps with SCHNEEBERGER's bearings and motion components business.
• THK Co., Ltd. Japanese-founded global leader in linear motion (LM guides, ball screws, actuators). Directly comparable product portfolio and OEM customer base (machine tools, semiconductor, medical) to SCHNEEBERGER.
• Hiwin Technologies: Taiwanese manufacturer of linear guideways, ball screws, and linear motors serving machine tool and automation OEMs. Closely comparable linear motion components portfolio to SCHNEEBERGER.
• Eichenauer Gewinde (Eichenauer / August Steinmeyer): German precision ball screw and actuator specialist historically serving similar machine tool and high-precision applications. Highly comparable to SCHNEEBERGER's A.MANNESMANN ball screw and actuator portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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