What PRETTL Electronics does

PRETTL Electronics GmbH is a Germany-headquartered Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) provider and a wholly-owned division of the family-owned PRETTL Group, itself founded in 1953 and now in its third generation. Operating from six manufacturing and R&D sites across Germany, Hungary, and Poland, the company delivers a full lifecycle electronics services stack: development and engineering (consulting, hardware/software/firmware, system integration, FMEA, certification support), prototyping (48-hour quote, 10-day development samples), series production (SMT, THT, AOI, module and system assembly, potting, X-ray, functional testing), and after-sales services (repair, obsolescence management, redesign, reverse engineering, end-of-life component stockpiling). Its technology stack includes an in-house test house (flying probe, boundary scan, burn-in, climatic barrier) and a Cognitive Assistance System supporting assembly workers, with operations described as digitized. Customer engagement is exclusively enterprise field sales via direct contact (phone, email, contact form) and quote-based pricing with no public e-commerce channel.

The company serves seven primary verticals: e-mobility (power electronics, modular DC/DC charging), energy technology (solar string inverters, industrial drives), healthcare/medical technology (intensive care, anesthesia, neonatology modules), industrial (PCB assemblies, dishwashers, heating, construction machinery), automotive (IATF 16949-certified camera-based driver assistance), smart home (consumer heating brands), and aviation (EN 9100-certified at Lübeck since 2017). It backs these regulated verticals with seven disclosed certifications: ISO 9001, IATF 16949, ISO 13485, EN 9100, ISO 14001, ISO 50001, and ATEX ZQS. The cost base is structurally supported by the parent's €500M cooperative purchasing volume and International Purchasing Offices.

Revenue is generated almost entirely through professional EMS services contracts on a quote-based, non-publicly-disclosed pricing model, supplemented by long-tail after-sales service revenue. The company has historically grown through a serial acquisition strategy (Dräger Electronics Lübeck 2003, Lesswire 2006, Test Solution Berlin 2014, Baltic Elektronik 2015, mm1 Technology / Wireless IoT Solutions / PRETTL Electronics Automotive in 2019), and most recently completed the May 2024 acquisition of Johnson Matthey Battery Systems (rebranded EMBS) in Gliwice, Poland, extending capability into lithium-ion battery systems for e-bikes, AGVs/AMRs, industrial cleaning, and power tools. A cross-cutting sustainability initiative, GoZero, targets CO2 neutrality across energy efficiency, renewables, green power procurement, and compensation, developed in partnership with Bosch Climate Solutions since 2019.

Name

PRETTL Electronics

Legal name

PRETTL Electronics GmbH

Website

https://prettl-electronics.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

PRETTL Electronics is a German EMS provider offering development, prototyping, series production, and after-sales services for automotive, medical, energy, industrial, and aviation OEMs across manufacturing sites in Germany, Hungary, and Poland.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS)

NAICS

Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451), Communications Equipment Manufacturing (3342), Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing (33411)

SIC

Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600), Instruments For Meas & Testing Of Electricity & Elec Signals (3825)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) (IMAGAGAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Ruggedized/Harsh-Environment Electronics Manufacturing (IP-rated, shock/vibration, wide-temp) (IMAGAGAF), Sensors & Instrumentation Electronics Manufacturing Services (Transmitters, analyzers, industrial sensors) (IMAGAGAL), Process Control & Automation Electronics Manufacturing Services (PLCs, I/O, DCS/SCADA hardware) (IMAGAGAK)

Keywords

• Electronics manufacturing services
• Contract electronics manufacturing
• PCB assembly services
• Electronics prototyping services
• After-sales electronics repair

Headquarters

HQ city

Lübeck

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. EMS Production Services: Contract manufacturing of electronic assemblies, devices and systems. Services include mass production, module and system assembly, SMD, AOI, THT, inspection and test, potting, painting, X-ray, cutting, service and repair. Production from lot size 1 to large volumes.
2. Development Services: Customized product development and R&D services including consulting, requirement specification, technology assessment, hardware and software development, system integration, FMEA, defect analysis, product qualification and certification support.
3. Electronics Prototyping: Prototype production under near-series conditions with quotation within 48 hours and production of development samples in 10 days. Includes express material procurement, wave or selective soldering, IPC-A610 quality standards.
4. After Sales Services: Comprehensive after-sales solutions including repair, obsolescence management, rework, redesign, reverse engineering/reproduction, EoL stockpiling of components. IPC.7711/21, CID-certified printed circuit boards designers.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

PRETTL Electronics is a contract Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) provider that manufactures electronic assemblies, devices, and systems for enterprise customers. Its core offering spans the full product lifecycle: development services (R&D, consulting, system integration, certification support), near-series prototyping (48-hour quotation, 10-day sample delivery), mass production (SMT, THT, AOI, module and system assembly, X-ray, potting, painting, cutting), and after-sales services (repair, obsolescence management, redesign, EoL stockpiling). The company operates 5 manufacturing sites in 3 countries plus R&D centers in Berlin and Freiburg.

Product overview

PRETTL Electronics is an Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) provider offering a comprehensive portfolio of services from the Prettl Group. The core offerings include EMS Production (mass production, module assembly, SMD/THT/AOI services), Development Services (consulting, R&D, certification support), Electronics Prototyping (48-hour quotation, 10-day sample production), and After Sales Services (repair, obsolescence management, redesign). The company serves multiple industry verticals including E-Mobility, Energy Technology, Healthcare/Medical Technology, Industrial sectors, Automotive, Smart Home, and Aviation. A key sustainability initiative is the GoZero program for CO2 neutrality. The recent acquisition of EMBS (formerly Johnson Matthey Battery Systems) expands capabilities in lithium-ion battery systems for e-mobility applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• GoZero: PRETTL GoZero is the sustainability initiative launched in 2020, representing the company's path to CO2 neutrality across four core areas: energy efficiency, renewable energies, green power procurement, and compensation measures.
• EMBS

Products and services

• EMS Production Contract electronics manufacturing services including mass production, module and system assembly, SMD, AOI, THT, inspection and test, potting, painting, X-ray, cutting, service and repair. Production from lot size 1 to large volumes across 5 manufacturing sites in 3 countries. Targeted at enterprise OEMs in regulated industries.
• Development Services Comprehensive product development and R&D services including consulting (on-site consultation, requirement specification, technology assessment), R&D (system integration, FMEA, hardware, software), and certification support (defect analysis, product qualification, product and country certification). For enterprise customers developing new electronic products.
• Electronics Prototyping Rapid prototyping services with quotation within 48 hours and production of development samples in 10 days, with 100% delivery reliability. Six-phase workflow from product idea to prototype delivery. Targeted at enterprises needing close-to-series prototypes.
• After Sales Services Comprehensive post-production solutions including repair processing, obsolescence management, electronics redesign, reverse engineering, and EoL stockpiling of components. Services include IPC.7711/21 certified printed circuit board repairs and CID-certified designers. For long-lifecycle enterprise products.
• E-Mobility Solutions Manufacturing of power electronics for alternative drive technology, alternative power generation, and self-sufficient storage solutions, including a modular DC/DC charging system. For e-mobility and renewable energy OEMs.
• Energy Technology Solutions Power electronics assembly services for solar string inverters, home storage systems, and industrial drive solutions in mining, ports, and agriculture. For energy and industrial drive OEMs.
• Healthcare Industry Solutions ISO 13485 certified manufacturing and high-level assembly of complex modules for medical technology, including intensive care ventilation, anesthesia, and neonatology. For medical device OEMs such as Dräger.
• Industrial Sector Solutions PCB assembly for industrial applications from dishwashers and heating systems to construction machines, including functional testing and complete device mounting from box-build to deep vertical integration. For industrial OEMs.
• Automotive Solutions Complex assemblies for the automotive industry manufactured at IATF 16949 certified facilities in Radeberg and Hungary, including camera systems for driver assistance solutions. For automotive OEMs and tier suppliers.
• Aviation Solutions EMS services for the aerospace industry including PCB assemblies, manufacturing of modules and systems, and after-sales services. Lübeck site EN 9100:2018 certified since 2017. For aviation and aerospace OEMs.
• EMBS Lithium-Ion Battery Systems Development, design, and production of advanced lithium-ion battery systems for e-bikes, AGVs & AMRs, industrial cleaning equipment, and power tools, produced at the Gliwice, Poland facility. For OEMs of battery-powered products.
• Smart Home Solutions Digital solutions for smart home applications focusing on comfort, security, and smart integrations, including consulting and production services for consumer brands in the heating sector. For smart home product OEMs.

Quantifiable outcome

• CO2 production reduced by more than 50 tons per year through LED lighting optimization
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Bosch Climate SolutionscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Strategic partnership established in 2019 with Bosch Climate Solutions to set the course for sustainable and climate-friendly production. The partnership focused on developing sustainability and climate protection goals, laying groundwork for the GoZero initiative.
• rexx systemsminorOthersExternal recruitment platform provider (rexx systems GmbH, Süderstrasse 75-79, 20097 Hamburg, Germany) used for job applications and career page functionality. Enables digital application management and job alerts.
• jweiland.netminorOthersExternal web hosting provider for the company's web server, operated in framework of order processing according to Art. 28 GDPR.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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