What MAGNET-SCHULTZ does

MAGNET-SCHULTZ GmbH & Co. KG is a German, family-owned specialist in electromagnetic actuators, sensor technology, valve technology, and mechatronic systems, founded in 1912 in Memmingen and now in its fourth generation under CEO Dr. Albert W. Schultz. The company designs and manufactures a broad portfolio of linear solenoids (Hubmagnete), rotary solenoids (Drehmagnete), holding and locking magnets, valve solenoids for hydraulics (up to 350 bar) and pneumatics, proportional solenoids, LVDT and Hall sensors, holding-current-reduction electronics, and ATEX/IECEx explosion-protected devices, alongside a dedicated hydrogen/fuel-cell valve line and the new SMART-ACTUATOR electromechanical platform introduced in May 2026. Core technology centers on converting electrical energy into precisely controlled mechanical motion, with proprietary PWM-based holding-current-reduction electronics that enable solenoid downsizing by up to four sizes and meaningful energy savings, supported by a modular solenoid-body architecture across nine global sites in Germany, Switzerland, the UK, Italy, Romania, the USA, and China.

The business model is B2B project-based hardware sales plus co-development professional services: customers receive quote-priced custom or semi-custom electromagnetic high-tech solutions developed jointly with Magnet-Schultz application engineers, primarily to Tier-1 OEMs in aerospace, automotive, hydraulics, pneumatics, medical technology, commercial vehicles, and the emerging hydrogen economy. GTM is enterprise field sales executed through wholly-owned subsidiaries with industry-specific experts, complemented by technical-consultation teams and trade-show presence. Revenue mechanics rest on long-cycle qualification, repeat order books with safety-critical OEM customers, and a 15% reinvestment-of-revenue ratio that sustains capacity, R&D, and certification expansion. Reported revenue is €400 million (FY2025, updated September 2025) on a workforce of 2,450, with certifications spanning IATF 16949, EN 9100, ISO 9001/13485, ATEX/IECEx, TISAX, EMAS, and EU MDR underpinning access to regulated end markets.

Name

MAGNET-SCHULTZ

Legal name

MAGNET-SCHULTZ GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://magnet-schultz.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1912

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

MAGNET-SCHULTZ is a fourth-generation German family-owned manufacturer of electromagnetic actuators, sensors, valve solenoids, and mechatronic systems serving aerospace, automotive, hydraulics, pneumatics, medical, commercial-vehicle, and hydrogen OEMs worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electromagnetic Actuators and Valve Technology

NAICS

Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451), Relay and Industrial Control Manufacturing (335314)

SIC

Electronic Coils, Transformers & Other Inductors (3677), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro primary industry

Linear Motion & Actuation (Linear Motors, Electric Cylinders, Actuators) (IMAGACAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Transformers & Magnetics (Power/Signal) (HDAHANAD), Sensor Fusion, Interface ICs & Modules (AFE/Readout/Packaging/Calibration) (HDAHALAO), Linear Motion & Mechanical Power Transmission (Ball/roller screws, linear guides, bearings, couplings) (IMAHAGAM)

Keywords

• Electromagnetic actuators
• Solenoid valves
• Position sensors
• Hydraulic valve solenoids
• Mechatronic systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Memmingen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Electromagnetic Components Manufacturing: Custom-designed and standard electromagnetic actuators, solenoids, valve solenoids, and sensors sold to industrial customers
2. Custom Development and Integration: Individual High-Tech solutions developed jointly with customers for specific industrial applications

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

MAGNET-SCHULTZ designs, manufactures, and sells electromagnetic actuators (linear, rotary, holding, locking, and vibrating solenoids), valve solenoids for hydraulic and pneumatic systems, proportional solenoids, LVDT and Hall-effect position sensors, holding-current-reduction electronics, ATEX/IECEx explosion-protected devices, electromechanical actuators (SMART-ACTUATOR), and valve technology for hydrogen fuel cells. The company combines a broad standard product portfolio with custom-engineered high-tech mechatronic solutions developed jointly with customers, leveraging high manufacturing depth and long-tenured electromagnetic know-how to serve aerospace, automotive, hydraulics, pneumatics, medical technology, commercial vehicles, and hydrogen mobility applications.

Product overview

MAGNET-SCHULTZ is a specialist for electromagnetic actuators (elektromagnetische Aktorik), sensor technology (Sensorik), valve technology (Ventiltechnik), and mechatronic systems. Their portfolio consists of custom-designed High-Tech solutions and a broad standard product range. The core products include Hubmagnete (linear solenoids), Verriegelungseinheiten (shotbolt lock units), Drehmagnete (rotary solenoids), Haftmagnete (holding magnets), and specialized Ventilmagnete for both Pneumatics and Hydraulics applications. Supporting products include Proportional solenoids for precise hydraulic control, Sensoren (LVDT and Hall sensors) for position detection, Elektronik (electronics) including holding current reduction devices, ATEX/IECEx certified explosion-proof devices, and Zubehör (accessories) such as plug connectors. The company serves diverse industries including Aerospace, Automotive, Hydraulics, Medical Technology, Pneumatics, Commercial Vehicles, Electromechanics, and Hydrogen (fuel cells). Their modular product architecture allows flexible combination of solenoid bodies, tubes, and accessories for specific applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Hubmagnete (Linear Solenoids) Electromagnetic linear actuators that convert electrical energy into linear mechanical movement via magnetic force, offered in multiple sizes and force ratings for pushing, pulling, holding, and locking applications in industrial equipment, vehicles, and machinery.
• Verriegelungseinheiten (Shotbolt Lock Units) Electromagnetic locking units for mechanical locking and unlocking functions, available in pull and push types with various stroke lengths and lateral force ratings for safety and locking applications in industrial systems.
• Drehmagnete (Rotary Solenoids) Electromagnetic devices that produce rotational motion through magnetic force, used for switching, positioning, and actuation in various industrial applications.
• Haftmagnete (Holding Magnets) Electromagnetic devices designed for holding ferromagnetic workpieces in place, used in clamping and holding applications across industrial manufacturing.
• Ventilmagnete für Pneumatik (Valve Solenoids for Pneumatics) Solenoid actuators for pneumatic valve control in industrial automation, construction machinery, and mobile equipment applications, including ATEX/IECEx variants for explosive atmospheres.
• Ventilmagnete für Hydraulik (Valve Solenoids for Hydraulics) ON/OFF and proportional solenoid actuators for hydraulic valve control in industrial hydraulics, construction equipment, agricultural machinery, and energy applications, with pressure ratings up to 350 bar.
• Proportionalventile (Proportional Solenoids) Current-regulated proportional solenoid actuators with a horizontal force-stroke characteristic for precise hydraulic valve control, featuring low hysteresis and high repeatability.
• Schwingmagnete (Vibrating Solenoids) Electromagnetic devices designed for generating oscillating or vibrating motion in industrial and commercial applications.
• Sensoren (LVDT and Hall Sensors) Position sensors including LVDT (Linear Variable Differential Transformer) inductive transducers and Hall sensors for frictionless position detection in valve and actuator applications, with CAN-BUS interface and analogue output options.
• Elektronik (Holding Current Reduction Electronics) Electronic control devices including holding current reduction units (Z KD H series) for energy-efficient solenoid control using PWM regulation with adjustable holding current, enabling higher attraction force or lower energy consumption.
• ATEX/IECEx Explosion-Protected Devices Explosion-protected solenoids and valve solenoids certified for use in potentially explosive atmospheres (ATEX and IECEx) per ISO/IEC 80079-34, for gas and dust environments in mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic applications.
• Elektromotorische Aktoren (SMART-ACTUATOR Electromechanical Actuators) Electromechanical actuators including the SMART-ACTUATOR product line for actuation in next-generation vehicles, combining multiple actuation functions within a single housing.
• Wechselstrom-Hubmagnete (AC Solenoids) Alternating current linear solenoids designed for AC power supply operation.
• Ventile für Wasserstoff und Brennstoffzellen (Valves for Hydrogen and Fuel Cells) Valve technology for fuel cells and hydrogen storage in mobile (trucks, cars, forklifts, trains, aircraft) and stationary applications (refueling, power generation).
• Custom/Individual Development of Electromagnetic High-Tech Solutions Custom electromagnetic high-tech solutions developed together with customers according to specific application requirements, leveraging extensive experience and development competence; offered alongside the standard product portfolio as individual engineering services.

Named customers6 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Bosch RexrothcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 June 2026Magnet-Schultz has been awarded as Preferred Partner by Bosch Rexroth in June 2026. This recognition reflects the company's excellence as a supplier of electromagnetic actuators and valve technology. Bosch Rexroth is a leading supplier of drive and control technology.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Kendrion N.V. Dutch-headquartered specialist in electromagnetic actuators, solenoids, and mechatronic components for automotive, industrial, and energy applications — the closest direct comparable to Magnet-Schultz in scope, customer base, and product mix.
• Schunk Group: German family-owned mechatronics specialist offering electromagnetic actuators, clamping systems, and high-tech components for automotive, aerospace, and industrial automation — overlapping product portfolio and German Mittelstand heritage.
• RAPA Automobiletechnik: German family-owned manufacturer of valves, solenoids, and mechatronic systems primarily serving automotive chassis, hydraulics, and pneumatics — directly comparable in customer verticals, technology base, and private ownership structure.
• Hengstler GmbH: German specialist in counters, relays, and electromagnetic components for industrial and automation applications — direct overlap with Magnet-Schultz's industrial solenoid and relay-adjacent product lines.

Broad incumbents

• Parker Hannifin: Large diversified motion and control technologies manufacturer with deep presence in hydraulic and pneumatic solenoid valves — competes with Magnet-Schultz in industrial fluid power but at significantly larger scale.
• Bosch Rexroth AG: Global leader in drive and control technologies, including hydraulic valves and solenoid components — a key customer of Magnet-Schultz but also a vertically integrated competitor in adjacent product families.
• ZF Friedrichshafen AG: Tier-1 automotive supplier with significant drivetrain and chassis operations that incorporates electromagnetic actuators and valves — both a Magnet-Schultz customer and partial competitor in commercial vehicle and automotive segments.
• TE Connectivity: Global connectivity and sensor manufacturer serving industrial, automotive, and aerospace markets — overlapping in solenoid coils, magnetics, and position sensors but operating at vastly larger scale.
• Festo AG & Co. KG: Global pneumatics and automation specialist offering solenoid valves and proportional valves — both a Magnet-Schultz customer and a broad-line competitor in pneumatic automation components.
• Moog Inc. Global motion control and electromechanical actuation specialist serving aerospace, defense, and industrial markets — broader and more diversified than Magnet-Schultz but overlapping in precision electromagnetic actuators and proportional valves.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance10 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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