LINE TECH

What LINE TECH does

LINE TECH AG is a Swiss precision linear motion technology manufacturer headquartered in Glattbrugg, founded in 1993 and privately held by the Schönholzer family management. The company designs, manufactures, and assembles modular linear axes in-house at a single Swiss facility that includes what is described as the longest 5-axis profile machining capability in Switzerland (9 metres). Its core product portfolio comprises five linear unit families: Linear Modules (LM), Dynamic Modules (DM), Bridge Modules (BM), Compact Units (KE), and Positioning Units (PE), each offered in multiple sizes and drive variants (toothed belt, ball screw, rack and pinion), with XL versions extending maximum strokes up to 19,150mm for applications beyond standard catalogue limits.

The company monetises primarily through quote-based B2B hardware sales of these proprietary linear axes, augmented by distribution of complementary components: it holds exclusive Swiss distribution rights for CPC linear guides and resells NSK ball screws, Monocarrier linear actuators, and Nippon Bearing components. Revenue is also generated through custom multi-axis system solutions, combining consulting, engineering, and in-house manufacturing with on-site commissioning support. Go-to-market is sales-led via internal sales staff, technical sales consultants, key account managers, and a 9-partner exclusive distribution network covering Switzerland, Austria, Germany, Finland, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Italy, and the UK/Ireland. The company reports over 2,000 customers and 30,000+ completed projects since inception, with primary end markets in industrial automation, e-mobility (battery handling), surface treatment, and packaging machinery.

Name

LINE TECH

Legal name

Line Tech AG

Website

https://linetech.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

LINE TECH AG is a Swiss manufacturer of precision linear motion technology, producing modular linear axes (LM, DM, BM, KE, PE) and distributing CPC, NSK, and Nippon Bearing components for industrial automation OEMs across Europe via direct sales and a 9-partner exclusive distribution network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Precision Linear Motion Systems

NAICS

Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables (334513)

SIC

Electrical Industrial Apparatus (3620)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Linear motion systems
• Precision linear axes
• Ball screw drives
• Linear modules
• Industrial automation components

Headquarters

HQ city

Glattbrugg

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Linear Axis Products: Sale of proprietary linear axes including Linear Modules (LM), Dynamic Modules (DM), Bridge Modules (BM), Compact Units (KE), and Positioning Units (PE). Products are modular, configurable, and available in various sizes with different drive technologies.
2. Linear Technology Components: Resale of third-party linear technology components including linear guides (CPC, NSK), ball screws (NSK), precision shafts, ball bushings, roller guides, and accessories. LINE TECH is exclusive CPC distributor in Switzerland.
3. Custom System Solutions: Complete multi-axis system solutions from consulting and engineering through to manufacturing. Includes application-specific optimized linear systems, mechanical commissioning, and on-site support.
4. JIT Delivery & Logistics Services: Just-in-time delivery services leveraging extensive warehouse inventory for maximum availability and shortest delivery times. Cutting service for linear rails and precision shafts.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

LINE TECH designs, manufactures, and sells modular linear axes (LM, DM, BM, KE, PE series) used in industrial automation, machine building, e-Mobility, surface treatment, and packaging applications. The offering includes complete multi-axis system solutions (consulting through in-house manufacturing) and the exclusive Swiss distribution of complementary components such as CPC linear guides, NSK ball screws, and NSK Monocarrier actuators, all from its Glattbrugg facility.

Product overview

LINE TECH is a Swiss manufacturer of precision linear technology offering a modular portfolio of linear axes and system solutions. Their core product line consists of five main linear unit families: Linear modules LM (for high-speed medium-load applications), Dynamic modules DM (for highly dynamic applications), Bridge modules BM (for cantilevered portal axes), Compact units KE (for medium to high load requirements), and Positioning units PE (for highest precision requirements). These are available with various drive types (toothed belt, ball screw, rack and pinion) and in standard and XL versions for extra-long strokes. LINE TECH also distributes complementary components including CPC linear guides (exclusive Swiss distributor), NSK ball screws, NSK Monocarrier linear actuators, precision shafts, and ball bushings. Their system solutions combine consulting, engineering, and in-house manufacturing to deliver complete multi-axis linear systems. All products are 100% Swiss-made from their production facility in Glattbrugg, Switzerland, with the company operating since 1993.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Linear Modules LM Modular linear axes for applications with larger strokes and high travel speeds at medium loads, available with toothed belt drive (Type LM…Z…) for strokes up to 15,350 mm (XL) or ball screw drive (Type LM…R…) for strokes up to 3,000 mm.
• Dynamic Modules DM Linear axes for highly dynamic applications with high loads and very fast cycle times, available with toothed belt drive (Type DM…ZR…) or rack and pinion drive (Type DM…ZS…, XL strokes up to 19,150 mm).
• Bridge Modules BM Linear axes for cantilevered, long-stroke portal axes with higher natural stiffness, available with toothed belt drive (Type BM…Z…, XL up to 12,480 mm) or ball screw drive (Type BM…R…).
• Compact Units KE Linear axes for applications with medium to high load and precision requirements, available with toothed belt drive (Type KE…Z…, XL up to 12,500 mm) or ball screw drive (Type KE…R…).
• Positioning Units PE High-precision linear axes with ball screw drive for the highest performance and precision requirements, available in four sizes (PE1, PE2, PE3, PE4) with strokes up to 3,000 mm and positioning accuracy of 52 µm/1000 mm.
• System Solutions Ready-to-use complete linear system solutions spanning consulting, engineering, in-house manufacturing, assembly, mechanical commissioning, and on-site support for multi-axis industrial applications.
• CPC Linear Guides Complete CPC range of linear rail guides (standard ball bearing, wide, roller-type, miniature, short-stroke), distributed exclusively in Switzerland by LINE TECH under its partnership with CPC Europe.
• NSK Ball Screws NSK rolled and ground ball screws (Compact FA Series, R Series, PR/LPR Series, standard W Series), plus upright and flanged bearing units, offered as part of LINE TECH's component portfolio.
• NSK Monocarrier Linear Actuators Compact all-in-one linear actuators integrating linear guidance, ball screw drive, and support bearings in a single unit, distributed as part of the NSK Monocarrier MCM/MCH/TCH series.
• Precision Shafts and Ball Bushings Precision shafts in diameters 3–100 mm and lengths up to 6,000 mm, paired with ball bushings and accessories for shaft-based linear guidance applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• 30,000+ successfully completed projects since 1993
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• AxNum AGcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive representative for Suisse Romand region (GE, VD, FR, NE, JU, BE Seeland). Located in Biel, Switzerland.
• KML Linear Motion Technology GmbHcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRepresentative for Austria and Germany (AT & DE). Located in Vienna, Austria.
• Busch MT GmbHminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRepresentative for Germany - Nordrhein Westfalen (postal codes 3200-3599, 4000-4999, 5000-5999). Located in Straelen, Germany.
• item profiili oy/abminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRepresentative for Finland. Located in Helsinki, Finland.
• Aluflex System ASminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRepresentative for Norway. Located in Jessheim, Norway.
• Aluflex ABminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRepresentative for Scandinavia (alongside Aluflex System AS). Located in Helsingborg, Sweden.
• LinearModul A/SminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRepresentative for Denmark. Located in Odense, Denmark.
• Mondial S.p.A.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRepresentative for Italy. Located in Milan, Italy.
• Kiwi Motion Ltd.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRepresentative for Great Britain and Ireland. Located in Gloucester, UK.
• CPC Europe (cpc Linear Motion Technology)coreTechnology or IntegrationLINE TECH is the exclusive distributor for the entire CPC product range in Switzerland. CPC products include linear guides, linear motors, torque motors, and robots/cobots.
• NSKcoreTechnology or IntegrationPartner for linear guides, ball screws, and Monocarrier products. NSK is a leading manufacturer of precision motion components. LINE TECH offers NSK products as part of their component portfolio.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• THK Co., Ltd. THK is the global leader in linear motion guides and ball screws, with a comprehensive product line covering linear guides, ball screws, actuators, and LM systems. THK is the most direct comparable to LINE TECH in product portfolio and serves the same industrial automation, semiconductor, and machine builder customer base — only at vastly greater global scale.
• Hiwin Technologies: Hiwin is one of the world's largest manufacturers of linear guides, ball screws, and linear motion components, directly competing with LINE TECH in ball screws and linear modules for industrial automation. Comparable product mix and customer base (OEM machine builders) make Hiwin a primary direct peer.
• Rollon S.p.A. Rollon is an Italian-headquartered specialist in linear guides, telescopic rails, and linear actuators serving industrial automation, packaging, and material handling. Rollon is a direct competitor to LINE TECH in linear modules and system solutions, with comparable size and a similar European industrial customer base.
• Igus GmbH: Igus manufactures polymer-based linear guides, bearings, and low-to-mid-cost linear axes and is a global player in cost-effective linear motion. Igus competes with LINE TECH in dry-running and standard linear axes for industrial automation, though typically at a lower price point than LINE TECH's precision ball-screw modules.

Broad incumbents

• NSK Ltd. NSK is a major global bearings and motion control manufacturer whose ball screws, Monocarrier linear actuators, and linear guides are sold through LINE TECH in Switzerland. NSK is both a supplier/partner to LINE TECH and a direct competitor in the broader linear motion and mechatronics market.
• Bosch Rexroth: Bosch Rexroth offers a broad portfolio of linear motion systems, including profiled rail systems, ball screws, and linear axes, targeting factory automation, semiconductor, and machine tool customers across Europe. It competes head-to-head with LINE TECH in long-stroke linear axes and multi-axis system solutions, but at much greater scale and with a wider systems integration offering.
• Schaeffler / INA: Schaeffler's INA brand is a leading European manufacturer of linear guides, ball screws, and direct-drive linear motors. As a broad incumbent serving automotive, industrial automation, and machine tool customers, Schaeffler/INA competes with LINE TECH across multiple linear motion categories but operates at far greater scale and breadth.
• SKF (Linear Motion): SKF offers linear guides, ball screws, actuators, and precision bearings as part of its broad rotating equipment and linear motion portfolio. As a global industrial incumbent with strong European presence, SKF is a relevant comparable for LINE TECH's positioning, even though SKF's motion business sits within a much larger bearings and condition-monitoring franchise.
• Thomson Industries, Inc. Thomson is a long-established global manufacturer of linear motion components including ball screws, linear guides, and actuators, serving industrial automation, medical, and aerospace markets. Thomson is comparable to LINE TECH in product line and customer base but operates at significantly larger scale and broader geographic reach.

Emerging players

• Tolomatic, Inc. Tolomatic is a US-based specialist in linear actuators (rod and rodless) and motion control products for industrial automation, packaging, and medical applications. While more US-centric and actuator-focused, Tolomatic is comparable to LINE TECH as a focused linear motion specialist addressing similar OEM customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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