What HBC-radiomatic does

HBC-radiomatic, CZ s.r.o. is a privately-held Czech specialty manufacturer of radio remote control systems for industrial cranes and machinery, headquartered in Brno with a commercial footprint across Central Europe (Czech Republic, Slovakia, Germany). The company operates as an s.r.o. (private limited company) under the legal name HBC-radiomatic, CZ s.r.o. (IČO 25343726), tracing its technical lineage to 1950 when its founders introduced the Portafon 6 portable civil transmitter in Germany. The product portfolio spans roughly 14 transmitters (button, joystick, and multi-function controllers such as orbit, quadrix Ex, linus, eco, spectrum, technos, micron, geox) and 11 receivers (FSE 308 through FSE 777 in the radiobus modular series), together with accessories, batteries, and spare parts. Core technology is proprietary radio remote control with multiple frequency management systems (2.4 GHz, DECT, AFS, AFM), modular radiobus receiver architecture, flexible transmitter-receiver pairing via merlin technology, and a suite of safety features (infrakey, shock-off, roll-detect, zero-g) certified to ATEX, EN 15011:2011, and EN ISO 13849-1:2008 standards.

The business is structured around vertical application segments: industrial cranes, construction cranes, mobile hydraulic equipment, forestry and agriculture, firefighting equipment, mining machines, data transmission, and explosive-environment (ATEX) applications. Revenue mechanics are predominantly direct B2B sales from the Brno office, supplemented by a B2B portal (b2b.hbc.cz) for registered customers ordering spare parts, contact-based pricing with no public list prices, and post-sale training seminars conducted in Brno. Marketing is conducted through a multilingual website (CZ, SK, EN, DE), paid search and retargeting, product demonstration videos, and dedicated customer advisors reachable by phone and email. Distribution is direct-to-customer via shipping partners rather than through third-party resellers, supporting service-led customer relationships in a niche industrial category with high regulatory and safety certification barriers.

Name

HBC-radiomatic

Legal name

HBC-radiomatic, CZ s.r.o.

Website

https://hbc.cz

Company type

Private

Founded year

1947

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

HBC-radiomatic is a privately-held Czech manufacturer of proprietary radio remote control systems for industrial cranes and machinery. It serves industrial, construction, mining, forestry, firefighting, and ATEX-certified hazardous-environment customers across Central Europe via direct B2B sales from Brno.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Radio Remote Control Systems

NAICS

Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing (334220), Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing (33429)

SIC

Radio & Tv Broadcasting & Communications Equipment (3663)

akta.pro primary industry

Navigation, Communications & Integrated Bridge Systems Engineering (IMAJAGAH)

Keywords

• Industrial radio remote controls
• Crane control systems
• Wireless machine controls
• ATEX certified controllers
• Radio control transmitters

Headquarters

HQ city

Brno

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

HBC-radiomatic develops, manufactures, and supplies radio remote control systems (transmitters, receivers, and accessories) for the wireless operation of industrial cranes and machinery. The product portfolio spans button-type and joystick transmitters, modular radiobus receivers, and proprietary safety/frequency-management technologies, including ATEX-certified explosion-proof variants for hazardous environments.

Product overview

HBC-radiomatic is a specialized provider of radio remote control systems for industrial cranes and machines. The product portfolio consists of three main categories: transmitters (vysílače) including button controls (orbit, quadrix, quadrix Ex, micron series, keynote), joystick controls (linus 4, linus 6, eco, technos A, technos B), and multi-function controllers (spectrum series, patrol S, patrol D, geox); receivers (přijímače) including the compact 3-series (FSE 308, FSE 312), industrial 5-series (FSE 510, FSE 511, FSE 516, FSE 524), and modular radiobus® series (FSE 726-777); and accessories including replacement parts, batteries, and carrying solutions. The ecosystem includes proprietary technologies like radiobus® for flexible multi-receiver control, frequency management systems (AFS, AFM, DECT, 2.4 GHz), merlin® for flexible pairing, and safety features (shock-off, roll-detect, zero-g, infrakey). Additional features include radiomatic® photon for video transmission, iON/iLOG for quick backup activation, CPS for continuous power, and tandem driving capability for multi-crane control.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• radiomatic: Brand name used in product names and features such as radiomatic pilot, radiomatic photon, radiomatic CPS, radiomatic iON, radiomatic iLOG, radiomatic infrakey, radiomatic shock-off, radiomatic AFM, radiomatic AFS

Products and services

• orbit Transmitter Button-type radio remote control transmitter for single-speed drives. 8 single-step buttons, large E-STOP button, LED indicators, Li-Ion battery with up to 20 working days runtime, IP 55 protection, 2.4 GHz technology. Intended for standard industrial cranes and bridge cranes.
• geox Transmitter Radio remote control transmitter for data transmission based on radiobus technology. Supports up to 44 digital commands or 36 digital plus 8 analog commands; multiple serial interfaces including CAN bus, Profibus-DP, RS232/485, DeviceNet, Profinet. Robust aluminum housing with IP 65 protection.
• quadrix Ex Transmitter Ergonomic explosion-proof transmitter for hazardous environments. Features 8 two-step buttons and ATEX certification for Zone 1, 2, 21, 22 applications.
• eco Transmitter Compact joystick transmitter with 2 two-to-four-step or continuously controlled joysticks, up to 6 single-step buttons, 2 lever or rotary switches. Supports multi-receiver concept and radiomatic iLOG quick backup activation. NiMH battery with approximately 20 hours continuous operation.
• linus 4 Transmitter Pocket-sized transmitter for up to 4 proportional drives. 4 smooth linear levers, up to 4 single-step buttons or combinations, key switch, approximately 16 hours continuous operation. Designed for cranes and forestry machines.
• linus 6 Transmitter Joystick transmitter for cranes and forestry machines. 6 smooth linear levers, up to 4 single-step buttons or combinations, STOP button, radiomatic iON for quick backup activation. Optimal operator comfort.
• spectrum D Transmitter Powerful multi-function controller with large display. 2 two-to-six-step or continuously controlled joysticks, up to 4 additional linear levers, 3.5" TFT color display for feedback and system data, NiMH battery with approximately 9 hours runtime, IP 65 protection.
• FSE 308 Receiver Compact plug-and-play receiver for standard overhead cranes and bridge cranes. Up to 8 digital commands + emergency switch, Han 10 connector for direct connection to commercially available hoists, revolutionary 2.4 GHz technology, integrated signaling and horn per EN 15011:2011.
• FSE 312 Receiver Plug & Play receiver for hoists with up to 12 digital commands + emergency switch, integrated horn (91 dB), integrated signal light for radio operation notification per EN 15011, dimensions 150 x 141 x 64 mm, power supply 24 V AC or 48-240 V AC, frequency management via 2.4 GHz and DECT technology.
• FSE 510 Receiver Compact receiver for cranes and machines with CAN interface. CANopen-Safety (galvanically isolated), feedback capability via CANopen, power supply 42-240 V AC or 10-30 V DC.
• FSE 511 Receiver Premium DC receiver with 12 relay outputs, 8 additional digital outputs, control of up to 4 proportional functions (2 x PWM, 2 x 0-20 mA / 0-10 V).
• FSE 416 Receiver Receiver ideal for up to 4 two-step drives with 16 digital commands + emergency switch + infrared key relay, dimensions 165 x 165 x 70 mm, Harting connector or cable gland options.
• FSE 516 Receiver Industrial crane receiver with 16 digital commands + emergency switch + infrared key relay, emergency shutdown circuit PL d, category 3 per EN ISO 13849-1:2008, dimensions 269 x 202 x 60 mm with plastic housing.
• FSE 524 Receiver Reliable standard receiver with 24 digital commands + emergency switch + infrared key relay, proportional control for 1 function (e.g., smooth crane travel movement), CANopen interface, plastic or aluminum housing, IP 65, power supply 42-240 V AC or 15-30 V DC.
• FSE 726 radiobus Receiver Compact radiobus receiver with flexcard technology, up to 2 cards with up to 20 digital commands, power supply 42-240 V AC (worldwide power supply).
• FSE 727 radiobus Receiver Compact, robust radiobus receiver with CANopen Safety, up to 2 cards with up to 26 digital commands, dimensions 165 x 165 x 115 mm, connector options Han 32 or cable gland.
• FSE 736 radiobus Receiver Powerful radiobus receiver with combinations of up to 4 cards with up to 36 digital commands, power supply 42-115 V AC, 100-240 V AC.
• FSE 737 radiobus Receiver Mobile-application radiobus receiver with modular flexcard system configurable per customer requirements, up to 5 cards with up to 50 digital commands, up to 10 analog commands, various analog and serial interfaces (CAN-Bus, Profibus-DP, RS232/485, DeviceNet, Profinet), electronic fault detection and short-circuit protection, emergency shutdown circuit PL d, category 3 per EN ISO 13849-1:2008, dimensions 270 x 160 x 115 mm, power supply 10-30 V DC.
• FSE 776 radiobus Receiver Large-application radiobus receiver with combinations of up to 13 cards with over 100 digital commands.
• FSE 777 radiobus Receiver Large-application radiobus receiver with up to 14 cards and up to 100 digital commands, connectors 2 x Han 32, Han 50 or Han 64, dimensions 360 x 260 x 115 mm.
• micron 7 Transmitter (TFT variant) Verified button-type controller available in new variant with configurable TFT display, giving the operator more information and details about device status to make control easier and safer.
• technos B Transmitter Ergonomic transmitter with large color TFT display and extensive feature set. Enables transmission of machine data and on-board camera video to the controller.
• spectrum E Transmitter Maximum user-configuration options including a color TFT display, designed for nearly unlimited HBC control capabilities.
• spectrum Ex Transmitter Spectrum-series transmitter with full feature set, dual graphic displays for feedback, and ATEX certification for explosive environments.
• micron 5 iLOG Transmitter Button-type transmitter variant featuring vibration alarm (iLOG) for low-battery warning and haptic feedback, allowing operators to monitor device status without visual checks while focused on work operations.
• micron 5 iLOG EX Transmitter Explosion-proof controller variant for hazardous environments with ATEX certification for Ex zones 1, 2, 21, 22.
• Accessories and Spare Parts Replacement parts, batteries, carrying solutions, and accessories (including radiomatic iBAR configurable housing) supporting HBC transmitters and receivers, ordered via the B2B portal for registered customers.
• Radio Remote Control Repair and Training Services Repair services for radio remote controls and sale of spare parts from Brno headquarters, plus training seminars on repair and usage of radio remote controls, with maximum 15 participants per session.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 8 relay outputs in compact receivers
• +4 more outcomes

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

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Feature12 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Cattron: Cattron is a North American leader in radio remote control systems for industrial cranes, hoists, and mobile equipment. It competes head-to-head with HBC in the same product category, serving overlapping industrial customers with comparable transmitter/receiver solutions.
• Scanreco: Scanreco is a Swedish manufacturer of radio remote controls for cranes, mobile hydraulic machines, and other industrial equipment. It is one of the most direct competitors to HBC, offering a similar transmitter/receiver ecosystem targeting the same European industrial customers.
• ABITRON: ABITRON is a German manufacturer of radio remote control systems for cranes, construction machinery, and industrial applications. As a fellow German/Central European radio control specialist, it is closely comparable to HBC in product scope and customer base.
• Autec: Autec is an Italian manufacturer of radio remote control systems for industrial lifting, mobile hydraulics, and process industries. It is a direct competitor in the European industrial radio controls market with a comparable product portfolio to HBC.
• Telecrane: Telecrane is a Taiwanese manufacturer of industrial radio remote controls serving cranes, hoists, and construction equipment worldwide. It competes with HBC in the global industrial radio controls segment, particularly in price-sensitive emerging markets.
• Juuko: Juuko is a Chinese manufacturer of radio remote control systems for industrial cranes and construction machinery. It is a direct peer in product category and serves a comparable global customer base of industrial crane and hoist OEMs.
• IKUSI: IKUSI is a Spanish electronics manufacturer with a remote control division serving industrial cranes, construction, and logistics applications. It competes with HBC in the European industrial radio controls market with a comparable product offering.

Broad incumbents

• Danfoss: Danfoss is a large Danish industrial conglomerate with its PLUS+1 remote control product line for mobile machinery and cranes. It is a broad incumbent in industrial automation and hydraulics, with a radio remote control offering that overlaps HBC's customer base but as part of a much larger portfolio.
• Conductix-Wampfler: Conductix-Wampfler is a global supplier of energy and data transmission systems for mobile equipment, including radio remote controls for cranes and industrial machinery. It competes with HBC in industrial crane applications as part of a broader mobile equipment portfolio.

Emerging players

• Lodar: Lodar is a UK-based manufacturer of industrial radio remote controls for cranes, hoists, and tipper trucks. It is a smaller emerging player with overlapping product focus but a narrower geographic footprint than HBC.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

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