krauth technology GmbH

What krauth technology GmbH does

krauth technology GmbH is a privately held German industrial company, founded in 1926 by Prof. Alfred Krauth and headquartered in Eberbach (Odenwald) with a secondary office in Heidelberg. Since 2016 it has operated as a subsidiary of the China-headquartered DuTech Holdings Ltd., which groups krauth alongside sister companies such as ALMEX (ticketing), METRIC Group (parking/ticketing) and Deutsche Mechatronics. The company runs two product divisions: Ticketing, comprising ticket vending machines, ticket printers, on-board computers, ticket control devices, coin dispensers/pay desks, the Stela Touch info terminals, and ID-based ticketing (IDBT) with cashless validators; and RadParken, comprising automated bicycle parking towers (RadParkHaus), secure bike boxes (RadParkBoxen), a mobile parking app (RadParkApp) and multi-bike service stations targeting urban municipalities.

The business is built on vertically integrated manufacturing at the Eberbach site, covering tool and prototype making, sheet metal processing, polymer/injection molding, electronics assembly, painting, and powder coating, with stated capacity of up to 500 ticket vending machines per year. Software, background systems, device firmware, and interfaces are developed in-house, allowing the company to deliver complete fare-management systems from a single source. Quality is anchored by EN ISO 9001 certification maintained since 1997.

Revenue is generated through a mix of hardware sales, one-time software licenses, recurring (annual) maintenance contracts with guaranteed response times and system-availability commitments, and pay-as-you-go repair services. Go-to-market is enterprise field sales targeting German and DACH public-transport operators, railway companies, bus OEMs, and municipalities, supported by service hotlines, a regional Swiss partner (BiLL GmbH), an accessories e-commerce shop, and active presence at industry trade fairs (IT-Trans, INNOTRANS). Named customers include Rheinbahn AG, Stuttgarter Straßenbahnen, Braunschweiger Verkehrs-GmbH, Freiburger Verkehrs AG, Chemnitzer Verkehrs-AG, metronom, Abellio Rail Baden-Württemberg, and Stadtwerke Jena.

Name

krauth technology GmbH

Legal name

krauth technology GmbH

Website

https://krauth-technology.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1926

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

krauth technology GmbH is a German industrial company (founded 1926, subsidiary of DuTech Holdings) that designs, manufactures, and services ticket vending machines, on-board computers, validators, and ID-based cashless ticketing systems for public-transport operators, plus automated bicycle-parking infrastructure for municipalities across the DACH region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Transport Ticketing Systems

NAICS

Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (81121)

SIC

Miscellaneous Transportation Equipment (3790), Transportation Services (4700)

akta.pro primary industry

Mobile Ticketing & Digital Pass Apps (THAIAMAB)

Keywords

• Public transport ticketing
• Ticket vending machines
• Fare collection validators
• Bicycle parking systems
• Transit electronics manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Eberbach

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales: Sale of ticket vending machines, validators, on-board computers, ticket printers, and related hardware equipment. Production capacity of up to 500 ticket vending machines per year.
2. Software Licenses and Solutions: Customized ticketing software, background systems, device software, and interface solutions developed in-house
3. System Maintenance Contracts: Service-oriented maintenance contracts offering software updates, technical support, guaranteed response times, and system availability guarantees. Customized to customer needs with all-inclusive pricing.
4. Service and Support: Technical support via service hotlines, on-site service, remote maintenance, and repair services for hardware systems

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

krauth technology GmbH designs, manufactures, and sells hardware and software for public transport ticketing — including ticket vending machines, ticket printers, validators, on-board computers, ticket control devices, coin dispensers and pay desks, Stela Touch infoterminals, ID-based ticketing (IDBT) and ticketing software — as well as urban bicycle parking infrastructure through its RadParken division (RadParkHaus automated towers, RadParkBoxen, RadParkApp, multi-bike service stations, and existing-parking-space conversion solutions). The company also provides customized maintenance contracts and repair services to public transport operators, municipalities, and vehicle OEMs.

Product overview

krauth technology GmbH offers a comprehensive portfolio of mobility solutions organized into two main divisions: Ticketing and RadParken (Bike Parking). The Ticketing division provides complete fare management systems including ticket vending machines, ticket printers, on-board computers, ticket control devices, coin dispensers, and comprehensive ticketing software with interfaces. Their ID Based Ticketing (IDBT) solutions enable cashless payment using debit/credit cards, prepaid cards, and mobile payment methods. The RadParken division provides innovative bicycle parking infrastructure including automated bike towers (RadParkHaus), secure bike boxes (RadParkBoxen), a dedicated mobile app (RadParkApp), multi-bike service stations, and solutions for converting existing car parking spaces into bike parking. The company operates as a system provider with in-house development and manufacturing capabilities, delivering both hardware and software solutions from its facilities in Eberbach and Heidelberg, Germany.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• RadParken: Product division for bicycle parking solutions including RadParkHaus, RadParkBoxen, RadParkApp, and Multi-Radservicestation for bicycle-friendly urban infrastructure.

Products and services

• Ticket Vending Machines (Fahrscheinautomaten) Self-service ticket vending machines for stations and stops, sold to public transport operators and municipalities across the DACH region and Poland. Production capacity of around 500 units per year supports large fleet rollouts.
• Ticket Printers (Fahrscheindrucker) Printers used by transport operators, conductors, and onboard systems to issue physical tickets and receipts.
• On-board Computer (Bordrechner) On-board computer hardware for buses, trams, and rail vehicles that drives ticketing, validation, and fleet-management functions.
• Ticket Control Devices (Fahrscheinkontrollgeräte) Handheld devices used by inspectors to validate and check tickets on buses, trams, and trains.
• Coin Dispensers and Pay Desks (Geldwechsler und Zahltische) Coin-change dispensers and staffed/unstaffed pay desks that handle cash transactions for ticket sales at stations and customer centers.
• Stela Touch Infoterminals Interactive touchscreen infoterminals deployed at stations and stops to provide travel information, ticketing, and wayfinding for passengers.
• Ticketing Software Proprietary ticketing software sold to public transport operators, integrating with the company's vending, validating, and on-board hardware to run fare-collection back-office functions.
• ID-Based Ticketing (IDBT) Identity-based ticketing (IDBT) platform that uses customer identity to authorize and process fare payments, replacing or complementing paper and card tickets.
• RadParkHaus (Automated Bike Tower) Automated vertical bicycle parking tower that stores and retrieves bikes in a compact footprint, sold to cities, transport hubs, and municipalities.
• RadParkBoxen (Bike Boxes) Individual secure bicycle boxes that provide covered, lockable bike storage at stations, workplaces, and public locations.
• RadParkApp Mobile application that lets users locate, reserve, and access RadParkHaus and RadParkBoxen bicycle parking facilities.
• Multi-Radservicestation (Multi-Bike Service Station)

Quantifiable outcome

• Production capacity of up to 500 ticket vending machines per year
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature11 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Deutsche Mechatronics GmbHminorOthersSister company within DuTech group, based in Mechernich, Germany. Part of the European group of companies.
• Format GmbHminorOthersSister company within DuTech group, based in Hessisch Lichtenau, Germany. Specializes in safes and security products.
• ALMEX GmbHminorOthersSister company within DuTech group, based in Hannover, Germany. Specializes in ticketing and terminal solutions.
• METRIC Group LtdminorOthersSister company within DuTech group, based in Swindon, UK. Specializes in parking and ticketing solutions.
• New Cycle GmbHminorOthersSister company within DuTech group, based in Oldenburg, Germany. Part of cycle-union group.
• Prophete In Moving GmbHminorOthersSister company within DuTech group, based in Rheda-Wiedenbrück, Germany. Specializes in bicycles and e-bikes.
• BiLL GmbHcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized sales partner in Switzerland. Manages sales office in Worb, Switzerland for Swiss market customers. Provides local customer support and sales contact.
• Hofmann MenüminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMeal subsidy partner providing food ordering service for employees. Company grants meal allowance to all employees through this partnership.
• DHBW MosbachminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerDual university partner for combined study and work program. Supports vocational training and higher education for future employees.
• IHK Rhein-NeckarminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerChamber of Industry and Commerce partner for vocational training and certification.
• ÜAB BuchenminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerEducational partner for vocational training and career orientation.
• Smart-Ticketing AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry alliance joined in 2026 as part of centenary celebrations. Collaborative initiative for future-oriented ticketing solutions in public transport.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• FLOWBIRD: French manufacturer of ticketing and parking equipment for transit and cities. Direct overlap in transit fare collection hardware and adjacent overlap in parking infrastructure relevant to krauth's RadParken division.
• Masabi: Provider of mobile ticketing platform 'Justride' for public transport operators. Comparable in fare collection and ID-based ticketing but focuses on software-only deployments, whereas krauth provides integrated hardware + software.
• init innovation in traffic systems SE: German provider of public transport IT solutions including fare collection systems, planning software, and ticketing. Direct competitor with broader software portfolio and larger scale (~1,800 employees).
• IVU Traffic Technologies AG: German public transport software and systems provider offering integrated ticketing, planning, and operations solutions. Strong public transit customer overlap in DACH with comparable mid-size scale.
• SPX Genfare: US-based manufacturer of fare collection equipment (validators, fareboxes, vending machines) for transit. Similar product portfolio to krauth in fare collection hardware, primarily serving North American market.
• Scheidt & Bachmann GmbH: German manufacturer of fare collection systems, ticket vending machines, and validators for public transport. Most direct competitor given similar hardware + software product portfolio and overlapping DACH customer base.

Broad incumbents

• Cubic Transportation Systems: US-based global leader in transit fare collection (NextWave, Tri-Reader validators, mobile apps). Significantly larger scale and global footprint; competes in same product category but at much broader scope.
• Thales Transportation: Global transportation systems integrator with fare collection, signaling, and passenger information solutions. Significantly larger scale; competes in major transit tenders worldwide across hardware and software.
• Conduent Transportation: US-based provider of public transit fare collection and mobility solutions including back-office systems and customer service. Broader portfolio; competes for large global transit contracts alongside integrated services.
• Kapsch TrafficCom / Kontron Transportation: Austrian/global provider of tolling, traffic management, and public transport solutions. Broader portfolio than krauth but overlapping ticketing and fare management offerings for transit operators across Europe.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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