RK Rose + Krieger

What RK Rose + Krieger does

RK Rose+Krieger GmbH is a German manufacturer of industrial automation components and systems, founded in 1974 and headquartered in Minden, Germany. The company operates as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Swiss-listed industrial group Phoenix Mecano AG and is organized around four technology divisions: linear technology (spindle, toothed belt, and rack-and-pinion linear units, lifting columns, electric cylinders, and MultiControl II control systems); profile technology (the BLOCAN® aluminum profile system in sizes 20–320 mm, including heavy-duty profiles, RK Eco profiles, cable channels, and machine safety guards); tube connecting technology (Light Clamps in plastic, Solid Clamps in aluminum, Robust Clamps and EMS in stainless steel, plus ITAS industrial stairs/platforms); and module technology (ergonomic workstations including RK Easywork, LEAN workstations, pick-to-light, poka-yoke, COBOT-integrated stations, and a camera-based assembly assistance system). The core technical differentiator is a connection technology that allows assembly without machining, with welds or drilling replaced by high-strength mechanical joints.

The business model combines standardized catalog hardware sales—shipped from stock or manufactured-to-order for standard SKUs—with custom system solutions that span consultation, design, manufacturing, and commissioning as a full-service provider, plus value-added machining services such as drilling and milling. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed for either catalog or custom offerings. Products are sold B2B to machine builders, packaging machinery producers, intralogistics operators, medical/pharmaceutical/laboratory equipment manufacturers, and cleanroom environments, with end-market compliance including EN ISO 14644-1 Class 1–9 cleanroom certification and EU Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC. Distribution runs through a direct inside-sales team, project engineers for system solutions, an international representation network (UK, France, Italy, Spain, Belgium, Australia) inherited from the Phoenix Mecano group, and self-serve digital tools including online product finders, the RK Easywork 3D configurator, and CAD data downloads via PARTcommunity. Named customers include DESY (working platform for the ATLAS project) and Thomas GmbH + Co. Technik + Innovation KG (heavy-duty profiles for pultrusion system frames).

Name

RK Rose + Krieger

Legal name

RK Rose+Krieger GmbH

Website

https://rk-rose-krieger.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

RK Rose+Krieger is a German manufacturer of industrial automation components and systems, including linear units, BLOCAN® aluminum profiles, tube connectors, and ergonomic workstations. The company serves machine builders, packaging, intralogistics, medical/pharma/lab, and cleanroom customers as a subsidiary of Phoenix Mecano AG.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Automation Components

NAICS

Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables (334513), Speed Changer, Industrial High-Speed Drive, and Gear Manufacturing (333612)

SIC

General Industrial Machinery & Equipment, Nec (3569)

akta.pro primary industry

Process Automation Instrumentation & Control (DCS, Valves, Actuators, Analyzers) (IMAHAHAM)

Keywords

• Industrial automation components
• Linear motion systems
• Aluminium profile technology
• Tube connecting systems
• Ergonomic workstations

Headquarters

HQ city

Minden

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Standard Catalog Products: Sale of standardized mechanical automation components including linear units, lifting columns, electric cylinders, aluminium profiles, tube connectors, monitor mounts. Products typically ship from stock for standard items or are manufactured to order.
2. Custom System Solutions: Development, manufacturing, and assembly of customer-specific system solutions. The company provides complete project services from consultation, design, manufacturing, to commissioning as a full-service provider.
3. Custom Machining Services: Additional processing services including drilling, milling on standard components as value-added service.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

RK Rose+Krieger manufactures and supplies industrial automation components and systems across four technology areas: linear technology (spindle, toothed belt, and rack-and-pinion linear axes, lifting columns, electric cylinders, and MultiControl II controllers), profile technology (BLOCAN® aluminium construction profiles, heavy-duty profiles, cable channels, safety guards), tube connecting technology (plastic Light Clamps, aluminium Solid Clamps, stainless steel Robust Clamps and EMS system), and module technology (RK Easywork ergonomic workstations, LEAN, Pick-to-Light, COBOT, Poka Yoke, camera-assisted assembly systems). The company sells both standardized catalog products from stock and customer-specific engineered system solutions, supported by online product finders, a 3D workstation configurator, and CAD data downloads.

Product overview

RK Rose+Krieger is a Komplettanbieter (full-range provider) of industrial automation components and systems, organized into four main product divisions: Lineartechnik (Linear Technology), Profiltechnik (Profile Technology), Rohrverbindungstechnik (Tube Connecting Technology), and Modultechnik (Module Technology). The Linear Technology division includes spindle, toothed belt, and rack-driven linear units (RK MonoLine, MultiLine, DuoLine, SQ, E, EPX, quad, RK Compact), lifting columns, electric cylinders, and control systems (MultiControl II). Profile Technology encompasses the BLOCAN® aluminum profile system with standard, eco, and heavy-duty profiles, cable channels, and safety guards. Tube Connecting Technology offers plastic (Light Clamps), aluminum (Solid Clamps), and stainless steel (Robust Clamps, EMS) tube connectors, plus monitor mounts and ITAS stairs/platforms. Module Technology provides ergonomic workstation systems (RK Easywork, LEAN, Pick-to-Light, COBOT integration) and customer-specific integrated assembly solutions. Products feature connection methods that eliminate machining requirements, and the portfolio includes cleanroom-certified variants (Class 1-9) and stainless steel options for hygienic environments.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• BLOCAN®: Profile system brand for construction profiles, including heavy-duty profiles for portal technology and machine frames.
• RK Easywork
• RK MonoLine
• RK DuoLine
• RK Compact
• RK MultiLine
• ITAS
• EMS (Edelstahl-Montage-System)
• RK Easywork Konfigurator

Products and services

• RK MonoLine Z Linear Axes Roller guide linear axis with rack and pinion drive for large strokes up to 30m, available in sizes 60 and 80. Designed for high dynamics with long travel distances for pick & place and other automation applications.
• RK MonoLine MT Linear Axes Roller guide linear axis with omega drive in sizes 60, 80, 80x120, and 80x160. Designed for dynamic adjustment tasks and outrigger axis applications.
• MultiLine Linear Axis Compact ball screw linear axis for high loads with sizes up to 200. Features ball recirculation guide and optional RK Safelock retention system.
• RK DuoLine Z Linear Axis Ball screw linear axis with encapsulated guide system in sizes 60, 80, 120, and 160. All-round unit available with Safelock system and cleanroom version.
• D-Line Heavy-Duty Linear Units Heavy-duty linear axis in sizes 160, 240, and 320. Features maximum forces up to 30,000 N and stroke up to 9,076 mm, with optional rack or toothed belt drive.
• SQ-MT Linear Axis Roller guide linear axis with toothed belt for large stroke lengths in sizes 30, 40, 50, 60, and 80. Stroke ranges up to 17,476 mm.
• SQ-ZST Linear Axis Roller guide linear axis with rack and pinion drive for large strokes up to 30 m. Available in sizes 60 and 80.
• RK LightUnit Linear Axis Light single-tube linear axis for simple hand adjustments in size 30, with optional slide guides. Maximum stroke 920 mm with optional positioning function.
• E-Series Linear Axis (Rohrsystem Lineareinheit E) Versatile single-tube linear axis in sizes 18, 30, 40, 50, 60, and 80, offering an excellent price-performance ratio across a wide range of applications.
• E-II Edelstahl Stainless Steel Linear Axis 100% corrosion-resistant single-tube linear axis with extended temperature range from -30°C to +80°C, or high-temperature variant up to +150°C. Available in sizes 30, 40, and 50.
• EP(X)-II Linear Axis New generation double-tube linear axis compensating high bending moments. Available in sizes 30, 40, and 50 with optional IP40 protection.
• RK Compact Linear Axis Flat short-stroke linear axis for manual adjustment in sizes 30, 50, 80, 120, and 160, featuring a very good price-performance ratio.
• quad Linear Axis Compact, versatile linear axis for manual and motor adjustment in the medium load range, available in sizes 30, 40, 50, 60, and 80.
• RK DuoLine S Linear Axis High-performance precision linear axis with dynamic adjustment capabilities, available with optional Safelock system and a cleanroom version. Sizes 50-160.
• Lifting Columns (Hubsäulen) Electric lifting columns for height adjustment of ergonomic work tables, equipment, and machinery. Available in various designs and performance classes.
• Electric Cylinders (Elektrozylinder) Ready-to-install electric cylinders/linear actuators for simple adjustments through to precision dynamic positioning tasks. Alternative to pneumatic or hydraulic cylinders.
• MultiControl II Control System Control system optimized for individual applications. Available in mono and synchronous versions with RKX software service interface, including a 2025-launched wireless/accu variant.
• BLOCAN® Profile System Aluminum construction profile system with proprietary connection technology that eliminates machining requirements. Profiles from 20-320 mm for industrial automation and mechanical engineering applications, distinguished by the ability to assemble without machining.
• BLOCAN® Heavy-Duty Profiles (Schwerlastprofile) Aluminum heavy-duty profiles with high bending and torsional stiffness comparable to steel girders while weighing 35% less. D-profile sizes from 80x80 up to 160x320.
• RK Eco Profile Simple construction profiles for light to medium load applications. Eco-friendly design with all components available from stock for quick delivery.
• Cable Channel System (Kabelkanalsystem) Aluminum cable channel system with attractive anodized finish, designed for easy and fast cable routing. Available as bar stock or cut-to-size with corner connectors for routing turns.
• Safety Guard System (Schutz- und Abtrennungssystem) Machine safety fences and enclosures made from aluminum profiles according to Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC. Features Click & Safe technology for fast assembly.
• Light Clamps (Plastic Tube Connectors) Plastic tube connectors for flexible connection of square and round tubes. Lightweight and reusable, suited to light-duty applications.
• Solid Clamps (Aluminium Tube Connectors) Aluminum tube connectors for the medium to heavy load range. Reusable and flexible alternative to welded or custom-fabricated constructions.
• Robust Clamps (Stainless Steel Tube Connectors) Stainless steel tube connectors for heavy loads and impact-proof applications. Temperature and corrosion resistant for dynamic loading conditions, including a new 50 mm size.
• EMS Edelstahl-Montage-System Flexible stainless steel assembly system for industry, mechanical engineering, clean rooms, and food industry. Connection without machining for industrial frame constructions.
• ITAS Industrial Stairs and Working Platforms Industrial stairs and working platforms system using tube connectors for railings, stairs, platforms, and work platforms. Plug-in principle without machining, with new 180° sleeve clamping joints.
• Monitor Mounting System Industrial monitor mounts for monitors, operator housings, and touch panels up to 25 kg, with swiveling, tilting, and height-adjustable articulation and multiple degrees of freedom.
• RK Easywork Ergonomic Workstation System Height-adjustable assembly workstations individually adaptable to worker size. Includes online configurator with real-time 3D visualization and CAD model generation.
• LEAN Workstation System Lean manufacturing workstation system with Shadowboard organization, optimized for efficiency and ergonomics in assembly operations.
• Pick-to-Light Workstation System Pick-to-light workstation for guided picking operations with visual indicators for part location and quantity confirmation.
• COBOT Workstation System Assembly workstations with collaborative robot integration, including a Cobot trolley for mobile robot deployment.
• Poka Yoke Workstation System Error-proofing workstation systems that prevent incorrect assembly operations through design-based mistake prevention.
• Camera-Based Assembly Assistance System Camera-based assembly assistance system using vision technology to guide operators through assembly processes.
• Notebook Mounting Solution Industrial notebook mounting solution for workplace integration, complementing the monitor mounting system portfolio.
• Material Cart Eco Eco-friendly material transport cart, positioned as part of sustainable workspace solutions for intralogistics and assembly environments.
• Assembly Table for Control Cabinet Construction Specialized assembly table designed for control cabinet construction, addressing dedicated industrial assembly requirements.
• RK Duoline Clean (Cleanroom Linear Axis) Cleanroom linear axis for Class 1 cleanroom applications such as semiconductor manufacturing. Tested and certified according to EN ISO 14644-1 for cleanroom Classes 1-9.
• Multilift II Clean (Cleanroom Lifting Column) Hygienic lifting column for cleanroom Class 5-9 ergonomic workstations. Certified according to EN ISO 14644-1.
• RK Safelock Retention System Retention/lockdown system for vertical axes preventing unintended movement in case of power failure or emergency stops.
• E-II 50 Edelstahl Stainless Steel Linear Unit Stainless steel linear unit in size 50 with extended temperature range and 100% corrosion resistance, expanding the E-II Edelstahl family.
• Custom System Solutions Customer-specific engineered system solutions covering consultation, design, manufacturing, and commissioning as a full-service provider, including additional value-added services such as drilling and milling on standard components.

Quantifiable outcome

• BLOCAN® heavy-duty profiles achieve 35% weight savings compared to equivalent steel constructions while maintaining comparable bending and torsional stiffness
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Mittwald CM Service GmbH & Co. KGcoreTechnology or IntegrationMittwald provides website hosting services for RK Rose+Krieger's online presence. The hosting partnership ensures reliable website operation and data processing. A data processing agreement (AVV) per Art. 28 GDPR has been established with Mittwald.
• Phoenix Mecano AGcoreOthersRK Rose+Krieger GmbH operates as a subsidiary of Phoenix Mecano AG, a globally operating industrial group. This corporate relationship provides strategic backing and international market access.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• LINAK: Danish specialist in electric linear actuator systems and lifting columns for ergonomic workstations, medical, and industrial applications. Direct competitor to RK's Hubsäulen (lifting columns) and electric cylinders in height-adjustable workstations and equipment.
• igus: German manufacturer of polymer-based linear bearings, lead screws, linear modules, and cable carriers. Competes with RK's linear unit portfolio on cost-effective polymer-based motion components, especially in price-sensitive mid-market automation.
• Kanya AG: Swiss aluminium profile and connection system manufacturer with a similar modular, no-machining design philosophy. Competes head-to-head with BLOCAN® in European machine builder and frame-construction applications.
• item Industrietechnik (Misumi Group): Manufacturer of aluminium profile systems and modular linear technology under the item brand, now part of Misumi. Head-to-head competitor in BLOCAN®'s core profile and machine-frame market, with a similar 'connect without machining' value proposition.
• Maytec: German manufacturer of aluminium profile systems and machine frames with a comparable 'connect without machining' modular approach. Direct competitor to BLOCAN® in machine frames, guarding, and workstation construction.
• Festo: German-headquartered global supplier of pneumatic and electric automation technology, including linear axes, electric cylinders, and handling systems. Directly overlaps with RK's linear technology, electric cylinders, lifting columns, and workstation offerings for industrial automation customers.

Broad incumbents

• Bosch Rexroth: Global supplier of linear motion, assembly, and automation technology, including profiled rail systems, linear axes, and workstations. A larger, broader incumbent competing with RK across heavy-duty linear units and machine-frame solutions for machine builders.
• SMC Corporation: World's largest pneumatics and automation components manufacturer, with an expanding electric actuator and linear motion portfolio. Competes with RK on electric cylinders, linear guides, and cleanroom actuator applications in industrial and laboratory markets.
• Phoenix Mecano AG: Swiss-listed industrial group and parent of RK Rose+Krieger, with sister divisions in enclosures, mechatronics, and other industrial components. Provides a benchmark for RK's portfolio fit and group-level capital allocation framework.
• Parker Hannifin: Global motion and control technologies provider offering electromechanical and linear motion systems, including electric cylinders and linear axes. Competes with RK in industrial automation, machine building, and cleanroom-compatible motion applications.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/RKRoseKrieger

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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