BURGER GROUP

What BURGER GROUP does

BURGER GROUP is a German family-owned mechatronics company founded in 1854 and headquartered in Schönach im Schwarzwald, Germany. It operates as an integrated group of 10 wholly-owned subsidiaries with over 1,200 employees across 8 manufacturing and engineering locations in Germany, Czech Republic, Switzerland, and Canada, led by the 5th and 6th generation of the Burger family. The company designs and manufactures electromechanical actuators (Smart, High Dynamic, High Torque, Fail-Safe, BLDC variants), planetary/worm/spur gearboxes, control units, precision stamped and deep-drawn metal parts, complex plastic injection-molded components, electromechanical assemblies, and mechanical clockwork mechanisms.

The group's core technology combines precision engineering across plastics, metal, electronics, and embedded software into integrated mechatronic drive solutions validated to automotive (IATF 16949), medical (ISO 13485), quality (ISO 9001), energy (ISO 50001), and environmental (ISO 14001) standards. Proprietary actuator platforms offer quantifiable performance characteristics including positioning times below 150ms, ±1° Hall-effect position sensing accuracy, operating ranges from -40°C to +160°C, and modular interfaces (LIN, CAN, SENT, PWM) supporting up to 14 actuators per control line.

Revenue is generated primarily through B2B direct enterprise sales of custom and standardized hardware to automotive OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers (primary), with secondary segments in building technology, household appliances, professional coffee solutions, industrial automation, medical devices, and recreational/leisure equipment. The go-to-market relies on direct account management and active participation in major industry trade fairs (Battery Show Europe, IZB Wolfsburg, SPS Nuremberg, Thermal Management Expo EU, HOST Milano). Pricing is determined per customer specification and volume under standard payment terms (2% Skonto within 14 days, 30-day net). The business model centers on long-cycle automotive design-in relationships, supplemented by diversified industrial applications, with R&D supported through a sponsored professorship and co-developed robotics institute at Offenburg University.

Name

BURGER GROUP

Legal name

SBS-Feintechnik GmbH und Co KG

Website

https://burger-group.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1854

Operating status

Operating

Short description

BURGER GROUP is a German family-owned mechatronics manufacturer (founded 1854, 1,200+ employees, 8 global sites) producing electromechanical actuators, gearboxes, control units, and precision components primarily for automotive OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, with secondary applications in industrial, medical, building, and coffee equipment.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Mechatronic Drive Solutions and Automotive Actuators

NAICS

Motor Vehicle Electrical and Electronic Equipment Manufacturing (33632), Speed Changer, Industrial High-Speed Drive, and Gear Manufacturing (333612), Relay and Industrial Control Manufacturing (335314), Small Electrical Appliance Manufacturing (335210)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro primary industry

Automotive Electric Motors & Actuators Manufacturing (EPS/Brake-by-wire/Seat/Window) (IMACAJAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Motion Control Electronics & Controls (Controllers, Drivers, Feedback Interfaces) (IMAHAGAJ), Motion Control Controllers & CNC/Robot Drives (Motion Controllers, Multi-axis) (IMAGACAH)

Keywords

• Mechatronic drive solutions
• Automotive actuators
• Gearbox manufacturing
• Precision components
• Thermal management actuators

Headquarters

HQ city

Schönach

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices9 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. Actuators and Mechatronic Systems: Sale of proprietary electromechanical actuators (Smart, High Dynamic, High Torque, Fail-Safe, Customized) and mechatronic drive systems to automotive and industrial OEM customers. One-time hardware product sales with potential for recurring volume as long-term supplier.
2. Precision Components and Assemblies: Manufacture and sale of precision-engineered components including stamped/deep-drawn parts, complex metal parts, complex plastic parts, sheet metal formed parts, and electromechanical assemblies. Custom manufacturing per customer specifications.
3. Gearboxes: Sale of planetary gearboxes, worm gearboxes, and spur gearboxes as standalone products or integrated into mechatronic systems.
4. Control Units: Sale of modular electronic control units that integrate actuators with vehicle BUS systems. Acts as a 'pig tail' interface solution.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

BURGER GROUP designs and manufactures customer-specific mechatronic drive solutions including electromechanical actuators (Smart, High Dynamic, High Torque, Fail-Safe), gearboxes (planetary, worm, spur), modular control units, and precision components. The group integrates expertise in plastics, metal, electronics, and embedded software across 10 partner companies to deliver tailored drive systems primarily for automotive OEMs and industrial manufacturers.

Product overview

BURGER GROUP is a leading system partner for drive technology and mechatronics, offering a comprehensive portfolio of precision-engineered products and solutions. The core offerings are organized into four main categories: (1) Actuators including Smart Actuators, High Dynamic Actuators, High Torque Actuators (HTBL, HTDC), Control Units, Fail-Safe Actuators, and Customized Actuators; (2) Drive Solutions including Customized Drive Solutions, Mechatronic Systems, Planetary Gear, Worm Gearbox, and Spur Gearbox; (3) Assemblies and Components including Electromechanical Assemblies, Stamped and Deep-Drawn Parts, Complex Metal Parts, Complex Plastic Parts, and Sheet Metal Forming Technology; and (4) Mechanical Clockwork Mechanisms. The group leverages synergies across its member companies—SBS-Feintechnik, KBS subsidiaries, and others—to deliver integrated mechatronic solutions combining expertise in plastics, metal, electronics, and embedded software. Specific actuator product models include the HTBL FLAT ACTUATOR, HTA (11768), HTDC (11765), HTBL (11847), EVO (11478), FS (11434), SBS (11110), and Control Unit (11798). The portfolio serves diverse industries including Automotive, Building Technology, Household Technology, Medical Technology, Industrial Technology, and Professional Coffee Solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Burger Grinder: Coffee grinder products including BP-64/230M professional coffee grinder

Products and services

• Smart Actuators (Smarte Aktuatoren) Third-generation smart electromechanical actuators with maximized interface flexibility, featuring compact design, reduced weight, and quiet operation. Support for LIN, PWM, and CAN interfaces with absolute encoder for OBD capability and 360° rotation. Designed for automotive OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers requiring validated, automotive-grade actuators.
• High Dynamic Actuators High-speed precision actuators with fast positioning times under 150ms at 90 degrees and compact gear design. Suitable for high-dynamic hydraulic valves and fuel cell applications for automotive and industrial customers.
• High Torque Actuators Compact, lightweight actuators delivering high torque (2.5 Nm peak, 0.9 Nm nominal) with modular electronics and housing design. Designed for large valves with high flow rates and commercial vehicles/off-highway applications.
• Control Units (Steuerungseinheiten) Modular control units that integrate standard actuators with electrical interfaces (LIN, CAN, non-smart), translating BUS signals for actuator control. Support up to 14 actuators per control line with power harvesting functionality and intelligent current load balancing.
• Fail-Safe Actuators Safety actuators that return to a predefined position upon power loss, designed for critical safety applications requiring fail-safe positioning in automotive and industrial systems.
• Customized Actuators Tailored actuator solutions designed to meet specific customer requirements for torque, interface, materials, and performance specifications for automotive, industrial, and specialty applications.
• Customized Drive Solutions Tailored mechatronic drive solutions combining plastic, metal, electronics, and embedded software expertise for specific customer application requirements across multiple industries.
• Mechatronic Systems Integrated mechatronic systems combining mechanical, electronic, and software components for comprehensive drive solutions for automotive and industrial manufacturers.
• Planetary Gear (Planetengetriebe) Precision planetary gear systems for efficient power transmission in various industrial applications, sold as standalone products or integrated into mechatronic systems.
• Worm Gearbox (Schneckengetriebe) Worm gearboxes for reliable power transmission with self-locking capability in drive applications for industrial equipment manufacturers.
• Spur Gearbox (Stirnradgetriebe) Spur gearboxes for straight-cut gear power transmission in industrial drive systems for manufacturers requiring precision power transmission.
• Electromechanical Assemblies Custom electromechanical assemblies combining mechanical and electronic components for specialized applications in automotive and industrial sectors.
• Stamped and Deep-Drawn Parts Precision metal stamping and deep-drawing manufacturing for complex sheet metal components for industrial customers.
• Complex Metal Parts Precision-manufactured complex metal components for industrial applications including sheet metal forming and custom metal parts.
• Complex Plastic Parts Injection-molded plastic components with complex geometries for various industrial applications using advanced plastic manufacturing capabilities.
• Sheet Metal Forming Technology Advanced sheet metal forming processes for manufacturing precision metal components for industrial customers.
• Mechanical Clockwork Mechanisms Precision mechanical watch movements and clockwork mechanisms for timepiece and precision engineering applications, reflecting the company's origins as a clockwork mechanism manufacturer since 1854.
• BP-64/230M Professional Coffee Grinder Professional-grade coffee grinder featuring precision burr grinder technology for commercial coffee applications, marketed under the Burger Grinder sub-brand.

Quantifiable outcome

• HTDC and HTBL actuators achieve position sensing accuracy of ±1° using Hall effect sensors
• +3 more outcomes

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Offenburg University of Applied SciencescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBURGER GROUP is a sponsor of the 'Cobotics' professorship chair at Offenburg University of Applied Sciences and co-developed the Work-Life Robotics Institute, which has become one of the largest robotics research centers in southern Germany. Thomas Burger serves as Honorary Senator of the university. The partnership drives R&D and innovation in collaborative robotics and socio-technological systems.
• Wirtschaftsverband Industrieller Unternehmen Baden (WVIB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThomas Burger served as President of WVIB (Wirtschaftsverband Industrieller Unternehmen Baden), facilitating connections between the BURGER GROUP and regional industrial companies, universities, and research institutions. The WVIB endowed professorship for Cobotics was initiated through this partnership.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Faulhaber: German precision drive specialist producing miniature motors, encoders, and mechatronic drive systems for medical, robotics, and automation markets. Comparable in miniature precision mechatronics and high-mix/low-volume customization model.
• Wittenstein SE: German-based mechatronic drive technology specialist offering precision gearboxes, servo actuators, and drive systems for automotive and industrial applications. Directly comparable to BURGER GROUP in actuator and mechatronic drive offerings with similar Tier 1/2 supplier positioning.
• Hanning Elektro-Werke: German family-owned manufacturer of electric motors, gear motors, and drive electronics for industrial and household applications. Comparable as a medium-sized German mechatronic drive specialist serving overlapping OEM customers.
• Maxon Motor: Swiss manufacturer of precision DC and BLDC motors, gearheads, and controllers for medical, industrial, and robotics applications. Comparable in mechatronic drive systems with similar customer profile in medical and industrial automation.
• Ewellix (SKF Group): Global supplier of linear motion and actuation solutions including electric actuators for industrial automation, medical, and automotive applications. Comparable in electromechanical actuator offerings targeting similar OEM customers.
• Buehler Motor: German manufacturer of DC, BLDC, and EC motors plus integrated mechatronic drive solutions for automotive, industrial, and medical markets. Comparable in motor-actuator integration and automotive Tier 1 supplier positioning.
• Dunkermotoren (AMETEK): Manufacturer of small electric motors, gear motors, and BLDC actuators used in industrial automation, medical devices, and automotive applications. Closely comparable to BURGER's high-dynamic and BLDC actuator platforms.
• Harmonic Drive SE: German manufacturer of precision gear components and servo actuators based on harmonic drive technology. Comparable in precision gearing and actuator systems targeting robotics, semiconductor, and automotive applications.
• Sonceboz SA: Swiss mechatronics specialist producing custom actuators, BLDC motors, and gear motors for automotive, medical, and industrial applications. Closely comparable to BURGER's customized actuator business with similar Swiss/German cross-border supply base.

Broad incumbents

• Bosch Rexroth: Global Tier 1 supplier of drive and control technology, factory automation, and automotive mechatronic systems. Broader incumbent competing in adjacent actuator and motion control categories with significantly greater scale and R&D resources.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/burger.group.live
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sbs-drivetec-inc
• Instagraminstagram.com/burger_group

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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