Arno Arnold

What Arno Arnold does

Arno Arnold GmbH is a 6th-generation, family-owned German industrial manufacturer of flexible machine protection systems, headquartered in Obertshausen, Hesse, with a wholly-owned Chinese subsidiary in Kunshan (originally founded in Taicang in 2006). Founded in 1864 as a bandoneon maker, the company reinvented itself as a specialist in bellows, telescopic plate covers, roll-up covers, spiral springs, and apron covers after receiving the original Reich Patent for machine-tool bellows in 1930. Its product portfolio is organized around core lines — Bellows (Classic, Rondet), Protective Covers (Duplet, Strapano, Slimcover, Arnopure, Elegano), Machine Protection Systems (Fix & Finish, Wings, Winglet, ConnectedCover), Roll-up Covers (Rollo, Rollobox), WMB Spirals, Apron Covers, and Way Wipers — all custom-engineered to customer specifications for protecting guideways, spindles, and precision components against chips, coolant, dust, and thermal/mechanical loads in CNC machining centers, laser and sheet-metal processing, robotics, medical technology, and special machine construction. The technical foundation rests on 160+ years of accumulated know-how, an in-house technology center for endurance testing, multiple patents (QuickStep, rear clamping elements, the ConnectedCover sensor-integration patent DE 35 32 702, and a pending Slimcover mounting patent), and integrated sensor technology under the ConnectedCover brand for real-time wear monitoring and Industry 4.0 applications. The business operates on project-based, quote-driven pricing for custom-engineered solutions, sells through direct sales from its German headquarters and a network of certified distribution partners across 21+ countries in Europe, Asia, and North America, and is led by Managing Directors Isabelle Himbert, Dr. Benedikt Himbert, and Wolf M. Mang under the GmbH legal structure registered in Offenbach, Germany.

Name

Arno Arnold

Legal name

Arno Arnold GmbH

Website

https://arno-arnold.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1864

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Arno Arnold GmbH is a 6th-generation German family-owned manufacturer of custom-engineered flexible machine protection systems — bellows, telescopic covers, roll-up covers, and sensor-integrated ConnectedCover products — serving machine-tool builders, industrial automation, and medical technology customers across 21+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Machine Protection Systems

NAICS

Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451)

SIC

Gaskets, Packg & Sealg Devices & Rubber & Plastics Hose (3050), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Sensors & Safety Automation (Sensors, Light Curtains, Safety PLCs) (IMAHAHAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Motor Encoders, Feedback & Condition Monitoring (Encoders, Vibration, Predictive) (IMAGACAJ)

Keywords

• Machine protection systems
• Protective bellows
• Telescopic steel covers
• Industrial machine guards
• Roll-up covers

Headquarters

HQ city

Obertshausen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 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. Custom Protective Cover Systems: Arno Arnold manufactures customer-specific protective cover systems including bellows, telescopic plate covers, roll-up covers, and complete protection systems. Products are custom-engineered and produced to order for machine tool manufacturers and industrial operators. The company emphasizes individual development and custom constructions alongside its standard product lines.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Arno Arnold GmbH manufactures custom-engineered flexible protective cover systems for machine tools and industrial equipment, including bellows, telescopic plate covers, roll-up covers, spiral springs, apron covers, and way wipers. The company also offers complete machine protection systems with integrated IoT sensor technology (ConnectedCover) for condition monitoring. Founded in 1864, it invented the bellows for machine tool guideway protection in 1930.

Product overview

Arno Arnold GmbH is a manufacturer of flexible machine protection systems and protective covers, operating as a single-product portfolio company with multiple specialized product lines. The core offerings include bellows (Faltenbälge), protective covers, machine protection systems, roll-up covers, spiral springs, apron covers, and way wipers. The bellows product line includes Classic and Rondet (round bellows) variants. Protective covers include Duplet (bellows with telescopic sheets), Strapano (versatile telescopic sheet covers), Slimcover (space-efficient modular covers), Arnopure (slim covers with 50%+ space reduction), and Elegano (ultra-slim telescopic sheet covers). Machine protection systems include Fix & Finish (complete pre-assembled systems), Wings (around-the-corner covers), Winglet (angle covers), and ConnectedCover (IoT-enabled with sensor technology). Roll-up covers include Rollo and Rollobox brands. The WMB Spirals line provides protection for spindles, shafts and columns. All products are designed for industrial machinery protection against chips, dust, coolant, and mechanical loads.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Fix & Finish: Comprehensive protection cover systems for machining centres, supplied as complete construction ready for assembly.
• Wings
• Winglet
• ConnectedCover
• Rollobox
• Apron
• WMB-Spirals
• Duplet
• Strapano
• Slimcover
• Arnopure
• Elegano

Products and services

• Bellows (Faltenbälge) Flexible protective bellows made from technical fabric providing protection against cooling lubricants, dirt, dust, heat, and greases for guideways on machine tools. Available in I, U, roof, box, and desk shapes, plus round (Rondet) variants for spindles and joints.
• Protective Covers (Schutzabdeckungen) Telescopic sheet protective covers including Duplet (bellows with telescopic stainless steel sheets), Strapano (versatile cover resistant to hot/sharp chips), Slimcover (up to 60% reduced compression per fold), Arnopure (recyclable, slim design), and Elegano (lightweight with approximately 50% Lmin reduction). Designed for machine tools requiring protection from chips, coolants, and contamination.
• Machine Protection Systems (Schutzabdeckungssysteme) Complete machine protection systems including Fix & Finish (ready-to-install complete construction for machining centers combining multiple axes), Wings (around-the-corner protection tested up to 2.5g acceleration), Winglet (covers for inner and outer angles), and ConnectedCover (IoT-enabled with integrated acceleration, pressure, temperature, and vibration sensors for real-time monitoring).
• ConnectedCover Sensor Systems IoT-enabled protective cover system with integrated acceleration, pressure, temperature, and vibration sensors. Provides live wear status information, remote monitoring during unmanned operation, and data display in machine control systems, local network, or cloud for predictive maintenance.
• Roll-up Covers (Rollo/Rollobox) Protective roll-up covers for confined spaces with integrated spring motor ensuring functionally reliable rolling of plastic or steel belt. Includes Rollo and Rollobox (housing-encased version accommodating plastic tape, steel tape or link apron with minimal retrofit construction).
• WMB Spirals Conical movable protection for spindles, shafts and columns. Available in approximately 1,500 practical designs, usable vertically, horizontally and in inclined positions. Provides round protection against hot chips with automatic movement synchronization.
• Apron Covers (Gliederschürzen) Link apron covers with low construction depth and high deflection capability for widths up to 6,000mm. Features anodized aluminum profiles in thicknesses from 3.0mm to 25.00mm, compatible with roller blind systems for confined spaces.
• Way Wipers (Abstreifer) Machine way wipers manufactured in various designs and materials including NBR, PUR, FKM or spring steel. Available as one-piece molded wipers or multi-part designs for various geometries with effective cleaning action for guideways.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 60% reduced compression per fold compared to conventional bellows (Slimcover)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Arno Arnold MPT (Kunshan) Co., Ltd.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2006Chinese subsidiary of Arno Arnold GmbH, originally founded in Taicang in 2006 and relocated to Kunshan. The subsidiary serves the growing Asian markets with local manufacturing, sales, and support capabilities. Contact: Mr. Milo Ma, No. 692 Depu Road, Zhangpu Town, 215321 Kunshan, P.R. China.
• EIE Maskin ABcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSwedish sales and service partner handling distribution in Sweden. Contact: Johan Öberg, Harpsundsvägen 197, 124 59 Bandhagen, Sweden. EIE Maskin AB provides local sales support, technical consultation, and after-sales service for Arno Arnold products in the Swedish market.
• Bibus KFTcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHungarian distribution partner for Arno Arnold products. Contact: Mr. Norbert Turi, Ujhegyi ut 2, HU-1103 Budapest. Bibus KFT handles sales and distribution throughout Hungary.
• Premier Power Products Ltd.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUK sales partner covering England. Contact: Mrs. Vicky Budden, Area Manager, Radiant House, Cofton Road, Marsh Barton Trading Estate, Exeter, EX2 8QW. Premier Power Products provides regional sales coverage and customer support.
• Proflex Italia s.r.l.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorItalian sales and service partner. Contact: Mr. Marco Monari, Via IV novembre 12/4, 40033 Casalecchio. Proflex Italia handles distribution and support for the Italian market.
• Climb CorporationcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorJapanese distribution partner for Arno Arnold products. Contact: Mr. Masayuki Ebihara, 11-5 Tomihisa-Cho, Shinjyuku-ku, 162-0067 Tokyo, Japan. Climb Corporation handles sales and distribution in Japan.
• PAAUS Corp. Ltd.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKorean sales and distribution partner. Contact: Mr. David Ji, 241 Beon-gil, 9-1, Wonmiro, KR-Bucheon-si, Gyunggi-do 14556, Korea. PAAUS Corp handles distribution and support for the Korean market.
• TÜV HessenminorOthersGerman certification body that provides DIN EN ISO 9001:2015 quality management certification for Arno Arnold. Regular audit and certification services.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves17 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Schunk GmbH & Co. KG: German family-owned specialist in clamping technology, gripping systems and machine tool accessories. Comparable as a long-established German Mittelstand family-run supplier of precision components to machine tool OEMs.
• Murrplastik Systemtechnik GmbH: German manufacturer of cable protection systems, flexible protective tubing, and machine guarding/cover components. Comparable as a medium-sized specialty industrial manufacturer serving machine builders with similar channel and engineering-led sales model.
• Rose-Krieger GmbH (Phoenix Mecano): Subsidiary of Swiss-listed Phoenix Mecano, producing aluminum profile systems, machine frames and protective/machine guarding solutions for industrial OEMs. Directly comparable in machine protection systems for industrial automation customers.
• Maytec GmbH: German specialist in aluminum profile technology and machine protection/cover systems for industrial and machine tool applications. Mid-sized peer with overlapping product portfolio serving similar industrial OEM customers.
• Hennlich GmbH: Austrian-headquartered technical trading and manufacturing group offering protective covers, bellows and sealing solutions for machine tools. Closest direct comparable to Arno Arnold in product range, customer segments (CNC, machine tool OEMs) and DACH-centric go-to-market.
• Tsubaki Kabel-Schlepp GmbH: German specialist in cable carriers (energy chains) and machine tool protection systems, now part of Japan’s Tsubakimoto Chain. Directly comparable product overlap in protective covers for machine tools and broad industrial automation segments.

Broad incumbents

• Pepperl+Fuchs SE: Global leader in industrial sensors and explosion protection, including condition monitoring and predictive maintenance sensors. Comparable as the sensor/Industry 4.0 layer that Arno Arnold's ConnectedCover is integrating into its protection systems.
• Bosch Rexroth AG: Global leader in factory automation, linear motion technology and machine tool components. Broad incumbent whose portfolio includes adjacent protective/machine guarding elements but is not specialized like Arno Arnold in bellows and protective covers.
• Festo AG & Co. KG: Global automation technology supplier offering pneumatic and electrical automation components to machine builders. Comparable as a broad incumbent serving the same machine tool and industrial automation customer base, though not focused on protective covers.
• Siemens AG (Digital Industries): Global industrial automation incumbent whose machine tool solutions portfolio includes drives, controls, and motion systems that interface with protective cover equipment. Comparable as a broad supplier into the same machine tool OEM customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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