What ALFATEC does

ALFATEC GmbH Fördersysteme is a German family-owned manufacturer of heavy-load conveyor technology and customized material handling systems, founded in 1994 and headquartered in Filderstadt-Bonlanden. The company sells a modular component system comprising guide bearings/rollers (Tigerrolle, Precision, Xtra-Strong, Edelstahl, Alfa-Speed, Mammut, and support rollers) and matching guide profiles (U-, I-, stainless, Xtra-Strong, Precision, Alfa-Speed, and Mammut variants), engineered for loads from 50 kg to 200 tonnes and travel speeds up to 5 m/s. On top of the standard catalog, ALFATEC designs and builds bespoke handling systems — lifting systems, lifting-and-moving machines used as storage/retrieval units, linear units, telescopes, gantries, and fully custom engineered solutions for automotive, intralogistics, paper, food/pharmaceutical, heavy industry, coating, and hospital logistics customers. The company reports over 10,000 custom conveyor solutions delivered across 30+ years, is certified to DIN EN ISO 9001 (since 2000) and DIN EN ISO 3834-3:2006 (since 2013), and operates a wholly-owned French sales branch (since 2002).

ALFATEC's revenue model combines one-time sales of engineered custom conveyor systems with hardware sales of standard modular components, complemented by professional engineering/consulting services and recurring maintenance, spare parts, and repair contracts. Pricing is quote-based for custom projects (multi-year contract cadence typical) and inquiry-based for standard components via the website. Go-to-market is sales-led direct engagement through industry-specialist field representatives, supported by recurring presence at Motek (Sinsheim) and Hannover Messe trade fairs and an interactive online product configurator plus load capacity calculator that handle top-of-funnel product selection. The leadership team is dominated by the Stäbler founding family, with Christoph Stäbler and Phillip Stäbler serving as Managing Directors covering sales and manufacturing respectively, and Gerhard Stäbler leading sales for individual handling systems; non-family roles include a Head of Corporate Development & Marketing, a Technical Director for Individual Handling Systems, and dedicated construction, project management, purchasing, manufacturing, and finance functions. The company does not disclose revenue, has no external funding, no parent company, and no disclosed M&A history, consistent with a privately-held German Mittelstand industrial specialist.

Name

ALFATEC

Legal name

ALFATEC GmbH Fördersysteme

Website

https://alfatec.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ALFATEC is a German family-owned manufacturer of heavy-load conveyor technology, offering modular guide bearings/profiles and customized handling systems for automotive, intralogistics, food, paper, and heavy industry customers across Europe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Conveyor Systems

NAICS

Conveyor and Conveying Equipment Manufacturing (333922), Overhead Traveling Crane, Hoist, and Monorail System Manufacturing (333923)

SIC

Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530), Ball & Roller Bearings (3562)

akta.pro primary industry

Lifting Attachments & Material Handling Accessories (Fork Attachments, Slings, Rigging) (IMAHABAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Lifting Accessories & Rigging (Slings, Shackles, Hooks, Spreaders) (IMAHAJAI)

Keywords

• Heavy-load conveyor systems
• Guide bearings and rollers
• Modular handling systems
• Linear motion components
• Custom material handling

Headquarters

HQ city

Filderstadt

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Conveyor Systems: Design, development, and manufacturing of custom heavy-load conveyor solutions including guide bearings, guide profiles, and complete handling systems
2. Standard Components: Sale of standardized guide bearings, guide profiles, and accessories from their modular product range
3. Engineering and Consulting Services: Full-service support from project planning through construction, manufacturing, and commissioning of conveyor solutions
4. Maintenance and Repair: Ongoing maintenance services, spare parts supply, and rapid repair services for conveyor systems

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

ALFATEC designs, manufactures, and supplies a modular component system for heavy-load linear motion and conveyor technology. Its product range includes proprietary guide bearings (Tigerrolle, Xtra-Strong, Mammoth, Alfa-Speed, Präzisionsrolle, Edelstahlrolle, Stützrolle), guide profiles in U-, I-, and Mammoth variants, and individually engineered handling systems (lifting, lifting-and-traveling, linear units, telescopes, portals). The company also offers engineering, commissioning, and maintenance services supported by an online Konfigurator and Traglastrechner.

Product overview

ALFATEC is a specialist in conveyor technology and heavy-load handling systems, offering a modular component system combined with customized solutions. The product portfolio consists of three main categories: (1) Guide bearings/roller bearings including Tiger Bearings, Precision Bearings, Xtra-Strong Bearings, Stainless Steel Bearings, Alfa-Speed Bearings, Mammoth Bearings, and Support Rollers - designed for linear motion in conveyor systems with load capacities from 50kg to 200 tons; (2) Guide profiles including U-profile, I-profile, stainless steel, Xtra-Strong, precision, Alfa-Speed, and Mammoth variants - engineered for high static and dynamic loads; and (3) Individual handling systems encompassing lifting systems, lifting and moving systems, linear units, telescopes, portals, and fully custom handling solutions. Supporting digital tools include an interactive product configurator and load capacity calculator. All products are manufactured in Germany with ISO 9001 certification, emphasizing customization over compromise with over 10,000 conveyor solutions delivered across multiple industries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Tigerrolle: Combination rollers for handling very large loads, designed for loads up to 10,000 kg.
• Präzisionsrolle
• Xtra-Strong Rolle
• Mammutprofile
• ALFA-Speed

Products and services

• Tigerrolle (Tiger Bearings) Kombirollen (combination bearings) for high radial and axial loads, suitable for handling loads from 50 kg to 10,000 kg. Available in fixed, adjustable, radial, and special configurations including heavy-duty variants for industrial conveyor systems.
• Präzisionsrollen (Precision Bearings) High-precision guide bearings with machined bearing surfaces and play of only 0.2 mm between roller and profile, enabling precise linear guidance for loads from 50 kg to 10,000 kg.
• Xtra-Strong Rolle (Xtra-Strong Bearings) Heavy-duty cylindrical roller bearings with approximately 60% higher load capacity than standard guide systems, suitable for loads from 150 kg to 15,000 kg with enhanced strength, precision, and longevity.
• Edelstahlrolle (Stainless Steel Bearings) Tiger bearings made completely from 1.4301 INOX stainless steel with plastic bearing bushings or heavy-duty ball bearings, lifetime-lubricated, suitable for hygienic or corrosive environments such as food and pharmaceutical applications.
• Alfa-Speed Rolle (Alfa-Speed Bearings) High-speed plastic bearings for dynamic applications at speeds up to 5 m/s, made from polyamide or Vulkollan, temperature resistant from -30°C to +80°C, offering smooth running and minimal wear.
• Mammutrolle (Mammoth Bearings) Extra heavy-duty bearings for very high radial and axial loads, capable of handling loads up to 200 tonnes with precision and longevity for the most demanding industrial applications.
• Stützrolle (Support Rollers) Supporting rollers designed for high radial loads in conveyor systems, complementing the main guide bearing product lines.
• Führungsprofile (Guide Profiles) Guide profiles specifically designed for high static and dynamic loads, available in U-profile, I-profile, stainless steel, Xtra-Strong, precision, Alfa-Speed, and Mammoth variants to match each bearing family.
• Hubsysteme (Lifting Systems) Custom lifting systems for moving heavy loads vertically, including hospital intralogistics lifting systems, rope hoists, box lifting devices, and level-adjustable systems.
• Hub- und Fahranlagen (Lifting and Moving Systems) Combined lifting and traveling systems used as storage and retrieval machines (RG), including systems for sandwich panels, euro pallets, press handling, and mobile applications.
• Lineareinheiten (Linear Units) Individual linear units for traversing and positioning applications, including traverse units, heavy-duty linear units, and robot travel axis units.
• Teleskope (Telescopes) Linear telescopes for handling heavy loads in various orientations, including horizontal telescopes for washing machines, tube inspection, food industry applications, and stacking cranes.
• Portale (Portal Systems) Linear and area gantry systems for multi-axis movement of heavy loads, including portal systems with special grippers, telescopic axes, multi-axis portals for container panels, and area portals with two vertical axes.
• Individuelle Handlingsysteme (Custom Handling Systems) Fully customized material handling systems including lift-swivel units, lift-tilt-rotate stations, pallet inverters, pallet storage, sack stacking presses, all-sided presses, coil winders, and ergonomic lifting systems.

Quantifiable outcome

• Load capacities up to 200 tonnes for single conveyor systems
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• myclimateminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on climate protection projects where ALFATEC contributes financially based on calculated CO2 emissions. Supported project includes efficient cooking stoves for Burundi population, part of humanitarian aid packages in refugee camps.
• Karl-Schubert-WerkstättenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSocial partnership for grounds maintenance on company premises and collaborative biodiversity projects including wild bee hotels and flower meadows.
• WIN-ChartaminorOthersCommitment to sustainable business practices through signed Charter for sustainable business management balancing economic, ecological, and social responsibility.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves14 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Hiwin Technologies: Manufacturer of linear guideways, ball screws, linear actuators, and linear motors. Competes directly with ALFATEC in linear motion and high-load guidance systems used in conveyor and automation applications.
• THK Co., Ltd. Pioneer of linear motion guides (LM Guide), ball screws, and linear actuators. Closely aligned with ALFATEC's guide profile and high-load linear motion offerings for industrial conveyor and handling applications.
• Schunk Group: German specialist in clamping, gripping, and linear motion technology, including handling systems for manufacturing automation. Comparable to ALFATEC's individual handling systems (lifting, portals, telescopes) on the customer-facing engineering side.

Broad incumbents

• Schaeffler Group: Global manufacturer of rolling and plain bearings, including linear guidance systems, under brands INA and FAG. Overlaps with ALFATEC's guide bearings and high-load cylindrical roller technology, but operates at vastly larger scale across automotive and industrial markets.
• SKF: World-leading bearings and rotary equipment manufacturer with a linear motion and ball/roller bearing portfolio. Comparable to ALFATEC's core guide-bearing technology, but with global manufacturing, service, and condition-monitoring capabilities.
• Bosch Rexroth: Broad incumbent in linear motion technology, roller and profile rail systems, and conveyor/handling solutions. Directly comparable to ALFATEC's guide bearings and profile offerings, but serves a much wider portfolio across factory automation and hydraulics.
• Dematic: Global intralogistics integrator supplying automated storage, conveyor, and material handling systems. Comparable to ALFATEC's intralogistics and custom handling solutions (e.g., storage/retrieval machines, lifting systems for hospitals), but at much larger project scale.
• NSK Ltd. Global bearings and linear motion product manufacturer (ball screws, linear guides, monorail systems). Direct overlap with ALFATEC's roller-bearing and profile-based linear motion technology, with broader automotive and industrial customer base.

Regional players

• Habasit: Global supplier of conveyor and power transmission belts, chains, and related material handling solutions. Adjacent to ALFATEC's heavy-load roller/profile systems, primarily serving belt-driven rather than roller-based conveyors.

Emerging players

• Tsubaki Nakashima: Manufacturer of power transmission products including roller chains, conveyor chains, and linear actuators. Comparable to ALFATEC's conveyor and heavy-load material handling equipment for industrial production lines.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/alfatec_
• Facebookfacebook.com/Alfatecgmbh

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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