What Bedrunka+Hirth does

Bedrunka+Hirth Gerätebau GmbH is a privately held German manufacturer of modular industrial workshop and manual workstation systems, headquartered in Bräunlingen in the Black Forest region of Baden-Württemberg with a primary manufacturing footprint of more than 8,800 sqm. Founded in 1969 and operated by a three-person Managing Director board (Ludwig Kellner, Lars Kellner, Lea Wolf), the company designs and assembles a broad product portfolio centered on drawer cabinet systems (T500 and T736 series), CNC storage and transport systems, height-adjustable workstations under multiple brand families (workraster, workergo, workline, workalu®, powerline, hydline), mobile logistics platforms (maxmobile, e-workdrive), modular shelving (MRS®), and complementary cabinet and seating lines. Premium intelligent-storage variants HiPerCab® (touchscreen-guided, RFID/passcode-authenticated drawer retrieval) and TSM® Tool-Server-Modular (five differentiated locking technologies with optional warehouse/inventory software integration) extend the catalog into Smart Factory / Workplace 4.0 territory.

The business operates a B2B model with two revenue streams: unit-priced product sales of standard and configurable workshop equipment — with disclosed unit prices ranging from approximately €262 for HiPerCab drawer components to over €7,200 for top-end TSM modules — and project-based object planning services covering on-site analysis, 3D configuration in customer house colors, production, and assembly. Distribution is multi-channel: a regional dealer/reseller network covering Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Belgium, France, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, and Wallonia; a direct e-commerce shop with localized country variants; three physical showrooms ("Artwerkstätten") in Bräunlingen, Günthershlen-Wechmar, and Remscheid; and three browser-based 3D configurators for drawer cabinets, workbenches, and workplace systems. Customer segments span industrial manufacturers, trade and craft businesses, training workshops and public institutions, automotive, aerospace, chemical and pharmaceutical, electronics (including an ESD-protected line), and control cabinet building — with payment terms of 10 days/2% discount or 30 days net and explicit B2B-only terms of sale.

Recent strategic activity centers on Industry 4.0 product expansion, sustainability positioning (per-product CO₂ emission labeling introduced in 2024 toward climate-neutral production), and channel recognition (3rd place in the Partner des PVH 2025 ranking by AKW within the ZHH). With 51–100 employees, multiple registered trademarks, and no disclosed institutional or private equity investment, Bedrunka+Hirth is positioned as a stable, independent Mittelstand manufacturer extending a traditional workshop-equipment business into digital and intelligent-storage adjacencies.

Name

Bedrunka+Hirth

Legal name

Bedrunka+Hirth Gerätebau GmbH

Website

https://bedrunka-hirth.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Bedrunka+Hirth is a privately held German manufacturer of modular industrial workshop equipment — drawer cabinets, CNC storage, height-adjustable workstations, and mobile logistics platforms — serving industrial, trade, automotive, aerospace, electronics, and public-sector customers across DACH, Benelux, and parts of Western Europe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Bräunlingen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Revenue model

1. Industrial Equipment Product Sales: Primary revenue stream from manufacturing and selling modular workshop equipment including drawer cabinets, workbenches, CNC storage systems, workstations, mobile logistics systems, shelving, and chairs. Products are sold through a dealer network and directly via online shop. Revenue is one-time (product sale) with optional configuration and customization services.
2. Object Project Planning & Customization Services: Custom object planning with 3D drawings in customer house colors, on-site analysis, and consultation for new hall construction, training workshop setup, and production expansion. Includes planning, consultation, production, and assembly services. This service accompanies product sales for larger/custom installations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

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Product overview

Bedrunka+Hirth is a manufacturer of industrial Betriebseinrichtungen (operational equipment) and manual Arbeitsplatzsysteme (workplace systems) based in Bräunlingen, Germany. The product portfolio centers on Schubladenschränke (drawer cabinet systems) as the core product line, available in multiple series (T500, T736) and featuring advanced variants like the TSM® Tool-Server-Modular with integrated management software and HiPerCab® with touchscreen-controlled access. The company offers complementary product lines including CNC-Lager- und Transportsysteme (CNC storage and transport systems), Werkbänke (workbenches) in box, row, and mobile configurations, Arbeitsplatzsysteme (workplace systems) with height-adjustable tables under brands like workergo, workline, powerline, and hydline, Mobile Logistik-Systeme (mobile logistics systems) including the maxmobile series, Regalsysteme (shelving systems), Schranksysteme (cabinet systems), and Stühle + Bänke (seating). The portfolio is unified through shared design principles (Made in Germany), modularity allowing combinations between systems, and online configurators for drawer cabinets, workbenches, and workplace systems. The company serves industries including manufacturing, trade, automotive, aerospace, electronics, chemical/pharmaceutical, and electrical cabinet building.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• HiPerCab®: High Performance Cabinet - intelligent drawer cabinet with touchscreen access control and secure storage
• TSM®
• MRS®
• workraster
• workergo
• workline
• workalu®
• powerline
• hydline
• e-workdrive
• maxmobile

Quantifiable outcome

• CO2 emission transparency per product enabling customers to quantify environmental impact of their procurement

Named customers8 records

Segments8 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Arbeitskreis Werkzeuge (AKW) / ZHHcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Bedrunka+Hirth participates in the Partner of PVH (Produktionsverbindungshandel) evaluation conducted annually by the AKW working group within the Central Association of Hardware Trade (ZHH). The program recognizes outstanding industrial partners based on evaluations by specialist hardware dealers across six criteria. Bedrunka+Hirth ranked 3rd in 2025, confirming its position as a valued partner in the hardware and workshop equipment distribution channel.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Bott GmbH & Co. KG: UK/German manufacturer of vehicle and workplace storage solutions, in-vehicle equipment, and workshop furniture. Direct competitor in industrial workplaces, modular storage, and workshop fit-out across European markets.
• Wolfcraft GmbH: German manufacturer of power-tool accessories and workshop equipment for trade and DIY users. Adjacent overlap with Bedrunka+Hirth on workshop accessories and trade/craft workshop-equipment categories across DACH distribution.
• LISTA AG: Swiss-headquartered, German-manufactured maker of modular drawer cabinets, workbenches, and industrial storage systems with strong DACH distribution. Closest direct competitor to Bedrunka+Hirth on drawer-cabinet systems, workstations, and CNC storage lines.
• Hänel GmbH & Co. KG: German manufacturer of industrial storage and material-handling systems including rotary and vertical lift systems. Overlaps directly with Bedrunka+Hirth on industrial storage for tools, parts, and CNC-managed inventory.
• Treston Oy: Finnish manufacturer of industrial workstations, workbenches, and modular workshop furniture serving manufacturing, electronics, and lab assembly. Direct peer on ergonomic, modular workplace systems and workstation configurators.
• ITEM Industrietechnik GmbH: German manufacturer of modular aluminum profile systems, industrial workbenches, and linear technology. Direct peer on modular workbench and workstation platforms for industrial and laboratory environments.

Broad incumbents

• Stanley Black & Decker: Global industrial-tools and storage conglomerate that owns the LISTA brand. Indirectly comparable to Bedrunka+Hirth through Lista's workshop-equipment range and through global industrial storage and tool-management categories.
• SSI SCHÄFER: Large German full-line intralogistics provider covering storage, shelving, workstations, and automation. Overlaps with Bedrunka+Hirth on industrial shelving and workshop equipment as part of a much broader intralogistics portfolio.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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