What Merten Gruppe does

Merten Gruppe is a 5th-generation, family-owned Austrian mechatronics company founded in 1922 and headquartered in Vienna. The group operates three business units: Präzisionstechnik (precision engineering, providing CNC turning, milling, cylindrical and surface grinding, gear cutting, deep-hole drilling, and fine mechanical assembly as a contract manufacturer for trade and industry), Maschinenbau (mechanical engineering, covering automation solutions, robotics, conveyor technology, and assembly contract manufacturing with project management), and IN-LOG | Gämmerler (postpress equipment for the printing, bookbinding, and packaging industries, covering conveying, trimming, stacking, log stacking, and palletizing via the IN-LOG brand and the Gämmerler brand acquired in 2021). Underlying technology includes CNC precision machining, proprietary MES and Order Management System software (developed with WMTec and ZebiCOM), and intelligent PLC-based control software that synchronizes complete postpress lines.

The company makes money through multiple revenue streams: contract manufacturing of precision parts on a quote-based, project-by-project basis; sale of new postpress machines and complete systems under the IN-LOG and Gämmerler brands; sale of refurbished/used equipment under the IN-LOG private label; managed services including 24/7 hotline, preventive maintenance, and remote diagnostics; professional services for plant relocations, retrofits/upgrades (mechanical, electrical, software), and operator/maintenance training. Go-to-market is sales-led B2B with a direct sales team for complex systems and contract manufacturing, augmented by an international partner network for Gämmerler postpress equipment and a reciprocal exclusive distribution arrangement with RIMA Atlanta (Europe for RS-series stackers, North America for Gämmerler installations). Operates from Vienna (Puchgasse 9, 1220) and a 9,705 m² warehouse/logistics facility in Weiden am See, Burgenland. Customer segments span trade and industry (horizontal), printing and bookbinding (vertical primary), and niche use cases in gaming and rehabilitation technology.

Name

Merten Gruppe

Legal name

Peter MERTEN Gesellschaft m.b.H.

Website

https://merten.at

Company type

Private

Founded year

1922

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Merten Gruppe is a 5th-generation, family-owned Austrian mechatronics company founded in 1922 that manufactures CNC precision parts, automation/robotics solutions, and postpress equipment (IN-LOG | Gämmerler) for printing, bookbinding, and packaging customers globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Vienna

HQ country

Austria

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, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Contract Manufacturing - Precision Parts: CNC precision parts manufacturing as a contract manufacturer (Lohnfertiger) for trade and industry, producing complex precision components to customer specifications
2. New Machines and Systems: Sale of new postpress machines and complete systems under IN-LOG and Gämmerler brands, including planning, manufacturing, and assembly
3. Used/Refurbished Equipment: Sale of second-hand equipment under the IN-LOG private label brand, including verification and refurbishment services
4. Service, Maintenance, and Spare Parts: Technical support, preventive maintenance programs, 24/7 hotline, spare parts supply, and remote diagnostics for installed equipment
5. Relocation and Reconfiguration: Plant relocation services including disassembly, transfer, cleaning, refurbishing, upgrading, assembly, and commissioning at new locations
6. Retrofits and Upgrades: Mechanical, electrical, and software upgrades to extend machine life, increase productivity, and reduce downtime, optionally combined with factory rebuilds
7. Training Services: Operator and maintenance training programs to increase productivity through professional development of customer personnel

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Merten Gruppe is a family-owned Austrian mechatronics group that contract-manufactures complex CNC precision parts for trade and industry, designs and builds automation and robotics systems, and supplies complete post-press equipment lines (conveying, trimming, stacking, log stacking, and palletizing) under the IN-LOG and Gämmerler brands for the printing, bookbinding, and packaging industries. The group also delivers lifecycle services including maintenance, retrofits, relocation, and operator training, supported by proprietary MES, intelligent control, and order management software.

Product overview

Merten Gruppe is a family-owned Austrian mechatronics company (founded 1922, 5th generation) operating through three independent business units: Präzisionstechnik (precision CNC parts manufacturing including turning, milling, grinding, gear cutting, and assembly), Maschinenbau (automation and robotics solutions), and IN-LOG | Gämmerler (post-press solutions for the printing, bookbinding, and packaging industries). The IN-LOG | Gämmerler business unit, established in 2001 and expanded through acquisition of Gämmerler in 2021, provides comprehensive equipment and services covering conveying, trimming, stacking, blocking, log stacking, and palletizing, along with bookbinding automation, custom special machines, used/refurbished equipment, and full-service support including maintenance, relocation, retrofits, and training. The group also develops proprietary Manufacturing Execution System (MES) software for internal production management. A strategic partnership with RIMA Atlanta (in which Merten holds a stake) provides exclusive distribution rights in Europe for RS-series cross-stackers while extending IN-LOG's reach into North American markets.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• IN-LOG: Post Press solutions brand for printing industry - machines for conveying, cutting, stacking, log stacking, palletizing, and special solutions. Also covers complete systems, service, and used equipment.
• Gämmerler

Products and services

• Präzisionstechnik (Precision Engineering) Contract manufacturing (Lohnfertiger) of complex CNC precision parts for trade and industry, including CNC turning, CNC milling, CNC cylindrical grinding, surface grinding, gear cutting, deep-hole drilling, and precision mechanical assembly services. For industrial buyers requiring tight-tolerance components.
• Maschinenbau (Mechanical Engineering and Automation) Automation and robotics solutions including conveyor technology, assembly contract manufacturing, and project management for complex automation systems. For industrial customers implementing factory automation.
• IN-LOG | Gämmerler Post-Press Systems Complete post-press equipment lines for the printing, bookbinding, and packaging industries covering conveying, trimming, stacking and blocking, log stacking, and palletizing, plus bookbinding automation (Log Shuttle, ERIC mini-robot) and packaging end-of-line solutions. For commercial printers, bookbinders, and post-press service providers.
• Used and Refurbished Post-Press Equipment
• Service and Technical Support
• Maintenance and Reconditioning
• Plant Relocation Services
• Retrofits and Upgrades
• Training Programs
• Planning and Solution Design
• Order Management System
• Central Control Systems for Post-Press Lines

Quantifiable outcome

• High automation degree achieved for postpress lines

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Zhejiang Universität (China)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2025Knowledge exchange partnership with Zhejiang University focusing on future topics including automation, robotics, and specifically human-robotics. The vice chairman of the university visited with a delegation. This exchange ensures MERTEN stays current with academic developments in key technology areas.
• GämmerlercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021MERTEN Gruppe acquired Gämmerler in 2021, a company that has shaped the postpress world for over 40 years. Gämmerler products include KL 540/560 stackers and PR 460/480 robots. This acquisition represents a significant commitment to the postpress industry and creates a unified IN-LOG | Gämmerler brand presence.
• RIMA AtlantacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2021MERTEN holds a stake in RIMA Atlanta, a leading manufacturer of stackers for bookbinding. IN-LOG | GämmerLER is now exclusive Solution Partner of RIMA Atlanta in Europe for RS 10/RS 11/RS 33 stackers, spare parts, and service. Conversely, RIMA Atlanta is exclusive partner in North America for IN-LOG | GämmerLER postpress solutions and service for installed Gämmerler machines.
• ACTVR GmbHminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Joint product development partnership for nearly 2 years on a special treadmill providing natural dynamic movements in virtual environments. Targets gaming industry combined with physical fitness, with potential applications in health and rehabilitation. CEO Elmar Rudelstorfer leads the collaboration.
• Imprimerie MordacqminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Long-standing customer partnership with leading French printer. Mordacq invested in new postpress equipment from Merten/IN-LOG including cross-stackers, pre-stacking units, and palletizing technology. Multiple positive commissioning reports and ongoing cooperation.
• Helmut Fichtenbauer Alteisen-Metalle-TransporteminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 201345-year partnership for sustainability and responsible scrap metal recycling. Ensures proper and responsible processing of machining chips and waste materials.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Müller Martini: Müller Martini is a leading global manufacturer of bookbinding and print finishing systems, including saddle stitchers, perfect binders, and post-press automation — directly competing with Merten's IN-LOG | Gämmerler stackers, log stackers, and palletizing robots.
• Kolbus GmbH & Co. KG: Kolbus is a German manufacturer specializing in bookbinding machinery and post-press equipment, including stackers and conveying systems. Its product portfolio and target market (industrial print finishers and bookbinders) closely mirror Merten's IN-LOG | Gämmerler offering.
• Horizon (Horizon International): Horizon is a Japanese manufacturer of print finishing and bookbinding equipment, offering binders, folders, trimmers, and stackers. It competes head-to-head with Merten's IN-LOG | Gämmerler in the same commercial printer and bookbinder customer base worldwide.
• Bograma AG: Bograma is a Swiss maker of post-press stackers, palletizers, and log handling systems for the printing and bookbinding industry. It directly competes with Merten's IN-LOG | Gämmerler stackers and palletizing robots in European printing houses.
• RIMA Atlanta: RIMA Atlanta is a manufacturer of log stackers and post-press equipment for bookbinding, and is both a strategic minority partner of Merten and a channel partner (RS-series stackers distributed via IN-LOG | Gämmerler in Europe). The relationship is both commercial and equity, making it a uniquely intertwined direct peer.

Others

• Körber (Business Area Tissue / Converting): Körber is a global industrial technology group whose converting and tissue machinery operations supply automation and post-processing equipment for paper-converting operations — thematically adjacent to Merten's print finishing and palletizing automation. Not a direct competitor but a relevant industry participant in adjacent paper-flow automation.

Emerging players

• INDEX-Werke (Traub): INDEX-Werke is a German manufacturer of high-precision CNC turning machines and turn-mill centers, comparable to the precision machining capabilities in Merten's Präzisionstechnik unit. Both serve trade and industrial customers requiring complex precision parts.
• EMAG Holding GmbH: EMAG is a German manufacturer of CNC turning, milling and grinding machines used in precision parts production — overlapping with Merten's Präzisionstechnik business unit (CNC turning, milling, cylindrical grinding). It competes for the same industrial precision-machining customer base and as a potential equipment supplier to Merten's own shop.

Broad incumbents

• Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG: Heidelberg is a global incumbent in printing press manufacturing with a broad portfolio that includes post-press integration. While its primary focus is presses rather than standalone post-press automation, it competes for the same large-printer capex budgets that Merten's IN-LOG | Gämmerler unit targets.
• Manroland Goss web systems: Manroland Goss is a major manufacturer of web-fed printing presses serving newspaper and commercial printers — the same customers Merten's IN-LOG | Gämmerler serves for downstream automation. As a broad incumbent it represents both a competitor and a strategic integration partner for post-press lines.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

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Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

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