Kössler Technology

Name

Kössler Technology

Legal name

kößler technologie GmbH

Website

https://koessler-technologie.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Kössler Technology GmbH is a third-generation, family-owned precision machining company in Babenhausen, Germany, manufacturing complex components and assemblies for automotive OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, and mobile hydraulics manufacturers across medium-to-large series.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Precision Machined Components

NAICS

Mechanical Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing (333613)

SIC

Screw Machine Products (3451)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYIMAHAGAM

Linear Motion & Mechanical Power Transmission (Ball/roller screws, linear guides, bearings, couplings)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Industrial Machinery & Heavy Equipment/Fluid Power & Motion Control Equipment

Keywords

• Precision machining services
• CNC turned components
• Automotive drivetrain parts
• Mobile hydraulics components
• Contract manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Babenhausen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Precision Parts Manufacturing: Design and production of complex precision parts and assemblies in medium and large series for the automotive and mobile hydraulics industries. Revenue is generated through long-term B2B supply contracts with major automotive OEMs and their Tier 1 suppliers. The company acts as a system supplier taking full responsibility for procurement and quality.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Kössler Technology designs, produces, and assembles complex precision parts and subassemblies in medium and large series for the automotive and mobile hydraulics industries. The company applies CNC turning, milling, broaching, grinding, gear cutting, and assembly processes to deliver system-ready components to industrial OEMs.

Product overview

Kössler Technology is a third-generation family-owned precision machining company offering a comprehensive portfolio of products and services for the Automotive and Mobile Hydraulics industries. The portfolio consists of four main pillars: Automotive Components (precision parts for drivetrains, chassis, gearboxes, and engines), Mobile Hydraulics Components (pumps, housings, and valves), Precision Machining Services (turning, milling, grinding, broaching, and assembly with external hardening and surface treatment), and a full-service Service Portfolio covering the entire product lifecycle from concept to logistics delivery. As a system supplier, they provide complete solutions integrating quality assurance, process optimization, and supply chain management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Automotive Components Precision-machined parts and assembled subassemblies for automotive drivetrain, engine, and chassis applications, supplied in medium and large production series to OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers.
• Mobile Hydraulics Components Precision-machined and assembled components for the mobile hydraulics industry, including parts used in pumps, valves, and drive technology systems, delivered in series production volumes.
• Full-Service Portfolio (From Idea to Delivery) End-to-end contract manufacturing service covering development, prototyping, series production, assembly, and just-in-time delivery, marketed as a full-service portfolio from initial idea through to delivery at the customer.

Quantifiable outcome

• One-tenth of all employees work in the area of process optimisation and quality assurance.
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers18 records

Segments3 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

One partnership is on record.

• Certified External Processing PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKössler Technology supplements its in-house machining capabilities (turning, milling, broaching, grinding, gear cutting, washing, assembly) with a large pool of certified external partners for hardening, surface engineering, and welding. These partners enable the company to offer complete, finished components from a single supplier — a key element of its system supplier positioning.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Fritz Studer AG: Swiss precision cylindrical grinding specialist (part of United Grinding Group) with overlap in grinding process technology used by Kössler. Comparable in precision grinding capability and European automotive/industrial customer base.
• INDEX-Werke GmbH & Co. KG: German CNC turning specialist with significant contract manufacturing operations serving automotive and hydraulics customers. Directly comparable in CNC turning process focus, German mid-market scale, and automotive Tier supplier positioning.
• Heller GmbH: German manufacturer of CNC machining centers and provider of contract manufacturing services for automotive and industrial customers. Comparable in precision machining technology stack and German Tier supplier profile.
• Grob-Werke GmbH & Co. KG: German precision machining systems provider with automotive and industrial contract manufacturing. Comparable in process technology (milling, turning, complex subassemblies), Bavarian/German manufacturing base, and Tier supplier role.
• Starrag Group Holding AG: Swiss precision machining center manufacturer serving aerospace and automotive customers with high-precision components. Comparable in precision component focus, European Mittelstand scale, and tier-1/2 supplier relationships.
• EMAG Holding GmbH: German precision machining group combining machine tool manufacturing with contract manufacturing services for automotive drivetrain and powertrain components. Closely comparable in technology scope (turning, milling, grinding), German Mittelstand footprint, and automotive customer base.

Broad incumbents

• Schaeffler AG: Large German automotive and industrial supplier producing precision bearings, hubs, and drivetrain components that overlap with several Kössler product categories (wheel hubs, support bearings, transmission components). A much larger incumbent operating across the same end markets.
• GKN Automotive: Global Tier 1 driveline and e-powertrain supplier (and existing Kössler customer). Operates in the same end products (drivetrain components, e-mobility transition) but at vastly larger scale and with broader vertical integration.
• Magna International: Global Tier 1 automotive supplier with extensive precision machining and powertrain manufacturing operations (and existing Kössler customer via Magna Powertrain and Magna Getrag). Much larger incumbent serving the same automotive OEM customer base.
• Linamar Corporation: Canadian Tier 1 automotive supplier with significant precision machining and drivetrain component manufacturing. Comparable product scope (transmission components, precision machined assemblies) but at much larger scale across North America and Europe.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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