MIBAG
MIBAG AG is a privately held Swiss manufacturer of LineDrop, an overhead smart cable management system for electrified bus depots, logistics fleets, and commercial vehicles, sold via direct enterprise sales across multiple European markets.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1974
- HeadquartersSamstagern, Switzerland
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What MIBAG does
MIBAG AG is a privately held Swiss industrial company headquartered in Samstagern, Switzerland, founded over 50 years ago and now operating in its second generation under the management of the founding family/owners. The company designs, develops, and manufactures the LineDrop smart cable management system, an overhead hardware platform that delivers power and utility supply to electric vehicles from above rather than via ground-laid cables. LineDrop's architecture centers on automated cable deployment and retraction, controlled by reflective sensors, and is offered in configurations tailored to bus depots, transport and logistics centers, construction equipment fleets, manufacturing plants, and hydrogen/truck refueling sites. The system is sold as permanent depot-charging infrastructure and supports installations scaling from a single charging point up to 16+ points in a single deployment.
The company monetizes LineDrop purely through hardware sales to enterprise fleet operators, bus depots, logistics providers, and industrial facilities. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; commercial engagement runs through direct enterprise field sales, multi-language (German, French, English) outreach, and a gated "Partner Area" for repeat resellers and integrator relationships. Named reference customers in the input are concentrated in Switzerland (Emil Egger AG, Ernst Sutter, Wicki Transport GmbH, SB Trans GmbH, Regionalbus Lenzburg) across the transport & logistics and bus-depot verticals, with the company stating operations in multiple countries internationally.
There is no evidence in the input data of external venture or growth-equity investment, acquisitions, public listings, or AI/ML capability beyond electromechanical sensor control. The business is best characterized as a small (11–50 employees), family-led Swiss hardware specialist targeting fleet electrification infrastructure across DACH and adjacent European markets.
MIBAG firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- MIBAG
- Legal name
- MIBAG AG
- Website
- https://echarge-solutions.ch
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1974
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- MIBAG AG is a privately held Swiss manufacturer of LineDrop, an overhead smart cable management system for electrified bus depots, logistics fleets, and commercial vehicles, sold via direct enterprise sales across multiple European markets.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
MIBAG industry classification
Industry- Product category
- EV Charging Infrastructure Hardware
- NAICS
- Switchgear and Switchboard Apparatus Manufacturing (335313), Relay and Industrial Control Manufacturing (335314), Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution (2211)
- SIC
- Switchgear & Switchboard Apparatus (3613), Electrical Industrial Apparatus (3620)
- akta.pro primary industry
- EV Charging Grid Integration Services (Utility Make-Ready, Load Management Integration) (EUAEANAJ)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Industrial Control Cabinets & Power Distribution (Panels, Switchgear for Automation) (IMAHAHAK), High-Voltage Wiring, Connectors & Busbars Manufacturing (IMACACAF)
Keywords
Where MIBAG is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Samstagern
- HQ country
- Switzerland
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
MIBAG business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations
Revenue model
- LineDrop Cable Management Systems: Sale of smart cable management hardware systems for e-mobility charging infrastructure, including the LineDrop unit, sensors, and associated components. Systems are sold to fleet operators, bus depots, and industrial facilities for permanent installation.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels2 records
MIBAG product offering
Product offeringCore offering
MIBAG develops and manufactures the LineDrop smart cable management system, an overhead power and utility supply solution for electrified vehicles. The system provides automated cable deployment and retraction for electric buses, trucks, and commercial fleets operating in bus depots, logistics centers, and industrial facilities. Built on more than 50 years of specialization in energy supply systems, the LineDrop is now in its second generation and is sold as tailor-made hardware installations to enterprise fleet operators.
Product overview
MIBAG offers a single unified product called LineDrop — a smart cable management system for e-mobility now in its second generation, building on over 50 years of specializing in energy supply systems. The company develops and manufactures innovative, tailor-made solutions for demanding customers, particularly focused on overhead power supply for electric vehicle charging infrastructure in bus depots, logistics centers, construction equipment fleets, and industrial facilities. The LineDrop system comes in variations including Smart Cable Management, Reflective Sensor Control, and configurations specific to bus depot applications.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- LineDrop: Smart cable management system for e-mobility, specializing in energy supply systems for electric vehicles including bus depots, transport & logistics, construction equipment fleets, industrial manufacturing, and charging stations.
Products and services
- LineDrop Smart Cable Management System The LineDrop is MIBAG's smart overhead cable management system for electric vehicle charging infrastructure. It uses reflective sensor control for automated cable deployment and retraction, enabling organized, safe, and efficient overhead power and utility supply to electric buses, trucks, and commercial fleets in bus depots, logistics centers, and industrial facilities. The system supports multiple charging points per deployment and is sold as a tailor-made hardware installation to enterprise fleet operators.
Quantifiable outcome
- Up to 16 charging points supported in single deployment
Companies that use MIBAG
Customer profileNamed customers5 records
Segments8 records
Ideal customer profiles1 record
MIBAG technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature3 records
MIBAG partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- Galliker Green Logistics Support AssociationminorMIBAG AG is a member of the Galliker Green Logistics Support Association, indicating alignment with sustainable logistics initiatives and potential collaborative opportunities in green fleet electrification.
Scale indicators2 records
Recent moves4 records
Expansion highlights4 records
MIBAG competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Schaltbau Holding AG: Supplies pantograph-based depot-charging systems and contactors for e-bus and rail fleets across Europe. Directly competes with MIBAG LineDrop in the depot-charging infrastructure category, albeit via a pantograph architecture rather than cable-reel.
- Heliox: Specialist in DC fast-charging systems for e-bus and e-truck depots in Europe and North America. Competes with MIBAG for the same depot-charging wallet, though via charger hardware and pantograph integrations rather than cable reels.
- Ekoenergetyka-Polska: European supplier of depot and opportunity chargers for electric buses and trucks. Targets the same fleet customers as MIBAG with plug-in and pantograph solutions, making it a comparable European fleet-charging specialist.
- Conductix-Wampfler: Global manufacturer of cable reels, festoon systems, and energy supply chains for industrial and EV-charging applications. Closely comparable to MIBAG's motorized cable-management core technology and overlapping customer verticals (logistics, manufacturing, transit).
- Stemmann-Technik (Wabtec): Provides overhead power supply, pantographs, and ground-level charging systems for buses, trucks, and industrial vehicles. Competes with MIBAG in depot overhead-power infrastructure, with a much larger installed base in transit applications.
- Cavotec Group: Manufactures motorized cable reels, motorized spring reels, and shore-power/charging systems for ports, industrial vehicles, and EVs. Directly comparable to MIBAG's motorized overhead cable-management product, with broader port/industrial reach.
Broad incumbents
- ABB E-mobility: Global incumbent offering a broad EV charging portfolio spanning AC, DC fast, depot, and heavy-vehicle charging. Overlaps with MIBAG in the bus/truck depot segment but operates at much greater scale and across many charging architectures.
- Reelcraft Industries: Established US-based manufacturer of industrial cable reels, hose reels, and related handling equipment. Comparable product family to MIBAG's cable management core, but serving broader industrial/automotive aftermarkets rather than e-mobility depot charging.
- Siemens eMobility: Incumbent provider of depot and opportunity charging for buses (e.g., Sicharge UC), including pantograph systems. Competes with MIBAG for large municipal fleet electrification contracts in Europe.
Emerging players
- Alfen: European specialist in smart grids, energy storage, and EV charging infrastructure including depot solutions. Adjacent peer that intersects with MIBAG on EV charging hardware for commercial fleets and industrial energy distribution.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat3 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
MIBAG social profiles
Digital presenceMIBAG financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
MIBAG leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
MIBAG funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
MIBAG M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about MIBAG
What does MIBAG do?
MIBAG develops and manufactures the LineDrop smart cable management system, an overhead power and utility supply solution for electrified vehicles. The system provides automated cable deployment and retraction for electric buses, trucks, and commercial fleets operating in bus depots, logistics centers, and industrial facilities. Built on more than 50 years of specialization in energy supply systems, the LineDrop is now in its second generation and is sold as tailor-made hardware installations to enterprise fleet operators.
Is MIBAG a public or private company?
MIBAG is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was MIBAG founded?
MIBAG was founded in 1974. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is MIBAG based?
MIBAG is headquartered in Samstagern, Switzerland, in the Europe region.
How does MIBAG make money?
One revenue line is on record: lineDrop Cable Management Systems.
Who are MIBAG's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Schaltbau Holding AG, Heliox, Ekoenergetyka-Polska, Conductix-Wampfler, Stemmann-Technik (Wabtec) and Cavotec Group. Broad incumbents are ABB E-mobility, Reelcraft Industries and Siemens eMobility. Alfen is listed as an emerging player.
Does MIBAG have an API?
No public API is recorded for MIBAG.
What industry is MIBAG in?
MIBAG's product category is EV Charging Infrastructure Hardware. Its primary akta.pro industry code is EUAEANAJ, EV Charging Grid Integration Services (Utility Make-Ready, Load Management Integration), with a secondary code of IMAHAHAK, Industrial Control Cabinets & Power Distribution (Panels, Switchgear for Automation). Its NAICS code is 335313 and its SIC code is 3613.