What Atzlinger does

Atzlinger GmbH is an Austrian, family-owned manufacturer based in Niederneukirchen that designs and distributes air brake, air conditioning, and tire pressure control systems for agricultural tractors, towing vehicles, and trailers. The company's core product is complete air brake system kits supplied in OEM quality to tractor and trailer manufacturers, including a 2-Line air brake system with an automatic load-sensing brake force controller, an 8.1 bar low-pressure air compressor, a modular Trailer S-TCV control valve, and an emergency breakaway valve. Systems are engineered for compliance with EU Directive 2015/68 and type approval under EU 167/2013, with homologation support and brake calculations provided as part of the offering. In-house capabilities include 3D CAD design, TRUMPF laser cutting, OKUMA CNC machining, and FRONIUS welding, supported by a dedicated R&D function.

The company serves two distinct customer layers. The first is OEM agricultural machinery manufacturers including Case IH, Claas, New Holland, Steyr, Fendt, Deutz, Lamborghini, and Same, where Atzlinger integrates brake kits and air conditioning systems into tractor platforms. The second is a Europe-wide aftermarket retrofit channel comprising importers, dealerships, and registered retailers across approximately 28 countries, supported by a secured dealers area portal for pricing and sales documents. The product portfolio was extended to include SKIMO electrical air conditioning (rooftop and SPLIT variants) and PTG tire pressure control systems, for which Atzlinger holds general import rights for Austria.

Atzlinger's revenue model is predominantly hardware sales of complete brake kits, partial kits, components, accessory equipment, and spare parts, supplemented by contract manufacturing services (laser cutting, CNC bending, complete component manufacturing) for external customers. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is mediated through distribution partners and a dealers area. The firm operates with 51-100 employees, holds ISO 9001 certification, and is led by family members in CEO, Deputy CEO, and finance roles, with no disclosed external funding or institutional investors.

Name

Atzlinger

Legal name

Atzlinger GmbH

Website

https://atzlinger-gmbh.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1973

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Atzlinger GmbH is an Austrian, family-owned manufacturer of OEM-quality air brake systems, air conditioning, and tire pressure control systems for agricultural tractors, trailers, and towing vehicles, serving OEM manufacturers and a Europe-wide network of importers, dealers, and retrofit customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Agricultural machinery components and braking systems

NAICS

Motor Vehicle Brake System Manufacturing (336340)

SIC

Motor Vehicle Parts & Accessories (3714)

akta.pro primary industry

Brake Control & Modulation Systems (ABS/ESC/EBD Modules & Hydraulics) (IMACAIAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Hydraulic Brake Systems (Master Cylinders/Calipers/Lines/Boosters) (IMACAIAD), Aftermarket Wheels, Tires & TPMS Accessories Manufacturing (Rims/Spacers/Valve Stems/TPMS Sensors) (IMACANAF), Pump & Compressor Packages (Skids, Booster Sets) (IMAHANAG)

Keywords

• Agricultural brake systems
• Tractor air brakes
• Trailer braking kits
• Tractor air conditioning
• Tire pressure control systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Niederneukirchen

HQ country

Austria

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Air Brake Systems: Sale of complete air brake systems kits for OEM equipment, kits for retrofit assemblies, partial kits, components, accessory equipment, and spare parts for tractors and trailers in OEM quality
2. Air Conditioning Systems: Climate control systems including OEM quality components for tractor manufacturers and complete retrofitting systems for various tractor brands
3. Tire Pressure Control Systems: PTG tire pressure control systems (general import for Austria), components and spare parts
4. Contract Manufacturing: Laser cuts in steel, Niro and aluminum; CNC bending; manufacturing of complete components for external customers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Atzlinger GmbH designs, manufactures, and distributes OEM-quality air brake system kits (2-line) for agricultural tractors, towing vehicles, and trailers, plus air conditioning systems for tractor OEMs and aftermarket retrofit. The company also distributes PTG tire pressure control systems in Austria and offers contract manufacturing (laser cutting of steel, stainless steel, and aluminum, CNC bending, and complete component manufacturing) for external customers.

Product overview

Atzlinger GmbH is an Austrian manufacturer offering air brake systems for agricultural tractors, towing vehicles, and trailers, along with air conditioning systems for tractors and agricultural machinery. The product portfolio includes overall kits for original equipment, retrofit assemblies, partial kits, components, accessory equipment, and spare parts. The company also distributes tire pressure control systems through PTG partnership. All products are manufactured in Austria with quality components from WABCO, Knorr Bremse, and Haldex.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Air Brake Systems for Tractors / Towing Vehicles Complete OEM-quality 2-line air brake system kits for agricultural tractors and towing vehicles, including 159 ccm air compressor, 8.1 bar low-pressure system, automatic brake force controller, pre-assembled subassemblies, mounting instructions, and DEKRA certificate for MOT testing. Systems comply with EU Directive 2015/68 for tractors with type approval under EU 167/2013. Sold to tractor OEMs and via dealers for retrofitting.
• Air Brake Systems for Trailers Air brake system kits for trailers (including forestry trailers, loader wagons, and liquid manure trailers), comprising brake hoses, plastic hosing, air tank straps, brake system dimensioning, cylinders, consoles, mounting instructions, and braking schematic. Includes Trailer S-TCV control valves for hydraulic-brake towing vehicles and Emergency Breakaway Valves (ELR) for safety. Sold to trailer manufacturers and dealers.
• Air Conditioning Systems for Tractors and Agricultural Machinery Climate control systems for tractors and agricultural machinery, including OEM-quality components for tractor manufacturers (Case IH, Claas, New Holland, Steyr) and complete retrofitting systems. Product range covers universal rooftop systems and SKIMO electrical air conditionings from SNDC France in rooftop and SKIMO SPLIT variants. Components sourced from Sanden and Seltec. Designed to improve operator comfort and reduce fatigue in hot, dusty conditions.
• PTG Tire Pressure Control Systems Tire pressure control systems and related components for agricultural machines, distributed under general import rights for Austria in partnership with PTG Reifendruckregelsysteme GmbH. Includes components and spare parts.
• Spare Parts for Air Brake Systems Spare parts for genuine and retrofit air brake systems, comprising components from WABCO, Haldex, and Knorr Bremse, marketed to dealers and end customers via price lists.
• Contract Manufacturing (Laser Cutting, CNC Bending, Component Production) Contract manufacturing services for external customers, including laser cutting of steel, stainless steel (Niro), and aluminum, CNC bending, and manufacturing of complete components using TRUMPF laser-cutting equipment, OKUMA CNC lathes and mills, and FRONIUS welding technology.

Named customers4 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

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Haldex Europe SAScoreTechnology or IntegrationLong-term supplier partner for pneumatic components used in air brake systems. Haldex is a leading manufacturer of brake and suspension systems for commercial vehicles.
• Knorr-Bremse System für Nutzfahrzeuge GmbHcoreTechnology or IntegrationLong-term supplier partner for pneumatic components. Knorr-Bremse is a leading manufacturer of braking systems for commercial vehicles.
• PTG Reifendruckregelsysteme GmbHcoreTechnology or IntegrationPTG is a manufacturer from Germany with over 25 years of experience with tire pressure control systems for agricultural machines and is one of the leading experts in this field. Atzlinger holds general import rights for PTG products in Austria.
• Wabco Austria GmbHcoreTechnology or IntegrationLong-term supplier partner for pneumatic components. Wabco is a leading global supplier of braking and stability control systems for commercial vehicles.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• AGCO / Fendt: AGCO (parent of Fendt, Massey Ferguson, Valtra) is one of Atzlinger's named OEM customers for both braking and air conditioning kits. Included as an ecosystem peer because AGCO's tractor platform decisions directly drive Atzlinger's revenue and product specification roadmap.

Broad incumbents

• WABCO / ZF Friedrichshafen: WABCO (now part of ZF) is a global leader in braking, electronic control, and air management for commercial vehicles. It is a primary component supplier to Atzlinger and competes with Atzlinger's OEM kits at the system level via direct relationships with global tractor and trailer OEMs.
• Haldex (Saf-Holland/Haldex合并前): Haldex is a Tier-1 supplier of pneumatic brake actuators, disc brakes, and ABS/EPB systems primarily for commercial trailers. It is one of Atzlinger's named premium component suppliers and represents the closest large-incumbent competitor in pneumatic trailer braking.
• Bosch Mobility Solutions: Bosch supplies ABS/ESC modules, hydraulic brake components, and electronic stability systems used in agricultural and commercial vehicles globally. It is a potential competitor as tractor electronics become more sophisticated and brake-by-wire technologies displace pure pneumatic systems.
• Knorr-Bremse System für Nutzfahrzeuge GmbH: Knorr-Bremse is the global leader in commercial vehicle braking systems and a direct core supplier to Atzlinger. While Atzlinger is a small specialist in agricultural pneumatic brakes, Knorr-Bremse competes for the same OEM slots at scale across truck and bus applications, making it the most strategically relevant benchmark.

Direct peers

• BPW Bergische Achsen KG: BPW is a German family-owned specialist in trailer axles, brake systems, and running gear. It is the closest direct peer in size, ownership structure (family-owned Mittelstand), and product focus on trailer pneumatic braking for agricultural and commercial applications across Europe.
• JOST-Werke AG: JOST manufactures fifth wheels, landing gears, and trailer coupling systems with strong European trailer OEM relationships. While not a direct brake assembler, JOST is a comparable Mittelstand supplier selling complementary trailer components through the same European dealer and OEM channels that Atzlinger serves.
• SAF-HOLLAND SE: SAF-HOLLAND supplies axle and brake systems for trailers in Europe and North America. It represents a comparable trailer-system specialist that competes for similar OEM content slots and competes in the same European agricultural-trailer segment as Atzlinger.
• SKIMO (SNDC France): SKIMO supplies electrical air conditioning systems for tractors and agricultural machinery and is distributed by Atzlinger as a co-branded offering. The two companies are direct channel partners with overlapping European tractor-comfort aftermarket customers.
• PTG Reifendruckregelsysteme GmbH: PTG is Atzlinger's Austrian distribution partner and a leading specialist in tire pressure control systems for agricultural machinery. Both companies occupy the same European agricultural niche with adjacent product portfolios and similar Mittelstand positioning.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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