Anton Klocke Antriebstechnik

What Anton Klocke Antriebstechnik does

Anton Klocke Antriebstechnik GmbH is a Bielefeld-based industrial technical distributor and contract manufacturer specializing in mechanical drive technology. Founded as a technical wholesale business in 1921 and incorporated as a GmbH on August 1, 1992, the company sells timing belts, toothed pulleys, tensioning pulleys (Spannrollen), V-belts, and related drive components under premium partnerships with BRECO and Continental (Synchroforce EPDM series). It operates an online shop carrying 40,000+ standard items with access to 250,000+ articles across 100+ supplier relationships, complemented by 8,000 items permanently in stock and 24-hour spare-parts delivery.

The company complements distribution with a deep engineering and custom-manufacturing stack: in-house drive design (Antriebsauslegung), FEM calculations, reverse engineering with 3D scanning, cam welding, metal machining, 3D printing, acoustic analysis (SoundCam), thermography, and pressure testing. Its proprietary innovation, the BRECOroll roller belt (patented in the EU under EP 3 147 239 and in the US under US 9,643,788), integrates rollers into belt teeth to replace sliding with rolling friction. Digital channels include a 3D configurator for custom toothed pulleys with free CAD model downloads, the Klocke Innovation Center portal with Klockepedia knowledge resources and webinars, and an in-development Hydraulikschlauch-Konfigurator for hydraulic hose assemblies.

Revenue mechanics combine one-time component sales (40,000+ SKUs), professional services for custom engineering and manufacturing, and subscription-style logistics/stocking programs for premium customers. Pricing is quote-based with personalized terms after customer login; free shipping applies above €75 within Germany, and same-day shipping is offered for orders placed before 11:00 AM on working days. The customer base spans more than a dozen verticals including food packaging (Aquarius and Bosch machines), automotive (SKID conveyors), medical technology, intralogistics, printing and paper, laundry/textile, bank automation, glass, wood, and agriculture. The company is led by Managing Director Thorsten Kott (Dipl.-Ing. (FH)) and maintains a sister-company relationship with Karl Heitz Industrievertretungen GmbH; ownership and equity are not publicly disclosed. Certifications include ISO 9001 quality management, EcoVadis sustainability rating, and CrefoZert creditworthiness certification placing it in the top 0.5% of German firms.

Name

Anton Klocke Antriebstechnik

Legal name

Anton Klocke Antriebstechnik GmbH

Website

https://klocke-antrieb.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1924

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Anton Klocke Antriebstechnik is a Bielefeld-based industrial technical distributor and contract manufacturer of mechanical drive components — timing belts, toothed pulleys, tensioning pulleys, and V-belts — serving machinery and plant engineering customers across food packaging, automotive, medical, intralogistics, and other verticals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Mechanical Drive Technology Components

NAICS

Rubber and Plastics Hoses and Belting Manufacturing (326220), Speed Changer, Industrial High-Speed Drive, and Gear Manufacturing (333612)

SIC

General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Belting (Conveyor, Power Transmission) (IMANALAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

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

Keywords

• Mechanical drive technology
• Industrial drive components
• Timing belt systems
• Toothed pulleys
• Drive engineering services

Headquarters

HQ city

Bielefeld

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Mechanical Drive Components Sales: Sale of mechanical drive components including timing belts, toothed pulleys, tension idler pulleys, V-belts, synchronous shafts, and related drive technology products. Offers over 40,000 standard items online with access to 200,000+ articles. Delivery of spare parts within 24 hours if in stock.
2. Custom Manufacturing & Engineering Services: Custom machining, plastic and timing belt processing, reverse engineering, drive design calculations, FEM calculations, sample evaluation, construction services, prototype manufacturing, quality management, acoustic analysis, thermographic analysis, and technical consulting.
3. Logistics & Stocking Services: Inventory management and stocking programs for premium customers, including customer-specific special parts with guaranteed delivery times from stock. Optimization of logistics and provisioning.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Anton Klocke Antriebstechnik GmbH is a German industrial company that manufactures and distributes mechanical drive technology components, including timing belts, toothed pulleys, tensioning pulleys, V-belts, and the patented BRECOroll roller belt. The company combines product distribution with in-house custom manufacturing, engineering services (drive design, reverse engineering, FEM calculations, sample evaluation), and digital self-service tools (3D configurator and Innovation Center portal) for machinery and plant engineering customers across multiple industrial verticals.

Product overview

Anton Klocke Antriebstechnik GmbH operates as a comprehensive solutions provider in mechanical drive technology, offering a diverse portfolio of products and services for mechanical and plant engineering. Their core product lineup includes timing belts (BRECO Zahnriemen), tensioning pulleys (Spannrollen), toothed pulleys (Zahnriemenscheiben), the innovative BRECOroll roller belt, FERROPAN V-belts, and specialized belts for food packaging (Schlauchbeutelriemen) and automotive applications (SKID-Gurte). The company distributes Continental's Synchroforce EPDM series featuring next-generation materials. Beyond products, they provide extensive engineering services including drive design (Antriebsauslegung), reverse engineering with 3D scanning, cam manufacturing, metal machining, and quality testing services. Their digital offerings include a 3D configurator for custom toothed pulleys with CAD model downloads and quote generation, a hydraulikschlauch configurator for custom hose assemblies, an e-commerce platform with 100,000+ articles, and the Innovation Center portal featuring Klockepedia technical resources and webinars. The company serves industries including food, packaging, medical technology, automation, intralogistics, glass processing, printing/paper, textile/laundry, bank automation, wood processing, and agricultural technology.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Klockepedia: Technical knowledge base within the Innovation Center featuring articles, case studies, technical data, and user manuals.
• Klocke Innovation Center
• FERROPAN
• flatConnector³

Products and services

• BRECO Zahnriemen (Timing Belts) High-quality timing belts from BRECO Antriebstechnik, available in various profiles (AT3, AT5, T20) for industrial applications including material transport and power transmission. Distributed by Anton Klocke Antriebstechnik as part of their premium partner relationship with BRECO.
• Spannrollen (Tensioning Pulleys) Tensioning pulleys from BRECO Antriebstechnik for timing belt systems, available in various types and variants to optimize belt tension and extend system life. Distributed by Anton Klocke Antriebstechnik as a long-standing premium partner.
• Zahnriemenscheiben (Toothed Pulleys) Custom-manufactured toothed pulleys, including extreme width toothed pulleys (AT3 and AT5 profiles with tooth widths exceeding 300mm), produced from synchronous shafts or customer drawings. Can be produced in 1/3 of standard delivery time from synchronous shafts.
• Synchroforce EPDM Zahnriemen Next-generation timing belts from Continental featuring Hightech-EPDM material in 8M and 14M pitches, offering up to 500% longer service life than CR belts, temperature range of -40°C to +120°C, and sustainable composition free of chlor, PFAS and halogenated compounds. Distributed by Anton Klocke Antriebstechnik as a Continental premium partner.
• BRECOroll Rollenriemen (Roller Belt) Innovative roller belt with integrated rollers in the teeth of the belt, reducing friction coefficient from μ > 0.5 to μ < 0.2. Available only in 100 T20 pitch, patented under EP 3 147 239 and US Patent US 9,643,788. Designed for material transport applications with significantly reduced friction.
• FERROPAN Keilriemen (V-Belts) V-belts manufactured under the FERROPAN brand for industrial power transmission applications. Own sub-brand of Anton Klocke Antriebstechnik.
• flatConnector³ Endanbinder Specialized end terminator for flat connector systems, with replacement kit available for ordering. Sub-brand product line of Anton Klocke Antriebstechnik.
• Schlauchbeutelriemen (Pouch/Bag Belts) Precision timing belts for packaging machines, specifically designed for Aquarius and Bosch pouch/bag packaging equipment in the food industry.
• SKID-Gurte (Skid Belts) Specialized belts for skid conveyor systems widely used in the automotive industry for transporting engines, transmissions, and body parts.
• 3D-Konfigurator (3D Tooth Disc Configurator) Standalone online 3D configurator for designing custom toothed pulleys, allowing users to create individualized solutions, download free CAD models, and generate quotes. Available 24/7 via any PC and browser. Customers can configure custom toothed pulleys and obtain instant quotes.
• Hydraulikschlauch-Konfigurator Digital tool for configuring custom hydraulic hose assemblies with various fittings and torsion angles, providing instant pricing and enabling direct ordering. Recommended standalone product for custom hydraulic hose configuration.
• Onlineshop (E-Commerce Platform) B2B e-commerce platform offering over 100,000 articles including 40,000+ standard items online, with features including shipment tracking, free shipping from €75 in Germany, and same-day shipping for orders placed before 11:00 AM on working days. Available 365 days a year.
• Klocke Innovation Center Exclusive digital portal featuring Klockepedia with extensive technical resources, live communication, interactive webinars, and Showroom with articles, case studies, and technical data. Users of the 3D configurator can access with existing login credentials.
• Antriebsauslegung (Drive Design Service) Professional drive design service utilizing decades of expertise for precision calculations and technical specifications for mechanical drive applications. Includes FEM calculations, sample evaluation, and engineering consulting.
• Reverse Engineering & 3D-Scanning Service Comprehensive reverse engineering services including 3D scanning for industrial applications, enabling reproduction and improvement of existing mechanical components.
• 3D-Druck (3D Printing Service) Additive manufacturing services for industrial prototyping and production applications provided as a standalone service offering.
• Nockenfertigung (Cam Manufacturing Service) Cam welding and machining services for precision cam production as a standalone manufacturing service offering.
• Metallzerspanung & Nutenziehen (Metal Machining & Grooving Service) Precision metal machining services including grooving operations for custom industrial components as a standalone manufacturing service offering.
• Baugruppenmontage (Assembly Services) Complete assembly services for mechanical subassemblies and components as a standalone service offering.
• Konfektionierung von Hydraulikschlauchleitungen (Hydraulic Hose Assembly Service) Custom assembly of hydraulic hose assemblies for industrial applications as a standalone assembly service offering.
• Akustik - SoundCam (Acoustic Analysis Service) Acoustic analysis using SoundCam technology for identifying and analyzing sound sources in industrial applications as a standalone analysis service.
• Thermografie (Thermography Analysis Service) Thermal imaging analysis services for identifying heat patterns and potential issues in mechanical systems as a standalone analysis service.
• Mess- und Prüftechnik (Measurement & Testing Service) Comprehensive measurement and testing technologies for quality assurance of mechanical components as a standalone quality service.
• Friktionsbeläge (Friction Linings) Friction linings for industrial applications requiring high wear resistance and reliable braking or clutching performance.
• Optimierung von Logistik und Bevorratung (Logistics & Stocking Optimization Service) Inventory management and stocking programs for premium customers, including customer-specific special parts with guaranteed delivery times from stock. Optimization of logistics and provisioning.

Quantifiable outcome

• 300% export growth rate since 2009
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments9 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

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• VTH (Verband Technischer Handel)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 July 2023Member since 2023. The only professional association for technical trade in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, representing member interests in German-speaking regions through marketing partnerships with 20 manufacturers and around 230 technical traders.
• EPTDA (European Power Transmission Distributors Association)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 August 2016Member since 2016. The leading European organization for power transmission and fluid power products, bringing together distributors and manufacturers in an international network for information exchange, training, and business development.
• BRECO GroupcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 1924Long-standing premium partner relationship for tension idler pulleys (Spannrollen). Distributes BRECO timing belts, toothed pulleys, and the innovative BRECOroll roller belt technology. Company has been offering BRECO products since early partnership.
• EcoVadisminorOthersSustainability rating agency providing scorecard for environmental, social, and ethical performance assessment.
• Karl Heitz Industrievertretungen GmbHcoreOthersSister company collaborating on product development, including the Hydraulikschlauch-Konfigurator project. Employee development program shared between the two companies.
• Continental (ContiTech)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPremium partner for rubber and plastics products including Gummizahnriemen (rubber timing belts), industrial air springs, compensators, hose systems, transport band systems, and drive belts. Offering new Synchroforce EPDM series in 8M and 14M pitches.
• Premium Logistics Partners (Sea and Air Freight)minorOthersReliable delivery premium partners for international shipping via sea and air freight, enabling safe and fast delivery times worldwide including to Australia.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• BRECO Antriebstechnik: German manufacturer of timing belts, toothed pulleys, and the BRECOroll roller belt technology. Direct comparable because Klocke is a long-standing premium partner distributing BRECO products into the same industrial customers, with overlapping product lines and customer base.
• Habasit: Swiss-headquartered manufacturer of conveyor and power transmission belts and related drive technology. Many product categories and customer segments directly overlap with Klocke, particularly in food packaging and material transport.
• Optibelt: German family-owned power transmission belt manufacturer (timing belts, V-belts, pulleys). Direct comparable in product, target market, and German Mittelstand heritage, serving the same industrial OEMs and distributors.
• Forbo Movement Systems: Manufacturer of conveyor and processing belts and power transmission belts. Serves overlapping industrial end markets and competes for the same food, packaging, automotive, and logistics customers.

Broad incumbents

• Gates Industrial: Global leader in power transmission belts, hoses, and fluid power solutions. Directly competes with the same product families Klocke sells, but at far larger scale and with broader international reach.
• SKF: Global Swedish manufacturer of bearings, seals, and power transmission components. Comparable in the broader mechanical power transmission category and serves overlapping industrial machinery customers, though primarily through bearings rather than belts.
• SEW-EURODRIVE: Global German drive-engineering specialist producing gearmotors, electronics, and drive systems. Overlaps with Klocke on the 'Antriebstechnik' positioning and on the same industrial customer base, but at a much larger scale and broader product scope.
• Continental ContiTech: Global industrial rubber and plastics manufacturer, including power transmission belts, hoses, and timing belts (Synchroforce EPDM). Klocke is a ContiTech premium partner, so the two are simultaneously collaborators and broader competitors in the same product category.
• Tsubaki: Japanese global manufacturer of power transmission products including chains, sprockets, and timing belts. Overlaps with Klocke in timing belt and drive components supply for industrial machinery and packaging applications.

Regional players

• NORD DRIVESYSTEMS: German manufacturer of gear units, motors, and electronic drives. Comparable as a German Mittelstand drive-technology specialist serving the same machinery and plant engineering customers, though it adds motors and gearboxes rather than belts and pulleys.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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