What Röder Präzision GmbH does

Röder Präzision GmbH is a German aerospace company founded in 1922 and headquartered in Egelsbach, operating as the lead entity of the Röder Group under private owner Stratory Holding GmbH since 2017. The group employs roughly 300 people and delivers a vertically integrated mix of aviation services: aircraft line and base maintenance, component MRO (including hydraulics and avionics-related components), proprietary parts manufacturing and sales across a 15,000+ SKU inventory, engineering and design under EASA Part 21J, tool maintenance and calibration, and — following the 2021 acquisition of SMA Engines from Safran — OEM diesel engine manufacturing (SR305, SR460) and STC-based upgrades such as the SR305 conversion for the Van's RV-10. The company holds a broad certification stack (EASA Part 21G/21J/145, FAA Part 145, EN 9100, ISO 9001, AQAP) and serves commercial airlines, executive and general aviation operators, and military customers including the German Bundeswehr.

The group operates from multiple German sites (Egelsbach, Troisdorf, Schkeuditz, Stuhr), Slovakia (Košice), and Dubai, with a partnership in Greater Noida (India) and a joint venture in Turkey, providing regional line maintenance, AOG response, and component repair across Europe, the Middle East, and South Asia. Revenue mechanics are diversified across fee-for-service MRO labor, parts and component sales, licensed STC work, and OEM engine unit sales, with commercial scale historically anchored by Nayak Aircraft Services' line maintenance network across European bases and defense revenue from Bundeswehr platforms. The business model is B2B, contract-based, and certification-bound, with revenue predictability tied to long-tail aviation maintenance cycles, OEM service agreements, and government defense programs rather than transactional retail.

Name

Röder Präzision GmbH

Legal name

Röder Präzision GmbH

Website

https://roeder.aero

Company type

Private

Founded year

1922

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Röder Präzision GmbH is a German EASA-certified aerospace group providing aircraft and component MRO, proprietary parts manufacturing, engineering/design, and OEM diesel engine production (SR305/SR460) to commercial, executive, general aviation, and defense customers across Europe, the Middle East, and South Asia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aviation Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO)

NAICS

Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing (33641), Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (811210)

SIC

Aircraft Parts & Auxiliary Equipment, Nec (3728), Aircraft Engines & Engine Parts (3724)

akta.pro primary industry

Commercial Airframe MRO (Heavy Checks & Structural) (IMABALAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Component MRO (Avionics, Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Electrical) (TLAKAJAC), Wheels & Brakes MRO (IMABALAG), Landing Gear MRO (IMABALAF), Aircraft Engine MRO (Overhaul, Repair, Test Cell) (TLAKAJAB), Parts & Materials Support (Rotables Pooling, Distribution, Repair Management) (TLAKAJAK), MRO Engineering, Technical Publications & CAMO Support (IMABALAO)

Keywords

• Aircraft MRO services
• Component maintenance repair
• Aerospace engineering design
• Aviation surface treatment
• Aerospace component manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Egelsbach

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Aircraft MRO Services: Maintenance, repair, and overhaul services for aircraft including nose-to-tail maintenance, airworthiness directive compliance, and aircraft modifications. Revenue generated through time-and-materials billing or fixed-price contracts.
2. Component MRO Services: Repair and overhaul of aircraft components including landing gears, propellers, wheels & brakes, avionics, hydraulics, and survival equipment. Services delivered at airport-based facilities.
3. Parts Sales: Sale of more than 15,000 spare parts from stock, including same-day shipments for in-stock items and short delivery times for non-stock items. In-house customs clearance for international shipments.
4. Engineering and Design Services: STC development, design changes, repair procedures, and obsolescence management including spare part development and production (EPA and PMA).
5. Tool Maintenance and Calibration: Tool maintenance, electronic calibration, mechanical calibration, and UVV testing services for aviation industry tools and equipment.
6. Engine Manufacturing: Production of SR305 and SR460 diesel engines through SMA Aero Engines subsidiary, including conversion to jet fuel engines.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Röder Präzision GmbH provides certified aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services for executive, general aviation, commercial, and military platforms, complemented by component MRO, EASA Part 21J engineering and design, EASA Part 21G manufacturing, surface treatment, non-destructive testing, and tool maintenance. Through its subsidiary SMA Aero Engines, the company also manufactures SR305 and SR460 diesel aero engines.

Product overview

Röder Präzision GmbH is an aviation MRO and manufacturing company offering a comprehensive portfolio of services for civil and military aviation. The core offering consists of Aircraft MRO services (covering both Executive Aviation with Embraer business jets and General Aviation for aircraft up to 5.7 tons), Component MRO spanning 16 component categories (avionics, hydraulics, landing gears, propellers, wheels & brakes, etc.), Engineering and Design services (EASA Part 21J certified for STCs and design changes), Manufacturing capabilities (EASA Part 21G certified for components and structures), and Surface Treatment services (NDT, electroplating, painting). The company also acquired the SR305 and SR460 Diesel Engine programs from Safran in 2020, now produced through subsidiary SMA Aero Engines. Services are delivered through facilities near major German airports (Frankfurt/Egelsbach, Cologne/Troisdorf, Leipzig) and international locations in Slovakia (Kosice) and UAE (Dubai).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Aircraft MRO – Executive Aviation EASA and FAA-certified maintenance, repair, and overhaul services tailored to executive and business jet operators.
• Aircraft MRO – General Aviation MRO services for general aviation piston and turboprop aircraft, including line and base maintenance.
• Aircraft MRO – Commercial Aviation MRO services for commercial airline operators, including line maintenance and component support.
• Aircraft MRO – Military/Defense AQAP-compliant aircraft maintenance and overhaul for military customers, including the German Bundeswehr.
• Component MRO Maintenance, repair, and overhaul of aircraft components including propellers, wheels and brakes, avionics, hydraulics, and engine accessories.
• Engineering and Design EASA Part 21J design organization services, including development of Supplemental Type Certificates (STCs) and minor/major design changes.
• Component Manufacturing EASA Part 21G-certified manufacturing of aerospace components, aircraft structures, and OEM build-to-print parts.
• Surface Treatment Specialized aerospace surface treatment processes for components and structures.
• Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) NDT services to support MRO, manufacturing, and inspection requirements for aerospace components and structures.
• Tool Maintenance and Calibration Calibration and maintenance services for aerospace tools and ground support equipment.
• Aircraft Ground Equipment Services Services related to aircraft ground support equipment, including maintenance and calibration.
• Spare Parts Sales Direct sale of aerospace spare parts and components to operators and MRO customers.
• SR305 Diesel Aero Engine Centurion 2.0-based diesel aero engine developed and produced by subsidiary SMA Aero Engines for general aviation retrofit applications.
• SR460 Diesel Aero Engine Higher-power diesel aero engine developed by subsidiary SMA Aero Engines, targeting general aviation aircraft requiring diesel propulsion.

Quantifiable outcome

• 24/7 AOG (Aircraft on Ground) emergency service available worldwide
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• SafrancoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 July 2021Röder Group completed acquisition of SR305 and SR460 Diesel Engine Program from Safran. SMA Aero Engines GmbH now produces these engines under Röder ownership.
• JAMCOcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerRoeder CSC is JAMCO's EMEA Service and Support Center, facilitating JAMCO's expansion of coverage and client support in the EMEA region. JAMCO is a technology-oriented company excelling in aircraft interiors, aircraft seats, aircraft components, and aircraft maintenance.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• AAR Corp: US-listed aviation aftermarket services company offering component MRO, parts distribution, and integrated solutions. Comparable to Röder's component MRO and 15,000+ SKU parts business, though at significantly larger scale and with greater US commercial exposure.
• Premium AEROTEC: German aerospace tier-1 manufacturer producing airframe and structural components for Airbus and other OEMs; emerged from former Airbus operations. Comparable to Röder on composite and metal structural manufacturing and German aerospace heritage, though at much larger scale and focused on OEM rather than MRO.
• Lufthansa Technik: The MRO arm of the Lufthansa Group; the world's largest independent MRO provider offering full airframe, engine, and component MRO across commercial aviation. Directly comparable to Röder on component MRO scope (avionics, hydraulics, wheels/brakes, landing gear), though operating at vastly greater scale and broader commercial focus.

Emerging players

• Chromalloy: Independent aerospace component MRO and engine component manufacturer focused on turbine engine parts. Comparable to Röder's component MRO and manufacturing focus (gas turbine engine MRO via SMA Aero Engines), with similar mid-sized positioning and military/commercial dual exposure.

Direct peers

• StandardAero: Independent MRO focused on engine and component services for business aviation, general aviation, and helicopters. Comparable to Röder's general aviation/executive aviation engine and component MRO scope, and similarly multi-jurisdiction certified.
• SR Technics: Swiss-headquartered independent MRO offering airframe, engine, and component services with a strong European footprint. Comparable to Röder across component MRO categories and EASA/FAA certifications, with deeper engine MRO capability.
• Triumph Group: US-listed aerospace company with strong component MRO and OEM manufacturing across hydraulics, structures, and aerospace systems. Directly comparable to Röder's component manufacturing (EASA Part 21G) and component MRO capabilities; differentiated by public listing and broader US defense exposure.
• Fokker Techniek: Dutch-based MRO serving commercial, defense, and VIP aircraft with airframe and component MRO; part of Fokker Techniek group. Similar in multi-jurisdiction European positioning and defense exposure; comparable in scale (mid-sized) and certification breadth.
• AFI KLM E&M: Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance provides airframe, component, and engine MRO globally with strong EASA and multi-jurisdiction coverage. Closest direct competitor to Röder in European component MRO breadth, though with much larger commercial-airline customer base and engine-shop capacity.
• Magnetic MRO: Estonian-headquartered MRO offering airframe, component, and line maintenance across Europe. Closely comparable in scope (EASA Part 145, line and base maintenance) and scale (mid-sized private MRO), serving as a directly relevant smaller-peer benchmark.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/roeder-group

Compliance13 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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