Elektron Systems and Components

What Elektron Systems and Components does

Elektron Systeme und Komponenten GmbH is a German full-service Electronic Manufacturing Services (EMS) provider headquartered in Weißenohe, Upper Franconia, founded in 2009 following the insolvency of Rödel Elektronik AG. The company operates three integrated service modules under one roof — Industrial Engineering (feasibility studies, design-to-cost, prototyping, test planning), Electronics Manufacturing (SMT and THT assembly on three ASM production lines, MSL-managed automated storage for up to 90 million components, 2D/3D AOI, selective and vapor-phase soldering, backend processing), and Device Assembly (3D printing, cable fabrication, housing integration, final testing). A Fast-Lane priority service delivers complex multi-component assemblies within 48 hours. The company is IATF 16949:2016, ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, and OHRIS certified, and serves industrial OEMs, medical technology OEMs, and automotive OEMs with small-batch runs (customer maximum annual demand typically up to 50,000 units), positioning it in the high-mix, low-volume segment of the ~350-EMS-provider German market.

Since its 2022 acquisition by GBS Electronic Solutions GmbH (formerly Grundig Business Systems GmbH), backed by PE sponsor VR Equitypartner, Elektron Systeme has operated as part of the GBS EMS Group alongside ib Prozessleittechnik GmbH (industrial keyboards), and in February 2026 the group added productware GmbH (~65 employees, Dietzenbach) to enter rail, defense, and IoT end markets. Group-level revenue is approximately €40 million with 300+ employees (2023), of which Elektron Systeme contributes roughly half. Revenue is generated via quote-based, project-specific pricing tied to manufacturing volumes, engineering hours, and long-term supply agreements, with direct enterprise sales and inside-sales motions targeting German and European B2B customers. The firm operates a sales-led GTM with digital channels (website, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram) and leverages industry cluster memberships (Medical Valley, Cluster Mechatronik, EMN, FED) plus regional economic development relationships for demand generation.

Name

Elektron Systems and Components

Legal name

Elektron Systeme und Komponenten GmbH

Website

https://elektron-systeme.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Elektron Systeme und Komponenten GmbH is a German full-service EMS provider in Weißenohe offering industrial engineering, SMT/THT electronics manufacturing, and device assembly under one roof, serving industrial, medical technology, and automotive OEMs with small-batch, high-complexity production.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electronic Manufacturing Services

NAICS

Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451), Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing (334)

SIC

Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600), Electrical Industrial Apparatus (3620)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) (IMAGAGAA)

Keywords

• Electronic manufacturing services
• PCB assembly
• SMT assembly
• Device assembly
• Industrial engineering

Headquarters

HQ city

Weißenohe

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. EMS Manufacturing Services (Full-Service): Elektron Systeme generates revenue through comprehensive Electronic Manufacturing Services covering the full electronics value chain: Industrial Engineering (feasibility studies, new development, Design-to-Cost, prototyping), Electronics Manufacturing (SMT/THT assembly, testing, MSL management, supply chain), Device Assembly (cable fabrication, mechanics, enclosures, testing), and logistics. Revenue is project-based and tied to manufacturing volumes, with services billed per production run, engineering hours, or as part of long-term supply agreements.
2. Industrial Engineering & Development Services: Revenue from engineering consulting including feasibility studies, proof-of-concept, new/variant development, Design-to-Cost optimization, documentation, and test planning. These are professional services billed as one-time or project-based engagements.
3. Logistics & Material Management Services: Revenue from component procurement, worldwide sourcing, customs handling, warehousing, consignment stock, just-in-time delivery, and repair/return management. Integrated as part of the full-service EMS offering.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Elektron Systeme und Komponenten GmbH is a full-service Electronic Manufacturing Services (EMS) provider delivering the complete electronics value chain under one roof in Weißenohe, Germany. The company operates three integrated service modules — Industrial Engineering (feasibility studies, design-to-cost, prototyping), Electronics Manufacturing (SMT/THT PCB assembly on three ASM lines with automated storage for up to 90 million components), and Device Assembly (cable fabrication, housing integration, testing). It primarily serves industrial, automotive, and medical technology OEMs requiring small-batch, high-complexity electronic assemblies.

Product overview

Elektron Systeme und Komponenten GmbH operates as a certified Full-Service EMS (Electronic Manufacturing Services) provider offering a unified platform of three integrated service modules: Industrial Engineering (development services including feasibility studies, proof-of-concept, design-to-cost, and test planning), Elektronik-Fertigung (SMT/THT assembly on three ASM lines with automated storage for 90 million components, MSL management, and full backend processing), and Gerätebau (device assembly including 3D printing, cable assembly, housing integration, and testing). The Fast-Lane Service functions as a premium add-on module for urgent priority projects. All services are delivered from the company's headquarters in Weißenohe, Germany, as a single-source partner covering the entire electronics value chain.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Industrial Engineering Full-service development partnership covering feasibility studies, proof-of-concept, new and variant development, design-to-cost optimization, documentation, and test planning. Targeted at industrial, automotive, and medical technology OEMs seeking early-stage engineering expertise to optimize PCB layouts and hardware designs for series production.
• Elektronik-Fertigung (Electronics Manufacturing) SMT and THT assembly services on three ASM production lines including reflow, selective, and vapor phase soldering. Features automated component storage for up to 90 million parts, MSL management up to Level 6, 2D/3D AOI testing, and full backend processing (washing, coating, potting). Targeted at OEMs needing high-reliability PCB assembly for industrial, automotive, and medical applications.
• Gerätebau (Device Assembly) Complete device assembly including materialization and logistics, 3D printing for prototypes and small series, cable assembly and connector mounting, housing integration (sheet metal, plastic, enclosures), and comprehensive testing for final quality verification. Targeted at OEMs requiring electromechanical integration and finished device manufacturing.
• Fast-Lane Service Priority production process for urgent customer projects featuring dedicated coordinator, highest production priority, three-shift operation including Saturdays, and real-time customer tracking via software integration. Capable of delivering complex assemblies with 550+ components within 48 hours. Targeted at OEMs facing critical deadlines or urgent recovery scenarios.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 90 million components in automated, climate-controlled storage
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability2 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• productware Gesellschaft zur Produktion von elektronischen Geräten mbHcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2026productware, based in Dietzenbach, Hesse, was acquired by GBS Electronic Solutions GmbH (GBS) and became part of the GBS EMS Group alongside Elektron Systeme. productware is a regional one-stop-shop EMS provider with approximately 65 employees, specializing in high-end PCB assembly and box-build manufacturing. The acquisition strengthens the group's EMS platform with strong regional anchoring and technological depth, expanding into new industrial end markets including rail technology, defense, and IoT. The acquisition was announced in February 2026.
• ib Prozessleittechnik GmbH & Co. KG (IBP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIBP is the sister company of Elektron Systeme und Komponenten GmbH, both based in Weißenohe. IBP develops and manufactures keyboards for industrial applications. Both companies were part of the Elektron-Systeme-Gruppe (founded 2009) and now operate within the GBS EMS Group. They share operational synergies, cross-refer customers, and together offer a broader product and service portfolio to industrial OEMs.
• Fraunhofer Institut BayreuthminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerElektron Systeme co-founded the E-NV (Electronics for Long-term Availability) cooperation network with Fraunhofer Institut Bayreuth in mid-2013. The network addresses the long-term availability of electronic assemblies, with focus areas including long-term storage, re-fabrication, resource efficiency, reverse engineering, reliability, and obsolescence management.
• Customer in Automation IndustryminorOthersA customer in the automation industry utilized Elektron Systeme's Fast-Lane service to deliver 550-different-part complex assemblies within 48 hours, meeting a critical project deadline. This case demonstrates the deep customer collaboration and urgent-response capabilities of Elektron Systeme.
• Miniatur Wunderland HamburgminorOthersElektron Systeme produced custom electronics for the Formula 1 miniature racing track at Miniatur Wunderland Hamburg. The 21-meter-long track features cars propelled by electromagnetic fields, the impulses for which were generated by electronics manufactured by Elektron Systeme.
• Cleantech Innovation ParkminorOthersThe Cleantech Innovation Park in Hallstadt organized the Eco Pioneer Award 2026, which Elektron Systeme received. The event brought together companies committed to sustainability and clean technology in the Bamberg-Forchheim region.
• Wirtschaftsregion Bamberg-Forchheim (WiR)minorOthersThe regional economic development agency Wirtschaftsregion Bamberg-Forchheim organized the Eco Pioneer Award and regularly engages with Elektron Systeme as a regional employer and hidden champion. The Landrat (district administrator) Dr. Hermann Ulm visited the company in October 2025.
• Industry Cluster Networks (AVN, ENV, FED, Cluster Mechatronik, Medical Valley, EMN, OFRA Car, UWP Bayern, WIR)minorOthersElektron Systeme holds memberships in multiple regional and industry cluster networks including: AVN, ENV, FED (Fachverband Elektronik-Design), Cluster Mechatronik, Medical Valley (medical technology cluster), European Mechatronics Network (EMN), OFRA Car, UWP Bayern, and WIR (Wirtschaftsinitiativen Region). These memberships support networking, knowledge sharing, and business development in specific verticals and regions.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves13 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Hanza: Nordic manufacturing solutions provider combining EMS (PCBA, box-build) with mechanics and system integration. Comparable full-service approach and mid-market customer base, though serving different geographies than Elektron Systeme.
• Cicor Technologies: Swiss-headquartered EMS group serving medical, industrial, and aerospace customers with PCBA, box-build, and engineering services. Highly comparable business model and customer verticals, with broader European geographic footprint.
• Katek Group: One of the largest European EMS providers, offering electronics development, manufacturing, and after-sales services across multiple verticals. Comparable in product offering and vertical mix, but materially larger in scale and listed on the German stock exchange.
• Scanfil: Finnish-listed global EMS provider with strong European and Chinese footprint, serving industrial, medical, energy, and automation customers. Comparable in service scope (PCBA, box-build, supply chain) and target verticals, but at significantly larger scale.
• Note AB: Swedish EMS group offering PCBA, box-build, and NPI services primarily to industrial, medtech, and defense customers. Comparable full-service EMS model, though with Nordic rather than DACH customer base.
• GPV: Danish-headquartered EMS provider with PCBA, cable assembly, and box-build capabilities serving industrial, medical, and cleantech OEMs. Comparable service portfolio and target verticals, larger in scale, with multiple European and Asian production sites.

Direct peers

• BMK Group: German full-service EMS provider with comparable SMT/THT, device assembly, and engineering services for industrial, medical, and automotive OEMs. Directly competes with Elektron Systeme in the German small-to-medium-batch EMS segment.
• E.E.P.D. (Electronic Equipment Produktion & Distribution): German mid-sized EMS provider focused on industrial, medical, and aerospace customers, with comparable full-service PCBA and device assembly capabilities. Directly comparable scale and vertical mix to Elektron Systeme within the German market.
• Atron Group: German mid-market EMS provider offering development, production, and life-cycle services for industrial, medical, and automotive OEMs. Directly comparable to Elektron Systeme in size, service scope, and customer verticals.

Regional players

• Inission: Nordic industrial EMS and mechanical services provider focused on small-to-medium batch production. Comparable in specializing in smaller, higher-complexity series for industrial customers, but primarily serving Swedish/Finnish OEMs rather than DACH.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/elektron.systeme
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/elektron-systeme
• Instagraminstagram.com/elektron_systeme

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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