Beissbarth

Name

Beissbarth

Legal name

Beissbarth Automotive Testing Solutions GmbH

Website

https://beissbarth-online.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1899

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Automotive Workshop Testing Equipment

NAICS

Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals (334515), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (3345)

SIC

Instruments For Meas & Testing Of Electricity & Elec Signals (3825), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro primary industry

Electrical, Diagnostics & ADAS Calibration (TLAKAAAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Tire & Wheel Services (Mount/Balance/Alignment) (TLAKAAAD), Brake & Headlamp/Aiming Tester Calibration and Inspection-Lane Services (TLAKANAK)

Keywords

• Automotive workshop equipment
• Wheel alignment systems
• ADAS calibration equipment
• Brake testing equipment
• Tire service equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Munich

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Equipment Sales: Sale of workshop equipment including wheel alignment systems, brake testers, tire changers, wheel balancers, ADAS calibration systems, and headlight testers. Products sold through authorized dealer network and directly to automotive manufacturers.
2. Software Licenses: Software licenses for equipment through License Center. Online registration and activation of service device licenses. Includes vehicle specification data and updates.
3. Accessories and Consumables: Accessories for all product categories including clamping solutions, cones, collets, calibration targets, and replacement parts.
4. Training Services: Training programs for products including wheel alignment, ADAS calibration, tire scanners, brake testing, headlight testing, and tire service. Offered in-person and online.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Beissbarth manufactures and sells precision automotive testing and service equipment, including wheel alignment systems (Q.Lign family, Easy CCD), ADAS calibration systems (Q.DAS), brake testers (QB.4, BD-series for cars and trucks), tire changers, wheel balancers, headlight testing devices (MLD series), tire scanners (Easy Tread 2.0), and electronic wheel load scales (RaceScales). The company also provides professional training services and digital platforms for software/license management, primarily serving automotive workshops, OEMs, and vehicle testing centers.

Product overview

Beissbarth is a workshop equipment manufacturer offering a comprehensive portfolio of precision testing and service devices for automotive workshops and OEMs. The product ecosystem centers on three core pillars: (1) Wheel Alignment systems including the Q.Lign web-based platform family (Q.Lign, Q.Lign 360, Q.Lign T-Series) and Easy CCD; (2) ADAS Calibration solutions featuring Q.DAS modular system for camera/radar sensor calibration; and (3) Tyre Service equipment comprising Easy Tread 2.0 scanner, tyre changers (Standard/High Volume/Premium/LKW, Akimbo series), and wheel balancers (Standard/High Volume/Premium/LKW, G.50P). Supporting products include MLD-series headlight testing devices, QB.4 and BD-series brake testers (car and truck), RaceScales electronic wheel load scales, and test lane equipment (Fahrwerkstester, Gelenkspieltester, Spurplatte). The company also provides digital platforms (License Center, Software Center, Q.mApp software) and professional training services. Beissbarth holds over 560 patents and maintains OEM approvals from major automotive manufacturers including Volkswagen, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Ford, Jaguar Land Rover, Tesla, Porsche, and Maserati.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Q.Lign Wheel Alignment System Family Web-based wheel alignment system family with ultra-fast measurement, compact design, and connected capabilities. Includes Q.Lign, Q.Lign 360, Q.Lign T-Series variants, and the Q.LIGN 360 START variant for smaller workshops. Features AlignScreens for clear visibility and mobile installation options.
• Easy CCD Wheel Alignment System Wheel alignment system using CCD (Charge-Coupled Device) sensor technology for precise measurement in workshop environments.
• Q.DAS ADAS Calibration System Modular system for calibrating predictive camera and radar sensors. Described as the fastest solution for manufacturer-compliant FAS (Fahrerassistenzsysteme / driver assistance systems) calibration.
• Easy Tread 2.0 Tyre Scanner Tire diagnostic system that measures millions of data points per tire to quickly and reliably identify tires that are no longer safe, providing fast and transparent service-oriented results.
• MLD Headlight Testing Devices Series of digital and analog headlight adjustment and testing devices including MLD 9000 (with inclinometer for precise testing per manufacturer and legal requirements) and MLD 10/6xx/8xx series.
• QB.4 and BD 4xxx Car Brake Testers Passenger car brake testers including the QB.4 and Serie BD 4xxx (PC-ready and with integrated display variants) for efficient and reliable brake testing in workshop environments.
• BD Truck Brake Tester Series Truck brake tester series for commercial vehicle brake testing and diagnostics, including Serie BD 6000, Serie BD 7000 (high-capacity), and Serie BD 8000 (premium).
• Tyre Changers Tyre changers for workshops in multiple variants: Standard Service, High Volume, Premium Service, LKW (truck), and Akimbo MK1/MK2. The Akimbo series simplifies workflows, improves mounting quality, and reduces risk of rim and tire damage.
• Wheel Balancers Wheel balancing machines in multiple variants: Standard Service, High Volume, Premium Service, LKW (truck), and the professional G.50P balancer which handles large rim diameters and is designed for new drive technologies including electromobility.
• Test Lane Equipment Test lane equipment including Fahrwerkstester (suspension tester), Gelenkspieltester (play detector for steering/suspension joint play), and Spurplatte (side slip tester for wheel alignment tracking).
• RaceScales Electronic Wheel Load Scales Electronic wheel load scales for high-precision weight distribution and optimal chassis tuning, compatible with all common axle measurement platforms and both Beissbarth and third-party axle measurement devices.
• License Center Digital Platform Online platform for device registration, license activation, and management of Beissbarth service equipment, including vehicle specification data and software updates.
• Software Center Digital Platform Digital platform providing software updates, licenses, and vehicle data documentation for Beissbarth service equipment.
• Professional Training Programs Professional training programs covering wheel alignment, ADAS calibration, tire scanners, brake testing (car and truck), headlight testing, and tire service. Offered in-person and online via live webinars streamed in German, English, Italian, and Spanish.

Named customers9 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered parent company, flagship, core and minor.

• Stertil Groupparent companyStrategic or Co-development PartnerBeissbarth is a member of the Stertil Group, indicating a parent-subsidiary relationship with shared ownership and potentially integrated operations within the industrial equipment sector.
• VolkswagenflagshipOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerVolkswagen has granted OEM approval for Beissbarth equipment, meaning products meet Volkswagen specifications for use in their authorized service network.
• BMWflagshipOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerBMW has granted OEM approval for Beissbarth equipment, meeting BMW's stringent quality and precision requirements for workshop equipment.
• Mercedes-BenzflagshipOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerMercedes-Benz has granted OEM approval for Beissbarth testing and service equipment for use in their authorized dealer and service network.
• FordcoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerFord has granted OEM approval for Beissbarth equipment, allowing use in Ford's authorized workshop network.
• Jaguar Land RovercoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerJaguar Land Rover has granted OEM approval for Beissbarth equipment, meeting premium brand quality requirements.
• TeslacoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerTesla has granted OEM approval for Beissbarth equipment for use in Tesla's service and workshop operations.
• PorscheflagshipOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerPorsche has granted OEM approval for Beissbarth equipment, meeting the high precision requirements of the luxury sports car manufacturer.
• MaseraticoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerMaserati has granted OEM approval for Beissbarth equipment, meeting Italian luxury brand specifications.
• aimcom GmbH & Co. KGminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerTechnical implementation partner responsible for the development and maintenance of Beissbarth's website.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Snap-on Incorporated: Snap-on is a broad incumbent in automotive workshop tools and equipment, including wheel balancers, tire changers, alignment, and diagnostic systems. Overlaps with Beissbarth's mechanical service equipment categories and shares the global dealership channel strategy.
• Bosch Automotive Service Solutions: Bosch is the dominant global supplier of automotive workshop testing and diagnostic equipment, including wheel alignment, brake testers, and ADAS calibration. Direct overlap with Beissbarth's portfolio at scale, with broader diagnostics coverage and stronger OEM relationships across all major German automakers.

Direct peers

• Corghi (part of HOFMANN MEGAPLAN Group): Corghi is an Italian manufacturer of tire changers, wheel balancers, and alignment systems, directly competing with Beissbarth's tyre service and wheel alignment product families. Strong presence in European workshops and aftermarket distribution channels.
• Hofmann Megaplan: Hofmann Megaplan is an Italian-based competitor in wheel alignment, tire changers, and wheel balancers, holding the Corghi brand. Directly comparable to Beissbarth's tire service and alignment portfolio with strong European distribution.
• MAHA Maschinenbau Haldenwang: MAHA is a direct German-headquartered competitor in workshop testing equipment, offering brake testers, suspension testers, headlight testers, and test lanes — overlapping almost 1:1 with Beissbarth's MRO product categories for both passenger cars and commercial vehicles.
• Hella Gutmann Solutions: Hella Gutmann provides automotive diagnostic devices, ADAS calibration tools, and workshop software, competing directly with Beissbarth's Q.DAS calibration and electronic diagnostic offerings. Strong European workshop presence with software-centric recurring revenue.
• Hunter Engineering: Hunter Engineering is a leading US-based manufacturer of wheel alignment systems, wheel balancers, and tire changers for automotive workshops. Highly comparable to Beissbarth's Q.Lign alignment family and tire service portfolio, serving the same workshop customer base globally.
• TEXA: TEXA is an Italian manufacturer of vehicle diagnostic tools, ADAS calibration systems, and workshop equipment. Directly comparable to Beissbarth in ADAS calibration and multi-brand diagnostics for independent workshops.

Emerging players

• Launch Tech: Launch Tech is a Chinese manufacturer of automotive diagnostic equipment, ADAS calibration, and wheel alignment systems. Competes with Beissbarth in ADAS calibration and diagnostic segments at lower price points, increasingly relevant in price-sensitive markets.

Others

• Stertil Group (parent): Stertil Group is Beissbarth's parent company and a diversified industrial group with adjacent product lines in vehicle lifts, wheel service equipment, and heavy-duty workshop solutions. Provides cross-selling and capital support but also constrains standalone strategic decision-making.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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