What Elprog does

Elprog (legal entity ELPROG GmbH) is a German Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) provider founded in 1983 and headquartered in Benediktbeuern, Bavaria, south of Munich. The company delivers the full electronics production value chain for small-to-medium batch sizes (1 to several 10,000 units), including layout and electronics development, SMD and THT assembly on 10 Yamaha placement lines, comprehensive testing (3D-AOI, Yxlon X-ray, Flying Probe, ICT, Boundary Scan, custom functional tests), full box-build assembly, and logistics frame contracts. Its certified quality stack — ISO 9001 since 1996, ISO 13485:2016 since 2011, ISO 50001 since 2018, and ISO 14001 since 2024 (all TÜV Süd) — underpins service to medical technology, industrial electronics, and measurement technology customers. Owned-product lines include RoHS-compliant Bleifrei-Etiketten labels and the MSMP1 SiP embedded module (STM32MP1, OSM standard) manufactured for partner Aries Embedded.

Elprog operates a direct B2B field-sales model, acquiring customers through trade show presence at electronica and Embedded World, direct outreach, and cross-referrals from its sister companies within the STEMAS AG Elektronik-Gruppe (FRANK Elektronik, EPS, EKER Systemtechnik, PressFinish Electronics). Pricing is quote-based and project-specific, with multi-year frame agreements supporting flexible call-offs and KANBAN logistics. Production takes place in a 2,500+ m² facility completed in December 2019, equipped with sustainability infrastructure including a 127 kWp PV system and 100% certified green electricity contracted through 2030.

The company is privately held, a subsidiary of the STEMAS AG Elektronik-Gruppe, and led by Managing Director Torsten Moebes. Headcount sits in the 101–250 range, with continued capacity expansion in SMD, electrical testing, and laser-based process steps through 2024–2026 indicating an active, organically funded investment cycle rather than external growth capital.

Name

Elprog

Legal name

ELPROG GmbH

Website

https://elprog.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS)

NAICS

Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451)

SIC

Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600)

akta.pro primary industry

Ruggedized/Harsh-Environment Electronics Manufacturing (IP-rated, shock/vibration, wide-temp) (IMAGAGAF)

Keywords

• Electronics manufacturing services
• SMD THT assembly
• Industrial electronics production
• Medical device electronics
• Box-build assembly

Headquarters

HQ city

Benediktbeuern

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS): Core revenue stream from manufacturing electronic assemblies for industrial and medical technology customers. Services include SMD/THT assembly, optical and functional testing, complete box-build assembly, and logistics. Customers are small to medium industrial companies with batch sizes from 1 unit to several 10,000 units.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Elprog is a German Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) provider offering the complete value chain of electronics production, including layout/electronics development, SMD and THT assembly on 10 Yamaha placement lines, comprehensive testing (3D-AOI, X-ray, Flying Probe, ICT, functional tests), full box-build assembly with housing and packaging, logistics frame contracts, and repair services. The company also markets its own branded products including RoHS-compliant lead-free labels and the MSMP1 embedded SiP module.

Product overview

Elprog is an EMS (Electronics Manufacturing Services) provider offering a complete value chain for electronics production. Core offerings include Layout & Electronics Development, Electronics Manufacturing (SMD+THT assembly) with 10 Yamaha SMD placement machines, comprehensive Testing Technology (3D-AOI, X-ray, Flying Probe), and Complete Assembly services. Supporting services include Logistics Frame Orders and Repair Services. Own products include Bleifrei-Etiketten (lead-free/RoHS labels) and MSMP1 Embedded Modules (SiP modules based on OSM standard with STM32MP1).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Bleifrei-Etiketten: RoHS-compliant labels for marking electronic components or assemblies as lead-free, produced as the company's own product line.

Products and services

• Electronics Manufacturing (Elektronikfertigung) Contract SMD and THT assembly service for industrial and medical electronics customers, covering all common component packages (BGA/µBGA, QFN, LGA down to 0201) on Yamaha placement lines with nitrogen-regulated reflow, wave, and selective soldering processes; supports both RoHS and non-RoHS production.
• Layout & Electronics Development (Layout & Elektronikentwicklung) Electronics development service covering hardware development, PCB layout with all common CAD programs, BOM generation, test concept creation, prototype production, and series introduction for industrial customers.
• Testing Technology (Prüftechnik) Comprehensive testing services for assembled PCBs including 3D-AOI (Yamaha YSi-V), X-ray inspection (Yxlon Cougar), Flying Probe testing, ICT testing, Boundary Scan testing, and custom functional testing developed in collaboration with the customer.
• Complete Assembly (Komplettmontage) Full product assembly including housing assembly, wiring of sub-assemblies, electrical functional testing, and packaging with user instructions, allowing delivery of ready-to-ship finished products.
• Logistics Frame Orders (Logistik Rahmenaufträge) Flexible logistics arrangements including frame contracts up to one year, call-off schedules, and KANBAN systems allowing customers to order quantities and call off in smaller batches with short lead times.
• Repair Service (Reparaturservice) Post-delivery repair and modification services for electronic assemblies, including professional repair with BGA and QFN component replacement capabilities.
• Bleifrei-Etiketten (Lead-free Labels) Elprog's own branded product: RoHS-compliant labels for clear identification of lead-free electronic assemblies and devices, featuring an annual ring to indicate production date, strong adhesion, supplied on 4-lane rolls with 5,000 pieces each.
• MSMP1 Embedded Module System-in-Package module based on the OSM (Open Standard Module) standard using an STM32MP1 microprocessor, manufactured by Elprog using laser separation, 100% functional testing, and shipped on Tape & Reel packaging.

Quantifiable outcome

• SMD capacity increased by over 30% with new production line in 2019
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Aries EmbeddedcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 June 2022Aries Embedded provides professional products and services in embedded systems including hardware and software development. Elprog exhibited jointly with Aries Embedded at Embedded World 2022 and 2023. Elprog manufactures SiP modules for Aries Embedded including the MSMP1 module.
• ELEKTRONIK-GRUPPE (STEMAS AG)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerElprog is a subsidiary of the ELEKTRONIK-GRUPPE, part of the STEMAS AG industrial group. The group comprises five specialized electronics manufacturing subsidiaries in Germany offering complementary services from development through manufacturing to after-sales support.
• FRANK Elektronik GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocated in Traunstein, FRANK Elektronik is an electronics service provider specializing in lighting technology and PCB assembly. Part of ELEKTRONIK-GRUPPE with Elprog.
• EPS Electronic Products & Systems GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBased in Siegen, EPS manufactures electronic assemblies for traffic technology and automotive applications, including automated through-hole technology. Part of ELEKTRONIK-GRUPPE.
• EKER Systemtechnik Electronic GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocated in Röthenbach a.d. Pegnitz, EKER offers prototyping through large-series electronics manufacturing. Part of ELEKTRONIK-GRUPPE.
• PressFinish Electronics GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBased in Gernlinden, PressFinish focuses on medical technology, industrial electronics including certified ATEX production, and aviation/avionics sectors. Part of ELEKTRONIK-GRUPPE.
• TÜV SüdminorOthersTÜV Süd conducts certification audits for ISO 9001, ISO 13485 (medical technology), ISO 50001 (energy management), and ISO 14001 (environmental management) standards.
• Ammer-Loisach-EnergieminorOthersLocal green electricity provider with contract extended through end of 2030 for certified green electricity supply to Elprog's facilities.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Katek SE: German mid-market EMS group serving industrial, medical and automotive OEMs with mixed-volume, high-quality assembly — directly comparable customer mix, regulatory certifications and European footprint.
• Scanfil Oyj: Finnish-listed contract manufacturer serving industrial, energy, automation and medtech customers across Europe and Asia; comparable European mid-market EMS positioning with regulated-industry exposure.
• Note AB: Swedish mid-market EMS with multiple production sites across the Nordics and Eastern Europe serving industrial and medtech customers — comparable small/medium-volume niche positioning and European customer base.
• BMK Group: German EMS specialist with strong medical and industrial electronics focus. Comparable in scale, German manufacturing base and ISO 13485-style regulated customer work to Elprog.
• Hanza Holding AB: Nordic EMS provider with a multi-country footprint serving industrial OEMs in similar batch-size and reliability-demand segments — useful European mid-market EMS comparable.
• HEITEC GmbH: German electronics services company combining EMS with electronic development and testing — direct comparable on the 'electronics development + manufacturing + test' value-chain that Elprog explicitly offers.

Others

• FRANK Elektronik GmbH: Sister company of Elprog within STEMAS AG's ELEKTRONIK-GRUPPE, based in Traunstein with focus on lighting technology and PCB assembly. Not a competitor (common parent) but very directly comparable in capability and customer profile.

Broad incumbents

• Zollner Elektronik AG: Largest privately-held German EMS with broad industrial, medical, automotive and rail verticals. Heavily overlaps Elprog in capability and customer base, but at substantially larger scale and with a global footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance4 records

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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