Bahner

What Bahner does

Bahner is a family-owned German manufacturing group founded in 1986 and headquartered in Munich, operating two wholly-owned GmbH subsidiaries: bahner Elektronik GmbH, which delivers full-service Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) including PCB assembly (SMT down to 01005, BGA, µBGA; board sizes up to 1000×600mm), conventional through-hole mounting, cable assembly, the proprietary SuperSWASH cleaning system, 3D AOI inspection, burn-in, calibration, and rework; and bahner Feinwerktechnik GmbH, which provides CNC precision engineering (5-axis turning and milling), laser marking, surface treatment, painting, and 3D printing, with an additional production site in Bautzen.

The group earns revenue primarily through B2B professional services: project-based, quote-priced EMS and precision machining engagements with industrial customers, delivered from prototype through large-series production, with logistics options ranging from Kanban to consignment warehouse. ISO 9001:2015 certification held continuously since 1996 underpins quality assurance across both subsidiaries. Beyond contract manufacturing, Bahner markets two consumer hardware sub-brands — b-on-foot (professional foot care devices with Bluetooth/WiFi smartphone connectivity and the "Bonnie" voice assistant) and FurWonder (electric pet grooming brushes) — distributed via dedicated e-commerce storefronts and, for b-on-foot, a Google Play app.

The go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales for the EMS and precision engineering businesses, complemented by DTC e-commerce for the consumer brands. The group is led by managing directors Axel Bahner and Ines Heigl, has 11–50 employees, and operates only in the DACH region (Germany), with no external investors, private equity, or venture capital involvement indicated.

Name

Bahner

Legal name

bahner Elektronik GmbH

Website

https://bahner-gmbh.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Bahner is a family-owned German manufacturing group (founded 1986, Munich) operating bahner Elektronik GmbH for full-service EMS and bahner Feinwerktechnik GmbH for CNC precision engineering, and marketing b-on-foot and FurWonder consumer hardware brands for industrial, professional, and pet owner customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

München

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS): Full-service electronics manufacturing including procurement, assembly, testing, and logistics for PCBs and electronic devices from prototype to large series production
2. CNC Precision Engineering: Mechanical precision machining services including CNC turning (5-axis with bar feeder), CNC milling (5-axis simultaneous processing), surface treatment, painting and laser marking for prototypes, small series and serial production
3. Consumer Products - b-on-foot: Sale of professional foot care and cosmetic devices for nail care with innovative voice control and touch operation, including smartphone connectivity and app-based features
4. Consumer Products - FurWonder: Sale of electric fur brushes for dogs, cats and horses including base unit with motor drive and interchangeable brush cassettes for grooming and massage

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Bahner, founded in 1986 in Munich, is a German contract manufacturing group delivering Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) through bahner Elektronik GmbH and CNC precision engineering through bahner Feinwerktechnik GmbH. Services cover development, procurement, PCB assembly (SMT down to 01005, BGA, µBGA), cleaning, quality testing, rework, and logistics for industrial customers from prototype through large-series production. The group also markets its own branded consumer products, b-on-foot professional foot care devices and FurWonder electric pet brushes.

Product overview

Bahner is a diversified German manufacturing company founded in 1986, operating through two main divisions under the bahner umbrella. bahner Elektronik GmbH provides comprehensive Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) including PCB assembly, development, procurement, and quality testing. bahner Feinwerktechnik GmbH offers precision engineering with CNC machining, laser technology, and 3D printing capabilities. The company also markets consumer products including b-on-foot (professional foot care devices with voice control) and FurWonder (electric pet brushes). The portfolio integrates EMS manufacturing with precision mechanical engineering and branded consumer products, supported by ISO 9001:2015 certified quality management established since 1996.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• b-on-foot: Mobile cosmetic devices for hand and foot care featuring innovative voice control and touch operation. Products include b-on-foot air and b-on-foot aqua professional foot care devices with smartphone connectivity, spray technology, and the digital voice assistant Bonnie.
• FurWonder

Products and services

• Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) by bahner Elektronik GmbH Full-service Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) offering development, procurement, SMT mounting (down to 01005, BGA, µBGA), conventional mounting, PCB assembly up to 1000x600mm, reflow or vapor phase soldering, 3D AOI inspection, THT mounting, microscopic soldering, wave soldering, potting, burn-in, calibration, cable assembly, boundary scan, SuperSWASH cleaning, rework, and documentation for industrial customers from prototype to large-series production.
• CNC Precision Engineering by bahner Feinwerktechnik GmbH Precision engineering services including CNC turning (5-axis with bar feeder), CNC milling (5-axis simultaneous processing), laser marking (texts, trade marks, logos, bar/data matrix codes, 2D and 3D depth engraving), 3D printing, mechanical processing of plastics and metals, surface treatment, painting, and assembly for prototypes, small series and serial production.
• b-on-foot air professional foot care device Professional foot care device using suction technology, featuring innovative voice control via the Bonnie digital assistant on a paired smartphone, smartphone connectivity via Bluetooth and WiFi, and multifunction touch panel operation through the b-on-foot app. Targeted at professional pedicure and cosmetic service providers.
• b-on-foot aqua professional foot care device Professional foot care device using spray technology, featuring innovative voice control via the Bonnie digital assistant on a paired smartphone, Bluetooth and WiFi connectivity, and multifunction touch panel operation through the b-on-foot app. Targeted at professional pedicure and cosmetic service providers.
• FurWonder electric pet grooming brush Electric fur brush developed by Bahner Feinwerktechnik GmbH for grooming dogs, cats, and horses. Consists of a motorized base unit (available in pink, mint, and gold-yellow colors) with interchangeable brush cassettes for combing and removing undercoat, including a massage function for improved skin circulation. Targeted at pet owners.
• SuperSWASH Cleaning System Proprietary universal cleaning solution for printed circuit boards, misprints, solder frames and stencils in a single system, designed for complex PCBs with high component density and low stand-off and high-precision cleaning before the bond process. Offered as part of the bahner Elektronik GmbH EMS capability stack.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

AI capability2 records

Feature6 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Hanza AB: Nordic EMS provider offering manufacturing solutions for industrial, medical, and cleantech customers. Comparable on EMS services and European industrial customer focus.
• Scanfil Oyj: Finnish-listed EMS provider with European and Asian production footprint serving industrial and medical customers. Comparable on EMS service offering, industrial focus, and European mid-market customer profile.
• Cicor Technologies Ltd. Swiss-headquartered EMS and mechatronics provider with European production footprint serving industrial, medical, and aerospace customers. Comparable EMS business model and European industrial customer base.
• Note AB: Swedish EMS provider offering full electronics manufacturing services for industrial customers across Northern Europe. Comparable EMS business model serving similar industrial OEM customer profiles.
• Katek SE: German-headquartered EMS group offering design, prototyping, and series production for industrial, automotive, and medical electronics. Directly comparable on EMS services, German footprint, and industrial customer focus.
• Zollner Elektronik AG: One of the largest German EMS companies, providing full-service electronics manufacturing and mechatronic assembly across industrial, automotive, and medical markets. Directly comparable to Bahner's EMS value proposition at a larger scale.
• ACD Elektronik GmbH: German mid-market EMS provider serving industrial customers with PCB assembly, device manufacturing, and lifecycle services. Closely comparable to Bahner on size, geography, and service offering.
• Neways Electronics International NV: Dutch EMS provider offering development, industrialization, and series production for industrial and semiconductor customers. Comparable on full-service EMS model and European industrial customer base.
• BMK Group GmbH & Co. KG: German mid-market EMS provider offering development, PCB assembly, and series production for industrial customers. Directly comparable to Bahner Elektronik on business model, target customer base (DACH industrial OEMs), and EMS service scope.

Regional players

• Fideltronik S.A. Polish-headquartered EMS provider serving European industrial customers with electronics manufacturing services. Comparable on EMS business model, with a regional (Eastern European) rather than direct overlap with Bahner's DACH focus.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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