Faber Industrietechnik

What Faber Industrietechnik does

Faber Industrietechnik GmbH is a privately held German technical distributor (Technischer Handel) headquartered in Mannheim and founded in 1924, operating as a full-range supplier (Vollsortimenter) in the field of drive technology (Antriebstechnik). The company distributes industrial components across 12 categories — drive technology, rolling and plain bearings, hydraulics, pneumatics, sealing technology, linear technology, industrial chemistry, standard parts, workshop technology, vibration technology, filtration, and occupational safety — sourcing from premium manufacturers including SKF, Schaeffler, Parker Hannifin, Gates, Ewellix, iwis, KTR, Optibelt, Klüber Lubrication, and Loctite (Henkel). It serves industrial manufacturing customers in Germany, primarily for maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) and production equipment procurement.

The company operates a dual-channel go-to-market: a sales-led motion centered on a team of technical advisors providing consulting during purchasing decisions, supported by an in-house e-commerce platform (faberstore.de) with 24-hour delivery for in-stock items ordered before 15:00. Beyond parts resale, Faber Industrietechnik delivers value-added services through a mechanical workshop (custom machining, 3D printing), a Technology Center, a Linear Service Center, and a Konstruktion/Design engineering capability, positioning the offering as complete solutions rather than fragmented product sourcing. Distribution spans both SMB/individual buyers via the online shop and enterprise customers via field sales with 24/7 premium service availability.

Revenue mechanics derive from one-time product sales of standard components (catalog SKU distribution), professional services (technical consulting, design support, installation assistance), and workshop/engineering services (custom machining and fabrication). Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; the company does not appear to monetize software, subscriptions, or AI/ML capabilities. The firm is a single-country operator (Germany), privately held as a GmbH, with no disclosed institutional investors, parent company, subsidiaries, or M&A activity. Headcount is reported at 51-100 employees, consistent with a mature mid-market Mittelstand industrial distributor rather than a high-growth technology platform.

Name

Faber Industrietechnik

Legal name

Faber Industrietechnik GmbH

Website

https://faber.industrietechnik24.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1924

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Faber Industrietechnik GmbH is a German technical distributor (founded 1924, Mannheim) operating as a full-range supplier of drive technology and industrial components across 12 categories, serving German industrial manufacturing customers via technical consulting, an e-commerce platform (faberstore.de), and value-added workshop and engineering services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial components distribution

NAICS

Industrial Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers (42383), Machinery, Equipment, and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (4238), Service Establishment Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (42385)

SIC

Wholesale-Machinery, Equipment & Supplies (5080), Wholesale-Industrial Machinery & Equipment (5084)

akta.pro primary industry

Workshop Tools, Equipment & Lift Systems Distribution (TLAKAOAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Lubricants, Fluids & Chemical Products Distribution (Oils, Coolants, AdBlue/DEF, Cleaners) (TLAKAOAL), Lubricants Distribution & Wholesale (Bulk, Packaged, B2B) (EUALAJAE)

Keywords

• Industrial components distribution
• Drive technology supplies
• Technical MRO distributor
• Bearing and sealing supplies
• Hydraulic pneumatic components

Headquarters

HQ city

Mannheim

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Product Sales - Standard Components: Sale of standard industrial components including drive technology parts, bearings, seals, hydraulic/pneumatic components, linear technology, and workshop tools from premium manufacturers such as SKF, Schaeffler, Gates, Parker, and others.
2. Premium Service: Value-added consulting services including design support, technical consulting, installation assistance, and premium customer service with 24/7 availability for customers seeking exclusive support.
3. Workshop Services: Mechanical workshop services including custom machining, 3D printing, construction/design services, and specialized Linear Service Center offerings.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Faber Industrietechnik GmbH is a full-range technical distributor (Vollsortimenter) of industrial drive technology components and MRO supplies, offering products across 12 categories (drive technology, bearings, hydraulics, pneumatics, sealing, linear technology, chemicals, standard parts, workshop tools, vibration technology, filtration, and occupational safety) from premium manufacturers such as SKF, Schaeffler, Gates, Parker, and KTR. The company complements parts distribution with value-added services including technical consulting, mechanical workshop fabrication, 3D printing, custom engineering/design, and a specialized Linear Service Center, sold both through its e-commerce platform (faberstore.de) and direct sales with 24-hour delivery for in-stock items.

Product overview

Faber Industrietechnik GmbH operates as a full-range technical distributor (Vollsortimenter) in the field of drive technology, operating the Faber Shop e-commerce platform. The company offers an extensive portfolio of industrial components organized into 12 main product categories: Antriebstechnik (Drive Technology) with couplings, chain and belt drives, clutches and brakes; Wälz- und Gleitlager (Rolling and Plain Bearings); Hydraulik; Pneumatik; Dichtungstechnik (Sealing Technology); Lineartechnik (Linear Technology); Chemie (Industrial Chemicals); Normteile (Standard Parts); Werkstatttechnik (Workshop Technology); Schwingungstechnik (Vibration Technology); Filtertechnik; and Arbeitsschutz (Occupational Safety). Beyond product sales, the company provides technical consulting, engineering/design services, a mechanical workshop, a Technical Center, and a Linear Service Center to deliver complete solutions. The e-commerce platform offers 24-hour delivery for in-stock items.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Antriebstechnik (Drive Technology) Comprehensive range of drive technology components including rigid and elastic couplings, chain drives, belt drives, switchable clutches/brakes, freewheels, overload clutches, gearing elements, shaft-hub connections, electrical drive technology, and gearboxes, for industrial manufacturing customers.
• Wälz- und Gleitlager (Rolling and Plain Bearings) Complete portfolio of ball bearings, roller bearings, needle bearings, combined axial/radial bearings, bearing housings/units, slide bearings, and bearing accessories for industrial maintenance and production applications.
• Hydraulik (Hydraulics) Full hydraulic system components including drive and control technology, pumps and motors, hydraulic hoses, fittings and accessories, tank filtration, system monitoring, industrial hoses, quick-release couplings, thermoplastic hoses, and fitting technology for industrial hydraulic applications.
• Pneumatik (Pneumatics) Automation technology components including compressed air preparation, electric drives/controls, ionizers, high vacuum products, media control components, pneumatic drives/cylinders, cleanroom products, sensors/switches, safety products, temperature control, vacuum products, connection elements, and directional valves.
• Dichtungstechnik (Sealing Technology) Complete sealing solutions including axial seals, hydraulic seals, packings, radial seals/simmerings, special products like sealing compounds and bellows, and static seals including O-rings, guide rings, and support rings.
• Lineartechnik (Linear Technology) Linear motion components including ball screw drives, trapezoidal screw drives, linear units/modules, rail guides, shaft guides, linear slide bearings, linear ball bearings, shafts, and bearing blocks.
• Chemie (Industrial Chemicals) Industrial chemical products including adhesives/sealants/fillers, surface protection (paints, corrosion protection), cleaning agents, lubricants (grease, hydraulic oil, cutting oil), and lubrication systems (automatic and manual).
• Normteile (Standard Parts) Standard machine components including operating elements (handles, knobs, cranks, springs), machine elements, clamping elements, and connection elements (anchors, bolts, pins, screws, nuts, washers).
• Werkstatttechnik (Workshop Technology) Workshop equipment including puller/cutting tools, workshop equipment, turning tools, pneumatic tools, hand tools, soldering/welding technology, measuring instruments, screwdrivers, screw tools, clamping tools, and socket tools.
• Schwingungstechnik (Vibration Technology) Vibration control products including damping elements, brake cylinders/rotation dampers, damping plates, machine feet, gas springs, device elements, rubber spring elements, and buffers.
• Filtertechnik (Filtration Technology) Filtration products including adsorption solutions, activated carbon, dust filters, filter media, and filtration accessories.
• Arbeitsschutz (Occupational Safety) Workplace safety equipment including hearing protection, gloves, and hygiene products for industrial workplaces.
• Technische Beratung (Technical Consultation) Technical consulting services including product selection assistance, engineering support, and design services for industrial customers.
• Mechanische Werkstatt (Mechanical Workshop Services) Mechanical workshop services including custom machining, 3D printing, and fabrication supporting customized industrial component solutions.
• Konstruktion (Engineering/Design Services) Custom engineering and design services for customer-specific industrial solutions, including solution development and component integration.
• Linear-Service-Center Specialized service center for linear technology products including maintenance, support, and technical assistance for ball screws, linear guides, and related components.

Quantifiable outcome

• 24-hour delivery for many items ordered before 15:00 for in-stock goods

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• EwellixcoreTechnology or IntegrationEwellix is listed as a brand partner on the Faber e-commerce platform, offering linear motion and actuator solutions.
• GatescoreTechnology or IntegrationGates is listed as a brand partner, providing belt drive and fluid power solutions through Faber's distribution network.
• iwis antriebssystemecoreTechnology or Integrationiwis is listed as a brand partner specializing in drive systems and chains.
• Klüber LubricationcoreTechnology or IntegrationKlüber is listed as a brand partner providing specialty lubricants and lubrication solutions.
• KTRcoreTechnology or IntegrationKTR is listed as a brand partner offering drive technology components including couplings.
• Loctite (Henkel)coreTechnology or IntegrationLoctite is listed as a brand partner providing industrial adhesives and sealants.
• OptibeltcoreTechnology or IntegrationOptibelt is listed as a brand partner providing belt drive solutions.
• Parker HannifincoreTechnology or IntegrationParker is listed as a brand partner offering hydraulic and pneumatic components.
• SchaefflercoreTechnology or IntegrationSchaeffler is listed as a brand partner offering bearing solutions and drive technology components. Faber is a certified Schaeffler partner.
• SKFcoreTechnology or IntegrationSKF is listed as a brand partner offering bearing solutions and sealing technology. Faber operates as a SKF partner.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Hoffmann Group: Hoffmann Group is a German precision tools and industrial MRO distributor headquartered near Munich, serving manufacturers across Germany and Europe. It is directly comparable to Faber as a premium-brand technical distributor combining catalog sales, e-commerce and technical consulting for industrial customers.
• Haberkorn: Haberkorn is an Austrian/German industrial technical distributor serving manufacturing, construction and MRO customers across DACH with a multi-category portfolio. Like Faber, it combines branded product distribution with technical advisory and e-commerce channels in the same regional market.
• Distrelec: Distrelec is a Switzerland-headquartered European distributor of electronic and industrial automation components including pneumatics, sensors, tools and cabling. It competes with Faber in pneumatics, sensors and workshop-tool categories via a strong digital-first DACH-focused catalog model.
• RS Components (RS Online): RS Components is a large pan-European industrial and electronic components distributor with deep German-market penetration via its RS Online platform. It competes with Faber in pneumatics, linear technology, hydraulics and workshop-tool categories, primarily through digital channels.
• Würth Industrie: Würth Industrie is the industrial-supply arm of the Würth Group, distributing fasteners, drive technology, tools and standard parts to manufacturers in Germany and across Europe. It directly competes with Faber's standard-parts, fasteners and drive-technology categories through a similar catalog-plus-advisor model.
• ERIKS: ERIKS is a Netherlands-headquartered industrial distributor specializing in sealing technology, bearings, drive components and flow technology, with strong German-speaking market presence. Its product portfolio and MRO focus directly overlap Faber's bearings, seals and drive-technology categories.

Others

• Rexel: Rexel is a global electrical and energy distribution group with significant German operations selling electrical supplies, lighting and industrial equipment to installers and industrial customers. While primarily electrical-focused, its multi-category B2B distribution model and DACH footprint make it an adjacent comparable for Faber's broader industrial MRO positioning.

Broad incumbents

• McMaster-Carr: McMaster-Carr is a US-headquartered industrial MRO catalog and e-commerce giant offering an extremely broad assortment of components, fasteners and tools. While geographically US-focused, its digital reach and breadth set the benchmark for industrial e-commerce that German peers like Faber compete against.
• Grainger: Grainger is a US-headquartered global industrial MRO distributor with operations in Europe (including Germany via Cromwell and Zoro). Its scale, private-label offering and digital procurement tools represent the upper-bound competitive threat to mid-sized German industrial distributors.

Regional players

• Brammer (Rubix): Brammer, now part of Rubix, is a European industrial MRO and components distributor with historical UK and German market presence in bearings, power transmission and fluid power. Its product categories closely mirror Faber's drive-technology and bearings range, though its primary geographic strength is the UK.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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