What IBA Sensors does

IBA-Sensorik GmbH is a privately held German sensor distributor and contract manufacturer headquartered in Mainhausen, Germany. Founded in 1988, the company operates as an authorized distributor of Honeywell Sensing Solutions — a relationship it has maintained since inception covering over 35 years — giving it access to the full Honeywell catalog of pressure, humidity, flow, level, and ultrasonic sensors and switches, with direct technical support from the manufacturer. The company's website identifies nine individuals across sales, project management, distribution, production, accounting, and goods receiving.

The core technology stack is two-fold: (1) technical distribution of Honeywell sensing components organized around nine vertical-focused product series (notably the HIH-4000 through HIH-9000 humidity sensor families covering ±1.7%RH to ±4.5%RH accuracy) and the recently launched ABP2 Ultra-Low Pressure sensor family, and (2) custom sensor solution engineering including bespoke sensor design, cable assembly (Kabelkonfektion), and electronic component/module assembly (Baugruppenfertigung) executed at the Mainhausen facility. Patents and proprietary algorithmic IP are not disclosed; differentiation rests on application engineering and assembly know-how rather than novel silicon. The business is certified to ISO 9001 (quality management) and IPC (electronics assembly).

IBA generates revenue through hardware sales of distributed Honeywell sensors, custom-designed sensor solutions, and contract cable and module assembly services. Pricing is handled through direct sales consultation rather than published rates; standard commercial terms are 30 days net. Go-to-market is sales-led with named account and project managers (Andreas Koch, Christian Klimt, Christian Weber) and supported by a website, vertical-organized application pages, and published case studies. Served verticals span rail and transport, defense technology, HVAC, environmental monitoring, medical technology, mechanical engineering, special vehicle construction (including EV/battery safety), biotechnology, aviation, and measurement and control technology. Geographic scope is regional, with disclosed operations limited to Germany within Europe. Revenue, headcount progression, and ownership are not publicly disclosed.

Name

IBA Sensors

Legal name

IBA-Sensorik GmbH

Website

https://iba-sensorik.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

IBA-Sensorik GmbH is a privately held, Germany-based authorized Honeywell Sensing Solutions distributor and custom sensor solutions manufacturer, offering catalog sensor distribution plus bespoke cable and module assembly to industrial OEMs across rail, defense, HVAC, medical, and automation verticals since 1988.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Sensor Distribution and Manufacturing

NAICS

Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing for Residential, Commercial, and Appliance Use (334512), Totalizing Fluid Meter and Counting Device Manufacturing (334514), Relay and Industrial Control Manufacturing (335314), Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing (3339)

SIC

Wholesale-Industrial Machinery & Equipment (5084), General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560), Electrical Industrial Apparatus (3620)

akta.pro primary industry

Sensors & Feedback Devices (Pressure, Flow, Position, Encoders, Transducers) (IMAHAGAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Instrumentation, Sensors & Calibration (EDAOAHAH), Refrigeration Components & Controls (Compressors, Valves, Sensors) (IMAHAKAH)

Keywords

• Industrial sensor distribution
• Custom sensor solutions
• Cable assembly manufacturing
• Honeywell sensor distributor
• Pressure humidity sensors

Headquarters

HQ city

Mannhausen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Sensor Product Sales: Distribution of Honeywell sensor products including pressure sensors, ultrasonic sensors, flow sensors, and level sensors. Products are sold with various pricing tiers based on specifications.
2. Customized Sensor Solutions: Development and manufacturing of customer-specific sensor solutions, cable assemblies, and electronic component assemblies.
3. Cable Assembly Services: Custom cable configuration services for sensors and assemblies.
4. Component Assembly Services: Manufacturing services for electronic assemblies and sensor modules.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Authorized distributor of Honeywell sensor and switch products (pressure, humidity, flow, level, ultrasonic sensors). The company also develops and manufactures customized sensor solutions, performs custom cable assembly (Kabelkonfektion), and assembles electronic components and sensor modules (Baugruppenfertigung) for industrial customers across multiple verticals.

Product overview

IBA-Sensorik GmbH is an authorized Honeywell distributor offering a comprehensive portfolio of Honeywell humidity sensors across multiple series (HIH-4000, HIH-4010/4020/4021, HIH-5030/5031, HIH-6000, HIH-6100, HIH-7000, HIH-8000, HIH-9000) providing measurements from 0%RH to 100%RH with accuracies ranging from ±4.5%RH to ±1.7%RH. The company complements its distribution business with custom sensor solution development and manufacturing services including cable assembly and module manufacturing, operating since 1988 from Mainhausen, Germany.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Honeywell HIH Humidity Sensors (HIH-4000 / HIH-4010/4020/4021 / HIH-5030/5031 / HIH-6000 / HIH-6100 / HIH-7000 / HIH-8000 / HIH-9000 Series) Family of Honeywell HumidIcon digital and analog humidity/temperature sensors with accuracies ranging from ±1.7%RH to ±4.5%RH, operating ranges from -40°C to 125°C, and SPI/I2C or analog outputs. Distributed by IBA-Sensorik GmbH for OEM users across HVAC, environmental monitoring, and industrial applications.
• Honeywell Pressure, Ultrasonic, Flow, and Level Sensors Distributed portfolio of Honeywell pressure, ultrasonic, flow, and level sensors offered by IBA-Sensorik GmbH as part of its authorized Honeywell Sensing Solutions portfolio for industrial customers across multiple verticals.
• Honeywell ABP2 Ultra-Low Pressure (ULP) Sensor PCB-mount pressure sensor with ultra-low pressure range (2.5–10 mbar) and high accuracy (error rates as low as 1.5% of full scale). Launched into IBA's portfolio in April 2025 for air quality monitoring and HVAC applications.
• Custom Sensor Solutions Bespoke sensor design and manufacturing services tailored to customer requirements, provided by IBA-Sensorik GmbH since 1988. Covers individual sensor development, application-specific adaptations, and integration of distributed sensor products into customer solutions.
• Cable Assembly (Kabelkonfektion) Custom cable assembly services for sensors and electronic assemblies performed at IBA's IPC-certified Mainhausen facility. Delivers configured cables and connectors matched to customer application requirements.
• Component and Module Assembly (Baugruppenfertigung) Customized assembly of electronic components and sensor modules, producing customer-specific subassemblies and modules at IBA's Mainhausen facility under IPC certification.
• Authorized Honeywell Sensing Solutions Distribution Authorized distributor relationship with Honeywell Sensing Solutions established in 1988, providing IBA customers with access to Honeywell's full sensor and switch portfolio and direct technical support from the manufacturer.

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Honeywell Sensing SolutionscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 1988IBA-Sensorik GmbH is an authorized distributor of Honeywell Sensing Solutions since 1988. This partnership provides access to the comprehensive portfolio of sensor and switch products, along with direct technical support from the manufacturer. IBA distributes Honeywell pressure sensors, humidity sensors, flow sensors, level sensors, and various switches to customers across multiple industries including industrial automation, medical technology, and transportation.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Emerging players

• Balluff: German sensor and connectivity specialist serving industrial automation. Balluff is a comparable German mid-market sensor player with similar end markets in factory automation, rail, and process industries.
• ifm electronic: Germany-based sensor manufacturer with strong in-house R&D. ifm is comparable as a German sensor firm with custom solution capability, though it competes as a manufacturer rather than as a distributor of Honeywell products.

Broad incumbents

• RS Group (RS Components): UK-based broadline industrial and electronic distributor with strong presence in Germany. RS sells Honeywell sensors and competes with IBA on industrial automation components, while offering value-added services similar to IBA's custom assembly.
• Farnell / element14: Global electronic component distributor owned by Avnet. Competes directly with IBA on Honeywell sensor distribution and serves the same industrial/defense/HVAC customer segments across Europe.
• Digi-Key Electronics: Major electronic component distributor with extensive sensor catalog including Honeywell products. Digi-Key competes with IBA in the German and broader European market for commodity sensor SKUs, though it lacks the bespoke customization layer.
• Mouser Electronics: Global broadline electronic component distributor with a large sensor portfolio. Mouser is a much larger competitor that distributes Honeywell sensors and many other brands, overlapping with IBA's core distribution business but at a vastly different scale.

Direct peers

• Bürklin: German electronic components and tools distributor focused on industrial customers. Bürklin is closely comparable to IBA in its German-language distribution model, B2B customer base, and emphasis on technical service.
• Conrad Electronic: German-based broadline electronics distributor headquartered in Hirschau. Conrad is a close regional peer with overlapping product categories and sales channels, though at a larger scale and broader catalog.
• W+P Products: German-based custom cable assembly and connector manufacturer. W+P is comparable to IBA's Baugruppenfertigung and Kabelkonfektion services, in similar verticals and similar size range.

Regional players

• Distrelec: European industrial electronics distributor (now part of RS Group). Distrelec operated as an independent competitor in Germany and direct competitor to IBA's sensor distribution business before its acquisition.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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