Kollmorgen control technology

What Kollmorgen control technology does

Kollmorgen Steuerungstechnik GmbH (Kollmorgen Control Technology) is a family-owned German specialist in elevator control systems, founded in 1965 and headquartered in Cologne, with more than 150 employees across Europe. The company designs, manufactures, and tests in Germany an MPK-series controller family (MPK411, MPK4D) covering traction, hydraulic, MRL, and door-post elevator configurations, alongside the CANopen-based C-line fixtures (LIP, LOP, COP landing and car operating panels) and the liftXpress 2.0 (LXP-2030) destination call terminal. Every unit is ISO 9001:2015-certified and holds type examination certificates under EN 81-20 and EN 81-50, with reference installations including the German Reichstag, the UK Houses of Parliament, Harrods, the Royal Opera House, London Bridge, Dalian TV Tower, and the Zhangjiajie Panorama Elevator.

The business operates a multi-stream revenue model combining one-time hardware sales of control systems and components, a four-tier recurring digital services subscription stack (Free liftbook, Basic with MPKlive remote access, Service with liftcare ticketing, and Service+ with liftit, liftQR, and liftAPI), and professional services for training, commissioning, and spare parts. Digital services are developed and operated through wholly-owned subsidiary K-solutions, which functions as an in-house IoT and digitalization think tank. Distribution is direct via a four-territory European regional field sales model covering DACH, BENELUX, Northern/Eastern Germany, and Poland/Eastern Europe, supported by a customer login portal, online tutorials, and in-house training at the Cologne headquarters.

Name

Kollmorgen control technology

Legal name

Kollmorgen Steuerungstechnik GmbH

Website

https://kollmorgen.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1965

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Kollmorgen Steuerungstechnik GmbH is a family-owned German specialist founded in 1965 that designs, manufactures, and services elevator control systems, CANopen-based C-line fixtures, and a four-tier cloud/IoT digital services stack (liftbook, MPKlive, liftcare, liftit, liftQR, liftAPI) for elevator manufacturers, installers, and building operators across Europe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Elevator Control Systems

NAICS

Elevator and Moving Stairway Manufacturing (333921)

SIC

Electrical Industrial Apparatus (3620)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPABAIAE

Elevator Modernization & Retrofit (Controllers, Drives, Door Systems)

Business & Public Services/Facilities Management & Building Services/Elevator & Escalator Service & Maintenance

SECONDARYIMAFALAI

Elevator, Escalator & Vertical Transportation Installation/Service

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Construction & Civil Engineering/Specialty Trade Contractors (MEP, HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical)

Keywords

• Elevator control systems
• CANopen lift fixtures
• Elevator IoT services
• Cloud lift monitoring
• Destination call terminals

Headquarters

HQ city

Cologne

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Elevator Control Systems and Components: Sale of proprietary elevator control systems (traction lift, hydraulic lift, MRL solutions), CANopen-based tableaus (LIP, LOP, COP), accessories, and components. Every system is manufactured and tested in Germany.
2. Digital Services Subscriptions: Four-tier subscription model for digital services: free (liftbook basic), basic (adds GSM/remote access), service (adds liftcare ticket system), and service+ (adds liftit app, liftQR, liftAPI). Revenue is recurring from subscription tiers.
3. Service, Training, and Spare Parts: Technical support, on-site and in-house training courses for MPK control systems, spare parts for legacy series, and professional services for commissioning and maintenance.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Kollmorgen develops, produces, and markets elevator control systems, CANopen-based C-line tableaus (LIP, LOP, COP) and accessories, and a digital services ecosystem (liftbook, liftit, liftQR, MPKlive, liftcare, liftAPI) for the global elevator industry. Every system is manufactured and tested in Germany under ISO-certified processes, with additional professional services for training, commissioning, and spare parts.

Product overview

Kollmorgen develops, manufactures, and markets elevator control systems, fixtures, and digital services as a comprehensive portfolio. The core products are the MPK411 and MPK4D control systems for various elevator types (traction, hydraulic). These connect to the C-line fixtures product line (LIP, LOP, COP landing/car operating panels) and the liftXpress 2.0 destination call system. Digital services build on the liftbook cloud IoT platform, which provides remote monitoring and access through MPKlive. Service tiers include liftcare (ticket management), liftit (smartphone app), liftQR (contactless calls), and liftAPI (web integration). Products are manufactured in Germany with ISO certification and serve customers from residential buildings to landmark projects worldwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• K-solutions: A subsidiary of Kollmorgen providing digital concepts and solutions. The 'brains behind a think tank for digital concepts and solutions.' Provides IoT technologies, systems consulting, communications technology, and complete solutions for digital transformation.
• K-solutions
• C-line
• LXP-2030

Products and services

• MPK411 Control System Advanced lift control system with a redesigned commissioning and testing menu, menu-based operation via the MPK interface, and support for learning travel, measurement travel, and commissioning functions. Sold to elevator manufacturers and installers for residential, commercial, high-rise, and infrastructure elevator applications.
• MPK4D Control System Next-generation lift controller with interactive dashboard, KM-Assist interactive commissioning assistant, improved menu structure, smart operating functions (swipe, acoustic feedback, touch), and built-in router for cloud connectivity. Sold to elevator OEMs and installers requiring modern controls with built-in IoT connectivity.
• liftXpress 2.0 (LXP-2030) Destination call terminal with a 10.1-inch capacitive touchscreen for group controls, featuring visual call acknowledgement, optical lift assignment, walking direction guidance, energy-saving mode with infrared sensor, and CANopen communication. Used in elevator installations requiring modern destination dispatch.
• liftbook Cloud-based IoT platform for elevator control systems providing transparency, real-time monitoring, maintenance management, alarm functions, technical documentation access, and remote control capabilities with encrypted connections. Sold as a subscription to elevator operators, building owners, and service companies.
• liftit Smartphone application for elevator call management with user access rights administration, encrypted authentication, real-time lift call with direction specification, status indicators, and integration with MPKlive for remote access. Delivered as part of the Service+ subscription tier to building operators and end users.
• liftQR Web-based QR code application enabling contactless elevator calls via smartphone with dynamic QR codes for security, ETA display, and integration with C-line fixtures. Requires MPK411 or MPK4i processor and a C-line 2.8-inch TFT display. Delivered as part of the Service+ subscription tier.
• MPKlive Real-time remote access solution for lift control systems supporting connectivity via GSM, fixed network, or WiFi over Internet or intranet with VPN security, BYOD compatibility, integrated diagnostics, and location-independent operation. Sold to elevator service technicians and operators for remote commissioning and maintenance.
• liftcare Digital service module for automated event monitoring and ticket management, generating user notifications with processing status, error descriptions, and priority levels for assignment to service technicians via an iOS native app. Sold to elevator service organizations as part of the Service subscription tier.
• liftAPI Web programming interface enabling integration of liftbook cloud data into third-party software, providing access to event logs, operational status, cabin position, speed, direction, safety circuits, statistics, and call placement functionality. Sold to system integrators and software developers as part of the Service+ subscription tier.
• LIP Landing Indicator Panel Landing indicator panel with contemporary compact design, large reading angle, and CANopen interface for convenient installation in elevator systems. Part of the CANopen-based C-line fixtures product line sold to elevator OEMs and installers.
• LOP Landing Operating Panel Landing operating panel for elevator hall call stations, part of the CANopen-based C-line fixtures product line. Sold to elevator manufacturers and installers.
• COP Car Operating Panel Car operating panel for in-car elevator controls, designed as part of the CANopen-based C-line fixtures product line. Sold to elevator manufacturers and installers.
• Traction Lift Solution Control system solution for traction elevators including standard, door post, and MRL (Machine Room Less) variants. Sold as a complete control concept to elevator manufacturers and installers.
• Hydraulic Lift Solution Control system solution for hydraulic elevators. Sold as a complete control concept to elevator manufacturers and installers serving low-rise residential and commercial applications.
• Accessories Complementary components and accessories for elevator control systems, sold alongside MPK controllers, C-line fixtures, and destination call terminals to elevator OEMs and installers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 100,000 elevator controls built and deployed worldwide
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature12 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• K-solutionscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerK-solutions is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Kollmorgen operating as a 'think tank for digital concepts and solutions.' It combines in-depth elevator industry knowledge with the latest IoT technologies to design value chains for digital transformation, ranging from systems consulting to communications technology and innovative complete solutions. The digital services ecosystem (liftbook, liftit, liftQR, liftcare, liftAPI) is developed and operated through K-solutions.
• Facebook (Facebook Ireland Limited)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerKollmorgen operates a Facebook fan page jointly with Facebook Ireland Limited to provide information about the company and products, and to communicate with followers and interested parties. Facebook provides anonymous usage statistics (Page Insights) to help optimize content and reach.
• Twitter / X (Twitter International Company / Twitter, Inc.)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerKollmorgen operates a Twitter page jointly with Twitter International Company (for non-US users) or Twitter, Inc. (for US users) for company information and follower communication. Anonymous usage statistics are provided to optimize content reach.
• Instagram (Facebook Ireland Limited)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerKollmorgen operates an Instagram company page jointly with Facebook Ireland Limited for company information and follower engagement, with anonymous usage statistics for content optimization.
• LinkedIn (LinkedIn Ireland Unlimited Company / LinkedIn Corporation)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerKollmorgen operates a LinkedIn page jointly with LinkedIn Ireland Unlimited Company (for EU/EEA/Switzerland) or LinkedIn Corporation (for non-EU users) for company information, recruitment, and follower communication.
• YouTube (Google Ireland Limited)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerKollmorgen operates a YouTube channel jointly with Google Ireland Limited for company videos and tutorials, with anonymous usage statistics for content optimization.
• Pinterest (Pinterest Inc.)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerKollmorgen operates a Pinterest page jointly with Pinterest Inc. for visual content and company information, with anonymous usage statistics for content optimization.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• KONE: KONE is a leading global elevator OEM with proprietary controllers (KONE EcoSpace/MonoSpace 500/800) and DX-class connected service platforms. It competes with Kollmorgen in commercial high-rise, low-rise residential, and modernization segments, especially across Europe where both brands are prominent.
• Schindler: Schindler is one of the four global elevator OEMs and uses proprietary elevator controls (e.g. Smart 5500/7000 platforms) across its full elevator and escalator portfolio. As a broad incumbent, it competes with Kollmorgen by bundling in-house controls into OEM supply, modernization, and service contracts across the same installations Kollmorgen addresses.
• TK Elevator (ThyssenKrupp): TK Elevator is a major global elevator OEM with proprietary controller architectures (e.g. evolution, synergy) sold through its own installation and modernization networks. It competes directly with Kollmorgen in control retrofit and modernization bids across German-speaking and broader European markets.
• Otis: Otis is the world's largest elevator company with proprietary control platforms (e.g. Gen2/Gen3 with the eView in-car displays and SkyRise dispatcher) sold globally. It competes with Kollmorgen both as a bundled OEM controller provider and as a modernization incumbent for legacy European and Asian installs.

Direct peers

• Wittur Group: Wittur is an Italy/Germany-headquartered elevator component supplier producing doors, drives, cabin systems, and selected control/safety subsystems. It directly overlaps Kollmorgen as a European elevator component specialist with comparable target customers (OEMs and installers) and shared regulatory pressures from EN 81 standards.
• Elkon Elevator: Elkon is a Turkish elevator control systems and drive manufacturer selling complete controller panels and related electronics to elevator builders. It competes most directly with Kollmorgen on replacement-controller retrofit business and on independent elevator installers seeking third-party controllers.
• Selcom Multi-electronica: Selcom is an Italian manufacturer of electronic control systems and components for elevators, including serial/parallel controllers and car/hall fixtures. It targets a closely overlapping customer base of Italian and European elevator builders, mirroring Kollmorgen's positioning as an independent European controls specialist.

Emerging players

• Cedes Group: Cedes is a Swiss specialist in elevator and door safety sensors, light curtains, and positioning/leveling systems that pair with elevator controllers. It does not make controllers directly but competes for the digitalization wallet share on modern elevator controls (relevant to Kollmorgen's liftbook and IoT roadmap) and supplies many of the same OEMs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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