What Transpofix does

Transpofix GmbH is a family-owned German Mittelstand manufacturer founded in 1987 and headquartered in Berching/Erasbach, Bavaria, specializing in custom transport systems and load carriers for the automotive, commercial vehicle, and aerospace industries. The company operates approximately 5,850 m² of production halls in Germany plus a series-production facility in Poland, with named customers including BMW, Daimler, Porsche, and MTU Aero Engines.

The core product portfolio spans three categories: own innovations (folding transport containers, BAM-certified dangerous goods containers for batteries and airbags, and disposable packaging with a tool-free plug-in system); special load carriers (shell/body, assemblies, JIS, and automated containers); and forklift-free transport systems (Industrial Shuttle trailer, Autonomous Shuttle Trailer with automatic load transfer, and E-Frame with pneumatic dolly lifting). Production is vertically integrated with in-house CAD engineering (AutoCAD, CATIA V5, SIEMENS NX), FMEA quality management, FARO coordinate measurement, MicroStep fiber laser cutting, and Demag injection molding with proprietary toolmaking. Certifications include ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and TISAX (Participant ID P25NRH).

The business model is project-based direct sales to enterprise OEMs, with revenue generated from custom one-off orders, prototyping, series production, retrofit/conversion services (offering up to 50% cost savings versus new equipment), and injection molded components. Pricing is quote-based with no public list. Ownership transitioned to second-generation family members (Ann-Kathrin Bayerl and Michael Bayerl) in 2025 with a double-digit million euro investment, succeeding founder Willibald Hergeth; management was expanded with Martin Hirschberger (Prokurist, 2023) and Daniel Federl (Operations Manager). Distribution is direct enterprise field sales supplemented by trade show presence (LogiMAT 2022) and a multi-language (DE/EN/PL) digital footprint.

Name

Transpofix

Legal name

TRANSpofix GmbH

Website

https://transpofix.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Transpofix GmbH is a German Mittelstand manufacturer of custom transport systems, special load carriers, and forklift-free intralogistics solutions for automotive, commercial vehicle, and aerospace OEMs including BMW, Daimler, Porsche, and MTU Aero Engines.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Transport and Material Handling Equipment

NAICS

Motor Vehicle Body and Trailer Manufacturing (33621)

SIC

Industrial Trucks, Tractors, Trailors & Stackers (3537)

akta.pro primary industry

Custom Engineered Transit Packaging & Packaging Design Services (IMALAFAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Returnable/Reusable Transport Packaging (RTP) & Totes (Reusable Containers, Trays, Bins) (IMALAFAH), Pallets, Bins, Totes & Returnable Transport Packaging (RTP) (IMAHABAG)

Keywords

• Custom transport systems
• Special load carriers
• Forklift-free transport
• Automotive manufacturing equipment
• Industrial intralogistics solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Berching

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Transport Systems and Load Carriers: Design, development, and manufacturing of custom special load carriers, transport containers, and forklift-free transport systems for automotive, aerospace, and commercial vehicle industries. Revenue generated from project-based custom orders ranging from prototypes to series production.
2. Conversion and Retrofitting Services: Reworking and customizing existing load carriers for new applications, offering up to 50% cost savings compared to new purchases. Part of vertical manufacturing capabilities.
3. Prototyping and Series Production: From individual prototype creation to pre-series and full series production, including incoming inspections, traceability, and functional testing of end products.
4. Injection Molding and Tool Manufacturing: Custom plastic components and injection molds designed and manufactured in-house, including multifunctional products and soft pillow solutions.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Transpofix designs, develops, and manufactures custom transport systems, special load carriers, and forklift-free transport systems for the automotive, commercial vehicle, and aerospace industries. The company offers in-house capabilities ranging from CAD design and prototyping to series production, including in-house injection molding and tooling. Its portfolio includes folding transport containers, dangerous goods containers, industrial shuttles, autonomous shuttle trailers, and E-Frame systems.

Product overview

Transpofix is a specialist for planning, design, and manufacture of innovative transport systems and load carriers. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio centered on three main product categories: (1) Own Innovations including folding transport containers, dangerous goods containers (BAM certified), and disposable packaging solutions; (2) Special Load Carriers including shell/body containers, assemblies containers, JIS containers, and automated containers for various automotive, space, and aviation industry applications; and (3) Forklift-Free Transport Systems including Industrial Shuttle (towable trailer), Autonomous Shuttle Trailer (fully automatic), and E-Frame (for production line material supply). The product line is supported by comprehensive services including Consulting & Project Management, Development & Design (using AutoCAD, CATIA V5, SIEMENS NX), Prototyping & Series Production, Conversion & Customization, Measurements & Testing Technology, and Injection Moulding & Toolmaking. The company operates as a complete provider with in-house manufacturing capabilities including a MicroStep fiber laser cutting system for prototyping.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Folding Transport Containers Robot-compatible special load carrier for heavy, highly complex components; foldable and stackable for efficient storage and transport.
• Dangerous and Hazardous Goods Container BAM-certified container for the safe transport of dangerous goods including batteries, airbags, and other hazardous materials.
• Disposable Packaging Customized disposable special load carriers as alternate or disposable packaging, available in wood, steel, plastic, or combinations thereof, with a sophisticated plug-in system for tool-free separability.
• Shell and Body Container Container for transporting individual sheet metal and aluminum parts or completely assembled car bodies in automotive production.
• Assemblies Containers Containers designed for automated manufacturing processes providing high protection for parts that need to be mounted on vehicles and aircraft, featuring drawers and roller blinds.
• JIS Containers Mobile special containers that can be individually equipped with different components according to the customer's production process for multiple component variants.
• Automated Containers Containers mainly used in fully automated manufacturing processes for seamless integration with automated production lines.
• Industrial Shuttle Trailer with interchangeable trailer body for intralogistics processes, towable by any commercially available tractor unit, with two-side loading/unloading, optimum maneuverability, 100% directional stability, and TÜV certification.
• Autonomous Shuttle Trailer Autonomous trailer system with fully automatic loading and unloading, fully automatic change of load onto roller base, true to track and highly maneuverable even with large loads.
• E-Frame Forklift-less transport system for material supply at the production line with one-side loading/unloading, true to track and extremely maneuverable in narrow travel paths, with pneumatically lifted roller coasters and dollies.
• Consulting & Project Management Direct technical advisory and project management service from manufacturer with 30+ years of experience in automotive and aviation industries, including work preparation, project monitoring, and customer communication.
• Development & Design Engineering services using modern CAD software including AutoCAD, CATIA V5, and SIEMENS NX for designing new transport systems and simulating their application, including FMEA quality and safety management.
• Prototyping & Series Production Manufacturing service from individual prototype creation through pre-series to full series production, with incoming inspections, traceability, production testing, and end product functionality assurance.
• Conversion & Customization Reworking and customizing existing load carriers for new applications as an economical alternative to new purchases, offering up to 50% cost savings depending on size and complexity.
• Measurements & Testing Technology Measuring and testing service using state-of-the-art equipment including FARO arm mobile coordinate measuring machine for tactile measurements and load testing under extreme conditions.
• Injection Moulding & Toolmaking Plastic manufacturing and toolmaking service with all injection molds designed in-house and manufactured in own tool manufacturing facility, including multifunctional injection molded products and soft pillow solutions.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 50% cost savings through retrofitting vs new purchase
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature10 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• MicroStepcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2020Transpofix invested in a MicroStep MSF Compact 2D fiber laser cutting system with IPG YLS 3000 U 3kW laser source for in-house prototyping and series production. The equipment is used for cutting material thicknesses of 0.5 to 15mm, primarily galvanized structural steel between 1 and 6mm. MicroStep is a leading manufacturer of CNC-controlled cutting systems based in Bratislava with operations in German-speaking countries through MicroStep Europa GmbH.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Dematic: Global intralogistics systems integrator (KION subsidiary) specializing in automated storage, conveyor, and material handling systems. Overlaps with Transpofix in automated container solutions for manufacturing environments.
• Dürr AG: German mechanical and plant engineering company with strong presence in automotive painting, assembly, and production logistics. Competes with Transpofix in production-line logistics and special load carriers for automotive OEMs.
• TGW Logistics Group: Austrian warehouse logistics specialist offering automated storage, conveyor, and picking systems. While broader than Transpofix, it competes in automated intralogistics solutions for manufacturing and distribution customers.
• SSI SCHÄFER: Major German intralogistics provider offering modular storage, conveyor, and packaging solutions including reusable containers and load carriers. Overlaps with Transpofix's load carrier and automated container offerings but operates at significantly larger scale across all industries.
• KION Group AG: Parent company of Linde Material Handling, STILL, and Dematic; one of the largest global players in industrial trucks and supply chain solutions. Competes in the broader material handling space where Transpofix's forklift-free systems and load carriers operate.
• Jungheinrich AG: German manufacturer of industrial trucks (forklifts) and intralogistics systems. While Jungheinrich's core is lift trucks vs. Transpofix's forklift-free systems, both serve intralogistics needs of automotive and industrial manufacturers.
• Swisslog: Swiss warehouse automation and intralogistics specialist (part of KUKA Group). Overlaps with Transpofix in automated material flow solutions for manufacturing environments, though at much larger scale.

Emerging players

• Schoeller Allibert: European manufacturer of reusable plastic packaging, returnable containers, and load carriers serving automotive and industrial customers. Adjacent competitor in the reusable packaging segment where Transpofix's folding containers compete.
• IFCO Systems: Global provider of reusable plastic containers (RPCs) and pooling services for fresh produce and retail. Adjacent to Transpofix's reusable/returnable transport packaging business, with overlap in reusable container pooling concepts.

Direct peers

• LKE Group: Hungarian-founded manufacturer of special load carriers (Sonderladungsträger) for the automotive industry, with significant operations in Germany. Directly competes with Transpofix on JIS containers, automated containers, and customized transport solutions for European 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

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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