Kendrion

What Kendrion does

Kendrion N.V. is a Netherlands-headquartered, Euronext Amsterdam-listed industrial technology company that develops, manufactures, and markets high-precision electromagnetic systems and components for industrial OEMs and end-users. Following the 2024 divestment of its Automotive business to Solero Technologies and the October 2025 sale of its China-based operations, Kendrion operates as a pure-play industrial company with three reporting streams: Industrial Brakes (EUR 23.5M in Q3 2025), Industrial Actuators & Controls (EUR 26.7M), and Mobility (EUR 10.4M, managed under a long-term cooperation with Knorr-Bremse at its Sibiu facility).

The company organizes its offering across nine product categories — Industrial Brakes, Industrial Clutches, Industrial Control Systems (including EtherCAT, CODESYS PLC, and a SIL3/PLe Safety PLC), Pneumatics & Fluid Control, Solenoids & Actuators, Electronics & Embedded Systems, Electronics Design Services (delivered through its 3T subsidiary), Inductive Heating Systems, and Door Locking Systems — supported by a 1,500+ SKU product finder and proprietary processes such as Backlack bonding for oscillating systems. Engineering is anchored in Germany across multiple manufacturing sites (Donaueschingen, Villingen-Schwenningen, Aerzen, Malente) with additional footprint in Austria, Romania, India, and the United States.

Kendrion's business model is B2B and project-driven: revenue is generated through direct field sales, co-engineering engagements with industrial OEMs, and a sales-partner network covering regions without direct offices. Customer end-markets span robotics, medical technology, intralogistics, energy (including wind), automated guided vehicles, professional appliances, and other industrial segments. The company targets medium-term normalized EBITDA margins of 15-18% and a 23-27% return on investment by 2027, supported by product launches such as the Slim PM brake line, the VIPER sensorless motor controller, and a robotics safety architecture aligned with the upcoming ISO 10218:2025 standard.

Name

Kendrion

Legal name

Kendrion N.V.

Website

https://kendrion.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1904

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Kendrion N.V., an Amsterdam-listed industrial technology company, develops and manufactures electromagnetic components and systems — including brakes, solenoids, actuators, fluid control, and embedded control — for industrial OEMs in robotics, medical technology, automation, intralogistics, and energy markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Electromagnetic Components and Systems

NAICS

Relay and Industrial Control Manufacturing (335314), Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables (334513), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451), Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals (334515)

SIC

Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600), Electronic Coils, Transformers & Other Inductors (3677), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Electromedical & Electrotherapeutic Apparatus (3845)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Controllers & Control Systems (PLCs, PACs, CNC Controllers) (IMAHAHAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Industrial Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) (IMAGAGAA), Automotive & Industrial ICs (ADAS/Powertrain/Factory/Robotics) (HDAHABAD)

Keywords

• Electromagnetic components
• Industrial braking systems
• Solenoids and actuators
• Fluid control valves
• Industrial control systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Zeist

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices11 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Brakes (IB): Manufacture and sale of industrial brake products including permanent magnet brakes, spring-applied brakes, and electromagnetic brakes for servo motors, robotics, intralogistics, and wind energy applications. Q3 2025 revenue: EUR 23.5 million.
2. Industrial Actuators & Controls (IAC): Broad portfolio including inductive heating systems, industrial locking mechanisms, beverage dispensing valves, solenoids, fluid control, and control systems. Q3 2025 revenue: EUR 26.7 million.
3. Mobility: Electronics and components for mobility applications. Q3 2025 revenue: EUR 10.4 million. Long-term cooperation with Knorr-Bremse at Sibiu facility.
4. Electronics Design Services (3T): Custom electronics and embedded systems development services including analog/mixed-signal design, FPGA design, power electronics, embedded software, and functional test systems. Certified development services according to ISO 13485 for electronics and embedded solutions covering Class III medical devices.
5. Custom/Co-engineering Solutions: Project and co-engineering capabilities working closely with customers to develop tailored solutions for specific industrial applications

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Kendrion develops, manufactures, and markets high-quality electromagnetic systems and components for industrial applications, offering a portfolio of 1,500+ standard products including industrial brakes, clutches, solenoids, actuators, fluid control valves, inductive heating systems, and industrial control systems. The company combines standard product offerings with project and co-engineering capabilities to deliver tailored solutions for OEMs in automation, robotics, medical technology, energy, and intralogistics markets. Through its 3T subsidiary, Kendrion also provides ISO 13485-certified custom electronics and embedded systems design services.

Product overview

Kendrion offers a comprehensive portfolio of high-precision industrial components and systems organized into nine main product categories: Industrial Brakes (permanent magnet brakes, spring-applied brakes, electromagnetic brakes), Industrial Clutches (electromagnetic, pneumatic, magnetic particle), Solenoids & Actuators (linear solenoids, rotary solenoids, holding magnets, oscillating solenoids), Pneumatics & Fluid Control (solenoid valves, pressure regulators, pinch valves), Industrial Control Systems (EtherCAT I/O, industrial controllers, safety PLC, robotics safety architecture, CODESYS PLC), Electronics & Embedded Systems (VIPER motor control, PEPPER power inverter, OCTOPUS test platform, MINT test system), Electronics Design Services (analog/mixed-signal design, FPGA, power electronics, embedded software), Inductive Heating Systems (modular generators, custom heating, inductors), and Door Locking Systems (rotary, motorized, solenoid locks). Key product brands include the Slim PM Line permanent magnet brake for servo motors, VIPER sensorless motor control, FIO Controller 111 CODESYS PLC, Pure Flow pressure regulators for medical applications, Safety PLC for robotics, and the Oscillating Line of electromagnetic feeding systems. The 3T subsidiary provides customer-specific electronics and embedded systems development services. Kendrion serves industrial markets including automation, robotics, medical technology, energy, intralogistics, and professional appliances.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Kendrion Kuhnke: Fluid technology, pneumatics and solenoid technology brand under Kendrion Kuhnke Automation GmbH
• INTORQ
• Kendrion 3T

Products and services

• Industrial Brakes High-precision braking solutions including permanent magnet brakes, spring-applied brakes, electromagnetic brakes, rectifiers, electronic modules, and individual customer solutions for servo motors, robotics, intralogistics, and wind energy applications.
• Industrial Clutches
• Solenoids and Actuators
• Pneumatics and Fluid Control
• Industrial Control Systems
• Electronics and Embedded Systems
• Electronics Design Service
• Inductive Heating Systems
• Door Locking Systems
• Slim PM Line Compact permanent magnet brake for servo motors with low to medium torques, designed for applications in automation, medical technology, and robotics with consistent mechanical and electrical interfaces across the product family.
• VIPER Motor Control Sensorless motor control solution offering complete scalability and adaptability for applications with varying voltage and power requirements, including battery-powered applications in harsh environments.
• Safety PLC SIL3/PLe certified Safety PLC for robotics safety with integrated motion, force, and zone monitoring capabilities, designed for collaborative and industrial robots per ISO 10218:2025.
• Oscillating Line Electromagnetic oscillating systems including oscillating solenoids (OAC), impact vibrators (OMW), linear vibrators (OLV), arc vibrators (OAB), and shakers (OSR) for industrial feeding processes in food production, pharmaceuticals, and electronics manufacturing.
• FIO Controller 111 Compact CODESYS PLC with integrated motion and analog I/O capabilities for automation and control applications.
• Pure Flow Pressure Regulator

Quantifiable outcome

• Energy costs reduced by up to 75% with inductive heating compared to conventional heating methods
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Knorr-BremsecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 September 2025Long-term cooperation between Knorr-Bremse and Kendrion's Sibiu Mobility Electronics facility. The partnership strengthens cash generation through optimized capacity utilization, proactively manages the anticipated reduction and phase-out of Mobility programs over coming years, and provides employment stability for the Sibiu workforce. This represents the final step in Kendrion's strategic transition toward a fully focused industrial company.

Scale indicators15 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Lenze: German-based manufacturer of drives, automation, and motion control products for industrial OEMs. Direct overlap with Kendrion's industrial brakes, motor control (VIPER), and automation controller portfolio serving similar European industrial customer base.
• Schunk: Specialist in clamping, gripping, and rotary technology for robotics and automation. Highly comparable to Kendrion's robotics gripping solutions (Magnet Finger Gripper MFG, Holding Magnet Gripper HMG) for cobot and industrial robot OEMs.
• Wittenstein: German manufacturer of precision motion control components including gearboxes, servo actuators, and mechatronic systems. Comparable to Kendrion in precision industrial motion for robotics, medical, and high-end automation applications.
• Bürkert: Specialist in fluid control systems including solenoid valves, pressure regulators, and process control. Directly comparable to Kendrion's Pneumatics & Fluid Control segment, particularly for medical gas and analytical applications.
• Moog Inc. Global precision motion control company with electromagnetic actuators, industrial brakes, and motion control products. Direct competitor in industrial brakes, motion control, and safety-critical motion components.
• Festo: Global pneumatics and automation components supplier with deep presence in factory automation. Overlaps with Kendrion's pneumatics & fluid control, solenoid valves, and industrial control systems, serving comparable OEM customers.

Broad incumbents

• Parker Hannifin: Global motion and control technologies leader with industrial clutches, brakes, pneumatics, and fluid handling. Overlaps with Kendrion's industrial brakes, clutches, and fluid control product lines across broad industrial markets.
• Siemens: Diversified industrial technology incumbent with SIMATIC PLCs, motion control, and safety systems. Competes broadly with Kendrion's industrial control systems and safety PLC offerings, though as part of a much larger portfolio.
• Bosch Rexroth: Large industrial automation and motion control incumbent offering factory automation, drives, pneumatics, and controls. Competes with Kendrion across multiple product categories but as part of a much broader portfolio.
• Regal Rexnord (Warner Electric): Power transmission and motion control incumbent owning Warner Electric (electromagnetic clutches and brakes). Direct overlap with Kendrion's electromagnetic brakes, clutches, and motion components in industrial automation.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Subsidiaries10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A5 records

Investments

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