Kelimpex

What Kelimpex does

Kelimpex Lineartechnik is a privately held Swiss industrial distributor of linear drive technology components and modules, founded in 1995 and headquartered at Wilstrasse 11 in Uster, Switzerland. The company sells ball bushings (Kugelbüchsen) in more than 300 variants spanning Ø 3-150 mm including inch dimensions, shafts (Wellen) in over 70 dimensions and materials from Ø 3-100 mm, linear rails (Linearschienen) cut to length from stock, ball screw spindles (Kugelgewindespindeln), roller screw spindles (Rollengewindespindeln), positioning units (Positioniereinheiten), linear axes (Linearachsen), guide strips (Führungsleisten), roller bearings (Wälzlager), and bearing units for spindles (Lagereinheiten für Spindeln). Beyond standard catalog items, Kelimpex explicitly sources "exotic" components that customers cannot readily obtain elsewhere, positioning the warehouse and sourcing operation as its core asset.

The business model is one-time transactional distribution through a sales-led go-to-market in which application engineering consultants provide technical advisory alongside product sales. Distribution is direct from the Uster warehouse, with pricing not publicly disclosed and revenue derived from discrete component/module sales rather than subscriptions, licensing, or service contracts. Customer exposure is concentrated in industrial manufacturing requiring precision linear motion across vertical applications; no named end customers, logos, or segment revenue splits are publicly available. Geographic reach is described as European with the only documented market being Switzerland, and there is no global footprint claim.

Kelimpex operates as an independently owned entity: no parent company, subsidiaries, funding rounds, public listing, M&A, or leadership transitions are documented. The company maintains a minimal digital footprint — no social profiles, no app presence, no API/integration offerings — and its competitive position rests on inventory breadth (300+ ball bushings, 70+ shafts), specialty sourcing capability, and consultant-led technical advice for industrial buyers of linear motion components.

Name

Kelimpex

Legal name

KELIMPEX

Website

https://kelimpex.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Kelimpex Lineartechnik is a privately held Swiss industrial distributor founded in 1995 and based in Uster, Switzerland, selling linear drive components and modules — including ball bushings, shafts, linear rails, ball and roller screws, positioning units, and linear axes — from stock and via specialty sourcing to industrial manufacturing customers, supported by application engineering consultants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Uster

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Linear Technology Components and Modules: Sale of linear technology components and modules including ball bushings, shafts, linear rails, ball screw spindles, roller screw spindles, positioning units, linear axes, guide rails, roller bearings, and bearing units. Products are available from warehouse stock program and can be sourced as specialty items.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Core offering

Kelimpex Lineartechnik is a Swiss distributor of linear drive technology components and modules, selling ball bushings, shafts, linear rails, ball screw spindles, roller screw spindles, positioning units, linear axes, guide strips, roller bearings, and bearing units for spindles. The company maintains a comprehensive warehouse stock program and also procures rare or "exotic" specialty items not readily available on the market. Application engineering consultants provide technical advice alongside product sales.

Product overview

Kelimpex is a Swiss linear technology components and modules distributor founded in 1995. The company operates from Uster, Switzerland and offers a broad program of linear drive components and modules from stock. The product portfolio includes Kugelbüchsen (ball bushings) in over 300 variations from Ø 3-150 mm, Wellen (shafts) in over 70 dimensions from Ø 3-100 mm, Linearschienen (linear rails), Kugelgewindespindeln (ball screws), Rollengewindespindeln (roller screws), Positioniereinheiten (positioning units), Linearachsen (linear axes), Führungsleisten (guide strips), Wälzlager (roller bearings), and Lagereinheiten für Spindeln (bearing units for spindles). The company also procures rare 'exotic' components not readily available on the market. Application technology consultants provide expert guidance based on long-standing experience in linear drive technology.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Ball Bushings (Kugelbüchsen) Precision ball bushings for linear motion applications, available in over 300 variants from Ø 3–150 mm including inch dimensions, supplied from warehouse stock for industrial manufacturers requiring linear guidance.
• Shafts (Wellen) Linear shafts in over 70 different dimensions and materials, with diameters ranging from Ø 3–100 mm, supplied from warehouse stock for linear drive applications.
• Linear Rails (Linearschienen) Linear guide rails supplied in custom-cut lengths from stock for short delivery times, used for linear guidance in industrial machinery and equipment.
• Ball Screw Spindles (Kugelgewindespindeln) Precision ball screw spindles for converting rotary motion to linear motion with high efficiency, used in linear drive systems.
• Roller Screw Spindles (Rollengewindespindeln) Roller screw spindles offering high load capacity for linear drive applications where higher force transmission is required.
• Positioning Units (Positioniereinheiten) Complete positioning units for precision linear motion control in various industrial applications, supplied as ready-to-install modules.
• Linear Axes (Linearachsen) Complete linear axis systems integrating guides, drives, and positioning technology for industrial linear motion applications.
• Guide Strips/Ways (Führungsleisten) Guide strips and ways for linear guidance in various mechanical applications.
• Roller Bearings (Wälzlager) Roller bearings for supporting rotating shafts and spindles in linear drive systems.
• Bearing Units for Spindles (Lagereinheiten für Spindeln) Complete bearing units specifically designed for spindle applications, supplied as ready-to-install modules.
• Specialty/Exotic Component Sourcing Procurement service for rare or "exotic" linear technology components not readily available on the market, leveraging Kelimpex's sourcing network on behalf of industrial customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Ball bushings from Ø 3-150 mm available from stock
• +2 more outcomes

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Hiwin Corporation: Taiwanese manufacturer of linear guideways, ball screws, and linear actuators with strong European presence. Overlaps directly with Kelimpex's portfolio of linear rails, ball screws, and positioning modules.
• THK Co., Ltd. World-leading manufacturer of linear motion guides (LM guides), ball screws, and linear actuators. Directly comparable to Kelimpex's core product lines (linear rails, ball screw spindles, roller screw spindles).
• Bosch Rexroth: Global manufacturer of linear motion components (ball rails, ball screws, roller screws, linear axes) and one of the largest direct competitors to any linear technology distributor. Kelimpex effectively resells and complements this category.
• Rollon S.p.A. Italian manufacturer of linear guides, telescopic rails, and linear actuators. Closely comparable to Kelimpex's positioning units and linear axes offering for European industrial customers.
• Rose+Krieger: German manufacturer of linear modules, profile systems, and positioning technology. Direct competitor in the integrated linear axes and positioning unit segment Kelimpex serves.
• Thomson Industries: US-headquartered manufacturer of linear motion components including ball bearings, lead screws, linear guides, and actuators. Comparable product mix across the linear drive portfolio Kelimpex distributes.
• Ewellix (formerly SKF Linear Motion): Specialist in linear motion and actuation (linear guides, ball screws, lifting columns, actuators). Spun out of SKF's linear motion business and competes in the same niche product categories Kelimpex distributes.

Emerging players

• PBC Linear: US-based specialist in linear bearings, slides, and actuators serving industrial automation. Comparable niche focus to Kelimpex, though operating in a different geography.

Broad incumbents

• Schaeffler / INA: Large German industrial group whose INA brand is a major supplier of linear guides, ball screws, and bearing units for spindles — products Kelimpex distributes. A broad incumbent with overlapping catalog and direct sales force.
• NSK Ltd. Major Japanese bearings and linear motion manufacturer offering linear guides, ball screws, and roller bearings. Comparable to Kelimpex's product mix but operates as a global incumbent with its own distribution network.

Market position

Strengths3 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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