Kromberg & Schubert Zhytomyr

What Kromberg & Schubert Zhytomyr does

Kromberg & Schubert Zhytomyr (ТОВ "Кромберг енд Шуберт Україна Жу") is a 100% foreign-invested Ukrainian manufacturing enterprise and the second Ukrainian production site of the German Kromberg & Schubert Group, a 120-year-old international manufacturer of electrical systems, cables, and plastic components founded in 1902. Established in 2015 and located in Oliivka village, Zhytomyr District, the site employs approximately 3,200 workers and operates as a first-tier OEM supplier producing electrical onboard cable systems (wiring harnesses) for world-class automotive brands including MAN, Škoda, BMW, Volkswagen, and Mercedes-Benz.

The site's core product is automotive cable harnesses — complete design, prototyping, production, and in-line testing of model-specific electrical wiring systems — supported by proprietary CADDS software for assembly-board design and in-house 3D printing of production fixtures (holders, clips, cable channels), the latter adoption being among the first within the global group. Production is delivered under a just-in-sequence (JIS) model to European OEM assembly plants, with long-running multi-year programs such as the Volkswagen Caddy (SLW, 12 years, 1.7M+ units), the BMW Mini Cooper platform range, and the Daimler/Mercedes BR231 sports-car program.

The business model is pure B2B OEM hardware sales through confidential long-term contracts; pricing is not publicly disclosed. The company has no direct-to-consumer activity, no disclosed non-automotive customers, and no public listing. It sits within a parent group that employs 50,000+ people across 40+ locations globally, alongside the larger sister Lutsk facility (~5,000+ employees, established 2005), enabling group-level scale benefits but also concentrating revenue exposure on a small set of European premium automotive OEMs.

Name

Kromberg & Schubert Zhytomyr

Legal name

ТОВ «Кромберг енд Шуберт Україна Жу»

Website

https://kroschu.com.ua

Company type

Private

Founded year

1902

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Kromberg & Schubert Zhytomyr is a 100% foreign-invested Ukrainian Tier-1 automotive supplier manufacturing electrical onboard cable wiring harnesses for European premium OEMs (BMW, Škoda, MAN, Volkswagen, Mercedes-Benz) under just-in-sequence delivery to assembly plants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Automotive Wiring Harness Manufacturing

NAICS

Motor Vehicle Electrical and Electronic Equipment Manufacturing (336320)

SIC

Electrical Industrial Apparatus (3620)

akta.pro primary industry

Vehicle Wiring Harnesses & Cable Assemblies Manufacturing (IMACAJAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Passenger Vehicle Electrical & Electronics Manufacturing (ICE) (IMACAAAK)

Keywords

• Automotive wiring harnesses
• Electrical cable systems
• OEM cable manufacturing
• Automotive cable assemblies
• Onboard cable systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Zhytomyr

HQ country

Ukraine

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Automotive Cable Harness Manufacturing: Design, development, and manufacturing of electrical onboard cable systems (wiring harnesses) for premium automotive brands including BMW, Škoda, MAN, Volkswagen, and Mercedes. Production is performed under just-in-sequence (JIS) delivery model to automotive assembly plants. Revenue is generated through long-term OEM supply contracts with automotive manufacturers, with products customized to specific vehicle models and production schedules.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Kromberg & Schubert Zhytomyr is a 100% foreign-invested manufacturing facility that designs, develops, and produces electrical onboard cable systems (wiring harnesses) for world-class automotive brands. The company operates as a first-tier OEM supplier to BMW, Škoda, MAN, Volkswagen, and Mercedes-Benz, manufacturing cable harnesses customized to specific vehicle models and delivering them under a just-in-sequence model to European automotive assembly plants.

Product overview

Kromberg & Schubert is a manufacturer of electrical onboard cable systems and cable wiring harnesses for the automotive industry. The company operates as a 100% foreign investment enterprise, producing cable systems for world-class automotive brands including BMW, Škoda, MAN, Mercedes-Benz, and Volkswagen. The Zhytomyr facility employs approximately 3,200 people and specializes in developing, designing, and manufacturing cable systems with modern technologies and materials, including testing during production processes.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Electrical Onboard Cable Systems for Automobiles Electrical onboard cable systems (wiring harnesses) developed, designed, and manufactured for premium automotive brands including BMW, Škoda, MAN, Volkswagen, and Mercedes-Benz. Produced under a just-in-sequence delivery model for direct OEM supply to European automotive assembly plants.
• Automotive Cable Wiring Harnesses (Проводки) Custom cable wiring harnesses for automobiles, produced for specific vehicle models across multiple automotive OEMs and integrated into mass-production vehicle platforms.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 1.7 million cable harnesses manufactured for single project (Volkswagen Caddy) over 12 years
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments1 record

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

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• MANcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKromberg & Schubert manufactures electrical onboard cable systems for MAN commercial vehicles as a first-tier OEM supplier. MAN is one of the legendary automotive brands that originates at Kroschu facilities.
• Škoda AutocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKromberg & Schubert manufactures cable systems for Škoda automobiles as part of the Volkswagen Group supply chain. Škoda is described as one of the legendary automotive brands manufactured at company facilities.
• BMW GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKromberg & Schubert is a direct OEM supplier to BMW, manufacturing cable wiring for BMW vehicles including Mini Cooper models. The Lutsk facility is described as 'the place where the legendary BMW brand begins.' Manufacturing includes multiple BMW projects including F45, F54, F55, F56, F57, F60, F65, F67, F70, F74, U10, and U11 models.
• Volkswagen GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVolkswagen Caddy (SLW project) was manufactured at Kromberg & Schubert Ukraine Lutsk for 12 years with over 1.7 million cable harnesses produced. The project was recognized as 'Project of the Year 2015' for rapid start-up and high quality standards. Delivery was made to VDL Ned Car in the Netherlands under just-in-sequence model.
• Daimler AGcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKromberg & Schubert manufactures cable wiring for Mercedes-Benz vehicles, including the BR231 project for the Mercedes-Benz R231 sports car. The technical leadership for this project was based at the Ukraine facilities.
• German-Ukrainian Chamber of Commerce (ДТПП)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Chairman of the German-Ukrainian Chamber of Commerce Rainer Peraу visited Kromberg & Schubert Ukraine Lutsk to discuss current challenges including border situation and explore government-level solutions for trade facilitation issues.
• Volyn Regional Organization of the Red Cross Society of UkraineminorOthersKromberg & Schubert collaborated with the Red Cross to provide first aid training for employees, conducted by experienced instructors with front-line medical experience. Training included theory and practical simulations.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Lear Corporation: Global automotive supplier producing electrical distribution systems (wiring harnesses and connectors) and seating. Direct peer in automotive wiring/E/E systems with comparable customer base (European and US OEMs) and similar Tier-1 supply model.
• Aptiv PLC: Global Tier-1 automotive technology company specializing in electrical systems, connectors, and wiring harnesses. Formerly Delphi, Aptiv is one of the largest wire harness producers globally and serves similar premium and mainstream OEM customers across Europe, including BMW and VW Group programs.
• Leoni AG: European (German) specialist in cables, wiring systems, and related services with a strong automotive wiring systems division. Closely comparable in geography (European Tier-1), product category (cable harnesses), and customer base (BMW, VW, Mercedes, premium German OEMs).
• Sumitomo Wiring Systems: Major Japanese automotive wiring harness manufacturer, part of the Sumitomo Group, supplying primarily Toyota and other Japanese OEMs globally. Directly comparable in product offering (cable harnesses), customer segment (Tier-1 automotive), and manufacturing scale.
• Nexans Autoelectric (formerly Auto-Kabel Group): Specialist manufacturer of automotive cable harnesses and onboard wiring systems, acquired by Nexans. Direct competitor in European automotive cable harness market serving similar premium OEM customers with comparable product offerings.
• Motherson Group / PKC Wiring Systems: Global Tier-1 automotive supplier with major presence in wiring harnesses through its PKC subsidiary (Finland), serving commercial vehicle and passenger car OEMs. Direct peer in wiring harness product category with similar Tier-1 OEM supply model.
• Yazaki Corporation: World's largest independent manufacturer of automotive wiring harnesses, supplying nearly every major global OEM including Toyota, Honda, and GM. Direct peer in product category (wire harnesses), target market (OEMs), and business model (Tier-1 supplier), though concentrated in Asia-Pacific rather than Europe.
• Furukawa Electric Co. Japanese manufacturer of wire harnesses, automotive wiring, and related electrical products. Direct competitor in automotive cable harness production with global manufacturing footprint similar in scale to Kromberg & Schubert.

Broad incumbents

• TE Connectivity: Large global supplier of automotive connectors, sensors, and electrical components with broader portfolio beyond harnesses. Comparable in automotive electrical/electronic systems domain and OEM customer base, but broader scope and not specialized in complete harness assembly.

Others

• Coroplast Group: Manufacturer of cable harnessing tapes, technical adhesive tapes, and wire harness-related materials. Adjacent supplier to the automotive wiring harness industry rather than a direct competitor, providing consumables used in harness production at facilities like Kromberg & Schubert Zhytomyr.

Market position

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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