SAB Bröckskes GmbH & Co. KG

What SAB Bröckskes GmbH & Co. KG does

SAB Bröckskes GmbH & Co. KG is a privately held, family-owned German manufacturer of custom industrial cables, wires, cable assemblies, and temperature measurement solutions, headquartered in Viersen, North Rhine-Westphalia. Founded in 1947 and currently managed by 2nd-generation owner Peter Bröckskes and 3rd-generation owner Sabine Bröckskes-Wetten, the company operates a single manufacturing facility producing to order with minimum quantities of 100 meters. Its product portfolio spans four categories: cables and wires (halogen-free, flexible, servo motor, bus, torsion, control, data, and silicone); cable harnessing (overmolded assemblies, helix cables, pre-assembled Ethernet/USB/COAX-BNC/Push Pull, and ETAS-compatible measurement assemblies); measurement solutions (NVH testing cables, high-voltage temperature measurement, industrial temperature sensing); and industrial application cables for robotics, railway, marine, medical devices, automation, construction machinery, and 400Hz airport ground power.

The company's technology differentiation rests on proprietary materials including SABIX® (halogen-free, flame-retardant, non-corrosive FRNC compounds) and Besilen® (silicone), alongside expertise in polyurethane (PUR), PVC, and ETFE/FEP/PFA fluoropolymers. Notable engineered products include the RT 123 torsion robot cable rated for ±450° torsion per 0.5 m, the SABIX R flex Data IQ rail cable compliant with EN 45545-2 supporting HDMI/DisplayPort/USB 3.0, and low-noise coaxial NVH cables for IEPE and charge-based sensors. The company holds certifications across regulated end-markets: EN 45545-2 for rail, UL and CSA for North American safety, and EU/US chemical substance compliance (EU ODS, EU POP, TSCA, California Prop 65).

SAB operates a B2B sales-led go-to-market model targeting industrial customers across verticals including industrial automation, robotics, automotive testing, e-mobility (hybrid/battery HV), railway, airport ground support, medical technology, and marine. Pricing is quote-based with no public tiers, reflecting the custom nature of orders; sales are conducted via direct website inquiries, phone, and email, supplemented by personal on-site consultation and recurring participation in major European trade fairs (all about automation, GSE Expo Europe, InnoTrans, SPS). International reach is supported through localized websites in German, English, Spanish, Dutch, and Turkish, and the company describes itself as a "worldwide established" cable manufacturer. No revenue, funding, M&A, or headcount trend data is publicly disclosed.

Name

SAB Bröckskes GmbH & Co. KG

Legal name

SAB Bröckskes GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://sab-cable.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1947

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

SAB Bröckskes GmbH & Co. KG is a family-owned German custom industrial cable, wire, cable assembly, and temperature measurement solution manufacturer serving industrial automation, robotics, automotive testing, e-mobility, railway, medical, marine, and airport GSE customers worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Cables & Wiring

NAICS

Electrical Equipment Manufacturing (33531)

SIC

Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600)

akta.pro primary industry

Shore Power & Electrification Systems (Cold Ironing, Charging Interfaces) (IMAJAJAM)

akta.pro secondary industry

Shipboard Propulsion, Power Generation & Energy Storage (IMABAKAF)

Keywords

• Custom industrial cables
• Cable assemblies
• Temperature measurement
• Halogen-free cables
• Robotic cables

Headquarters

HQ city

Viersen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Cable Manufacturing: Manufacture and sale of customized industrial cables and wires to order. Minimum quantities from 100 meters. Revenue generated through project-based orders for industrial applications across multiple sectors.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

SAB Bröckskes is a German manufacturer specializing in custom-built industrial cables, wires, cable assemblies (harnessing), and temperature measurement solutions. Products are made to order from a 100-meter minimum and span halogen-free FRNC, polyurethane (PUR), silicone (Besilen), and fluoropolymer (ETFE/FEP/PFA) constructions. Core application areas include industrial automation, robotics, railway, marine, medical devices, e-mobility high-voltage systems, NVH testing, and airport ground power supply.

Product overview

SAB Bröckskes GmbH & Co. KG is a German manufacturer of custom industrial cables, wires, cable assemblies, and temperature measurement solutions. The company operates as a specialized cable manufacturer offering products from four core categories: (1) Cables and Wires including halogen-free, flexible, servo motor, bus, torsion, control, data, and silicone cables using proprietary materials like SABIX® (halogen-free FRNC technology) and Besilen® (silicone); (2) Cable Harnessing featuring custom cable assemblies with overmolding, pre-assembled connectors for Ethernet, USB 3.0, COAX-BNC, and Push Pull applications; (3) Measurement Solutions for NVH testing, high voltage temperature measurement, and industrial sensor cables; and (4) Industrial Cables for specific sectors including robotics, railway (meeting EN 45545-2), marine, medical devices, automation, construction machinery, and e-mobility. The company positions itself as a custom cable specialist manufacturing from 100 meters, with over 75 years of experience since 1947, and emphasizes sustainable and ecologically compatible production.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SABIX®: Core insulation and sheath material brand for FRNC (Flame Retardant Non Corrosive) cables and wires.
• Besilen®

Products and services

• Cables and Wires Comprehensive range of flexible industrial cables and wires including halogen-free, highly flexible, servo motor, bus, torsion, control, data, and silicone cables, for OEMs and industrial system builders.
• Cable Harnessing Solutions Custom cable assembly solutions including overmolded assemblies, harnessed helix cables, pre-assembled Ethernet, USB 3.0, COAX-BNC, and Push Pull cables with UL certification, delivered as ready-to-connect implementations.
• Measurement Solutions Temperature and vibration measurement solutions including high voltage measurement, NVH testing cables, and industrial temperature measurement systems.
• Industrial Cables and Wires Specialized cables for robotics, automation, railway, marine, medical devices, construction machinery, and other industrial applications, offered as an application-specific portfolio.
• Halogen-free Cables Cables manufactured without halogen materials for reduced toxicity and smoke emission in fire situations, suited to safety-critical and public-space applications.
• Robotic Cables Cables designed for robotic applications including torsion-resistant robot cables (RT 123) capable of ±450° torsion per 0.5 m, with PUR jackets for oil, abrasion, and UV resistance.
• Railway Cables Specialized cables for railway applications meeting EN 45545-2 fire safety standards, including the SABIX® R flex Data IQ cable for modern rail interfaces (HDMI, DisplayPort, USB 3.0).
• NVH Testing Cables Sensor cables optimized for noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH) testing, including IEPE and charge-based sensor cables, breakout boxes, and low-noise coaxial cables for test benches and laboratories.
• Marine Cables Specialized cables for shipbuilding and marine technology applications, built to withstand harsh marine environments.
• Medical Device Cables Specialized cables for medical technology and medical device applications, meeting the reliability and safety requirements of the medical sector.
• HV Cables for Hybrid and Battery Vehicles High voltage cables designed for hybrid and battery electric vehicles, including HV-compatible variants for touch-proof e-mobility applications.
• 400Hz Airport Ground Power Cables 400Hz and 28V DC cables for airport ground power supply (GPU) and ground support equipment (GSE) used at passenger boarding bridges and related infrastructure.
• High Voltage Measurement Solutions Temperature measurement solutions for high voltage applications, including HV-compatible variants for touch-proof e-mobility measurement.

Quantifiable outcome

• Torsion resistance up to ±450° per 0.5m for robot cables
• +2 more outcomes

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Belden Inc. Belden is a US-headquartered specialist in signal-transmission and industrial networking cables, including UL-listed, halogen-free, and Ethernet/data lines. Belden's industrial cable catalog parallels SAB's automation, data, and railway EN 45545-2 offerings for global OEMs.
• Huber+Suhner AG: Huber+Suhner is a Swiss manufacturer of specialty cables and connectivity for railway, automotive, and industrial applications. It directly overlaps with SAB's EN 45545-2 railway data cables, HV e-mobility lines, and industrial Ethernet offerings.
• Helukabel GmbH: Helukabel is a German cable manufacturer offering halogen-free, servo, robot, railway, and specialty cables plus assembly services. Its broad industrial cable catalog and German production footprint directly overlap SAB's robotics, automation, and railway verticals.
• Lapp Group: Lapp Group is a Stuttgart-headquartered global manufacturer of integrated cable, connector, and accessory solutions for industrial machinery and automation. It is SAB's most direct domestic competitor, with overlapping flexible, halogen-free, servo, robot, and railway cable lines serving similar German Mittelstand OEMs.
• igus GmbH: igus is a Cologne-based specialist in polymer energy chains and the chainflex line of continuous-flex cables for dynamic and robotic applications. igus directly competes with SAB's torsion-resistant RT 123 robot cables and flexible cable offerings in factory automation and high-cycle-duty use cases.
• Weidmüller: Weidmüller is a German industrial connectivity specialist offering cable assemblies, terminals, and electronics for factory and process automation. Weidmüller overlaps with SAB's custom cable-harnessing capability and pre-assembled Ethernet/USB/COAX-BNC product lines.

Broad incumbents

• Prysmian Group: Prysmian is the world's largest cable manufacturer, spanning power, telecom, and industrial verticals. It acts as a broad incumbent whose industrial and specialty cables compete for adjacent and high-volume specifications served by SAB.
• Nexans SA: Nexans is a global cable manufacturer with broad industrial, energy, and transportation exposure. While SAB competes only at the long-tail custom end, Nexans' industrial cable portfolio is a frequent alternative specification at the same OEMs.
• LEONI AG: LEONI was Europe's largest cable specialist before its 2022 restructuring and continues producing industrial, automotive, and rolling-stock wiring solutions. It is a broad incumbent whose specialty cable lines intersect with SAB's robotics, railway, and automotive exposure.

Regional players

• TKD Kabel GmbH: TKD Kabel is a German cable distributor and assembler primarily serving the DACH market with industrial, drag-chain, and servo cables. TKD overlaps with SAB on catalog cables and serves as both a competitor and an indirect distribution channel for industrial customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/watch?v=IZ4uip-ufe0
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sab-broeckskes

Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

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 →

Frequently asked questions about SAB Bröckskes GmbH & Co. KG