franz binder gmbh & co elektrische bauelemente kommanditgesellschaft

What franz binder gmbh & co elektrische bauelemente kommanditgesellschaft does

Franz Binder GmbH & Co. Elektrische Bauelemente KG (binder) is a family-owned, privately held German manufacturer of industrial circular connectors, founded in 1960 and headquartered in Neckarsulm. The company designs and produces subminiature, miniature, and power connectors using proprietary locking and sealing architectures (Snap-in IP40/IP67, Bayonet NCC, Push-Pull IP67), together with specialized medical-grade connectors (ELC series), automation connectors (M5/M8/M12 sensor and actuator series, RJ45, M12 Hybrid), cable assemblies, PUR/PVC cables, and accessories. It operates an in-house Innovation and Technology Center (binder ITZ) that develops printed electronics for sensors, heating elements, and conductor tracks on curved substrates, plus dedicated divisions for custom solutions (binder solutions and binder electronic solutions), EMS (binder ems), precision parts, galvanic surfaces, and die-cast housings. Vertically integrated across seven production sites, including a manufacturing facility in Hungary, binder employs approximately 2,000 people worldwide.

binder monetizes primarily through one-time sales of catalog and custom-engineered connectors, cable assemblies, and accessories, with pricing set per unit through authorized distributors and quote-based pricing for bespoke solutions. Revenue is generated across eleven end-market verticals — automation technology, medical technology, test and measurement, heavy machinery, energy and renewables, food and beverage, lighting, robotics, security and defense, transportation, and smart communication — with flagship customers including TerraCare in agricultural machinery. Go-to-market combines nine wholly-owned international sales subsidiaries (Austria, China, France, Netherlands, Singapore, Sweden, Switzerland, the UK, the USA), a catalog-distributor network (RS Components, Farnell, Distrelec, Conrad, TME, Bürklin, Gudeco), and direct enterprise sales through binder solutions and binder electronic solutions. Marketing is conducted via the company website, trade fairs (SPS, Electronica), LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, the customer magazine 'verbinder,' and press releases.

Name

franz binder gmbh & co elektrische bauelemente kommanditgesellschaft

Legal name

Franz Binder GmbH & Co. Elektrische Bauelemente KG

Website

https://binder-connector.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1960

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Franz Binder GmbH & Co. Elektrische Bauelemente KG is a family-owned German manufacturer of industrial circular connectors, cable assemblies, and medical-grade connectors serving automation, medical, energy, robotics, and other industrial OEMs through nine sales subsidiaries and a global catalog-distributor network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Connectors

NAICS

Electronic Connector Manufacturing (334417)

SIC

Electronic Connectors (3678)

akta.pro primary industry

RF & Microwave Connectors and Coaxial Assemblies (HDAHAOAD)

Keywords

• Circular industrial connectors
• Cable assemblies
• Automation technology connectors
• Medical-grade connectors
• Power connectors

Headquarters

HQ city

Neckarsulm

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Circular Connectors: Standard and custom circular connectors for industrial automation, medical, and power applications sold through distribution channels and direct sales
2. Customized Solutions: Tailor-made connectors through binder solutions and binder electronic solutions divisions, including custom development, construction and production
3. Cable Assemblies: Custom cable assemblies including flat ribbon cables, cable trees, modular cables, power, sensor and hybrid cables
4. Accessories: Supporting products including adapters, housings, crimp contacts, tools, seals, and mounting hardware

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Binder manufactures and sells circular connectors, cable assemblies, and PUR/PVC cables for industrial automation, medical technology, and power applications. Through its binder solutions and binder electronic solutions divisions, the company also delivers customer-specific connector development, design, and production services, alongside printed electronics capabilities via its Innovation and Technology Center (ITZ).

Product overview

binder is a specialist for circular connectors with a comprehensive portfolio spanning subminiature connectors (M9 series), miniature connectors (M16 series), power connectors (M25, RD24, RD30), and medical-grade connectors. The product range extends into automation technology with specialized series for sensors and actuators (M5, M8, M12), data transmission (M12-X, RJ45, M12 Hybrid), voltage/power supply (M12-S/K/T/L, M18, 7/8"), and solenoid valve connectors (Model A). The company also offers cable assemblies (custom configurations including flat ribbon cables, cable trees, modular cables, power/sensor/hybrid cables), PUR/PVC cables (shielded and unshielded), and comprehensive accessories. Through binder solutions and binder electronic solutions divisions, binder provides customer-specific customized connector development and manufacturing, along with printed electronics capabilities for sensors, heating elements, and conductor tracks on various substrates.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• binder solutions: Customized connector solutions tailored to specific customer needs
• binder electronic solutions
• binder ITZ
• binder ems
• binder precision parts ag
• binder galvanic surfaces
• binder diecast GmbH
• binder mpe GmbH
• binder manufacturing Hungary Bt.

Products and services

• Subminiature Circular Connectors Compact circular connectors with IP40 or IP67 protection ratings, available in snap-in, bayonet, push-pull, and M9 configurations for space-constrained industrial applications.
• Miniature Circular Connectors Mid-size circular connectors including snap-in IP67, bayonet IP40/NCC, push-pull IP67, M16 series (IP40/IP67/X), and ELC medical-grade versions.
• Power Connectors High-current circular connectors including PBC15, B23, bayonet IP40 Power, M25 Power, RD24 Power, RD30 Power, bayonet HEC Power, and M23 series for power transmission applications.
• Medical-Grade Connectors Specialized connectors designed for medical device applications including ELC, snap-in IP67 (miniature and subminiature), and bayonet NCC variants meeting medical industry requirements.
• Automation Technology Sensor and Actuator Connectors M5, M8, M12-A, and M8-D sensor connectors, M12/M8 connecting cords, adapters, control cabinet feedthroughs, cable splitters and distributors for industrial automation sensor and actuator applications.
• Automation Technology Data Transmission Connectors Industrial connectors for data transmission including M8-D, M12-B/D/X, M16-X, M12 Hybrid, and RJ45 connectors supporting Ethernet and industrial communication protocols.
• Automation Technology Voltage and Power Supply Connectors M12-S/K/T/L/US, M18, and 7/8 inch power connectors for voltage and power supply distribution in automation systems.
• Solenoid Valve Connectors Model A solenoid valve connectors for actuator and valve control applications in industrial automation.
• Cable Assemblies Custom cable assembly solutions including flat ribbon cables, cable trees, modular cables, power cables, sensor cables, hybrid cables, and customer-specific configurations.
• PUR/PVC Cables PUR/PVC cables in shielded and unshielded variants for industrial applications requiring durable electrical connectivity.
• binder solutions - Custom Connector Development Tailor-made connectors precisely adapted to customer needs through customized development, design, and manufacturing services.
• binder electronic solutions - Electronic Manufacturing Services Electronic solutions division providing custom connector and electronic component manufacturing services.
• Printed Electronics (ITZ) Electronics printing technology at the Innovation and Technology Center for sensors, heating elements, and conductor tracks on plastic, metal, glass, or ceramic including curved surfaces.

Named customers1 record

Segments11 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• RS ComponentscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGlobal distributor of electronic components offering binder connector products through their catalog and online platforms in multiple regions including Germany, UK, Netherlands, and Singapore

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Lumberg Group: Lumberg is a German circular connector specialist with comparable M-series and snap-in locking product families serving industrial automation. Closely comparable mid-market competitor in the same European Mittelstand ecosystem.
• LEMO: LEMO is a Swiss high-end circular connector manufacturer with strong positions in medical, test and measurement, and broadcast—directly overlapping Binder's medical-grade and test/measurement segments. Closely comparable on quality, customization, and target verticals.
• Metz Connect: Metz Connect is a German manufacturer of industrial and PCB connectors with overlap in automation and data transmission connectors (M12, RJ45). Comparable regional mid-market peer with similar customer profiles.
• Phoenix Contact: Phoenix Contact is a German family-owned industrial connector and electronics manufacturer with a deep M-series circular connector portfolio and direct overlap in automation, sensor, and power connector markets served by Binder. Most directly comparable peer in terms of heritage, customer base, and product focus.
• HARTING: HARTING is a German family-owned specialist in industrial circular connectors (including Han and M-series PushPull formats) and a direct competitor in factory automation, transportation, and machinery markets. Closely comparable in product, customer base, and Mittelstand heritage.
• ODU: ODU is a German circular connector specialist with strong positions in medical, test and measurement, and military/security—directly overlapping Binder's medical-grade and specialty connector segments. Closely comparable on customization and regulated verticals.

Emerging players

• CONEC: CONEC is a Canadian/German manufacturer of M-series industrial connectors and cable assemblies with partial overlap in automation and sensor/actuator markets. Comparable as a mid-sized specialist peer in M-series circular connectors.

Broad incumbents

• TE Connectivity: TE Connectivity is a global connector giant whose M12, M8, and industrial circular connector portfolios directly overlap with Binder's automation offering. Functions as a broad incumbent against which Binder competes on customization and specialization rather than scale.
• Amphenol: Amphenol is one of the world's largest connector manufacturers with extensive M-series, industrial circular, and medical-grade product lines directly competitive with Binder. Operates as a broad incumbent across the same end markets.
• Molex: Molex (a Koch Industries company) produces industrial circular connectors including M-series formats that compete with Binder's automation and sensor/actuator portfolio. A broad incumbent with deeper R&D scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries18 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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