Company Research Report: KEB Automation
Company Overview
Name
KEB Automation KG
Mission
Your partner for automation technology—delivering innovative solutions with high-quality hardware and powerful software optimized for machine and plant applications.
Founding Information
- Founded: 1972
- Founder: Established as Karl E. Brinkmann GmbH
Key People
No information is available on specific key people.
Headquarters
Südstraße 38, 32683 Barntrup, Germany
Number of Employees
- Total: 1,550 employees worldwide
- Headquarters in Barntrup: Approximately 1,000 employees
Revenue
No information is available on the revenue of the company.
Core Competency
KEB Automation is known for drive and control technology, brakes and clutches, focusing on providing automation solutions tailored for mechanical and plant engineering.
Products
Product Categories
- Drive Technology
- Combines traditional frequency inverters with dynamic servo drives for control positioning, speed, and torque.
- Control Technology & Automation
- Offers solutions from HMI to motion profile, enabling flexible automation across various applications.
- Brakes & Clutches
- Known for high safety and reliability, tailored to customer requirements.
- Motors & Gearboxes
- Converts voltage and current into speed and torque within a flexible modular system.
Key Features
1. Automation & IIoT Platform (NOA)
- Focus on reducing downtime and optimizing machine and plant data use.
2. Control & Automation
- Flexible automation solutions that enhance technological developments.
3. Drive Technology
- Seamlessly integrates functions for managing positioning, speed, and torque.
4. Brakes & Clutches
- Standard versions and individually adapted models ensure reliability in diverse applications.
5. Motors & Gears
- Offers a robust modular system for transforming voltage into operational dynamics.
Recent Developments
New Products and Features
- Digitization Initiatives
- Ongoing digital transformation focusing on enhancing production efficiency.
New Partnerships and Growth
- Acquisition
- In 2022, KEB acquired a majority stake in Brusatori Electric Motors, specializing in large electric motors in Milan, Italy.
- Expansion
- In 2023, KEB expanded its North American presence by opening a sales office in Oakville, Ontario, Canada.
Sustainability Efforts
- Sustainability Focus
- Commitment through a high level of vertical integration to protect the environment.
- Active involvement in future-oriented sectors like e-mobility and wind energy to advance sustainability.
Conclusion
This report highlights KEB Automation's extensive efforts in driving technological innovation and sustainability in industrial automation and drive technology. While key financial metrics like revenue remain undisclosed, KEB's substantial workforce, strategic acquisitions, and commitment to environmentally responsible practices underscore its strong market position.
