Verified Nov 2026
Batteries & E-Mobility
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Munich, Bavaria
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Since 2013
BBS Automation designs, builds, and integrates custom automated assembly and testing systems. The company is headquartered in Munich, Bavaria, Germany, and was founded in 2013. It employs between 1,000 and 5,000 people and has an estimated revenue band of $500 million to $1 billion. The company is part of the Dürr Group and serves the automotive, electric vehicle, electronics, medical, plumbing hardware, and renewable energy industries. Recent public reporting describes a planned reduction of up to 100 jobs at its Sonthofen site.
BBS Automation at a glance
Revenue
$500M-1B
Est. band
Employees
1,000-5,000
Founded
2013
Headquarters
Munich, Bavaria
Certifications
ISO 13485 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 9001
Import activity
51
Industries
Automotive
Electric Vehicles
Electronics
Medical
Plumbing & Hardware
Renewable Energy
Sourcing and import activity
From US customs bill-of-lading records
US sea imports
51
Named foreign suppliers
13
Top origins
China · Malaysia · Hong Kong S.A.R. · Germany
Shared foreign counterparties do not establish that these companies buy from BBS Automation.
What this tells a buyer
No customs data is available, but the company announced a planned reduction of up to 100 jobs at its Sonthofen site in July 2026, according to Kreisbote.
The company holds ISO 9001, ISO 13485, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 certifications and lists assembly, injection molding, battery, and electronics among its product areas.
The company is privately held and operates as part of the Dürr Group's Production Automation business unit.
Source: US customs bill-of-lading records and public filings · Last verified Nov 05, 2026
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & active
13 years in operation (founded 2013).
Holds ISO 13485, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
BBS Automation designs, builds, and integrates custom automated assembly and testing systems. The company is headquartered in Munich, Bavaria, Germany, and was founded in 2013. It employs between 1,000 and 5,000 people and has an estimated revenue band of $500 million to $1 billion. The company is part of the Dürr Group and serves the automotive, electric vehicle, electronics, medical, plumbing hardware, and renewable energy industries. Recent public reporting describes a planned reduction of up to 100 jobs at its Sonthofen site.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 2013 |
Headquarters | Munich, Bavaria |
Employees | 1,000-5,000 |
Revenue | $500M-1B (estimated) |
Primary capability | Batteries & E-Mobility |
Certifications | ISO 13485 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 9001 |
What BBS Automation makes
The company holds ISO 9001, ISO 13485, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 certifications and lists assembly, injection molding, battery, and electronics among its product areas.
Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Assembly, Injection Molding, Battery, Electronics (source: bbsautomation.com).
Certifications
BBS Automation is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
ISO 13485 — bbsautomation.com
ISO 14001 — bbsautomation.com
ISO 45001 — bbsautomation.com
ISO 9001 — bbsautomation.com
Trade and customs footprint
No customs data is available, but the company announced a planned reduction of up to 100 jobs at its Sonthofen site in July 2026, according to Kreisbote. US customs bill-of-lading records list 51 inbound shipments across 13 foreign suppliers, with top origins including China · Malaysia · Hong Kong S.A.R. · Germany.
Latest developments
2026-08-28 — „Welt im Umbruch“: BBS-Chef setzt auf Innovation statt Krisenangst (lkz.de)
2026-08-05 — Less than 9 months, from 0 to 1, delivered on time! 💪 | BBS Automation (linkedin.com)
2026-07-29 — BBS Automation plant Abbau von bis zu 100 Jobs in Sonthofen (kreisbote.de)
2026-04-13 — Traditionsunternehmen wird Teil einer Fimengruppe - mawi-on | Ein Magazin der IHK Region Stuttgart (mawi-on.de)
2026-02-27 — BBS Automation aims for speed and flexibility with Petri dish system (packagingeurope.com)
2026-02-13 — Excited to announce our partnership with BEST Innovation | SARL to expand BBS Automation’s footprint in the MENA region! (linkedin.com)
Company details
The company is privately held and operates as part of the Dürr Group's Production Automation business unit. BBS Automation was founded in 2013, has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees, and is headquartered in Munich, Bavaria. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 13 years in operation (founded 2013). Holds ISO 13485, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does BBS Automation make?
BBS Automation designs, builds, and integrates custom automated assembly and testing systems. The company is headquartered in Munich, Bavaria, Germany, and was founded in 2013. It employs between 1,000 and 5,000 people and has an estimated revenue band of $500 million to $1 billion. The company is part of the Dürr Group and serves the automotive, electric vehicle, electronics, medical, plumbing hardware, and renewable energy industries. Recent public reporting describes a planned reduction of up to 100 jobs at its Sonthofen site.
Where is BBS Automation headquartered?
BBS Automation is headquartered in Munich, Bavaria (25 Clarita-Bernhard-Strasse, Munich, Bavaria, 81249).
When was BBS Automation founded?
BBS Automation was founded in 2013.
How big is BBS Automation?
BBS Automation has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees, with revenue in the $500M-1B range (estimated).
What certifications does BBS Automation hold?
BBS Automation lists ISO 13485 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 9001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
Does BBS Automation import from overseas suppliers?
US customs bill-of-lading records show 51 inbound shipments for BBS Automation, with top origins including China · Malaysia · Hong Kong S.A.R. · Germany.
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Location & contact
Phone
'+49 89 856073540
Certification
ISO 13485 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 9001
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