Overview

binder Gruppe, also known as Franz Binder GmbH & Co. Elektrische Bauelemente KG, is a family-owned manufacturer of industrial connectors headquartered in Neckarsulm, Germany. Founded in 1960, the company employs between 1,000 and 5,000 people and serves the automotive, electric-vehicle, electronics, appliance, and industrial-equipment sectors. Its product range includes circular, panel-mount, and cable connectors for automation technology. In September 2026, the company expanded its M12 portfolio with angled PCB connectors.

At a glance

What binder Gruppe makes

The company holds ISO 9001, ISO 13485, and ISO 14001 certifications and manufactures circular, panel-mount, subminiature, and cable connectors, along with PCB connectors and sensor connection products.

Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Assembly, Connector, Electronics, PCB, Transmission, Semiconductor, Sensor, Tooling (source: binder-connector.com).

Certifications

binder Gruppe is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:

• ISO 13485 — cevikltd.com.tr

• ISO 14001 — binder-connector.com

• ISO 9001 — binder-connector.com

Latest developments

• 2026-10-13 — 25 years of binder China: A journey of growth and partnership ➔ binder (binder-connector.com)

• 2026-09-18 — Zehn Jahre binder Innovations- und Technologiezentrum in Bad Rappenau: Von der Forschung zum Innovationstreiber ➔ binder (binder-connector.com)

• 2026-09-01 — Midmount instead of surface-mounted: binder expands the M12 portfolio with angled PCB connectors ➔ binder (binder-connector.com)

• 2026-06-25 — Function moves to the surface: binder prints electronics directly onto the component ➔ binder (binder-connector.com)

• 2026-05-13 — Rethinking hybrid connectivity: binder launches B23 connector for One Cable Automation ➔ binder (binder-connector.com)

• 2025-10-29 — binder expands M8 portfolio with 360° shielded cable connectors ➔ binder (binder-connector.com)

Facilities

binder Gruppe is headquartered in Neckarsulm, Baden-Wuerttemberg. Public sources also reference these locations:

• Neckarsulm, Germany — electronica.de

Company details

The company reports a global presence with 45 sales partners, nine sales offices, and seven production facilities, and its revenue is estimated in the $250-500M band. binder Gruppe was founded in 1960, has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees, and is headquartered in Neckarsulm, Baden-Wuerttemberg. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 66 years in operation (founded 1960). Holds ISO 13485, ISO 14001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.

Frequently asked questions

What does binder Gruppe make?

binder Gruppe, also known as Franz Binder GmbH & Co. Elektrische Bauelemente KG, is a family-owned manufacturer of industrial connectors headquartered in Neckarsulm, Germany. Founded in 1960, the company employs between 1,000 and 5,000 people and serves the automotive, electric-vehicle, electronics, appliance, and industrial-equipment sectors. Its product range includes circular, panel-mount, and cable connectors for automation technology. In September 2026, the company expanded its M12 portfolio with angled PCB connectors.

Where is binder Gruppe headquartered?

binder Gruppe is headquartered in Neckarsulm, Baden-Wuerttemberg (27 Roetelstrasse, Neckarsulm, Baden-Wuerttemberg, 74172).

When was binder Gruppe founded?

binder Gruppe was founded in 1960.

How big is binder Gruppe?

binder Gruppe has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees, with revenue in the $250-500M range (estimated).

What certifications does binder Gruppe hold?

binder Gruppe lists ISO 13485 · ISO 14001 · ISO 9001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.

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