Verified Nov 2026
Electronics & Software
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Sindelfingen, Baden-Wuerttemberg
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Since 1934
Bitzer is a refrigeration and air conditioning technology manufacturer headquartered in Sindelfingen, Germany, and founded in 1934. It produces reciprocating, screw, and scroll compressors, condensing units, heat exchangers, and pressure vessels for stationary and mobile cooling. The company employs roughly 1,000 to 5,000 people, with an estimated annual revenue band of $1 to 5 billion. Its products serve the retail, industrial process cooling, climate control, transport, and electric-vehicle sectors. In November 2025, the company announced a joint venture with MEHITS.
Bitzer at a glance
Revenue
$1-5B
Est. band
Employees
1,000-5,000
Founded
1934
Headquarters
Sindelfingen, Baden-Wuerttemberg
Certifications
IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 50001 · ISO 9001 · ISO/TS 16949
Import activity
5183
Industries
Automotive
Electric Vehicles
Electronics
Renewable Energy
Industrial Equipment
Sourcing and import activity
From US customs bill-of-lading records
US sea imports
5183
Named foreign suppliers
50
Top origins
Germany · China · Belgium · Netherlands
Shared foreign counterparties do not establish that these companies buy from Bitzer.
What this tells a buyer
Bitzer reported a 2024 sales figure of €1.12 billion and operates 75 locations worldwide.
The company holds IATF 16949, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 50001 certifications and offers ammonia compressor packs, electronic components, and spare parts support.
Bitzer is privately held and its revenue band is an estimate rather than a disclosed figure.
Source: US customs bill-of-lading records and public filings · Last verified Nov 05, 2026
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & active
92 years in operation (founded 1934).
Holds IATF 16949, ISO 14001, ISO 50001, ISO 9001, ISO/TS 16949 certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
Bitzer is a refrigeration and air conditioning technology manufacturer headquartered in Sindelfingen, Germany, and founded in 1934. It produces reciprocating, screw, and scroll compressors, condensing units, heat exchangers, and pressure vessels for stationary and mobile cooling. The company employs roughly 1,000 to 5,000 people, with an estimated annual revenue band of $1 to 5 billion. Its products serve the retail, industrial process cooling, climate control, transport, and electric-vehicle sectors. In November 2025, the company announced a joint venture with MEHITS.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 1934 |
Headquarters | Sindelfingen, Baden-Wuerttemberg |
Employees | 1,000-5,000 |
Revenue | $1-5B (estimated) |
Primary capability | Electronics & Software |
Certifications | IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 50001 · ISO 9001 · ISO/TS 16949 |
What Bitzer makes
The company holds IATF 16949, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 50001 certifications and offers ammonia compressor packs, electronic components, and spare parts support.
Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Pump, Machining, Forged, Sheet Metal, Mold, Aluminum, Gear, Assembly (source: bitzer.de).
Certifications
Bitzer is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
IATF 16949 — simpleque.com
ISO 14001 — bitzer.ru
ISO 50001 — bitzer.ru
ISO 9001 — bitzer.de
ISO/TS 16949 — simpleque.com
Trade and customs footprint
Bitzer reported a 2024 sales figure of €1.12 billion and operates 75 locations worldwide. US customs bill-of-lading records list 5183 inbound shipments across 50 foreign suppliers, with top origins including Germany · China · Belgium · Netherlands.
Latest developments
2026-10-12 — Chillventa 2026: unlocking future markets together with BITZER (bitzer.de)
2026-09-21 — BITZER // BITZER’s SCHAUFLER Academy celebrates tenth anniversary with a focus on supporting young talents (bitzer.de)
2026-01-13 — Inside BITZER & SAP's Supply Chain Efficiency AI Pilot | Supply Chain Digital (supplychaindigital.com)
2026-01-12 — BITZER Helps SAP Pioneer Project Embodied AI | SAP News Center (sap.com)
2025-11-14 — BITZER // BITZER and MEHITS establish joint venture (bitzer.de)
2025-10-23 — Compressori scroll, BITZER punta sull’Europa con una nuova linea produttiva in Germania | Build News (buildnews.it)
Company details
Bitzer is privately held and its revenue band is an estimate rather than a disclosed figure. Bitzer was founded in 1934, has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees, and is headquartered in Sindelfingen, Baden-Wuerttemberg. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 92 years in operation (founded 1934). Holds IATF 16949, ISO 14001, ISO 50001, ISO 9001, ISO/TS 16949 certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does Bitzer make?
Bitzer is a refrigeration and air conditioning technology manufacturer headquartered in Sindelfingen, Germany, and founded in 1934. It produces reciprocating, screw, and scroll compressors, condensing units, heat exchangers, and pressure vessels for stationary and mobile cooling. The company employs roughly 1,000 to 5,000 people, with an estimated annual revenue band of $1 to 5 billion. Its products serve the retail, industrial process cooling, climate control, transport, and electric-vehicle sectors. In November 2025, the company announced a joint venture with MEHITS.
Where is Bitzer headquartered?
Bitzer is headquartered in Sindelfingen, Baden-Wuerttemberg (1 Peter-Schaufler-Platz, Sindelfingen, Baden-Wuerttemberg, 71065).
When was Bitzer founded?
Bitzer was founded in 1934.
How big is Bitzer?
Bitzer has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees, with revenue in the $1-5B range (estimated).
What certifications does Bitzer hold?
Bitzer lists IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 50001 · ISO 9001 · ISO/TS 16949 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
Does Bitzer import from overseas suppliers?
US customs bill-of-lading records show 5183 inbound shipments for Bitzer, with top origins including Germany · China · Belgium · Netherlands.
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Location & contact
Phone
+49 7031 9320
Certification
IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 50001 · ISO 9001 · ISO/TS 16949
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