Verified Nov 2026
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Kassel, Hesse
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Since 1968
Bode Group is a German manufacturer and system supplier headquartered in Kassel, Hesse, founded in 1968. It employs an estimated 1,000 to 5,000 people and is privately held. The company makes customized door and boarding systems for rail and road vehicles, and serves the automotive, electric-vehicle, construction, and industrial equipment sectors. In 2026 it was sold by Schaltbau Holding AG to Waterland, and it has since announced a joint venture with SAINI.
Bode Group at a glance
Revenue
$250-500M
Est. band
Employees
1,000-5,000
Founded
1968
Headquarters
Kassel, Hesse
Certifications
IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 9001
Industries
Automotive
Electric Vehicles
Construction
Industrial Equipment
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & active
58 years in operation (founded 1968).
Holds IATF 16949, ISO 14001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
Bode Group is a German manufacturer and system supplier headquartered in Kassel, Hesse, founded in 1968. It employs an estimated 1,000 to 5,000 people and is privately held. The company makes customized door and boarding systems for rail and road vehicles, and serves the automotive, electric-vehicle, construction, and industrial equipment sectors. In 2026 it was sold by Schaltbau Holding AG to Waterland, and it has since announced a joint venture with SAINI.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 1968 |
Headquarters | Kassel, Hesse |
Employees | 1,000-5,000 |
Revenue | $250-500M (estimated) |
Certifications | IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 9001 |
What Bode Group makes
The company holds IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and ISO 14001 certifications and offers door and boarding systems along with production, maintenance, and repair services.
Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Sensor, Interior (source: bode-global.com).
Certifications
Bode Group is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
IATF 16949 — bode-global.com.tr
ISO 14001 — bode-global.com.tr
ISO 9001 — bode-global.com.tr
Latest developments
2026-10-16 — BODE: From data to smarter decisions (bode-global.com)
2026-06-03 — BODE and Ventura to form a European group for public transport door systems – partnership supported by Waterland and reinvesting Ventura founders | Waterland (waterlandpe.com)
2026-05-12 — BODE: BODE Corporate Announcement (bode-global.com)
2026-05-12 — Schaltbau Holding AG sells BODE to Waterland – Schaltbau Holding AG (schaltbaugroup.com)
2026-04-20 — BODE: Moving Forward Together: BODE and SAINI Form a Joint Venture (bode-global.com)
2025-04-24 — BODE: Stronger customer support in Italy - New BODE Italia branch opens in Turin (bode-global.com)
Facilities
Bode Group is headquartered in Kassel, Hesse. Public sources also reference these locations:
Kassel, Germany — therailagenda.com
Company details
Bode Group operates seven international locations, including Germany, Poland, the USA, Switzerland, the UK, South Korea, and Turkey, and its revenue is estimated at $250 to 500 million. Bode Group was founded in 1968, has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees, and is headquartered in Kassel, Hesse. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 58 years in operation (founded 1968). Holds IATF 16949, ISO 14001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does Bode Group do?
Bode Group is a German manufacturer and system supplier headquartered in Kassel, Hesse, founded in 1968. It employs an estimated 1,000 to 5,000 people and is privately held. The company makes customized door and boarding systems for rail and road vehicles, and serves the automotive, electric-vehicle, construction, and industrial equipment sectors. In 2026 it was sold by Schaltbau Holding AG to Waterland, and it has since announced a joint venture with SAINI.
Where is Bode Group headquartered?
Bode Group is headquartered in Kassel, Hesse (14 Ochshaeuser Strasse, Kassel, Hesse, 34123).
When was Bode Group founded?
Bode Group was founded in 1968.
How big is Bode Group?
Bode Group has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees, with revenue in the $250-500M range (estimated).
What certifications does Bode Group hold?
Bode Group lists IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 9001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
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Location & contact
Phone
+49 18 645789683
Certification
IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 9001
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