Overview

Katek / Kontron is headquartered in Ismaning, Bavaria, Germany, and was founded in 1959. It employs an estimated 5,000 to 10,000 people and has an estimated revenue band of $1 to 5 billion. The company is privately held and focuses on electronics and software, serving automotive, electric vehicle, electronics, construction, medical, and military-defense industries. Its products include injection-molded plastic components and electronic assemblies, and it recently announced new railway communication network contracts in the European rail market.

At a glance

What Katek / Kontron makes

The company holds AS9100, ISO 9001, and ITAR registrations and lists capabilities in injection molding, electronics, sensors, and assembly.

Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Injection Molding, Mold, Electronics, Sensor, Assembly, Plastic (source: kontron.com).

Certifications

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

• AS9100 — kontron.com

• ISO 9001 — kontron.com

• ITAR registered — kontron.com

Latest developments

• 2026-09-01 — Kontron Transportation strengthens its position in the European railway market with new contracts for railway communication network solutions | Kontron (kontron.com)

• 2026-01-14 — State-of-the-art injection molding solutions for high-quality applications | Kontron (kontron.com)

• 2025-11-10 — Kontron Acquisition GmbH, an indirect subsidiary of Kontron AG, resolves on the squeeze-out of KATEK SE, Ismaning/Germany under stock corporation law | Kontron (kontron.com)

• 2025-11-03 — Kontron Launches New Distribution Strategy and Gains Broadest Embedded Module Roadmap in the Western Hemisphere | Kontron (kontron.com)

• 2025-08-12 — Kontron launches Electronics² Website: New platform bundles top 5 ODM/EMS offerings in Europe | Kontron (kontron.com)

• 2025-07-15 — News: Big Contract Win in France: Kontron Transportation Signs Three-Digit Million Euro Contract with SNCF (kontron.com)

Company details

Its parent group, Kontron AG, is described as a multinational IoT and embedded computing business, and the company completed a squeeze-out of KATEK SE in November 2025. Katek / Kontron was founded in 1959, has an estimated 5,000-10,000 employees, and is headquartered in Ismaning, Bavaria. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 67 years in operation (founded 1959). Holds AS9100, ISO 9001, ITAR registered certification(s) per public sources.

Frequently asked questions

What does Katek / Kontron make?

Katek / Kontron is headquartered in Ismaning, Bavaria, Germany, and was founded in 1959. It employs an estimated 5,000 to 10,000 people and has an estimated revenue band of $1 to 5 billion. The company is privately held and focuses on electronics and software, serving automotive, electric vehicle, electronics, construction, medical, and military-defense industries. Its products include injection-molded plastic components and electronic assemblies, and it recently announced new railway communication network contracts in the European rail market.

Where is Katek / Kontron headquartered?

Katek / Kontron is headquartered in Ismaning, Bavaria.

When was Katek / Kontron founded?

Katek / Kontron was founded in 1959.

How big is Katek / Kontron?

Katek / Kontron has an estimated 5,000-10,000 employees, with revenue in the $1-5B range (estimated).

What certifications does Katek / Kontron hold?

Katek / Kontron lists AS9100 · ISO 9001 · ITAR registered on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.

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