Verified Nov 2026
Batteries & E-Mobility
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Barntrup, North Rhine-Westphalia
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Since 1972
KEB Automation KG is a family-owned German manufacturer of drive and automation products, headquartered in Barntrup, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, and founded in 1972. It employs between 1,000 and 5,000 people, with an estimated revenue band of $100-250M. Its products include frequency inverters, servo drives, and mechanical components, and it serves the automotive, electric-vehicle, electronics, medical, and renewable-energy industries. In September 2025 the company launched air-cooled high-speed drives.
KEB Automation at a glance
Revenue
$100-250M
Est. band
Employees
1,000-5,000
Founded
1972
Headquarters
Barntrup, North Rhine-Westphalia
Certifications
ISO 9001
Import activity
3
Industries
Automotive
Electric Vehicles
Electronics
Medical
Plumbing & Hardware
Renewable Energy
Sourcing and import activity
From US customs bill-of-lading records
US sea imports
3
Named foreign suppliers
3
Top origins
Norway · Japan · Italy
Shared foreign counterparties do not establish that these companies buy from KEB Automation.
What this tells a buyer
No customs or trade shipment data is available for KEB Automation; its most recent reported development is the launch of air-cooled high-speed drives on 9 September 2025.
Its capabilities include frequency inverters, servo technology, and drive controllers, and the company holds ISO 9001 certification, with drive controllers now marine-certified as of 17 September 2026.
The company is privately held and was reported as a family-owned business with 11 subsidiaries and production facilities in Germany, the United States, China, and Japan.
Source: US customs bill-of-lading records and public filings · Last verified Nov 05, 2026
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & active
54 years in operation (founded 1972).
Holds ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
KEB Automation KG is a family-owned German manufacturer of drive and automation products, headquartered in Barntrup, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, and founded in 1972. It employs between 1,000 and 5,000 people, with an estimated revenue band of $100-250M. Its products include frequency inverters, servo drives, and mechanical components, and it serves the automotive, electric-vehicle, electronics, medical, and renewable-energy industries. In September 2025 the company launched air-cooled high-speed drives.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 1972 |
Headquarters | Barntrup, North Rhine-Westphalia |
Employees | 1,000-5,000 |
Revenue | $100-250M (estimated) |
Primary capability | Batteries & E-Mobility |
Certifications | ISO 9001 |
What KEB Automation makes
Its capabilities include frequency inverters, servo technology, and drive controllers, and the company holds ISO 9001 certification, with drive controllers now marine-certified as of 17 September 2026.
Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Brake, Machining, Gear, LED, Transmission, Axle (source: keb-automation.com).
Certifications
KEB Automation is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
ISO 9001 — kebamerica.com
Trade and customs footprint
No customs or trade shipment data is available for KEB Automation; its most recent reported development is the launch of air-cooled high-speed drives on 9 September 2025. US customs bill-of-lading records list 3 inbound shipments across 3 foreign suppliers, with top origins including Norway · Japan · Italy.
Latest developments
2026-11-03 — World first: One-to-one replacement for permanent magnet brakes | KEB Automation KG (keb-automation.com)
2026-11-02 — Two new sizes for the TA servo motor series | KEB Automation KG (keb-automation.com)
2026-09-17 — KEB drive controllers are now marine-certified | KEB Automation KG (keb-automation.com)
2026-02-03 — Scope 2.0 now available in COMBIVIS 6 | KEB Automation KG (keb-automation.com)
2025-09-09 — Air-cooled high-speed drives are launched | KEB Automation KG (keb-automation.com)
2025-08-31 — KEB receives Supplier Excellence Award from Manitowoc | KEB Automation KG (keb-automation.com)
Facilities
KEB Automation is headquartered in Barntrup, North Rhine-Westphalia. Public sources also reference these locations:
Barntrup, Germany — keb-automation.com
Company details
The company is privately held and was reported as a family-owned business with 11 subsidiaries and production facilities in Germany, the United States, China, and Japan. KEB Automation was founded in 1972, has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees, and is headquartered in Barntrup, North Rhine-Westphalia. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 54 years in operation (founded 1972). Holds ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does KEB Automation make?
KEB Automation KG is a family-owned German manufacturer of drive and automation products, headquartered in Barntrup, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, and founded in 1972. It employs between 1,000 and 5,000 people, with an estimated revenue band of $100-250M. Its products include frequency inverters, servo drives, and mechanical components, and it serves the automotive, electric-vehicle, electronics, medical, and renewable-energy industries. In September 2025 the company launched air-cooled high-speed drives.
Where is KEB Automation headquartered?
KEB Automation is headquartered in Barntrup, North Rhine-Westphalia (38 Suedstrasse, Barntrup, North Rhine-Westphalia, 32683).
When was KEB Automation founded?
KEB Automation was founded in 1972.
How big is KEB Automation?
KEB Automation has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees, with revenue in the $100-250M range (estimated).
What certifications does KEB Automation hold?
KEB Automation lists ISO 9001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
Does KEB Automation import from overseas suppliers?
US customs bill-of-lading records show 3 inbound shipments for KEB Automation, with top origins including Norway · Japan · Italy.
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